I'm buying a 91' 325is E30 (187,000 mi) for my son

[Speeder 553]

timing belt...

Thanks, I'll have them check it. How ofter does it need to be replaced?

[Speeder 553]

that's a lot of miles for the money isn't it??
I am just thinking of my 94 540 with 125k for 6k$.....
I love those cars tho, if it checks out clean then it is a good find.... any warranty from the mechanic?

Yes it's a lot of $$ but they are checking it out today and I will hold them accountable. 30 day warranty.

[wingman]

Thanks, I'll have them check it. How ofter does it need to be replaced?

About 60,000kms/40,000 miles. Change the tensioner as well. If there is no record do it straight away. The consequences of breaking one aren't worth thinking about.

[wingman]

Listen for top end noise. If it's tappetty they might not have been adjusted in some time. It's an Inspection 1 job on the M20.

[Speeder 553]

Listen for top end noise. If it's tappetty they might not have been adjusted in some time. It's an Inspection 1 job on the M20.

Thanks Wingman, BTW my 94' 540i sounds tappetty when it's cold (about 5 min. after start up) then goes away??????????