1986 BMW 3-Series

325es Sedan

2.7L V6

Manual

WBAAB5404G9681059

Clear

Gasoline

BMW 1986 325es E30 3-series w/ Pre-Purchase Inspection ReportNO RESERVE! This car was re-listed from last week after the buyer had to pull out.Update: Valve adjustment and coolant boost complete - 8/29/18 - Ready for a road trip!Link to videos, many more photos and service records (if this doesn't work for you then contact me)https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNkFszNkYG9i3pFaEqVAG0I5r0PPvSWwvVpyAWzR6pQL9ya7PldIibFXhYR2WfsBQ?key=enVCNF9fc0dhTWFZLW5SNlBoZ19jSzdWR0R4cENB Classic BMW Styling and super clean! Great for those who like the classic look and tuning enthusiast who wants to make this into a raging sports car. This E30 is very nice for its age and you will have a hard time finding a more forthcoming deal, w/ PPI and all known shortcomings outlined, from a seller with a solid feedback record. I’m selling it because I have another BMW and may shop for another. Overall condition is very good for its age and it’s ready for a road trip. This is not a garage queen but a well cared for casual driver. It’s been fully detailed and gone over by my local mechanic who has serviced the car for the past five years. Car needs a tuneup and regular fluid maintenance for the long term. I didn’t go doing everything because someone could negate all of that by wanting to do their own tuning. MANUAL 5-SPEED RWD 2.7L V6, Two door. Original family owners. First my father, then me. Non-smokers and no pets. 164,045 Miles - 90% highway miles as we lived out of town and then it road-tripped to California every summer. VIN WBAAB5404G9681059 MECHANICAL Pre-Purchase Inspection report and loads of service records. (message me for documentation copies) Runs OK now and ready to drive. However, per PPI, it would benefit from a tuneup, valve adjustment, and eventually general fluid maintenance - depending on what you’d like to do with the car. See PPI and last service records for more details. Religious oil changes and regular services done. Always used premium fuel. Instrument cluster screws have some rust color and the RPM gauge doesn't go higher than 2k RPM. Presently starts at zero, then gets stuck at 2k when revved. May change or start working again after some driving. Cruise control works, along with all steering wheel functions Heart blows hot. AC is semi-cold but appears to need service. Mechanic thought it was working at time of PPI so maybe it's a simple wiring thing, or maybe it needs full service. Brand new headlight system and wiring (lots of other new stuff, see BIGGER RECENT MAINTENANCE below) Great exhaust system w/ no issues, ABS works, limited-slip differential. Original wheels with vey new BF Goodrich g-Force Super Sport A/S 195/60 R14. Wheels have surprisingly few marks or curb rash given their age. Inspection light needs reset, and check-light on washer fluid is on due to simple wiring (occasional others too). (I will see if we can get these reset and fixed at 9/29 maintenance)Radio antenna was unplugged and left in down mode. My dad put some old caulk around the base of the antenna chrome just in case, though it doesn't appear to leak.EXTERIOR Freshly super-washed, detailed, claybar’d, touched up some, and waxed/buffed. Lived under car covers its entire life (probably went through 15 covers) Original paint, still bright red though some fine scratches, small dings, tiny chips, etc exist. Most notable would be a little on driver door panel and a touched up scratch on rear driver's quarter panel. The little dent would probably pop out and all of the car's clear coat could be reconditioned by someone competent. I don't think it needs re-painting as the color is super deep and it's always had regular wax, e.g. Zymol. See all pictures and videos as I point everything out. Front lower spoiler is cracked in a few spots. It has been structurally repaired and touched up with paint. See pictures and videos. ;-)OEM wind deflector, just removed, cleaned, treated, and reinstalled Original valance black trim around front bumper has some waving on front bumper. It cleans up nicer than the photos with proper black-treatment but is prone to the dry look. Professionally installed radar detector, completely hidden.Newer windshield, gasket and trim. Windshield has only a few tiny nicks and looks great. INTERIOR Freshly cleaned and detailed everywhere, then treated and buffed. All seat control levers work. Seats removed for interior detailing and carpet treatment. Power windows, power sunroof that works and never leaks. Sunroof was just cleaned and lubricated. Driver chair needs some corner edge mending. See pictures and videos. Dash is beautiful with only one tiny obscure crack on top passenger pocket dividers and a small dent above glovebox- you won’t find a nicer one. See pictures and videos. All original speakers work though original radio was replaced. Under dash panel below steering wheel looks good but has been heavily mended and painted though it had suffered severe breakage and has cracks. See pictures and videos. OTHER Title in hand - clear.Spare key Spare set of studded snow/ice tires, mounted on basic wheels (if you want them) Complete toolkit, spare and original changing kit. Original documents and marketing bookletsOriginal touch-up paint can, spare oil filter, spare air filter.Car cover with some recent ripping around side mirror.BIGGER RECENT MAINTENANCE Update: Valve adjustment and coolant boost complete - 8/29/18 - Ready for a road trip!PPI (Pre-Purchase Inspection) Fixed idle and other wiring. New air filter. 8/10/18 New battery 2017 New front windshield, gaskets, trim 2015 New tires 2015 New euro style headlights with updated modern wiring and fittings 161,484 8/2015 Fix exhaust system w/ new pipe 160,150 2014 Control arms, bushings, belts 156,920 2014 New kidney grill and BMW logo 2014 Resonator and flange seal 156,544 2013 Alternator 151,412 2012 Timing belt and tensioner 107,835 (should be done within next 5k or so) PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION NOTES See the image for write-up notes. If you want an intro to speak with the mechanic, please message me.Somehow they omitted drive-test info. It drives fine. No known rattles, suspension is good, no weird vibrations, brakes don't pulse or pull right or left. Car doesn't wander left or right. Cruise control works. Engine and transmission are smooth on acceleration (insofar as it could benefit from tuneup), clutch and manual shift are good. There is nothing wrong with the car other than the caveats listed above. I just had a service on 8/29 to do a valve adjustment and coolant boost so the car is roadworthy for a big road trip if you want to fly to Montana. The PPI tune-up recommendation is not a requirement as it is running alright and is just a good idea for long term. I can arrange to have this or other work done on your behalf if needed.From there, with any nice car, it is all about preventative maintenance and fluid service. All of those are very basic, none are in critical condition, and could wait as budget allows. Think coolant flush, brake fluid, and differential fluid. Longer term (up to several thousand of miles) the timing belt is due. That's it. If you're mechanically inclined you could do all of this in your garage. Otherwise anything else you'd want to do would be in racing performance tuning or cosmetic enhancements. Again, I can arrange to have any work done on your behalf if needed here in Montana with zero sales tax. :-)LOCATION AND PAYMENT Car is located in beautiful Bozeman, Montana 59715. We are on a main interstate and I'd be happy to work with shippers or garage the car so you can shop around for the best shipping price. I'm happy to continue storing the car after payment for a bit so you can shop around and get the best shipping deal, or I can pick up buyers from the airport (BZN) if you wanted a sweet road trip home through Yellowstone National Park, etc. Call/message me with questions.Example payment options are in listing details and I'm happy to accommodate depending on what methods are easiest for you (and secure for both of us). Thanks and happy motoring. Mike