Bought this off a craigslist ad for $800 a few months ago and finally got it into driving condition. Actually sold the wheels and tires that came on it to some guy with a VW Cab for $320, so that brings down the total investment considerably. We've named her "Black Betty". 1988 325 "Super e", purchased with a bad auto trans--I know, don't start, I'm strictly against a slushbox, bought it for the wife to drive, even though she can drive a manual fine. Just sparing my perfect Ronals on the 325is from certain curb rash. After much frustration and the purchase of a supposedly rebuilt POS transmission, got a good deal from another r3vlimited member--thanks Brett--she finally runs and drives very well.
Body and paint are real good, interior is mint except that it originally came with Silver Cloth and someone installed grey vinyl seats at some point, but they're in mint condition at least. I've never seen the grey perforated vinyl ones before. Some cloth sport seats are in the long range plan. The Z4 style roundels on the fenders really bugged me at first, but they're kinda growing on me now. Going to start the wheel refinishing this weekend.
Only other parts needed were front rotors and pads and all fluids changed, plugs, fuel filter and a couple of bulbs here and there. Ordering a new timing belt, tensioner, water pump and thermostat today since I have no idea when those were last done.
Now it's time to go out and remove the seats so I can shampoo the carpets and detail the interior. My wife will be even happier after I get rid of that skanky carpet smell.
Body and paint are real good, interior is mint except that it originally came with Silver Cloth and someone installed grey vinyl seats at some point, but they're in mint condition at least. I've never seen the grey perforated vinyl ones before. Some cloth sport seats are in the long range plan. The Z4 style roundels on the fenders really bugged me at first, but they're kinda growing on me now. Going to start the wheel refinishing this weekend.
Only other parts needed were front rotors and pads and all fluids changed, plugs, fuel filter and a couple of bulbs here and there. Ordering a new timing belt, tensioner, water pump and thermostat today since I have no idea when those were last done.
Now it's time to go out and remove the seats so I can shampoo the carpets and detail the interior. My wife will be even happier after I get rid of that skanky carpet smell.
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