This 1989 BMW 325i convertible was purchased new by the current owner and has remained in Texas for over two decades. It is powered by a 2.5-liter inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission and is finished in Royal Blue Metallic over beige leather upholstery. Equipment includes 15″ wheels, front sport seats, a black soft top, fog lights, a Kenwood stereo with Bluetooth connectivity, and cruise control. Work performed since 2022 has included replacing the timing belt, drive belts, valve cover gasket, engine oil pan gasket, and alternator in addition to the soft top and front lower control arms. This E30 convertible is offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner at no reserve with an accident-free Carfax report and a clean Texas title in the owner’s name.
The car is finished in Royal Blue Metallic (198) and features a black convertible soft top that was replaced in April 2022. Equipment includes fog lights, painted mirror caps, a power antenna, and dual exhaust outlets. There are paint chips and blemishes around the body. Close-up photographs of the exterior finish and trim are shown in the gallery below.
The 15″ multi-piece aftermarket wheels were mounted with Kumho Ecsta tires in July 2023. The car is equipped with an independent suspension and power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes with vented front rotors. The front lower control arms were replaced in April 2022.
The cabin features front sport seats and a rear bench upholstered in beige leather. Interior amenities include cruise control, an onboard computer, a Kenwood stereo with Bluetooth connectivity, and power windows, locks, and side mirrors. The driver’s seat bolster is damaged, the air conditioning system does not work, and there are stains on the carpeting and trunk and wear on the dashboard and door panels. Interior trim components were replaced in 2022.
The three-spoke steering wheel fronts instrumentation including a 150-mph speedometer and a 7k-rpm tachometer as well as gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 227k miles, all of which were added under current ownership. The Carfax report lists a potential odometer rollback in February 2013. Total mileage is unknown.
The 2.5-liter M20 inline-six features Bosch fuel injection and was factory rated at 168 horsepower and 164 lb-ft of torque, which is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission. The seller states that the head gasket and cat-back exhaust components have been removed. Work in 2022 involved replacing the timing belt, timing belt tensioner, drive belts, valve cover gasket, engine oil pan gasket, fuel inlet hose, and alternator. The rear muffler hangers were also replaced.
The Carfax report shows the aforementioned potential odometer rollback.