E28 320i insight: Grassroots Motorsports forum: Grassroots Motorsports Magazine

Oct. 11, 2010 3:39 p.m. EvanB Dork

I am considering buying a 320i from CL that is described as "running rough".

Here is a response I got from the seller.

It does run and I have driven it, but it is not a fun ride. When slowing down it tends to die. Haven't been able to figure that part out.

I was figuring a good tune-up and maybe fuel filter should have it back on it's feet. Is this a reasonable assumption or should I be expecting to go more in depth.
Oct. 11, 2010 3:43 p.m. m4ff3w SuperDork

E21?
Oct. 11, 2010 3:49 p.m. 02Pilot Reader

Assuming it is an E21, you've got the K-Jet system to deal with on top of the usual suspects - it can be a pain.
Oct. 11, 2010 4:01 p.m. EvanB Dork

m4ff3w wrote:

E21?

yep, thats it
Oct. 11, 2010 6:07 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork

pretty car the e21... K jet is not that difficult to deal with... but dual carbs sound sexy
Oct. 11, 2010 7:38 p.m. tr8todd Reader

e21s are undervalued and way underappreciated. I so want to drop a Rover V8 into one.
Oct. 11, 2010 7:46 p.m. M030 HalfDork

tr8todd wrote:

e21s are undervalued and way underappreciated.

+1

I had a rust free one that was stinky and needed a steering rack, but ran OK. I struggled to get $300 for it. I even posted it to the GRM classifieds with no takers...