1987 BMW 325is E30 coupe
WBAAA2306H3111751
100 high resolution pics taken March 2019 here
Delphin Grey Metallic and Cardinal Red 5-speed 207,xxx miles
3rd owner, first year 325is with rare and beautiful color combo
Car has been restored in last 5,000 miles. PO began the restoration but I have taken the car to the next level.
FL/GA car for first 30 years; sunny day and show car in PA for last 3 years and 7,000 miles.
Car has a clean Carfax and is straight and dry and has a clean title, registered in my name. BMWCCA member.
geovangelist@gmail.com
Mechanicals
New Clutch kit (Sachs) – pressure plate, pilot bearing, pivot pin, throw out bearing
New Brakes: calipers/rotors/pads/sensors, booster check valve and booster vacuum hose, fresh brake fluid @ 204,xxx
New fuel injectors and spark plugs
New radiator, new upper radiator hose and radiator mount
New A/C compressor/condenser, new a/c temp/evap sensor and charged with R134, repaired blower motor – A/C blows cold
New heater core – heat blows hot
New front control arms
New Flex-disk
New motor and transmission mounts
New Control-arm bushings
New timing belt and tensioner
New fuel and water pumps
New airflow mass meter boot, breather hose for crankcase
New windshield washer check valve and grommet
New thermostat
New trunk seals
New front and rear sunroof seals
Re-built axles
Re-built wheel cylinders
Re-built window motors
New tires 6,500 miles ago
Alignment 10/18 (100 miles ago)
New blower motor 10/18
Wiper blades 10/18
Oil and filter change 3/19
PPI 3/19 Tillson Motors (BMW Indy shop in Philadelphia):
Compression:
Cylinder 1 = 165
Cylinder 2 = 160
Cylinder 3 = 165
Cylinder 4 = 170
Cylinder 5 = 165
Cylinder 6 = 170
Suspension/Aero
New lowering springs (Vaugland) and shocks (KYB) – lowers car 1-1.5”
Factory front air dam and rear spoiler
Factory 3.73 LSD
Cosmetics
Glass out professional Delphin Grey re-paint with 3 coats of clear coat(2016)
New BMW correct Cardinal red interior (2016)
Tucked bumpers
Rear pop out windows work as they should
New front seat belt receivers
New BMW M-style shift knob
New BMW all weather floor mats
Accessories
E36 Z3 Short Steering rack (2.7 turns to lock) from Zionsville BMW with new p/s reservoir
Hella 500 Black Magic Driving lights with custom mount and interior switch wired to parking lights switch
New Momo Monte Carlo steering wheel plus original BMW steering wheel
Euro clock keeps excellent time
New Ansa sport exhaust
Factory tool kit
Removed radio antennae but comes with sale
Books/records
Stamped BMW service book
All work professionally done (Bavarian Specialties and Tillson Motors – E30 specialists in Philadelphia) with receipts for parts and labor totaling $16K (2017-19).
21mpg city and 27 hwy (@ 75mph)
Known issues:
Cruise control does not work
Crack in the dash
Stereo works intermittently
Two dime-sized spots with Delphin touch-up paint, professionally applied
WBAAA2306H3111751
100 high resolution pics taken March 2019 here
Delphin Grey Metallic and Cardinal Red 5-speed 207,xxx miles
3rd owner, first year 325is with rare and beautiful color combo
Car has been restored in last 5,000 miles. PO began the restoration but I have taken the car to the next level.
FL/GA car for first 30 years; sunny day and show car in PA for last 3 years and 7,000 miles.
Car has a clean Carfax and is straight and dry and has a clean title, registered in my name. BMWCCA member.
geovangelist@gmail.com
Mechanicals
New Clutch kit (Sachs) – pressure plate, pilot bearing, pivot pin, throw out bearing
New Brakes: calipers/rotors/pads/sensors, booster check valve and booster vacuum hose, fresh brake fluid @ 204,xxx
New fuel injectors and spark plugs
New radiator, new upper radiator hose and radiator mount
New A/C compressor/condenser, new a/c temp/evap sensor and charged with R134, repaired blower motor – A/C blows cold
New heater core – heat blows hot
New front control arms
New Flex-disk
New motor and transmission mounts
New Control-arm bushings
New timing belt and tensioner
New fuel and water pumps
New airflow mass meter boot, breather hose for crankcase
New windshield washer check valve and grommet
New thermostat
New trunk seals
New front and rear sunroof seals
Re-built axles
Re-built wheel cylinders
Re-built window motors
New tires 6,500 miles ago
Alignment 10/18 (100 miles ago)
New blower motor 10/18
Wiper blades 10/18
Oil and filter change 3/19
PPI 3/19 Tillson Motors (BMW Indy shop in Philadelphia):
Compression:
Cylinder 1 = 165
Cylinder 2 = 160
Cylinder 3 = 165
Cylinder 4 = 170
Cylinder 5 = 165
Cylinder 6 = 170
Suspension/Aero
New lowering springs (Vaugland) and shocks (KYB) – lowers car 1-1.5”
Factory front air dam and rear spoiler
Factory 3.73 LSD
Cosmetics
Glass out professional Delphin Grey re-paint with 3 coats of clear coat(2016)
New BMW correct Cardinal red interior (2016)
Tucked bumpers
Rear pop out windows work as they should
New front seat belt receivers
New BMW M-style shift knob
New BMW all weather floor mats
Accessories
E36 Z3 Short Steering rack (2.7 turns to lock) from Zionsville BMW with new p/s reservoir
Hella 500 Black Magic Driving lights with custom mount and interior switch wired to parking lights switch
New Momo Monte Carlo steering wheel plus original BMW steering wheel
Euro clock keeps excellent time
New Ansa sport exhaust
Factory tool kit
Removed radio antennae but comes with sale
Books/records
Stamped BMW service book
All work professionally done (Bavarian Specialties and Tillson Motors – E30 specialists in Philadelphia) with receipts for parts and labor totaling $16K (2017-19).
21mpg city and 27 hwy (@ 75mph)
Known issues:
Cruise control does not work
Crack in the dash
Stereo works intermittently
Two dime-sized spots with Delphin touch-up paint, professionally applied
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