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1988 BMW 325i (e30) - low miles - manual - 2-owner car

1988 BMW 3-Series for sale in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Condition: Used
Item location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Make: BMW
Model: 3-Series
Type: Sedan
Year: 1988
Mileage: 115,841
VIN: WBAAD1303J8834029
Color: Black
Engine size: 2.5L I-6
Number of cylinders: 6
Power options: Power Locks, Power Windows
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: 5-speed Manual
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Red/Black
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Safety options: Anti-Lock Brakes
Options: Sunroof
Vehicle Title: Clear
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Description for BMW 3-Series 1988

I am selling my 1988 BMW 325i. This car has a clean PA title but it is currently located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.The car was originally purchased in the DC area and was owned by one family until I purchased it a little over two years ago. I purchased the car with about 100k miles and I performed about $2k worth of preventative maintenance because I was using it as my daily driver. Please see the complete list of items that have been replaced.

This vehicle is very original with a few changes that can all be converted back to stock, with the original parts, if interested. The only changes to the car include:

  • A/C compressor and power steering system have been removed
  • Driver's seat has been replaced with a fixed race style seat (I still have the original seat but it will need reupholstered)
  • Audio head unit has been replaced with modern MP3/Bluetooth enabled unit
  • Original BMW steering wheel replaced with Momo steering wheel

Engine:

  • Timing belt, water pump, and thermostat were replaced (June 2016 / 100k miles)
  • Valve adjustment performed at 114k miles
  • Oil pan gasket at 100k miles
  • Valve cover gasket at 114k miles
  • Engine mounts at 100k miles
  • vacuumand fuel lines at 110k miles
  • Spark plugs & wires at 100k miles
  • Distributor & rotor 100k miles
  • Air filter at 100k miles
  • Oil changed every 5,000 miles

Suspension/Steering:

  • Lower control arms and bushings at 100k miles
  • Inner & outer tie rods at 100k miles
  • Front & rear sway bar bushings and links at 100k miles
  • Front Struts/mounts and rear shocks/mounts at 100k miles

Clutch/Transmission/Differential:

  • Trans fluid, transmission output shaft seal, and trans selector rod seal at 100k miles
  • Differential fluid replaced at 100k miles
  • CV joints and half shafts rebuilt at 100k miles
  • Original differential was replaced with 2.93 LSD from 1987 325e at 110k miles
  • Clutch slave cylinder replaced at 105k miles
Brakes:
  • Brake lines were replacedwith stainless steellines 100k miles
  • Rear rotors and pads at 100K miles
  • Brake fluid flushed at 100k miles

Interior:

Seats are in very good condition but there are rips on the top of the rear seats (see photos). The headliner has a few rips (see photos). The dashboard has cracks (see photos). All of the electronics are fully functional including the sunroof and 9-button OBC. The blower motor works but it is a little noisy because the securing strap is loose and needs replaced.

Exterior:

Original 14" bottle cap wheels with 50% thread tires.

There are a few dents and dings. (see photos).

The car is rust free.

Paint is all original and there are few blemishes overall but the clear coat still shows well.

Other:

  • New battery installed about a month ago
  • New windshieldinstalled at 110k miles

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