Just bought an E30 Convertible

Hi,

I am new to this forum, and new to owning a bmw! So new infact, that I haven't even seen it yet!

Just bought an E30 325 Convertible on ebay. I know its risky, but I haven't seen it yet! I pick it up on Saturday. It has full bmwsh, has done 110k, and from everything I've asked and seen in the pics, it looks mint, and I got it for a good price.

My main question is that I've just noticed that the 325i badge is on the wrong side. Should alarm bells be ringing? Do you think that it could mean it's been in a rear end crash? You'd have to be pretty dim put the badge on the wrong side!

Please have a look if you get the chance:

http://www.madmarchhare.co.uk/Car/e30.html

Also, while I'm here, should I be expecting any major services around this point? Clutch? Cambelt? (I'm assuming cambelt has allready been done once, but I will check as soon as I get the history). It's got a brand new hood, so thats one headache out the way.

Thanks in advance, and I look forward to being an active member when I have the car!

Alex

Thanks for v.quick reply!

I really hope it's not hiding something!

I really want to keep it completely original and restore anything that needs doing! Oh yeah, and I can't wait to drive the thing!

I'd like to move the badge back really. What would be the best way to remove and re-attach it? I've heard that using a hair-dryer will allow me to peel it off. Do you think it will leave a mark?

It looks like a pretty nice car - best of luck with it.

But before you drive away in your new pride and joy pull up the carpet in the boot and take out the spare wheel. You'd should fairly se if there has been any repair work done - especially if there had been a big accident.

Ask the seller directly if it was ever in a shunt - he is supposed to be honest. If he says no but you get the feeling it was then you can query it and ultimately walk away if you're not happy.

I would rather turn down a car I was unhappy with and get bad ebay feedback than buy a lemon.

I would suspect though that the badge was removed for some valid reason and some stage and then stuck on the wrong side in error. If it was an attempt to cover up a bad bang I'd presume they'd try to hide it well and not slip up on something so minor.