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    FS: '89 325i manual 'coupe', clean title, recent refresh - SoCal

    Hey fellas,

    Here's a highly original E30 that's mechanically sound and ready for daily driver status right away! I've just gone through all the mechanicals and cleaned it up; hoping it goes to someone who is ready to give this puppy another lease on life.

    It ticks the boxes of many cars going for $10k+ lately (2-door, manual, clean title, passed CA smog, etc). The engine runs strong, starts quickly, and has a stable idle. Transmission shifts smoothly, no grinding between gears, and the clutch feels good and grabs the way it should. I've listed much of the work I've done to it within the past month below, including timing belt and water pump. The car just passed CA smog (good until 8/4/19). All body panels are original, although the bronzit paint is showing its age and much of the clearcoat is deteriorated.

    Some issues that will need to be addressed:
    The car currently has a 4.10 LSD, and although I just changed the fluid, it will need some attention as it's a bit jerky in tight corners (if not replacing it with a proper 3.73). Also, the A/C system is all there, but will need some attention to get it working properly (maybe a proper 134a conversion while you're at it).

    SOLD

    Located in SoCal (Granada Hills)
    PM me for more info/pics


    1989 BMW E30 325i
    5-speed, *clean title*
    original bronzit w/ black interior
    245k indicated

    * passed smog test (good until 8/4/19)
    * healthy engine, pulls strong and idles smoothly
    * all original body panels (matching VINs)
    * rust-free CA car
    * no major accidents
    * original M20B25 engine, completely stock w/ Magnaflow muffler
    * original 5-speed manual transmission & 3.73 diff
    * good tires (3/4 tread remaining), correct size 195/65-14
    * complete, mostly clean interior

    Some of the service performed over the past month:
    - new timing belt, water pump & tstat
    - new Bosch spark plugs, cap & rotor
    - new valve cover gasket
    - new exhaust manifold gaskets w/ heat shields
    - new fuel filter
    - fresh oil & filter change (Castrol 20w50)
    - cleaned & re-oiled K&N air filter
    - new axles
    - new guibo and center support bearing
    - fresh differential fluid (Valvoline 75w90 LSD)
    - replaced master cylinder, flushed brake fluid
    - replaced steering rack w/ new tie rods
    - Bilstein HD strut inserts & shocks w/ H&R Sport springs
    - alignment
    - new battery

    Outstanding issues:
    - paint is showing its age, clearcoat is deteriorating
    - dented front fenders
    - cracked dashboard & OBC
    - drivers sport seat is worn (5/10)
    - A/C system needs attention

    photos:
    https://drive.google.com/open?id=1lE...-4oW-CVrCM8nP1
    Last edited by MonkeyMan; 01-14-2020, 09:53 AM. Reason: SOLD!
    Make the bastard chase you.

    #2
    Honest car with nothing to hide, you see the issues
    Simon
    Current Cars:
    -1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle

    Make R3V Great Again -2020

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      #3
      price lowered!
      Make the bastard chase you.

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        #4
        bump - price lowered!
        more pics added - see link in ad
        Make the bastard chase you.

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          #5
          bump
          updated google drive access to those who click the link
          Make the bastard chase you.

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            #6
            bump
            price lowered!
            Make the bastard chase you.

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              #7
              Chased this car in the canyons today. Solid car...
              Simon
              Current Cars:
              -1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle

              Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                #8
                Bump for Bronzit!
                90 Bronzit 325is
                16 Black Sapphire 340i M Sport

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                  #9
                  Gotta love the bronzit! Trying to talk my buddy into this.
                  '90 325is

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                    #10
                    Any idea what is wrong with the AC exactly?

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by A_Squared View Post
                      Any idea what is wrong with the AC exactly?
                      I will alert the seller (he's a friend) but I believe the condensor needs to be replaced, which I also believe he has a replacement one that is included.
                      Simon
                      Current Cars:
                      -1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle

                      Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                        #12
                        whoever buys this car in socal will be getting a solid deal. I have a bronzit trunk that would make the car that much better to! GLWS!

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Jokester View Post
                          whoever buys this car in socal will be getting a solid deal. I have a bronzit trunk that would make the car that much better to! GLWS!
                          I agree. I tried to encourage him to buy your trunk and also a mint hood that were available, but he wanted to keep all the original VIN panels on the car...

                          FYI to those looking, he is MUCH more flexible on price, because he is trying to gather funds to buy a VARA racecar
                          Simon
                          Current Cars:
                          -1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle

                          Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                            #14
                            Bump! haha

                            Car has a 3.73 in it now in place to the 4.10
                            Simon
                            Current Cars:
                            -1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle

                            Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                              #15
                              bump (43)
                              Simon
                              Current Cars:
                              -1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle

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