FS in San Diego: 1988 325iX

[kellie]

THE CAR IS NOW ON EBAY. BID HERE:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250350998445&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:MOTORS:1123#ht_1357wt_1163

The stats:

1988 325iX
160,000 miles
Alpine white/tan interior

Partial list of things I've done since I bought her:

Lower valance trim
Trunk emblem/grommets
Hood emblem/grommets
Hood shock
Wheel cap emblems
Shift knob
Shift boot
Skid plate (not installed, don't think it's the right part)
Taillight gaskets
Inner fender liner (right)
Brake duct (right)
Front license plate holder (for diving boards, no longer installed)
Onboard computer light
Euro bumper trim (front and rear)
Euro grills
New clips for window and door trim
iS lip and clips
Foglight lenses
Rear trim for trunk and clips
Transmission shift shaft seal
Transmission output shaft seal
Backup switch
Front differential output shaft seals
Front differential pan gasket
Front inner and outer CV boots
Shift linkage parts (misc.)
Intake boot
Air funnel (to airbox)
Battery OEM
Exhaust donut
Intake manifold gaskets
Oil breather o-rings
Fuel pressure regulator and vacuum line
Coolant hose from reservior
Crankcase vent hose
Throttle body plate, gasket, screws
Thermostat housing and bolts
Thermostat
AC receiver dryer
AC suction line
Front swaybar endlinks
Bolts for control arm bushings
Rear shock mounts
Refinished factory basketweaves
Replaced timing belt and water pump

The following parts have been repainted:

Front and rear bumpers (painted when they were installed, car came with diving boards
from factory)
Side view mirrors
Front valance
New iS lip
Rear spoiler


What's left:

Interior reupholstery
Stereo (not currently installed)
Replacement of all fuel lines, including hard lines
Rear shock mounts (purchased, but not installed)


The car would also come with a spare transmission.

There is more, I just can't remember it all. The car has a stack of service records at least 2 inches thick. Ben and I bought it from the 2nd owner who had the car for 12 years and took great care of it. The AC works, it passed smog a few months back with flying colors, the paint is shiny, but has a few dings and chips. I've spent countless hours slaving away over this thing. I'm proud of what I've done with it, it's really a fantastic car that drives very well, but I bought a house and don't really need two cars...

Anyway, I want $7,000 OBO. If you think I'm absolutely nuts, but had no intention of buying the car in the first place, I don't care. If you think I'm absolutely nuts, but might be interested, PM me and we can negotiate. With that said, here are the pictures:




And a huge album with tons of pictures documenting her progress in no particular order:

http://www.chartersventures.com/car/bencoupe/325ix/

Keep in mind that every single part I've put on this car is OE or OEM, and has been installed by a BMW master tech. Imagine how much that would have cost if you had taken your car to the dealer, handed them the list of parts I've replaced, and had them do it! Easily $10,000. Man, if only I got paid to work on my own car.
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[kellie]

Bump.

[TwoJ's]

Nice car. Its a shame that it's out of 99% of r3v users price range. It's an '88, so it has the sport interior, correct? Heated seats?

[Lair]

Pregnant?

[kellie]

Nice car. Its a shame that it's out of 99% of r3v users price range. It's an '88, so it has the sport interior, correct? Heated seats?

That's okay, at least you guys can help me spread the word. It does have a sport interior, which needs to be reupholstered. Like I said though, if I get my asking price, I wouldn't mind having that done for the buyer. For an $8,000 E30, I would expect the interior to be mint, so I can understand buyers feeling the same way. The seats are not heated, though I'm sure I could arrange for that.

Pregnant?

HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLL NO.

[speedhop]

Good looking car. It'd be nice to see a nice car actually go for what it's worth.

[Mtriple]

Pregnant?

:rofl:

Bump for a really nice IX.

[kellie]

Good looking car. It'd be nice to see a nice car actually go for what it's worth.

Thank you. :D

Bump for a really nice IX.

And thank you too. Tyrone will miss his girlfriend, but they've been arguing a lot lately. Plus I'm afraid Shaniqua might pick up some bad habits from him...like having a non-functional gas gauge or something. (I really, really almost got stranded last time I drove Ben's car to work. It was almost bad - he told me it had gas!)

[kellie]

Yabba-dabba-doo!

[kellie]

Bum...p.

[kellie]

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[kellie]

Bump. If anyone is/was considering my car, make me an offer. I'm willing to work with you on price...I've found a house and would really like to sell the car.

[mjg23bmw]

Is the car still available? I'm still looking for a replacement ix...

[xxx-Lost-Soul-xxx]

[thats cool, is it a socal car? Ive only seen one,and it had montana plates on it

[kellie]

Yes, the car is still available.

It has lived in Socal most of its life. If I remember correctly, it was originally purchased in Nebraska, then it lived in North Dakota or North Carolina (can't remember which) for a few years before moving to California. I can't remember exactly, I'd have to check the records.