1991 BMW 3-Series

Convertible Convertible

2.5L Straight 6 Cylinder Gasoline Fuel

Automatic

WBABB2317MEC26919

Rear Wheel Drive

Gasoline

Power Windows

Just in time for the summer, I have listed a very nice BMW 325i Convertible. I purchased the car a couple of years ago for my wife. Regrettably, she wants something new, and so I must part with this sweet ride. In this economy, I can't add a new car without selling an old one. The car runs great, looks great, and is so much fun to drive. This is my third listing of the car! The first auction I errantly scheduled to conclude on Father's Day, and my reserve price was too high. I relisted it and some hacker hit the buy it now button and had no money! Hopefully three times is a charm. It will be for you because the reserve is now so low that I really only have it there to make sure I don't give the car away! I have had a lot of work done to improve the car since I purchased it. First, and most importantly, roughly 15 months ago, I had the timing belt replaced, including the water pump and all the belts and hoses - this is a critical, and very expensive maintenance issue for the E30 series which should be done every five years or 50,000 miles. I had the entire AC system replaced, including the compressor, evaporator and condenser, and I am pleased to report the AC blows ice cold. During the AC job, I also had the radiator replaced. I recently had the alternator rebuilt and the battery replaced. I replaced the wheels (the original wheels had excessive wear) with 15" aluminum wheels and new tires. I went with 15" wheels so as to preserve as well as possible the original look of the car. I had the interior redone, as the seats had several bad tears and wear spots. I replaaced the front spoiler and rear bumper strip with BMW replacement parts. I also replaced the passenger power window switch which was going in and out - works great now. I have only serviced the car with BMW mechanics. I exclusively use Castrol High Mileage 20/50 oil and a high quality Fram filter. I have had the transmission oil changed. I had the service indicators reset as per the maintenance. I have all my service records for these jobs, totaling over $4,000. I also have the service records from the previous owner. The previous owner took very good care of the car, and also used only a BMW shop for service. The car runs fantastically. I just ran the car down to the beach to get some more photos for the listing, and several people commented on how cool it is! I would have no fear hopping into this car and heading out on a long road trip. The automatic transmission shifts smoothly, and the engine purrs. It is a tremendous testament to the quality workmanship of the E30 series. There is no visible rust on the car at all. The paint is original. The convertible top is newer (was replaced by the previous owner). The radio has been replaced with a late model JVC unit. All the switches, lights and gadgets work - including the on-board computer (which was pretty advanced for it's day!). Now it is a 20 year old car, and there are some issues with the car that I have not repaired. First, and perhaps most concerning for an auction listing, the odometer stopped working at 70,936. The previous owner's service records indicate that it stopped working at some time in 2006. The couple that owned the car before me drove it sparingly around town. Since I've owned it, we have driven it less than 2,500 miles a year (my wife used it, and she works less than a mile from our home). So my best guess for actual mileage is between 90,000 and 100,000 miles - which is really low for such an old car. But the shape it is in suggests low mileage. An additional problem relates to the operation of the convertible top. It works! But it requires you to help it thru some of the motions when putting it down (a tug here, a push there to complete the automatic drop). It goes up without a hitch. It seems to me that it is missing some kind of straps or tensions necessary to make the top movement seamless, but I just never got around to fixing it because it was easily handled. Since the top is new and the motors work, it shouldn't be a big deal to get that perfected. The original paint has some fade in the hood (slightly) and the trunk lid (most extensive). The paint on the trunk mounted brake light shows the worst fade. I had it buffed out, and it could use another to get the paint back to great. There is a dent on the front passenger side panel that did not break the paint. It was there when I bought it, and I never got around to pulling it out. The radio antenna is bent slightly and does not go up and down (stays up). The speakers could use replacement, although they work fine. They just don't deliver great volume and do pop occasionally. Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me via email at zaffere@mac.com (fastest response time), or by my cell at (954) 448-6798 (leave a message). I'm willing to further explain the car, send you additional photos, or provide any other information assistance. I am also listing the car locally. It is safely parked in my air-conditioned warehouse with the top down and ready to roll! Upon completion of the auction, I require a $500 deposit within 48 hours of the auction close via paypal or certified check, and full payment by certified check only within seven (7) days of auction close. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer, but I will work with you to make the transfer as smooth as possible. The car has no warranty. Good luck bidding and thank you for checking out my listing!