FS: 1988 BMW 325iX Lachssilber Coupe over Gray (Heidi)

[AWDBOB]

SOLD!

Backstory/reason for sale: It pains me to list this car, but alas, here we are. I purchased this iX on eBay in August of 2014 from eastern Washington. The car was totally rust free and very well cared for by Hahn Motor Group for most of it's life. Most of the records are recorded on the Carfax. When I got the car I was shocked at what I found, as everything, and I mean everything worked. The car had been owned by a doctor and dealer maintained. What I did was take the existing foundation, fix all of the small things and modify it to suit my needs, hoping to keep it forever. Fast forward four years and I'm getting rid of the iXs to simplify and focus on the iS and the M3.

Location: Schwenksville, PA

Disclaimer: This is the car that I want to sell the least, by a long shot. The car needs paint so it doesn't show the best in pictures.

Price: SOLD $9400 obo SOLD

Photo album: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmqB6MVY


General:
-179,254 total miles (13,401 showing on new OEM cluster replaced 6/1/06)
-Clean title in my name
-99% rust free, needs paint
-Full interior/drivetrain/engine refresh
-Crack Free Dash/Dash Pad
-AC Blows Cold
-Everything works, no lights on
-'88 iXs only came in 5sp and fully loaded


Engine:
-Bimmerheads Cylinder Head
-280/274 cam, HD rockers, full rebuild, light porting
-ARP Head Studs
-Gates Timing belt
-WP/Tensioner/Cam Seal/Cap/Rotor/Wires/
-Rebuilt M50 Injectors
-K&N Drop In Filter
-173 DME
-SSSquid custom Bimmerheads chip for head/cam/injectors/93 octane
-Powdercoated Valve Cover/Intake Manifold
-Extremely clean engine bay
-Magnaflow 16535 Catback mated to rust free iX cat section
-AC Blows cold
-New Battery

Drivetrain:
-VC works great
-Rebuilt front axles from Axle Express
-F/R 3.91 Diffs in good shape
-Fresh shifter cup/bushings
-Z3 1.9 lever

Suspension:
-H&R iX Springs
-Bilstein HD Struts/Shocks
-M3 Offset CABs
-Fresh control arms/upper strut mounts
-Rust free Strut Housings
-Endlinks replaced
-Car is very tight
-No balljoint/steering rack/tie rod play
-Bushings are tight

Interior:
-Gray Interior in nice shape overall
-Heated Sports seats
-Tear in drivers bolster
-Seam splitting on upper section of rear seat (sun)
-Crack free dash
-Dash mat/pad
-New BMW Cluster in '06
-Rebuilt 13 button OBC
-Map light
-OEM radio works perfect with premium sound/good screen
-Antenna works
-All switches/lights/etc work and are in awesome shape
-Mtech wheel in awesome shape
-Carpet is extremely clean
-Complete tool kit
-Complete jack mounting/trunk lining/battery cover
-Fresh glove box
-Seats lubed
-Window motors/electric sunroof in good working order/greased

Body/Other:
-99% rust free
-Car needs paint, clear coat is baked off in most places
-Evidence of low impact fender bender in rear passenger quarter, repaired correctly
-Little chips/scratches throughout the car, a bunch of chips on drivers door edge
-The only rust spot is just starting in the battery box. The side vent seals were leaking and let water in, trunk has since been sealed. Rust there can be easily fixed as it isn't rotted out, I caught it before anything else happened thankfully
-One small ding on passenger front fender
-License plate lights, jack points, sunroof drains, spring perches, strut housings etc etc etc all rust free
-New ellipsoids in 2000 and are perfect, lens covers fitted when I got the car, I removed the covers when I got the car
-Small things have been fixed like antenna grommets, c pillar trim clips and gaskets, front undertray is still in tact, drains cleaned, etc
-Factory iS lip/spoiler
-Euro Grills
-Someone tried jacking on the fuel tank at some point
-No cracks in aluminum bumpers

Wheels/Tires:
-New 15x8 949 Racing 6UL, +36 offset, perfect iX fitment
-Motorsport Hardware Hubcentric Rings
-New 205/55 DZ102 Tires

Summary of the good:
-Almost completely rust free
-Almost completely gone through from top to bottom
-Extremely well cared for throughout it's life
-Common iX issues are non existent
-Working AC
-Crack free dash and dash mat/pad

Summary of the bad:
-Needs paint
-Light battery box rust, caught before it got bad
-Driver bolster rip
-Rear upper seat seam splitting


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Clear coat damage/paint chips:

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Interior wear:


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[AWDBOB]

Updated photos and included Carfax at bottom.

[fivefootant]

wow. i actually think i just emailed you on cl saying this was a lovely example. if only it were a 4dr i might be coming this weekend. good luck with the sale.

[BreadMan]

Beautiful car and reasonably priced. Free bump from another 88ix owner!

[AWDBOB]

wow. i actually think i just emailed you on cl saying this was a lovely example. if only it were a 4dr i might be coming this weekend. good luck with the sale.

Yes, that was me! Thank you for the kind words- for your sake I wish it were a 4dr too, it's really a nice car.

Beautiful car and reasonably priced. Free bump from another 88ix owner!

Thank you! The car is very complete and ready for it's new owner.

[e30austin]

So, what do we call you, once this is sold? Certainly, not "AWDBOB", you no longer have an iX!

Looks like a nice specimen. Good luck with the sale.

[mcoupe]

Awesome iX!! Think about listing on BAT. What r u going to drive in the winter? GLWS

[AWDBOB]

So, what do we call you, once this is sold? Certainly, not "AWDBOB", you no longer have an iX!

Looks like a nice specimen. Good luck with the sale.

Thanks, Austin! It's time to simplify. I can technically retain my AWD status because of the daily Scoobaru. I may have to give up my rights though, seeing as I'll be AWD Bimmer-less.

With that said, if anyone is interested in my username, we can coordinate once the cars are sold.

Awesome iX!! Think about listing on BAT. What r u going to drive in the winter? GLWS

Thank you! BAT accepted the car already, actually. I'm just giving it a chance on here and locally first, as I'd rather not go that route if at all possible. I've got a Subaru that takes care of daily duties! Truth be told, I daily drove an iX for one winter (an '89 that is now long gone) and it was a hoot.

[Julien]

I'd recommend getting better pictures of the damaged areas. The current ones seem to avoid the bad bolster, worn leather and the peeling clear.

GLWS!

[AWDBOB]

I'd recommend getting better pictures of the damaged areas. The current ones seem to avoid the bad bolster, worn leather and the peeling clear.

Link to full album of photos:

https://flic.kr/s/aHsmqB6MVY

I embedded photos of the flaws as well for convenience.

[AWDBOB]

Sold sold sold!