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Old 12-07-2015, 03:29 PM
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Wonder who's going to buy this and come here for help

Wonder which BMW noob is going to buy this and come here looking for help on how to fix it????

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Looks like a $600 "special" to me. Worn out @147k but driven to 174k. If it ran, it is only worth 2k-4k depending on the rest of the vehicle.
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Old 12-07-2015, 03:39 PM
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Could be as simple as a bad ignition switch. Wonder at what point did it stop running?
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Just after the noise from under the hood got Louder

You know that this ad posting is in south side of Chicago right? Rust bucket.
Here is my bet: a few repairs in the last 50k to pass inspection, opening the hood will be like opening a coffin, and it will need every maintenance item completed before it would be road worthy as a daily driver.
Better off buying a south of the Mason-Dixon Line lower mileage x5 for the same money.
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1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp Alpine White
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp GoManGo Green
1971 Dart Sport, “Dart Light” package
1969 Road Runner 383
1968 Ply Barracuda 340S FB Sea-foam Green

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Old 12-07-2015, 03:58 PM
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To answer Upallnight question, my bet is a sleaze ball corner lot dealer in 5 days will post looking for the $2.00 silver bullet repair.
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2002 M5 TiSilver
2003 525iT
1998 528i
Former Garage Stable Highlights
2004 325XiT Sport
1973 De Tomaso Pantera, L Model
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp Alpine White
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1971 Dart Sport, “Dart Light” package
1969 Road Runner 383
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Old 12-07-2015, 04:08 PM
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Wonder which BMW noob is going to buy this and come here looking for help on how to fix it????

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Why don't you buy it so you can show everyone what a great BMW machanic you are!
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Old 12-07-2015, 04:31 PM
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That's a lot to ask for a high mileage, non-runner, with unknown mechanical needs. I typically try to buy mechanics specials for $500ish if in good shape.

Some chassis' markets won't allow that anymore though, e30's come to mind. Last "mechanic's special" one of those I bought had a broken timing belt and I had to pay $1500 for it. Nice convertible though... and I made double after repairs/upgrades.
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I debated on buying this and hoping fora cheap fix the current owner did not know about...
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First question just as I read this - Engine won't start or won't crank?
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Old 12-07-2015, 05:54 PM
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First question just as I read this - Engine won't start or won't crank?
My thought too. Hydrolock victim or bad fuel pump?

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