hi, i'm back to bmw

[danotakulus]

hello everybody i just picked up a 89(prefacelift?) 325 cabrio. if someone could clarify why it has pre facelift taillights i'd appreciate it. another question i have is since it is 88+, won't plastic bumpers fit on directly?
i had a blue 325e about 2 years ago and i'm very excited to get back into one for a project. was repainted red from it's original alpine white (correct me). 5 speed, 250k miles, engine replaced 90k ago, ratty black interior and a shot top. rust is very minimal, nothing serious. \
comments/suggestions are welcome.
is there anything that i have to watchout for?

[Stevie30]

Cabrios did not get face-lift until 10/90 production. Late front valance and plastic bumper is a direct bolt-on fit. Rear requires some minor modification. There are some rear bumper swap threads somewhere on the forum. Good luck with your project.

[wickedE30]

Paint looks nice.Yes, the bumpers will bolt right on.



OOPS,I'm too slow.

[Mtriple]

hi.

[blunttech]

where have you been???

[danotakulus]

Cabrios did not get face-lift until 10/90 production. Late front valance and plastic bumper is a direct bolt-on fit. Rear requires some minor modification. There are some rear bumper swap threads somewhere on the forum. Good luck with your project.

thanks stevie

[OrganicMechanic]

don`t forget about that pesky tow hook. Did the P/O leave the engine bay white?

[MikeK]

that had a scary resemblance of Teh Motorsport Eta

[danotakulus]

organicmechanic, yes the engine bay is white.
MikeK, what are you referring to? what is 'Teh Motorsport Eta'?

[Motorsports]

Nice pickup, Needs a little work but she still has some life in her. hows the drivetrain?

[danotakulus]

motorsports, the drivedrain feels good so far. sitting 6 months, it started up with little issue. clutch, transmission and engine are ok so far. not a leak of oil from anywhere under the car.