I got this car with plans to do a full restoration, It’s roughly 3/4 done.
Here it is and what I did so far. Going with a Euro look in mind.
1987 BMW 325is
195k on body
10k on the engine and suspension
Delphin Gray Metallic on black Leather
5 speed manual
Coupe (2-door)
Many OEM parts replaced and many modifications
Clean CA title
Engine - 1990 Stock motor from a low mileage car rebuilt (Head gasket set, Head bolts, Timing belt, Water pump, Tensioner, Cam seal, Drive / Pulley Belts, Engine mounts, Exhaust gaskets / bolts, Valve Adjustment) New Coolant hoses, Coolant Reservoir & Cap, Gas lines, Brake booster / Vacuum hoses, Breather hose, plug wires, Coolant Flush, Auxiliary Fan switch, Thermostat, Pulley Sensor. 173 ECU.
Drivetrain - New: Z3 1.9 Shifter & Linkage, Transmission Mounts & Seals, Selector shaft Seal, Differential Gasket, New Drive Shaft, Final Drive Bushing, Rear Axles rebuilt, Slave Cylinder, Speedometer Sensor, Rear Wheel Bearings.
Suspension - New: Bilstein Sports (front and back) sitting on M3 springs, E30 M3 bushings, Front Control arms, Front Stabilizer Links, Tie Rods (left & right), Rear Stabilizer Links, IE Urethane Trailing Arm Bushings, IE Rear Subframe Mounts, Rear Shock Mounts, IE Stainless Steel Brake lines,
Interior -
Front sport seats have some fading with the drivers left bolster with a small rip. The rear is good shape and has rear headrests. Euro Cluster with minimal marks. Steering wheel and shift boot in good working order. Dash was replaced with a new used one, plus a radio deck delete panel.
Exterior -
Euro Smilies - Very Clean, payed extra to inspect and choose my set. Bosch Lens. Euro Grills, Euro Bumpers, Euro plate filler, Remus Exhaust, Ronal LS wheels [five] running on the first set of tires. Front with 75% life, rear with 50%. Gorilla Lock nuts.
The bad -
Electric: Power Mirrors, Central locking does not work and Stereo system not installed.
Body: Previous owner resprayed the car at some point, some slight chipping at edges. Few little dings here and there, the most noticeable are on the Hood (front left), Body Right side and Gas door.
Pilot bearing makes noise in neutral without clutch pressed
Rust spot under the battery tray which looks like a cut and patch fix.
No Catalytic installed.
Factory key (VIN Matched)
All body parts have matching VINs no crashes.
Car fax shows a milage rollback of roughly 50k miles. I added that to the 135k which the car came with.
Download a copy of the car fax: http://www.up-on.net/stuff/CarFax87IS.pdf
A copy of all paperwork I did will be included.
Most of the work done by TNG Automotive in La Crescenta, CA. Give them a call to verify any details.
The car will come with a Euro Valence that needs paint and Fogs plus an extra blower motor.
Car is located in La Crescenta, CA.
Price drop... $4100
Please PM me or email to schwarze30 at gmail dot com.
Here it is and what I did so far. Going with a Euro look in mind.
1987 BMW 325is
195k on body
10k on the engine and suspension
Delphin Gray Metallic on black Leather
5 speed manual
Coupe (2-door)
Many OEM parts replaced and many modifications
Clean CA title
Engine - 1990 Stock motor from a low mileage car rebuilt (Head gasket set, Head bolts, Timing belt, Water pump, Tensioner, Cam seal, Drive / Pulley Belts, Engine mounts, Exhaust gaskets / bolts, Valve Adjustment) New Coolant hoses, Coolant Reservoir & Cap, Gas lines, Brake booster / Vacuum hoses, Breather hose, plug wires, Coolant Flush, Auxiliary Fan switch, Thermostat, Pulley Sensor. 173 ECU.
Drivetrain - New: Z3 1.9 Shifter & Linkage, Transmission Mounts & Seals, Selector shaft Seal, Differential Gasket, New Drive Shaft, Final Drive Bushing, Rear Axles rebuilt, Slave Cylinder, Speedometer Sensor, Rear Wheel Bearings.
Suspension - New: Bilstein Sports (front and back) sitting on M3 springs, E30 M3 bushings, Front Control arms, Front Stabilizer Links, Tie Rods (left & right), Rear Stabilizer Links, IE Urethane Trailing Arm Bushings, IE Rear Subframe Mounts, Rear Shock Mounts, IE Stainless Steel Brake lines,
Interior -
Front sport seats have some fading with the drivers left bolster with a small rip. The rear is good shape and has rear headrests. Euro Cluster with minimal marks. Steering wheel and shift boot in good working order. Dash was replaced with a new used one, plus a radio deck delete panel.
Exterior -
Euro Smilies - Very Clean, payed extra to inspect and choose my set. Bosch Lens. Euro Grills, Euro Bumpers, Euro plate filler, Remus Exhaust, Ronal LS wheels [five] running on the first set of tires. Front with 75% life, rear with 50%. Gorilla Lock nuts.
The bad -
Electric: Power Mirrors, Central locking does not work and Stereo system not installed.
Body: Previous owner resprayed the car at some point, some slight chipping at edges. Few little dings here and there, the most noticeable are on the Hood (front left), Body Right side and Gas door.
Pilot bearing makes noise in neutral without clutch pressed
Rust spot under the battery tray which looks like a cut and patch fix.
No Catalytic installed.
Factory key (VIN Matched)
All body parts have matching VINs no crashes.
Car fax shows a milage rollback of roughly 50k miles. I added that to the 135k which the car came with.
Download a copy of the car fax: http://www.up-on.net/stuff/CarFax87IS.pdf
A copy of all paperwork I did will be included.
Most of the work done by TNG Automotive in La Crescenta, CA. Give them a call to verify any details.
The car will come with a Euro Valence that needs paint and Fogs plus an extra blower motor.
Car is located in La Crescenta, CA.
Price drop... $4100
Please PM me or email to schwarze30 at gmail dot com.
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