FS: 1991 325iX - Techno Violet - Denver, CO

[Nanerz]

Year: 1991
Make: BMW
Model: 325iX - 5 speed manual
Color: Techno Violet
VIN: WBAAB9314MED05288
Current mileage: 169,477
Carfax on BaT listing

Original listing: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-bmw-325ix-5/

I am selling a 325ix in a custom techno violet paint job (not available to E30’s). I purchased this car with the intent to use it in Colorado when I moved up (car is currently here in CO). The car runs and drives straight. It has a crisp paint job, but after receiving the car there were a number of issues discovered:

• Rough and lopey idle
• Runs super rich (<10mpg)
• (Repairable) Body corrosion damage in a few spots, but nothing structural
• Clutch engagement / disengagement at the floorboard
• Refinished wheels where pitted and bubbling on the inside of the drums
• Hood spring not functional
• Anemic windshield washer pump
• A/C doesn’t blow cold

What I have done:

• New plugs (NGK)
• Smoke test w/ multiple vac lines replaced (not at a shop, should get a professional one done)
• Cleaned ICV
• New 80C thermostat (71C was in)
• New blue temp sensor (existing was broken)
• New slave (original on car failed within 100miles)
• New master (replaced during slave)
• Brake & clutch master / slave fluid flush
• Cleaned and spray tested 415 green top injectors
• Checked the C191 wiring loom (no visible corrosion)
• Cleaned and checked throttle body
• Checked TPS
• Re-tracked the AFM
• New fuel filter
• Checked fuel pressure
• Replaced the driver side lock and confirmed it auto-locks

Good:

• Engines pulls very well after the changes, no hesitation
• All electronics work (unknown on heated seats [never installed])
• Paint is in great shape with only a few spots not sprayed (in rain gutters)
• Shifts smoothly
• Temp now sits slightly above ¼ mark (nominal placement)

Bad:

• Occasional lopey idle
• A/C has a leak, PO says they filled it right before shipment, when I got it it was no longer pressurized
• Idles rich and drives rich (I have only put on about 200 miles) though this may correct after running for a while given changes made
• Needs a new windshield washer pump
• Leaky power steering fluid @ res. Needs a new res and a flush (common)
• MPG meter is stuck at max until after 4k, strongly confident this is the C191 plug. There was no corrosion (have pics) but I didn’t check in the lower boot behind the plug. I have a replacement plug (aftermarket waterproof)
• Needs transmission and engine bushings, they are definitely shot and have a bit of slop. Especially tranny since iX setups are a front / rear configuration.
• Despite master/slave replacement the clutch actuation is still at the floor. This indicates that the throwout bearing or pressure plate are shot and maybe the clutch.
• Rust (detailed pics upon request)
  [**]Passenger side crash sensor rotted through to wheel well, slight creep towards hood mount. Sensor no longer attached except by electrical cable.
  [**]Driver side square cup mount also incorrectly known as the ‘square jack point’ (located right where the body meets fender) is rotted completely out and barely on, you can put a finger to the carpet liner.
  [**]Passenger side floor board has deep rust and rot in some locations. Partial rot lines towards the frame rail. Frame rail looks alright
  [**]Rot damage at both ends of the trunk / body vent tube. This tube carries the positive electrical lead from the battery. Front side can see through to inside of trunk, backside hasn’t broken through, but is deep.

Things that will come with the car:
Replacement plug for C191
2 new header heat shields
2 original heated seats
Clear Texas title

I already have other project cars and the intent of the purchase was for a turn key with no bodywork necessary. Due to the these issues and circumstances I am looking to remove this car from the fleet. Given this, I know I will be selling at a loss and am open to appropriate offers. Please feel free to contact me with any questions and I can provide detailed photos of any areas that you request. Note: the car is here in Denver for your inspection upon appointment.

Price: $8000

Photos:

• Car: Please reference the BaT listing - https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-bmw-325ix-5/
• Corrosion: https://imgur.com/a/MGaCCVY
• Any location on by request

[e30polak]

Sorry to hear that things weren't as good as they should've been from a car sold on BAT. GLWS, techno violet is my favorite color!

[Javier h]

Ditto

We have all seen that car here several times. In fairness, previous owners disclose some of the rust issues e.g., stonea, Pr3lude etc.

https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=396833

[Nanerz]

We have all seen that car here several times. In fairness, previous owners disclose some of the rust issues e.g., stonea, Pr3lude etc.


https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=396833

That is actually a different vehicle and in a different color. PO of the vehicle I am selling painted it while it was in their possession and is based in NC. Engine bay on the vehicle I am selling is also black. That vehicle has uniform paint (bay + body).

There was no disclosure of the body issues by the PO I was dealing with. (BaT post, comments, and personal communications)

Good to see another violet E30 though!

[audiquattrot]

i remember seeing this on BaT, sucks the issues you had weren't disclosed. Looks like a beautiful car, rust issues aside.

[Javier h]

No way

Sorry for the misinformation!


Seriously, what are the odds that TWO 1991 325 ixs are painted in purple?


Yes, I saw Daytona in the old ad but thought you had the colors mixed up when you said violet.


Thanks for correction. For the record, Daytona was offered in 95 on US M3 models but the Violet is much deeper and darker in late rmodels. I like the latter.

[Nanerz]

Bump w/ price drop need this out of the garage.

[Nanerz]

Price drop