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Re: 1991 318is questions (archive)

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Posted by Phil on September 18, 2000 at 11:02:58:

In Reply to: 1991 318is questions posted by Eugkim on September 17, 2000 at 22:50:14:


My sister just bought a 91 318is. I was wondering,
1) Is a full service necessary? The car runs pretty well, although it seems to need new rotors. Would you give a mechanic the green light to do all that is necessary?

Even with service history I still replaced a few things on my 91 318is when I bought it.


2) Is the radio a standard DIN chassis?

YES


3) Is it safe to drive for skiing if you get 4 dedicated snow tires?

YES, as long as they are REAL snow tires, not all season stuff


4) Do you think $8300 for this car with only fog lights as an option was a good deal (46500 miles)? I also question whether the odometer was turned back as the paint and wheels seem somewhat faded.

With mileage that low I would check Carfax. It can tell you if the odometer has been rolled back. Post the VIN and someone can check for you. Time, not mileage fades paint and wheels. It doesn't matter how many miles the car has, if it sat outside for 9 years, its gonna fade.

YMMV

Phil



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