1992 325i Convertible. The engine currently has nearly 197,000 miles and has always been an Arizona car. Car paint and all body panels are original (VINs match), but have some dings and chips associated with being a 20 year old car. The rear seat was recovered by the PO in a mismatching shade of blue, the fronts are original. I was gonna try to switch over to cardinal red but hey, now you get to decide!
The dashboard is completely crack free. All four windows work perfectly, so does the odometer, and the AC and heat (aww yeah!). I've owned the car for about a year now and have put over $2,500 into new parts with all work being done by myself courtesy of the FAQS here at r3v.
Alright here's why I'm selling it: although I really enjoy this car, I no longer have a space to work on it. I planned on finishing this car but with no space to do the drivetrain work there's no point in it sitting parked outside when someone else could be enjoying it. I want it to go to a good home where someone will continue work on it and make it the badass cabrio it deserves to be.
I've price it at what I think is a reasonable $3000 but am open to offers. Not trying to play the e30 tax game, so lemme know if you think it's too high. And I'll be like, no you're too high! Just kidding, send me your offers for reals. Lemme know if you want any specific pics or have any questions. See below for massive list of stuff I've done and what still needs to be done.
Many things on this car have been repaired, upgraded or replaced in the time I've owned this car. All parts are Genuine BMW OEM unless otherwise noted.
New Stuff
Engine:
Timing Belt/Tensioner
Water Pump
Spark Plug Wires
Spark Plugs (NGK)
Distributor Cap/Rotor
Oxygen Sensor (aftermarket Bosch sensor)
Camshaft Seal/O-ring/Flange
Valve Cover Gasket/Plugs
Intake Boot
Fan Shroud
Thermostat
Coolant Temp Sensor
Alternator Voltage Regulator
Fuel Pump (Genuine OEM VDO)
All Fuel Hoses
Fuel Filter
Fuel Pressure Regulator O-ring
Fuel Pump Relay
Main Relay
Starter (Genuine Bosch rebuilt)
Battery
Oil Change (Castrol high mileage)
Coolant Flush
Exhaust hanger
Brakes:
Front Brake Sensor
Front Brake Guide Bushing Repair Kit
Rotors and brake pads reportedly done by previous owner approx. 2 years ago.
Steering:
E36 Steering Rack (Used, more responsive steering)
PS Reservoir
All PS Hoses
Steering Rack Spacers (e30tech.com)
Suspension:
Wheels/Tires (clean used weaves with all center caps)
H&R Sport Convertible Springs (lowers car about 1.5")
KYB Gas Shocks
Rear Sway Bar Links
Cosmetic:
Trunk Emblem
Shift Knob
Glove Box Latch
Rocker Panels (Used, repainted)
Odometer gear replacement (Garagistic, guaranteed for life)
Instrument cluster lights
Keyless Entry (ebay)
Rockford Fosgate Front Speakers w/ custom tweeter pod
MTX rear speakers
Trunk Shocks
2 Window Switches (used OEM, ebay)
Things that have been tested, cleaned and/or adjusted
Adjusted valves to spec (checked twice)
Alternator (tested at Autozone last month)
Fuel injectors cleaned, rebuilt and flow tested (member MEPEH on r3vlimited.com)
Fuel Pressure Regulator
Air Flow Meter
Idle Control Valve
Throttle Position Sensor
Throttle Body
Cleaned and painted valve cover
Cleaned and repainted body trim
Remaining problems
Slow transmission leak, needs rear input shaft seal replaced
Slow differential leak, upgrade to limited slip!
Recently changed trans and diff oil so no worries about them running dry
Throw out bearing and pilot bearing in clutch have just started making noise
Still needs seats recovered and minor paint scratches fixed or respray
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