1988 735iL

[///Sniper535]

Me and my dad are thinking of buying one from a friend for $400. Needs work, seems to be in limp mode. The headliner is sagging in the rear and need a new battery, along with new tails and the front headlight lens are cracked.

Car does start with a jump from my trusty E34, but struggles to stay at idle RPM when cold.

Anyone have advice on M30 E32s?

http://a176.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/109/l_36905854e273633255f01e6230630457.jpg

http://a183.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/29/l_54ea2d388537b832b3f7216cfb677f56.jpg

[filip00]

struggling at idle might also be MAF trouble. i'd forget that piece of crap (nhf).

[Ross]

It could be as simple as a temp sensor. M30 lasts forever and is a piece of cake to work on. If you need a trans there is a near fresh ZF in our classifieds, clhorton is the seller.
E32 is a great car. Pretty much the same concerns as an E34 regarding repair.
$400 is nothing.
Buy it and loose that silly grille.

[///Sniper535]

hahah, my thoughts exactly. We're taking it next weekend, and if we cant get the baby to run. I'm taking the rear sunshade and parting out the car!