1989 BMW 3-Series

325i Convertible

2.5L 2494CC 152Cu. In. l6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspir

5-speed manual

WBABB130XK8274523

Clear

GAS

This BMW has had a lot of work done to it. I start with the cosmetic stuff. When I got the vehicle it was involved in a minor fender bender that bent the driver's side fender. It damaged the headlight, fender, and hood. I was able to "mend" the fender (still out of alignment since it was meant as more of a temporary fix) and headlight.That's was at least $300 of work by myself for parts alone. The interior has been COMPLETELY restored. Each seat has been reupholstered with new padding and leather. It is almost immaculate with the exception of the small hole in the drivers side seat. In interior alone the vehicle has had $1200 worth of work. The dashboard is not cracked which is almost impossible on the 80's vinyl dashboard. The Odometer gave out before I received the car, at 176,000. The previous owner clocked the engine at 184,000 miles. That was on the list of repairs, eventually. That's it for cosmetics. The engine has been a piece of work. I've replaced over a $1,500 in parts ever since I've got this car in January. When I got it it was not running with a blown Headgasket. I had to complete the Headgasket job which included: fan clutch assembly, ALL radiator pipes, water pump, new intake manifold, new Headgasket, new intake and exhaust gaskets, new air intake rubber hoses and boot, new oil return tube, new spark plugs, new timing belt, new accessory belt, new power steering belt, new thermostat, and new breather hose for the crankcase. All in all, it was over a grand in parts as everything was ordered OEM from Pelican Parts. I have a new Fuel Pressure Regulator coming in as well for installation. I have another easy $150 in spare parts which include all four brake rotors and the rear brake pads, another timing belt, power steering belt, accessory belt, lots is seals (crank, valve stem, and other various seals that I am not positive what they go to), and an older headlight assembly (not the ellipsoid, the OEM metal one), and some other various radiator pipes, all are being included with this purchase. All in all the amount of money that has been put into this thing is about $3,150, without taking it to a mechanic. It runs, and runs solidly. It just needs a new oil change and some tender love and care. This car would be a perfect project car. I do not have the time to continue to fix this vehicle as I move soon.