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1987 BMW 325is E30, REDUCED PRICE

Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Condition: Used
Make: BMW
Model: 3-Series
Type: Coupe
Trim: 325is
Year: 1987
Mileage: 220,000
VIN: WBAAA1300H8251632
Color: Bronzebeige-Metallic
Engine size: 2.5L I6
Number of cylinders: 6
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Tan Leather
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Safety options: Anti-Lock Brakes
Vehicle Title: Clear

1987 BMW 3-Series 325is Description

1987 BMW 325is (E30) in bronze-beige metallic paint.
This is a 90% mechanical restoration that has taken about 6 months so far but there are a few small projects to make it a 100% complete car. It could currently be used (and is being used) as a reliable daily driver but would take someone who is mechanically inclined to finish off a few items. The car will continue to be worked on and the post updated to show which of the projects have been complete.
THE GOOD (see below for all the new parts): Most of engine rebuilt and replaced with entirely new components. If you think of a part, I've probably replaced it... Probably less than 500 miles on all of these new parts, not driven much since restored. Highlights are new gas tank, control arm, reworked cylinder head, entirely new brake system (hoses, pads, rotors, etc.), new power steering hoses/reservoir, $1000 reupholstered driver's seat with super nice leather, new fresh Michelin tires ($600 alone) that also have less than 500 miles on them, sunroof is operational, 95% of the electronic parts work (see below for what doesn't), no cracks on dashboard, m-tech steering wheel and the other 'is' performance parts (suspension, LSD), stereo works great and sounds good.
PROJECTS: Small rust underneath battery box (can/will be repaired -- am a welder/fabricator), cracked windshield (new one included in sale), A/C system currently not working though haven't tried to use it yet (I'll get back on that soon), blower control dial only works on setting 4, passenger window has to be manually, some exterior scratches and dents, transmission cannot find reverse, no working wiper fluid hoses.
This is a great car and it's been a lot of fun restoring it, feel free to ask me any questions or for any pictures.
List of parts in mechanical restoration:
Cylinder Head Bolt Set
Head Gasket Set
Timing Belt Kit
Alternator Belt
Flex disc (Guibo)
Fuel pump
Door stop
Wiper blades
oil filter (2)
air filter
power steering belt
oil filler cap
Coolant Hose; Thermostat Housing to Water
Coolant Hose; Expansion Tank Hose
Expansion Tank Hose
Coolant Hose; Thermostat Housing to Water
A/C Compressor belt
thermostat hose to throttle
throttle to valve hose
Bosch Spark Plugs
Brake Pedal Pad
shift boot, outer
Breather Hose from Expansion Tank to Breather Pipe
air intake boot
brakes (rotors, pads, seals, hardware)
Sunroof seal
Water Pump Gasket
Sealing Plug, M14 x 1.5
Water Hose, Radiator/Lower
Water Hose, Radiator/Upper
Water Hose, Thermostat to Heater Valve/Outlet
Exhaust Seal Ring (45mm)
Brake Booster Hose (12 X 19 mm)
Heater Hose, Cyl Head to Heater Valve/Inlet
Antenna seal
Valve Cover Nut; M6 Acorn Nut (8)
Exhaust Nut; 8mm Copper Nut; Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head
Trans Shift Lever Bushing;
Trans Shift Lever Bushing; Locking Pin for Shift Lever
Trans Shift Lever Bushing; Shift Tower Bushing
Power Steering Return Hose
Power Steering Return Hose; Low Pressure; Reservoir to Pump
Power Steering Pressure Line Hose Assembly
Hose Clamps
Floor Mats
Tires, Alignment, Warranty
Windshield
Jack
Stainless trim above door
SI Board
gears and battery to fix cluster
Instrument repair service
Bosch Distributor Rotor
Timing Cover Gasket
Throttle Body Coolant Heater Flange
Fuel Injection Throttle Body Housing Bolt
(FTE)Brake Caliper Repair Kits
Drive Shaft Lock Nuts
Oil Pan Gasket
Air Intake Boot/Hoses
Idle Air/Speed Control Valve Mount
Fuel Pump Tank Seal
Brake Hose/Line; Braided; Bulk
Wheel Center Cap/Emblem
Heater Hose for Additional Thermostat
Shift Lever Boot - Manual Transmission
Repair Kit - Brake Calipers (Front)
Brake Hoses (Rear Inner)
Reservoir with Cap - Power Steering Fluid
Brake Hose (Front Left & Right)
Brake Hoses (Rear)
Fuel Hose - Fuel Filter Outlet
Volume Air Flow Sensor Bracket,
Fuel Hose - Fuel Pump to Fuel Filter
Fuel Hose
Exhaust Hanger (Rear)
Copper Lock Nut - Exhaust ( mm)
Guide Bushing Repair Kit - Brake Caliper
Hood Shock Clips
Damper Ring, wiper
Rings windshield wiper
Windshield Wiper Covering Caps
WASHERs, windshield wiper
HEX NUTs windshield wiper
Bleed Valve Screw Caps for Brake Caliper
Turn signal lenses
Crank position sensor
Power steering pump
Fog lamp
Air mass flow meter boot
Fuel pump
idle control valve
idle control valve hose
Lug wrench
door panel insert
key blank
Shifter bushings
DSSR rod
Miscellaneous light bulbs

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