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      11-28-2017, 10:33 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by MaximusJ View Post
Just sold my 325; so I think I can help. I’d make sure the link kits are in shape; not very expensive, but one seems to pop every 20k or so miles. Coil packs are also something to look into. You need to make sure none misfires. Then I would check for water pump and thermostat. If they were not changed, they will need to be done very shortly and this can reach 4 figures. And if they were not, thats something I’d seriously consider while dealing the price.
I believe you are talking about the E90 2006 325i in your signature, not the E46 325CI which the OP is looking at.

Regardless, the cooling system is important. Luckily they are a bit cheaper to replace on an E46 than on an E90.
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