1988 325iX 2 door, 5 Speed
Silver on Cardinal Sport
Asking price $4,250
Story:
I had a couple offers lined up for this but they didn't pan out. So up on the forums it goes.
I purchased this car in the beginning of 2008 from a friend who had owned it for 4 years. While he owned it I did a lot of maintenance on the car. Since I have taken ownership, most of the maintenance has been performed at German Autosport as I have run out of extra time to work on cars.
I know the history of this car from about 78k miles. Purchased from an older gentleman. Car had major service including transfer case, front diff, fuel pipe, brake pipe, etc. Car ran flawlessly for a few years until it was rear ended by an ambulance. Previous owner pulled in a favor from a body shop to keep the car from being totalled. Car received Fresh paint all over, new sheet metal in back. I added plastic bumpers and Euro Grilles to the car at that time.
Since I have purchased it, I have dumped copious amounts of cash into driveline stuff, half shafts, wheel bearings.
Body:
As my other FS ad states, I live in New England. Even with fresh paint work, the tin worm has reared it's ugly head in a few places. Right side of trunk (shell, not trunk lid), passenger rocker, rear valence. Other than that, there are a handful of rock chips, but the rest of the paint looks great.
Mods:
Bilstein HD Shocks (Brand new)
BMW M-Technic springs
Larger Brake Master Cylinder (not 100% sure of diameter)
Husco Armrest
Euro Grilles
H1/H4 headlights
Supersprint Cat-back exhaust
iS Front and Rear lip
BBS RX 16" Wheels with Michelin tires - at least a season left
Aluminum RSMs
Recent Maintenance:
Within the past 1 year,
Front Wheel bearings
Front Half Shafts (with used parts)
New Brakes (500 miles)
Fluids Flushed every 3.5k miles
Tie Rods
Control Arms
A/C WORKS!
Included:
Thule feet/crossbars (Rockymounts bike carriers NOT included)
Original 15" rims (Rubber is worthless)
Sport Edition Winter rims with snows
Problems/Needs:
Driver Fog Obliterated
Rear Center Console has broken front tabs
Worn Shift knob
Seam ripped on rear seat
Windshield Washers aren't very powerful (I have new hose and T-fittings, just haven't installed)
Shifter bushings worn (I have B&M Short Shift kit, just haven't installed)
Clunk from rear suspension (I reinstalled a stock sway with new links to see if this fixed it, but it didn't... I have replaced everything in the rear suspension so I'm done trying)
Snagged sunroof liner (see pics)
Toolkit is empty
Fan Resistor blown (I have a spare, not installed)
I was unable to take better pictures of this car today, but will take them tomorrow. For now, here's what I have:
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As it stands Right now:
Without Roof Rack on BBS Wheels
NOTE: M STRIPES AND SMILEYS ARE GONE
On Stock wheels
No Rust at license plate lights:
Worn M-Tech II Suede Wheel:
Driver's Seat:
Rear Seat:
Sony Headunit with Aux In:
Mileage:
Ugly Photos (These were designed to make the faults look as bad as possible...)
rust on front valence:
fog light cracked:
two weird dimples on front fender:
rust on passenger rocker:
rust on rear valence:
Parking scar: (showing the cracked plastic, that isn't a scratch on the bumper, it's a string from the wash mitt)
Paint Chips on Fender Flares:
Caked on Brake Dust on BBS (also missing 2 center caps):
Rust on seam between rear panel and rear quarter:
Empty Toolkit:
Worn and Blurry Shiftknob:
Broken tabs on Rear Center Console:
Ripped Seam on rear seat:
Snagged Sunroof Liner:
Hole on front wheel well where ignition coil pulled out (was relocated before it ripped off):
Engine is grimy:
I will try to get more pictures of the engine bay, etc. As you can see from the pics I have a small child and that is making things challenging. Car is awesome! I hate to sell it!
cheers
jflower
Silver on Cardinal Sport
Asking price $4,250
Story:
I had a couple offers lined up for this but they didn't pan out. So up on the forums it goes.
I purchased this car in the beginning of 2008 from a friend who had owned it for 4 years. While he owned it I did a lot of maintenance on the car. Since I have taken ownership, most of the maintenance has been performed at German Autosport as I have run out of extra time to work on cars.
I know the history of this car from about 78k miles. Purchased from an older gentleman. Car had major service including transfer case, front diff, fuel pipe, brake pipe, etc. Car ran flawlessly for a few years until it was rear ended by an ambulance. Previous owner pulled in a favor from a body shop to keep the car from being totalled. Car received Fresh paint all over, new sheet metal in back. I added plastic bumpers and Euro Grilles to the car at that time.
Since I have purchased it, I have dumped copious amounts of cash into driveline stuff, half shafts, wheel bearings.
Body:
As my other FS ad states, I live in New England. Even with fresh paint work, the tin worm has reared it's ugly head in a few places. Right side of trunk (shell, not trunk lid), passenger rocker, rear valence. Other than that, there are a handful of rock chips, but the rest of the paint looks great.
Mods:
Bilstein HD Shocks (Brand new)
BMW M-Technic springs
Larger Brake Master Cylinder (not 100% sure of diameter)
Husco Armrest
Euro Grilles
H1/H4 headlights
Supersprint Cat-back exhaust
iS Front and Rear lip
BBS RX 16" Wheels with Michelin tires - at least a season left
Aluminum RSMs
Recent Maintenance:
Within the past 1 year,
Front Wheel bearings
Front Half Shafts (with used parts)
New Brakes (500 miles)
Fluids Flushed every 3.5k miles
Tie Rods
Control Arms
A/C WORKS!
Included:
Thule feet/crossbars (Rockymounts bike carriers NOT included)
Original 15" rims (Rubber is worthless)
Sport Edition Winter rims with snows
Problems/Needs:
Driver Fog Obliterated
Rear Center Console has broken front tabs
Worn Shift knob
Seam ripped on rear seat
Windshield Washers aren't very powerful (I have new hose and T-fittings, just haven't installed)
Shifter bushings worn (I have B&M Short Shift kit, just haven't installed)
Clunk from rear suspension (I reinstalled a stock sway with new links to see if this fixed it, but it didn't... I have replaced everything in the rear suspension so I'm done trying)
Snagged sunroof liner (see pics)
Toolkit is empty
Fan Resistor blown (I have a spare, not installed)
I was unable to take better pictures of this car today, but will take them tomorrow. For now, here's what I have:
-------------------------------------------------
As it stands Right now:
Without Roof Rack on BBS Wheels
NOTE: M STRIPES AND SMILEYS ARE GONE
On Stock wheels
No Rust at license plate lights:
Worn M-Tech II Suede Wheel:
Driver's Seat:
Rear Seat:
Sony Headunit with Aux In:
Mileage:
Ugly Photos (These were designed to make the faults look as bad as possible...)
rust on front valence:
fog light cracked:
two weird dimples on front fender:
rust on passenger rocker:
rust on rear valence:
Parking scar: (showing the cracked plastic, that isn't a scratch on the bumper, it's a string from the wash mitt)
Paint Chips on Fender Flares:
Caked on Brake Dust on BBS (also missing 2 center caps):
Rust on seam between rear panel and rear quarter:
Empty Toolkit:
Worn and Blurry Shiftknob:
Broken tabs on Rear Center Console:
Ripped Seam on rear seat:
Snagged Sunroof Liner:
Hole on front wheel well where ignition coil pulled out (was relocated before it ripped off):
Engine is grimy:
I will try to get more pictures of the engine bay, etc. As you can see from the pics I have a small child and that is making things challenging. Car is awesome! I hate to sell it!
cheers
jflower
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