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      07-31-2014, 05:35 AM   #23
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We did get it. After a detail it will be as nice of a car from 2001 as you can find. Ran well. Almost new breaks and rotors. Parrot bluetooth and an iPod/Phone adapter (I hate Apple, but she has both so win). Got him to $4300 if we let him keep the bike rack. When he found out we would take it today he gave it to us at that price with the rack, so I'll be selling that soon if anyone is interested, PM me or keep an eye out for the post.

The only things I noticed besides small cosmetic issues, there is a vibration from the rear right wheel we noticed, but with how new the rotors are and from his information, I think it is the tire or wheel. Has a full sized spare, so easy fix. Found out the driver's side fog light is out, so I may buy her one in a few weeks and replace it. I highly doubt she will ever use them though.

Time will tell if it was the right choice, but my gut tells me it will be a great first car, and with dual front airbags and 4 side airbags it should be safe.

Thanks again all!

I would not run on that 13 year old spare tire. It's probably even older than that! You should buy four(or five!) new tires and call it a day.
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We would obviously switch the tire from the wheel to the spare wheel, and if that doesn't do it then take it to a shop to get it sorted out. The tires are pretty decent, could make it through Winter, but we will probably get her winter tires with how much snow they get up there.
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This could be a new meme.

Seriously E30's are now E46 prices.
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      08-05-2014, 06:22 AM   #27
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Photos of the car with niece behind the wheel would give us a better description of the situation.
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      08-11-2014, 06:24 AM   #28
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She will be in a lot of hassles with a 167000miles 13 yo BMW. Do her a favor and recommend the newest/good condition 4000$ Honda/Toyota/Nissan/Mitsu she can find.
It depends on the service history.

If a lot of work has been done recently because parts have already failed, that means they will now be good for a long time to come.
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