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    FS: 1988 325iX - OH

    1988 BMW 325iX
    Mileage: 209,013
    Coupe
    5 Speed Manual
    Location: Wilmington, OH
    Price: $5500 OBO

    Pictures can be seen at: https://325ix.shutterfly.com/

    I have owned the car since 2009 and has been treated as my classic car meaning I only put ~1000 miles/year on the car. I am currently driving it to and from work daily so the mileage will be going up approximately 50 miles/day. The engine runs smooth and has plenty of power. The clutch does not slip and the transmission shifts very smoothly into every gear. The transfer case was swapped for one with a working VC and easily passes the jack test. The timing belt, tensioner, water pump, spark plugs, brakes, rotors, soft brake lines, intake manifold gasket, idle air controller, rear wheel bearings and CV boots were replaced in 2009 immediately after purchasing the car. The cooling system has been flushed and the hoses replaced as well. More recently the exhaust was replaced with a Scorpion stainless steel system, battery replaced in summer 2014, driver’s side lock replaced and all 4 tires were replaced in December 2014. The car has an aftermarket stereo, speakers, and amplifier installed by the previous owner. Other than the head unit and amplifer mounted to the back of the rear seat, you cannot tell anything is different. The car does not leak (no spots in the garage) and always starts. The interior is not perfect but not terrible. The dash is not cracked and the carpet cleans up nicely. The main reason I am selling is that I do not drive it enough and I hate to see a car sit. It is a blast to drive and I get compliments on it whenever I take it out.

    The bad:
    - Spot of rust (quarter size) passenger side rear wheel well
    - Spare tire jack area rusted. Not visible from outside but is rusted through at the bottom of the well. Sides of well appear solid
    - AC does not work. Compressor still works but has never blown cold air
    - ABS light comes on after driving. Replaced drivers' front sensor but light still on. Based on help from this site I think it is one of the rear sensors

    Parts that can go with it:
    - Spare transfer case. VC does not work and case needs a rear seal but I ran this case for a few years before swapping it out.
    - Spare rear taillight
    - Extra CV boots and grease
    - Haynes manual
    - Extra power antenna

    If anyone wants more pictures or pictures of specific pieces just let me know. I have lurked on this site for years and it saddens me that I finally made an account only to sell the car.
    Last edited by 88IXer; 08-16-2015, 05:16 AM.

    #2
    Nice car! I love the cardinal interior. GLWS

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      #3
      I love the cardinal and I have so much love for 88 ix's. I have the same issue with the jack/ wheel well rust, and I think it was partially caused by the antenna grommet leaking, might be worth checking yours.

      Good luck with the sale!
      1988 325iX - sold but not forgotten
      1984 MTech1 323i

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        #4
        I pulled the carpet back and the rust seems isolated to the vertical panel behind the rear wheel. This make me think it slowly rusted from debris being thrown on it and maybe getting under the undercoating that was under the car? The other three sides of the well are in good shape and the floor is intact.

        My wife loves the interior/exterior color combination. I've never been able to find a good place to buy replacement seat skins that are this color or else I would have fixed the seats.

        Thanks for looking!

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          #5
          Just replaced the antenna grommet after realizing it was dry rotted. Thanks for the suggestion!

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            #6
            Bump for a lowered price and some updates. $6000 negotiable.

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              #7
              Car is still for sale. Reasonable offers are welcome.

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                #8
                Please contact me at (321) 948-5541. I would like to look at and possibly purchase the vehicle today.

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                  #9
                  Sold

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