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Hello  E21 is a great purchase. From here : www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/e21.htmlKnown Problems For the 316, 318 and early 320 see M10 engine problems. For the post-79 320 and 323i see M20 engine problems. Hand brakes can seize on if left for a long time. Overheating, especially in traffic, may be a sign of a broken cooling fan clutch. Watch for rust around the inner rear wheel arches and inside the front wings (fenders). You must inspect the rear shock towers from boot / Trunk. A wobbly front end or vibration when braking hard could be worn lower control arm bushings. Forum wise: www.bmwe21.net/forum/ |
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Apr 13, 2018 14:32:11 GMT
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Coupe?
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Apr 13, 2018 15:52:49 GMT
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Do we agree on a definition of Coupe? It’s a model made with lower roof line to the standard body isn’t it? But can be 4 door? So an e36 coupe is a coupe. An e30 2 door isn’t? An e21 I guess can only be an e21. I’m quite sure a Hyundai Coupe Isn’t It’s a conversation that’s kept me and mates busy over a pint before Lovely car anyway! I would love another one |
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Last Edit: Apr 13, 2018 15:57:06 GMT by hillbilly
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Apr 13, 2018 23:31:30 GMT
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Do we agree on a definition of Coupe? It’s a model made with lower roof line to the standard body isn’t it? But can be 4 door? So an e36 coupe is a coupe. An e30 2 door isn’t? An e21 I guess can only be an e21. I’m quite sure a Hyundai Coupe Isn’t It’s a conversation that’s kept me and mates busy over a pint before Given even car manufacturers cannot decide between themselves what a Coupe is, I don't know if we can. There are convertible and hardtop coupes, some with two doors, some with four, some pillarless and some with side pillars, some frameless doors and some with frames - I only know one thing... it would make for a great thread  |
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Apr 14, 2018 16:38:34 GMT
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Fuel tanks can rot quite happily rear inner arches/turrets and roof skins if sun roof fitted sills bottom of doors basically check every where as parts are getting harder to find I used to buy repair break these 5+ years ago but being classed as the runt of the litter numbers have dwindled get one and have a different classic bm
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BMWE21.net is the best info source. Friendly too 😀
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GT4ME
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Apr 15, 2018 19:31:21 GMT
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To be honest, with old BMW's you have to be very quick off the mark. The last 2 I have bought the day they were listed online.
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Mark
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Apr 16, 2018 18:34:46 GMT
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E21 values have shot up so much over the past few years and if it was a decent car then £3k was pretty cheap. Small wonder it was snapped up so quickly. Main issues with an E21 is rust. Spares aren't too hard to source but there's very little from other models that will fit. Fun cars and great looking with minimal effort.  |
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BMW 320d (fridge on wheels)
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