E36 318iS Info request

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   I was thinking of buying this 1997 R plate 318iS coupe, its done 80k miles. Can anyone tell me what usually goes wrong at around this mileage? What should I be prepared for? It does have a full history, though not all BMW
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Dark1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 18-June-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 4	Topic: E36 318iS Info request Posted: 18-June-2003 at 20:27
	I was thinking of buying this 1997 R plate 318iS coupe, its done 80k miles. Can anyone tell me what usually goes wrong at around this mileage? What should I be prepared for? It does have a full history, though not all BMW Thanks

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Doug318is Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16-October-2002 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 15	Posted: 19-June-2003 at 15:58
	You need to check the rear trailing arm bushes. Not difficult to replace but it is a good haggling point. You should also check the steering column universal joint and the radiator cap have been replaced. If not take it to your local dealer and they will do it for free as this was a recall issue.

DaveB Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 09-March-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 72	Posted: 23-June-2003 at 18:25
	Also make sure that the digital climate control panel works. These fail regularly. My front shocks went at 70K, so these might be worth checking.
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