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Re: 88 325ix w/blown motor (archive)
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Posted by Rick on March 01, 2000 at 19:02:56:

In Reply to: 88 325ix w/blown motor posted by kurt on February 27, 2000 at 17:13:23:

: I am trolling from the e-34 message board, but i'm looking for some advise. I have a chance to buy an 88 325ix, 5 spd, 160k, with a motor that self-destructed due to a triming belt failure. The body is in excellent shape and the interior is in reasonably good shape.

: Questions: What is a reasonable price range for such a vehicle?
: Is the engine from a regular E-30 the same as an ix with the exception of the oil pan?
: Would an engine swap be difficult, extremely difficult, or ridiculous?
: Would parting-out be worthwhile?

: TIA
: Kurt

I think iX's with poor maintence are a bad idea. If the engine is blown because it wasn't taken care of then how well cared for was the drivetrain? Probably a better parts car then daily driver. The t-case alone is worth a mint.

Good luck
Rick

88 iX

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