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    #16
    So looking at the oil change reminder sticker, it looks like this IX was last on the road in 2001...

    Pictures don't show the mold very well:




    The engine compartment has seen better days:

    1988 325IX - Miss New Jersey
    1991 VW GTI VRT "Polar Express" Hill Climb race car - scary fast & fun
    2012 Ford F150 - DD, Tow Rig, Camper
    2006 BMW 530XI - "Grace Jones" Wife's Whip

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      #17
      If u ever wanna sell me those front seats let me know!
      www.instagram.com/snwmble
      #snwmble

      Current:
      '05 BMW M3 - Silver Grey/Imola Red
      '90 BMW 325iX - Sterling Silver/Houndstooth sport(5-speed converted)
      '15 Mini Countryman - Blazing Red/Carbon Black

      Past:
      '01 Audi Allroad - Light Silver/Platinum Saber Black
      '88 BMW 325iX - Diamond Schwarz/Silver sport *Sold*
      '01.5 1.8TQ - Brilliant Black/Nogaro Alcantara ...after 8.5yrs, *Sold* =(
      '90 BMW 325i - Schwarz/Tan sport *Sold*
      '89 BMW 325ix - Diamond Schwarz/Black sport *Sold*

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        #18
        Originally posted by audiquattrot View Post
        If u ever wanna sell me those front seats let me know!
        I'll let you know. I just pulled them out to clean them up, and the carpet underneath.

        Driver's side carpet is soaked, especially behind the seat. I suspect possible clogged sunroof drains, but haven't investigated yet...
        1988 325IX - Miss New Jersey
        1991 VW GTI VRT "Polar Express" Hill Climb race car - scary fast & fun
        2012 Ford F150 - DD, Tow Rig, Camper
        2006 BMW 530XI - "Grace Jones" Wife's Whip

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          #19
          Originally posted by Ryed View Post
          There will be pics, as soon as i have the car.

          Westfield, NJ

          HOLY SH*T I LIVE IN WESTFIELD!!! WHERE WAS THIS?!?!?!?

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            #20
            Originally posted by E30NJ View Post
            HOLY SH*T I LIVE IN WESTFIELD!!! WHERE WAS THIS?!?!?!?
            In a barn just a few doors down from Temple Emanuel on east Broad Street. He's got an 87 325i 4 door sitting there still. I think it's been sitting just as long. It was under what is left of a cover, so I didn't see it.

            It took a winch and a come-along to get it onto the trailer.
            1988 325IX - Miss New Jersey
            1991 VW GTI VRT "Polar Express" Hill Climb race car - scary fast & fun
            2012 Ford F150 - DD, Tow Rig, Camper
            2006 BMW 530XI - "Grace Jones" Wife's Whip

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              #21
              Literally that is one mile away from my house. Time to try to snag the 4 door lol.

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                #22
                E30NJ, I can talk to the owner and try to connect you if you'd like.
                1988 325IX - Miss New Jersey
                1991 VW GTI VRT "Polar Express" Hill Climb race car - scary fast & fun
                2012 Ford F150 - DD, Tow Rig, Camper
                2006 BMW 530XI - "Grace Jones" Wife's Whip

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                  #23
                  Sure! I am interested in it.

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                    #24
                    Small update. Front seats removed, 1st round of interior de-molding done. Box fan inside drying out the carpet.

                    This car has been sitting since the floppy disk era:
                    1988 325IX - Miss New Jersey
                    1991 VW GTI VRT "Polar Express" Hill Climb race car - scary fast & fun
                    2012 Ford F150 - DD, Tow Rig, Camper
                    2006 BMW 530XI - "Grace Jones" Wife's Whip

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                      #25
                      does it run? plans for it?
                      www.instagram.com/snwmble
                      #snwmble

                      Current:
                      '05 BMW M3 - Silver Grey/Imola Red
                      '90 BMW 325iX - Sterling Silver/Houndstooth sport(5-speed converted)
                      '15 Mini Countryman - Blazing Red/Carbon Black

                      Past:
                      '01 Audi Allroad - Light Silver/Platinum Saber Black
                      '88 BMW 325iX - Diamond Schwarz/Silver sport *Sold*
                      '01.5 1.8TQ - Brilliant Black/Nogaro Alcantara ...after 8.5yrs, *Sold* =(
                      '90 BMW 325i - Schwarz/Tan sport *Sold*
                      '89 BMW 325ix - Diamond Schwarz/Black sport *Sold*

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                        #26
                        Originally posted by audiquattrot View Post
                        does it run? plans for it?
                        I haven't tried to turn it over yet. Sitting since +/- 2001, I want to drain the gas tank and replace the fuel filter first. Also plan on pouring some ATF down each cylinder and hand cranking the engine over before trying to start. Not sure when I'll get to this as I have a lot going on that unfortunately takes precedence over car projects...

                        Plans will be based on the results from above. My hope is to make it a 2nd car/dd, and might ice race it if everything is sorted out. But not counting on that this winter.
                        1988 325IX - Miss New Jersey
                        1991 VW GTI VRT "Polar Express" Hill Climb race car - scary fast & fun
                        2012 Ford F150 - DD, Tow Rig, Camper
                        2006 BMW 530XI - "Grace Jones" Wife's Whip

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                          #27
                          Take your time and do it right. Definitely first tackle the problems that will continue to get worse without your intervention, such as the mold. Amazing find though! Congrats.
                          1988 325ix

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                            #28
                            Originally posted by Isostar13 View Post
                            Take your time and do it right. Definitely first tackle the problems that will continue to get worse without your intervention, such as the mold. Amazing find though! Congrats.
                            I would love to get the car up and running ASAP, but free time and a warm garage are two things I'm lacking... I have access to a garage and lift, but on the shop owner's terms, which means weekends, and assuming there isn't a car left on the lift.

                            I tend to work at least 2 weekends a month. So we'll see how long it takes to get her on the road.
                            1988 325IX - Miss New Jersey
                            1991 VW GTI VRT "Polar Express" Hill Climb race car - scary fast & fun
                            2012 Ford F150 - DD, Tow Rig, Camper
                            2006 BMW 530XI - "Grace Jones" Wife's Whip

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                              #29
                              Just don't forget about the timing belt, Should be done before, Also Check t-case fluids and front drive shaft(Greased) I hear they can be problems if not maintained.

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                                #30
                                Timing belt is on top of the list. I'll be replacing all fluids, and will check the front drive shaft, as well as the cv boots.
                                1988 325IX - Miss New Jersey
                                1991 VW GTI VRT "Polar Express" Hill Climb race car - scary fast & fun
                                2012 Ford F150 - DD, Tow Rig, Camper
                                2006 BMW 530XI - "Grace Jones" Wife's Whip

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