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BMW 325i Convertible E30 **Original Owner California Car**

Make: BMW
Model: 3-Series
Type: Convertible
Doors: 2
Year: 1988
Mileage: 205700
VIN: WBABB2304J1945245
Color: Beige
Engine: 2.7 L
Cylinders: 6
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Tan
Drive side: Left-Hand Drive
Safety: Anti-Lock Brakes, Fog Lights
Vehicle Title: Clean
Item location: Mission, Kansas, United States
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Description of 1988 BMW 3-Series


Highlights

THIS… is a 1988 BMW 325i Convertible, finished infactory Bronze Beigeover Natural Bison leatherwith a black soft top. Single family owned California car with zero rust.

  • The attached Carfax vehicle history report shows no accidents or mileage discrepancies in this 325i’s past, though it contains multiple reporting gaps.
  • Factory equipment includes 14-inch "Bottle Cap" alloy wheels, leather upholstery, air conditioning, cruise control, and power-operated windows, among others listed below. Modifications reported by the seller are limited to anAM/FM/CDhead unit.
  • BMW introduced the E30-generation 3 Series in the United States late in the 1983 model year. It was initially offered only with two doors, but the range grew with the addition of a four-door model in 1985 and a convertible in 1987. BMW E30s were available with a 4-cylinder and a 6-cylinder engine in the United States.
  • Power comes from the “M20" 2.5-liter inline-6, rated at 168 horsepower and 164 lb-ft of torque. Output is sent to the rear wheels via a 4-speed automatic transmission.
Equipment
  • 14-inch "Bottle Cap" alloy wheels
  • Fog lights
  • 6 inch crack on bottom/central of windshield
  • Leather upholstery
  • Sport front seats
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Cruise control
  • Power-operated windows
  • Air conditioning
  • On-board computer with LCD digital quartz clock
Modifications
  • Eclipse head unit with CD player
Known Flaws
  • Various chips, scratches, and dings as seen in gallery photos
  • Fog lights are operative but passenger's side lens is cracked
  • Faded trim ring around the windshield
  • Leather wrapping worn on steering wheel
  • Power Antenna sticking
  • Creases, cracks, and scrapes on seats
  • Rear seat stitching is ripped between seats
  • Incomplete toolset
  • Struts on convertible boot and hood need replacement
  • The brake-liner dash-light is illuminated on start-up as well as the brake-check light
Recent Service History

In the last 5k miles, before going into storage, the following was replaced...

  • Soft Top
  • Water Pump
  • Brakes
  • Distributor Cap and Ignition Rotor
  • Crank Sensor

In the last 100 miles, when removing out of storage, the following was replaced...

  • Battery
  • Fuel Pump
  • Spark Plugs
  • Tires
  • Oil Change

At approximately the 150k service mark, the Timing and V Belts were replaced.

Other Items Included in Sale
  • Owners manuals
  • Service records
  • Eclipse head unit manual and receipts
  • Spare wheel
Ownership History

My mom was the original buyer of this BMW back in 1988. Since then it has always remained in the family... It accompanied my brother to USC and another brother to UNC before becoming my father’s daily driver in Sacramento. In 2007 my father moved to Kansas City and the BMW no longer was his daily driver. He still loved it and put a lot of money into maintenance before putting into his sub level garage to try to keep miles down. For the next ten years he still would drive the grandchildren around the block to keep the fluids moving at least once a year before returning it back into the garage. The last time this car was registered was in 2007. He now is no longer able to drive and doesn't want the BMW to be neglected so we are trying to find its next home. I tried to catch as accurate as possible the condition in the photos. When pulling from his garage, I only washed the dust off with soap and water... I didn't polish, coat or armor all any surface so buyers can see the actual condition of the car. I don't want to hide anything and I believe the car even looks a lot better in person than in the photos. With a good polish compound this car will shine up very nicely. The car is currently titled in my mom's name.

Seller Notes

This BMW is titled in California, though it is located in Kansas City, Kansas.