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Old 11-15-2011, 10:58 PM   #1
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Hi Guys, I just bought a 1997 318ti with 140,000 miles. It has a few problems but I only paid $3000 for it.

It's got a shimmy at certain speeds and it pulses during high speed braking. It also makes a rumbling noise when turning right at high speed. I checked the wheel bearings and I can't feel any play. I also noticed that the previous owner changed the driver's side control arm. The lolipop bushings are original, but don't look cracked. The shocks are pretty loose all around, but none are leaking. The steering rack doesn't seem to have any play either. Any ideas what to do?

The previous owner had replaced the radiator recently, and he also wired the radiator fan to always run at full speed. Any ideas why he would have done that?

The car doesn't smoke, and it pulls strong and idles steady. Are there any other things I need to check ASAP?
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