Was thinking about this.

[barrym381]

an if you do get it change the inlet manifold for a 325i unit as the 323i an 328i need this to free up a few horses

[bobbarley]

Get a diesel BMW instead if you want decent economy.

[Bellend]

35MPG is well optimistic.

With age comes issues, radiators are becoming common on the cars with this age, fairly expensive jobs but I spose you'll do any work yourself so it's just parts.

[Sam]

35MPG is well optimistic.

With age comes issues, radiators are becoming common on the cars with this age, fairly expensive jobs but I spose you'll do any work yourself so it's just parts.

What a helmet

[Wayne]

25mpg is closer to the mark, rust is or can be a problem, cooling systems are not great, radiators, thermostats and heaters all give trouble plus a pig to bleed afterwards.

[Bellend]

25mpg is closer to the mark, rust is or can be a problem, cooling systems are not great, radiators, thermostats and heaters all give trouble plus a pig to bleed afterwards.

Yeah the bleed "nipple" or the correct term    on the rads give out which is a new radiator.

[Sam]

Ok so thats a no go, old derv audi lookout it is then

[Mitching]

Thought about a passat?

[barrym381]

Ok so thats a no go, old derv audi lookout it is then

wouldnt say tht i have an old e34 535i sport we use for track days now but drove it for nearly 2 years as my transport to work an it never let me down once also had a few e36s an same again

[Guy]

I believe that it has the same engine as the E30 325i Sports which are very good, solid and reliable engines. I do think the 35mpg is a bit optimistic though, they simply aren't good on fuel but that aside it could be a cracking motor, very well screwed together and a good work horse !

+1

... but when bmw's start to go wrong, it can get very expensive

indeed.. my dad had his old 530i touring E34 I think.. was quoted 13 hours labour to change a sump gasket... wasn't cost effective to fix it