Drove it 250Km's home tonight, I paid $3,400 for the car + taxes, so I don't expect it to be perfect.
It got excellent gas mileage on the way home, transmission shifts "OK", no slipping or anything at WOT, though I think I'll change the fluid once I find out what it takes as it wasn't as "precise" feeling in its shifting as my sister's 330i feels.
The steering feels a touch "loose" on the highway (a little bit of wander), so I'm thinking it needs a front end part or two. I expected that with the mileage.
The interior is good for the most part save the drivers seat which has a few cracks in the leather. I'm probably just going to replace the seat.
Current issues with the car (I purchased it as-is):
1. The gear selector handle is loose. This is going to require a replacement of the shift lever. I'll be ordering a new one, probably with the chrome strip, as it is less expensive than the all-leather one.
2. The rear passenger window regulator is broken. I've put in an order for a new one, this is a simple DIY and a common issue.
3. It needs a turn signal bulb.
4. It needs a valve cover gasket (Audios called this one!
) as this one is leaking and giving you the "oil burning smell".
5. It should probably get tires. These will pass a safety but they are "triangle" brand, which is something I've never heard of and that does not instill confidence in their quality.
The positives:
1. Oil looks clean and was at a proper level when checked.
2. Engine is dead silent and runs like a Swiss watch.
3. It has zero aftermarket mods on it; looks completely stock.
4. No accidents.
5. Brakes looks great from what I could see and they felt excellent on the drive home.
I'll post up more once it has had its once-over for safety.
