1988 BMW 3-Series BMW E30 325i Euro Import Convertible Description
You are bidding on a 1988 Euro imported BMW 325i E30 Convertible
117k miles 2.5l M20 up to date on maintenance
5 speed manual transmission
Perfect Alpine white exterior on Taurusrot interior
Bilstein Suspension
Enkei 92's 15x8 (period correct)
Convertible top is new and perfect
Nardi wood steering wheel
ZERO rust (you won't find another euro vert this clean)
**Please feel free to ask any questions you might have via message (can provide phone number). I have / can take any photo you might need. **This car was originally bought in Germany in 1988 by a doctor whom later exported to GA. I am the 3rd owner.Overall the car in excellent shape and drives very well, however has minor flaws for its age. I will list all the good and the bad for each aspect of the car.Exterior: Overall Excellent.
- Paint is only a few years old and is excellent (base coat/ clear coat)
- Glass is in great condition, no acid rain spots at all,windshieldhas the small nicks from roaddebris
- Convertible top is only a few years old, very high quality. Top shocks have been replaced and everything functions perfectly (manual top)
- European bumpers (factory)
- European Headlight trim
- Factory projector lights
- Fog lights do not function and do have cracked lenses
- Truly a RUST FREE e30
Interior: Overall great with minor flaws
- Cardinal leather seats free of cracks or tears, but the driver seat leather is slightly different red
- Nardi wooden steering wheel
- Seat shocks (help the seat back move forward) need to be replaced but the seats function great
- Heated seats do not seem to work
- much last month when I drove her
- Carpet is in great shape with no holes or tears
- Aftermarket CD player with AUX
Drivetrain: Overall in excellent shape
- Timing belt/ water pump service 15k miles ago
- New radiator
- New Spark Plugs (Bosch Copper Plus)
- New clutch less than 12k miles ago
- Factory Limit Slip Differential in great condition
- Slightpower steering leak (from PSreservoir)
- Gearbox shifts smoothly
- Center support bearing has been replaced about 1k miles ago
- Oil change and transmission fluid flush done last month
- Serpentine belt has slightsqueak on cold starts
Suspension and wheels: Overall excellent
- Previous owner had a full front end rebuild, including a new steering rack
- Shocks have been replaced with coilover fronts and Bilstein sport rear
- Enkei 92 wheels: These are super rare, they are not reproductions but actual Enkei 92 from the 80s.
- Tires are Bridgestone RE01
Accessories: Everything works perfectly (heat, cruise control, odometer,etc.) except for the following:
- A/C pressure switch has failed (system is already R134a converted)
- Fog Lightsdo not work
- Windshield washer pump needs to be replaced
$500 non refundable deposit is required 24 hours after purchase. Full payment is due within 3 days of sale.This BMW is being sold as is with no warranty. The buyer is responsible for shipping (i will help as much as possible)
I do reserve the right to end the auction early if the car is sold locally.