1988 BMW 3-Series Brown RWD Manual I

1988 BMW 3-Series I

This 1988 BMW 325i convertible e30 is powered by a 2.5-liter inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission and is finished in Bronzitbeige-metallic (139) over beige upholstery. The car is equipped with 14″ bottle cap alloy wheel, a black soft top, fog lights, and a Blaupunkt stereo. The car spent time in North Carolina, Texas, Virginia and DC, before the seller’s acquisition in 2021, and subsequent work included refurbishing the head, replacing the head gasket and timing belt, guibo and center bearing, gas tank and fuel pump, tires and assorted engine seals, gaskets and hoses. This E30 convertible is now offered at no reserve with the Bentley manual, partial service records, two keys, code scanner, and a clean Maryland title in the seller’s name. The finish is peeling in various place, and it looks like car has been repainted at some point in its life. Several dents and imperfections are visible in the photos. One headlight glass is cracked, one fog light glass is cracked. Third brake light is inoperable. The 14″ bottle cap wheels are mounted with new 195/60 tires that have 2019 date code. The car is equipped with an independent suspension and power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes. The front bucket seats are upholstered in beige replacement vinyl and the rear bench in beige leather, accompanied by matching door panels and carpets. Additional appointments include air conditioning, cruise control, an onboard computer, and power windows, locks, and side mirrors. The radio Interior amenities include cruise control, an onboard computer, a Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB stereo, and power windows, locks, and side mirrors. The air conditioning is inoperative, as well as the horn, wear and tears are visible on the seating surfaces, there are no cracks on the dashboard, and the top release handle is new as well as top cover struts. The steering wheel fronts instrumentation including a 150-mph speedometer and a 7k-rpm tachometer as well as gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 114288 miles, which is consistent with the Carfax report. Report suggests that there is a mileage discrepancy, but it was a clerical mistake (a typo) by Virginia DMV. The 2.5-liter M20 inline-six features Bosch fuel injection and was factory rated at 168 horsepower and 164 lb-ft of torque. Work in March 2021 has included head work, replacing the head gasket, timing belt, water pump, thermostat, Battery and engine-belt replacement as well as an oil change. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission. Rear wheel bearings, sway bar end links and shock mounts as well as differential fluid were replaced in January 2022. Corrosion is noted on the underside, additional photos of which are provided in the gallery. Original gas tank, radio, amplifier, and various other new and used parts will be included in the sale.

Vehicle Details

This 1988 BMW 325i convertible is powered by a 2.5-liter inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission and is finished in Bronzitbeige-metallic (139) over beige upholstery. The car is equipped with 14″ bottle cap alloy wheel, a black soft top, fog lights, and a Blaupunkt stereo. The car spent time in North Carolina, Texas, Virginia and DC, before the seller’s acquisition in 2021, and subsequent work included refurbishing the head, replacing the head gasket and timing belt, guibo and center bearing, gas tank and fuel pump, tires and assorted engine seals, gaskets and hoses. This E30 convertible is now offered at no reserve with the Bentley manual, partial service records, two keys, code scanner, and a clean Maryland title in the seller’s name.

The finish is peeling in various place, and it looks like car has been repainted at some point in its life. Several dents and imperfections are visible in the photos. One headlight glass is cracked, one fog light glass is cracked. Third brake light is inoperable.

The 14″ bottle cap wheels are mounted with new 195/60 tires that have 2019 date code. The car is equipped with an independent suspension and power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes.

The front bucket seats are upholstered in beige replacement vinyl and the rear bench in beige leather, accompanied by matching door panels and carpets. Additional appointments include air conditioning, cruise control, an onboard computer, and power windows, locks, and side mirrors. The radio Interior amenities include cruise control, an onboard computer, a Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB stereo, and power windows, locks, and side mirrors. The air conditioning is inoperative, as well as the horn, wear and tears are visible on the seating surfaces, there are no cracks on the dashboard, and the top release handle is new as well as top cover struts.

The steering wheel fronts instrumentation including a 150-mph speedometer and a 7k-rpm tachometer as well as gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 114288 miles, which is consistent with the Carfax report. Report suggests that there is a mileage discrepancy, but it was a clerical mistake (a typo) by Virginia DMV.

The 2.5-liter M20 inline-six features Bosch fuel injection and was factory rated at 168 horsepower and 164 lb-ft of torque. Work in March 2021 has included head work, replacing the head gasket, timing belt, water pump, thermostat, Battery and engine-belt replacement as well as an oil change.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission. Rear wheel bearings, sway bar end links and shock mounts as well as differential fluid were replaced in January 2022. Corrosion is noted on the underside, additional photos of which are provided in the gallery.

Original gas tank, radio, amplifier, and various other new and used parts will be included in the sale.

• Make: BMW
• Model: 3-Series
• Trim: I
• Year: 1988
• Mileage: 114000
• VIN: WBABB1304J8271597
• Color: Brown
• Engine size: 2.5L Gas I6
• Number of cylinders: 6
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Manual
• Drive type: RWD
• Vehicle Title: Clean
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