Here's the story: 1989 Red 325ix coupe, manual, located in Abq, NM. Car has around 243k and ZERO rust, truly this is dry as a bone, desert car. Pics here:
Sorry they are randomly ordered but you can see the before and after with some.
Timing belt just broke, I haven't opened it up to see the damage, but I know what this repair usually entails and I'm not sure I want to deal with it.
I bought the car with 234k in Denver. Previous owner had supposedly changed the timing belt, sticker was present, maybe he did, but did a poor job, anyhow that is moot.
My goal was a full refurbishment/restoration of the car. What I have done:
Replaced entire cooling system, hoses, radiator, heater core
All CV boots replaced
Complete suspension refresh (not cheap on an iX!): sway bar links, control arms, camber bushings, tie rod assembly, shock mount reinforcement, urethane bushings, rubber mounts, bilstein HD struts/shocks, H&R springs, pads, spring pockets (very important on these oldies), etc. I have left no stone unturned in this arena.
Interior:
Seats reupholstered (has ski bag and full assembly), Crack-free dash swapped, Euro Clock, All dash and cluster lights replaced, black carpet from 318i donor, coco mats, husco armrest, re-covered M-Tech 1 steering wheel, Jensen headunit with amber period correct lights, new speakers, new sunroof handle, Map Mirror
AC compressor replaced (AC is awesome now)
Power Steering Reservoir, Auxialry Fan, Aux fan resistor, radiator fan switch
New Battery (with new cables), New Alternator, ABS relay replaced,
All four brakes done with new rotors, pads, sensors, stainless steel lines.
Windshield Wiper Switch, Windshield Wiper Pump
Set of four RG Alpina Replicas 16in with locking covers
What the car needs:
In addition to the potential head/engine issues, my next step was to repaint the car as the clear is bad on the roof. The car does not have any dents, would need paint and it would be a wonderfully refurbished car.
I'm looking at my costs and I've spent $10,000 in parts and labor (much of it done myself) since I purchased the car. I'm starting to feel sick at the prospect of potentially letting it go, but I'm not really wanting to deal the potential bill of the timing belt issues.
Does this interest any serious enthusiasts? It is I guess only one of 250? or so manual coupe ixs and truly truly rust free. Feel free to PM for any interest or to offer solace in telling me to keep going. This has been a long project and I'm loosing motivation.
Sorry they are randomly ordered but you can see the before and after with some.
Timing belt just broke, I haven't opened it up to see the damage, but I know what this repair usually entails and I'm not sure I want to deal with it.
I bought the car with 234k in Denver. Previous owner had supposedly changed the timing belt, sticker was present, maybe he did, but did a poor job, anyhow that is moot.
My goal was a full refurbishment/restoration of the car. What I have done:
Replaced entire cooling system, hoses, radiator, heater core
All CV boots replaced
Complete suspension refresh (not cheap on an iX!): sway bar links, control arms, camber bushings, tie rod assembly, shock mount reinforcement, urethane bushings, rubber mounts, bilstein HD struts/shocks, H&R springs, pads, spring pockets (very important on these oldies), etc. I have left no stone unturned in this arena.
Interior:
Seats reupholstered (has ski bag and full assembly), Crack-free dash swapped, Euro Clock, All dash and cluster lights replaced, black carpet from 318i donor, coco mats, husco armrest, re-covered M-Tech 1 steering wheel, Jensen headunit with amber period correct lights, new speakers, new sunroof handle, Map Mirror
AC compressor replaced (AC is awesome now)
Power Steering Reservoir, Auxialry Fan, Aux fan resistor, radiator fan switch
New Battery (with new cables), New Alternator, ABS relay replaced,
All four brakes done with new rotors, pads, sensors, stainless steel lines.
Windshield Wiper Switch, Windshield Wiper Pump
Set of four RG Alpina Replicas 16in with locking covers
What the car needs:
In addition to the potential head/engine issues, my next step was to repaint the car as the clear is bad on the roof. The car does not have any dents, would need paint and it would be a wonderfully refurbished car.
I'm looking at my costs and I've spent $10,000 in parts and labor (much of it done myself) since I purchased the car. I'm starting to feel sick at the prospect of potentially letting it go, but I'm not really wanting to deal the potential bill of the timing belt issues.
Does this interest any serious enthusiasts? It is I guess only one of 250? or so manual coupe ixs and truly truly rust free. Feel free to PM for any interest or to offer solace in telling me to keep going. This has been a long project and I'm loosing motivation.
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