1989 BMW 325i (E30) Cabrio for sale
$2500 or best offer
Specifications:
Transmission: 4 Speed Automatic
Engine: 2.5L I-6 EFI (M20)
MIles: Approx 90,000 (Odometer froze at 50K in 2004)
Color: Bronzitbeige-metallic
Title: Clear - California
Contact:
Contact me via the Email button above!
Many photos: http://bit.ly/M1Ybg4
History:
My grandmother bought this car from the original owner in Florida at some point in the 90’s. She gave it to me in 2004 and it has been my daily driver since. From 2004 to 2008 it was with me in Illinois (garage kept). In 2008 it was driven out to California. It has the original engine and transmission, but the differential was replaced with a used unit in 2006 when the original was damaged by a mechanic.
Background:
This is not a glamorous car, but a workhorse car. Thus I didn’t take glamour shots. I did try to photograph every imperfection possible.
This car was my daily driver until my ‘74 2002 Tii became reliable enough to take that honor. Now it needs a new home.
The Good:
Originally a Florida car. Now a California car.
Convertible top replaced in 2007. Still in great condition. No fogging in rear window. No holes.
325iS Spoiler
BMW sport seats
BMW sport steering wheel
Engine pulls very strong thanks to its aftermarket ECU chip (have original)
Never in a major collision
Garage kept for most of its life
New exhaust (from center section to back)
All tires have good tread
Always had regular oil changes
Comes with new (not installed) front discs and pads
Original spare wheel
Original tool kit (1 adapter missing)
Original jack and lug nut wrench
Original owner’s manual and service books
All four windows work fine
Outside of anything listed in “the bad: everything works great
No major rust. Only some small spots of surface rust
The Bad:
While parked, the car was lightly hit in front left wing and offender drove away. Photos of repaired section in gallery.
Driver seat torn in typical places.
Brakes are fine but not terribly strong. I planned on replacing the front discs and pads but I couldn’t get the set screw out to remove the discs. So a set of free front discs and pads come with purchase.
Once in a blue moon the car will have difficulty starting. Give it 3-4 tries and she fires right up.
Radio was stolen in 2009. Burglar broke the computer in the center console. Photos in Gallery
Chin spoiler is held on by combination of correct screws and a couple of zip ties. At some point my grandmother must have lost the original one. I pulled a used one from a Pick-and-Pull.
Odometer froze in 2004 at just over 50,000 miles.
Small dent on left rear wheel arch. Photo in gallery
Hood and trunk has lots of small scratches in paint.
Small portion of paint on hood was damaged by drips of oil by a mechanic in 2004. Grandma was too nice to ask him to repair it.
Driver sun visor is torn. Photo in gallery
Typical, slow oil leak. I add a quart every 6 - 8 months.
Steering wheel leather was cracking so I put a cover on it. Photo in gallery
Missing two center wheel caps
Floor mats are not original
Trunk mat is not original
Not all glass is original.
Antenna is stuck at half mast but otherwise works fine.
One of the speakers squeaks and could use replacing
$2500 or best offer
Specifications:
Transmission: 4 Speed Automatic
Engine: 2.5L I-6 EFI (M20)
MIles: Approx 90,000 (Odometer froze at 50K in 2004)
Color: Bronzitbeige-metallic
Title: Clear - California
Contact:
Contact me via the Email button above!
Many photos: http://bit.ly/M1Ybg4
History:
My grandmother bought this car from the original owner in Florida at some point in the 90’s. She gave it to me in 2004 and it has been my daily driver since. From 2004 to 2008 it was with me in Illinois (garage kept). In 2008 it was driven out to California. It has the original engine and transmission, but the differential was replaced with a used unit in 2006 when the original was damaged by a mechanic.
Background:
This is not a glamorous car, but a workhorse car. Thus I didn’t take glamour shots. I did try to photograph every imperfection possible.
This car was my daily driver until my ‘74 2002 Tii became reliable enough to take that honor. Now it needs a new home.
The Good:
Originally a Florida car. Now a California car.
Convertible top replaced in 2007. Still in great condition. No fogging in rear window. No holes.
325iS Spoiler
BMW sport seats
BMW sport steering wheel
Engine pulls very strong thanks to its aftermarket ECU chip (have original)
Never in a major collision
Garage kept for most of its life
New exhaust (from center section to back)
All tires have good tread
Always had regular oil changes
Comes with new (not installed) front discs and pads
Original spare wheel
Original tool kit (1 adapter missing)
Original jack and lug nut wrench
Original owner’s manual and service books
All four windows work fine
Outside of anything listed in “the bad: everything works great
No major rust. Only some small spots of surface rust
The Bad:
While parked, the car was lightly hit in front left wing and offender drove away. Photos of repaired section in gallery.
Driver seat torn in typical places.
Brakes are fine but not terribly strong. I planned on replacing the front discs and pads but I couldn’t get the set screw out to remove the discs. So a set of free front discs and pads come with purchase.
Once in a blue moon the car will have difficulty starting. Give it 3-4 tries and she fires right up.
Radio was stolen in 2009. Burglar broke the computer in the center console. Photos in Gallery
Chin spoiler is held on by combination of correct screws and a couple of zip ties. At some point my grandmother must have lost the original one. I pulled a used one from a Pick-and-Pull.
Odometer froze in 2004 at just over 50,000 miles.
Small dent on left rear wheel arch. Photo in gallery
Hood and trunk has lots of small scratches in paint.
Small portion of paint on hood was damaged by drips of oil by a mechanic in 2004. Grandma was too nice to ask him to repair it.
Driver sun visor is torn. Photo in gallery
Typical, slow oil leak. I add a quart every 6 - 8 months.
Steering wheel leather was cracking so I put a cover on it. Photo in gallery
Missing two center wheel caps
Floor mats are not original
Trunk mat is not original
Not all glass is original.
Antenna is stuck at half mast but otherwise works fine.
One of the speakers squeaks and could use replacing
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