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Re: Classic 900 Convertible or BMW E30 Convertible?
Posted by DFinMA [Email] (more from DFinMA) on Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:37:36
In Reply to: Classic 900 Convertible or BMW E30 Convertible?, rsorganize, Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:45:57
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900 CVs are being given away these days. Definitely get a turbo and, obviously, a 5 speed. Beyond the general solid body, no accidents, cosmetics, general functionality, maintenance, etc., be sure to check the following:
- power seat controls and tilt cables
- cruise control (if it matters to you)
- air conditioning
- transmission: the biggest source of failure, make sure you exercise it well
- all the annoying front end components: ball joints, tie rod ends, shock bushings, wheel bearings
- parking brake operation
- perform some parking lot maneuvers to exercise the steering
- make sure it starts easily and idles smoothly both hot and cold
- do NOT stomp on it in 1st gear
- go easy in 2nd also
- 3rd is where the fun is
- sit in traffic if you can to make sure it doesn't overheat
- get a southern car if you can
- if not at least get one that was only driven in the summer and garaged
- seriously, there are a million of them out there going for cheap -- get a nice, clean one
If you come across one in New England I can take a look at it with you.
Cheers,
Doug
Sudbury, MA
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Posts in this Thread:
- Classic 900 Convertible or BMW E30 Convertible?, rsorganize, Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:45:57
- Another perspective, jph28, Fri, 7 May 2010 05:59:50
- Saferty with the top up, tz, Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:10:59
- Glass rear window w/ defroster vs......, chuck s., Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:54:55
- Re: Classic 900 Convertible or BMW E30 Convertible?, DFinMA, Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:37:36 <-- Viewing This Message
- Watch the timing belt on the BMW, No Snaab, Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:57:45
- Re: Classic 900 Convertible or BMW E30 Convertible?, Landjet
, Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:53:39
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