1998 BMW 3-Series

323CI Convertible

2.5 liters, inline 6

Manual

WBABJ7325WEA16587

Clear

Gasoline

I'm selling my summer toy - extremely fun, low-mileage E36 convertible. Why? Well, I bought it from my colleague when his son turned 17 and got his driver license. Now I'm in the same boat. The car has to go :( With manual transmission, lightweight body (3,296 lbs.) and silky-smooth inline 6, the car is as much fun as a Miata, but way more practical and luxurious. It also feels refreshingly solid - none of that plasticky feel of recent BMWs with their thin doors, electrical steering and throttle by wire, riding on hard-as-brick run-flats. The car's condition is pristine (at 20K miles it has to be). This BMW has always been a garage queen, being driven only 3-4 months a year and spending the rest of year under protective cover (the cover is included, you can see it on one of the pictures). I doubt this car has seen any rain at all - at least in my hands it didn't - engine and underbody are all shining. I have all the original books and the window sticker ($38,670 in 1998, $55,250 in today's money). I've installed a Pioneer MP3/USB player, the original tape player will be included. There is also a CD-changer in the trunk. The car has a 100 Club of Connecticut shield attached (hundredclubofct.org) - it is my advice to keep it where it is. After I bought the car in 2010, I've also bought:Wind deflector (designed by Paul Klee)New set of tires (driven about 6,000 miles on them)New battery (still on warranty) Dinan front tower brace (sharper turn-ins)New engine and cabin air filters.Oil has been changed every 12 months (every 2K miles), changed intake and return hoses for power steering. Local BMW dealer found everything else in perfect shape.Exhaustive list of "issues" - making sure I list every imperfection, however minor:remote key doesn't work (dead key fob battery/code erased when replaced car's battery?) - never bothered to check - top is mostly open anyway and the car is driven in a safe neighborhoodscratch/ding on plastic rear bumper (left rear corner - can see on pictures). About 1.5x1 inch. leather on seats looks/feels brand new, save for small hairline scratch on driver seat - depicted below THAT IS ALL!!! HAPPY BIDDING! …. OR you can buy it for $12,500 right away (and get practically new car for almost 80% off its cost when new) The car is also selling locally, so I reserve a right to cancel the auction if any of my neighbors knock on my door holding a $12.5K check. I'm also willing to ship worldwide (a bit of a hassle, but that's okay). Buyer pays shipping charges, of course. I'm still riding my BMW while I can, will drive to upstate NY this weekend, so expect a few hundred more miles on the odometer. I'll try my best answering any questions you might have. Thank you for checking my auction.