So I know its not a Lambo or P-Car, but I'm sure there are plenty here who would be interested in the type of cheap thrill that the BMW e30 chassis provides. The Convertible maintains much of the hardtop's composure, and is a very enjoyable car to cruise around in.

1987 BMW 325i Convertible, Delphin Metallic with Pearl Beige interior. Beige Top.
Approx. 189,000 miles.


The Good:
Lots of recent maintenance
New Clutch- Last week
New brake pads and disks- 9 months ago
New Water Pump under my ownership
New Interior under my Uncle's ownership. No tears in the rear seat tops like most convertibles.
New top under my uncle's ownership. It has two dime sized holes from rubbing on the supports during closure. Does not let water in for some odd reason.
New exhaust 9 months ago.
Interior is nicest of any e28/e30/e34 I have owned (6 total).
Mechanically very very sound. Nothing should be needed for quite some time.
This vert has the appearance package added on at the dealer. So, with the LSD, it is an '87 325iS with the roof cut off. Much nicer looking than the early e30s without the front airdams.



The Normal:
Cracks in the dash, one and a half cracks along the passenger side.
A couple dings and dents along the front end.

The Bad:
Rust on the rear driver side arch. Small portion on tip of hood from rock chips.
Fog lights came up when I flexed the front airdam in a small berm. I also placed a dent in the front right fender at the same time.
Exterior is showing its age. The paint has its scratches.
Rear spoiler must have gotten water into it, as it seems to have expanded and hardened in a 6inch portion.
Odo stopped working at about 187,000. This happened last Oct. Car was in storage in my neighbors garage from beginning of November until March. Has been driven sparingly since then due to slipping clutch and a new Acura TSX. I would say that at most 4000 miles have been put on the car since it stopped.

Brief History
Car was bought by a yuppie in PA from a dealership. Was owned by him until about 100,000 miles. He sold it do a used car dealership in PA. Eventually my Uncle came across at it another car dealer in NJ and bought it in 2000 ( I have maint records going back to that point). I bought the car from my Uncle about 3 years ago. THe car was serviced by my Uncle in NJ by a shop called Bimmers Only and Herb chambers BMW. It was serviced in my area by two shops, B & W Auto and by Bob Fox, who works mostly on Porsches but also does MB and BMW.

Quick History of Maint (back to 2000, before may be available from BMW dealer records).
2000 - Control arms, control arm bushings. Flex disk, timing belt, waterpump, pulleys, can and crank seals, drive belts.
2001- Front struts and housing, Radiator, thermostat.
2004- New convertible top ($1300), reupholster seats
2003- Rear brake pads+ rotors.
2005- Headlights, foglights.
2006- (My ownership) Waterpump, belts. Various fluids filters.
2007 - Exhaust, brake pads. Fluids
Sept 2008- Clutch, resurface flywheel. Fluids. New battery.

Not mentioned in this list is the various regular tune ups, oil changes etc. Have a folder with receipts from 2000 on. Seen in first picture.

Car has not been driven much in the last year. Was stored while I was at school and taken out in April, given a once over with new oil and filter and a new battery. The clutch began to slip right before it went into winter storage, and it has made only short distance trips since it came out. I have put 100 miles on the new clutch and the car drives great.

Reason for selling:
I want to sell this and my 535is and consolidate my holdings into a new e30. If your interested in a 1988 535is Alpine over Cardinal (white/red) let me know, I can forward the post for that car as well.

I'm looking to get $3300 for it. I have put nearly that much into it in the last year alone.


PLEASE CONTACT ME AT jhaffel @ gmail.com. I prefer to use email rather than telephone.


All of the Maint from 2000, I've got a binder with everything, even most of the oil changes.






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And here is the VIN decoded, to give the specs+options of the car.
Thanks for looking,
James

 

can u direct me to the 535i link please.

 

I dig the E30 cars. I have actually been keeping an eye out for a 90-91 318is or a 325is.

 

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Ya, what I'm looking for is an 89 325i or 325iS. Ellip headlights, plastic bumpers, and no airbag. Hopefully I can find one soon, but if not, this little convertible may get a TCD stage II turbo. I'd would prefer the roof and added rigidity when trying to put down 315whp, but we'll see.

 

Gonna send this to the top one last time before I decide to keep it and order some new wheels/suspension. I'm pretty sure I just want to let go of my 535iS and would be willing to do so at a very reasonable price (less than what I have it listed if its gone soon).


I can't wait for the economy to pick back up. All this doom and gloom has really made it a pain to sell a car.

 

That's was nice looking car. Great!

 

ttt, another 'last' bump to see if anyone is now interested. Thanks

 

Gonna give this another bump. I found a mint 1991 735i that I now need to have.

As such, I'm willing to give a very good deal on this one so I can buy the 7.

In fact, I'l sell both this and the e28 for $4500! http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=120051

 

Bump for those looking for a cheap summer cruiser.