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£3,461
1988 BMW 325i Convertible 5-Speed
United States • 25 Sept 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1988 BMW 325i convertible, a 5-speed manual with a limited-slip differential, is being sold with no reserve. Despite recent service, it presents with notable cosmetic and functional issues including a damaged soft top, cracked dashboard and windshield, and inoperable climate control and stereo systems, requiring significant attention.
Condition
3
The car has several significant cosmetic issues including tears in the soft top and upholstery, a cracked dashboard, cracked windshield, and damaged headlights/fog lights. Mechanically, the lift cylinders for the top and trunk do not work, the heated seats and AC are non-functional, the stereo only produces static, the odometer is inoperative, and the brake lights warning is illuminated. While recent service has been performed on some components, these numerous issues require substantial reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
WBABB1300J1930977
Odometer:
214,000 miles
Reg Number:
BFE1591
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU 2.5-Liter Inline-Six Five-Speed Manual Transmission Limited-Slip Differential Black Paint Black Leather Upholstery Black Soft Top 14″ BBS Basketweave Alloy Wheels Projector Headlights Aftermarket Taillights Front Sport Seats Cassette Stereo Cruise Control Power Windows Onboard Computer Air Conditioning Owner's Manual Service Records Clean Carfax Report
This 1988 BMW 325i convertible has spent the majority of its life in Washington state and was purchased by the seller in 2017.
The timing belt was changed in August 2014, and subsequent service has included replacement of the oil pan gasket and oil level sensor, rear shocks, front soft brake lines, clutch slave cylinder, brake master cylinder, rear wheel bearings, brake light switch, and muffler.
The car is finished in Black over Black leather and is powered by a 2.5-liter inline-six linked to a five-speed manual transmission.
Equipment includes a limited-slip differential, a black soft top, projector headlights, 14″ BBS basketwea...
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£2,153
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,488
Median Price (Since 2020)
£65,775
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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