Mileage: 67k
MOT: Dec 19
5 speed auto box with sport/econ/winter mode, tilt/slide sunroof (works and doesn't leak!), elec windows x 4, driver's airbag (so it has the ugly wheel, meh), OBC (specced as an option when new and now working), shadowline trim, cross spoke alloys with 4x Nexen tyres, boot spoiler, arm rests on each seat, electric mirrors, 10 cd changer in the boot, ABS, electric lumbar support, etc etc
£1500
May swap for something interesting
Located near Warrington
MOT: Dec 19
5 speed auto box with sport/econ/winter mode, tilt/slide sunroof (works and doesn't leak!), elec windows x 4, driver's airbag (so it has the ugly wheel, meh), OBC (specced as an option when new and now working), shadowline trim, cross spoke alloys with 4x Nexen tyres, boot spoiler, arm rests on each seat, electric mirrors, 10 cd changer in the boot, ABS, electric lumbar support, etc etc
It drives really nicely, all the tyres have about 5mm tread. In terms of history, it has MOTs going back to about 1998 and service printouts over a large number of years. I wouldn't call it full history but the general condition supports the mileage and it's done about 6k in 10 years. There's also a write up when it was in classic cars for sale a few years ago. It has the appearance of a sport with the lack of chrome, the alloys and the spoiler with the nice ride and spec of the SE. The wheels are 15", not metric like some of these were. It had a new battery a few weeks back, I've just put new wiper blades on it and it had a new TPS. There's also a reciept for a replacement autobox from about 5 years ago. It's last oil service was 2017 but it's only done about 1500 miles since then. Full compliment of BMW mats n flaps. Clear indicators fitted but will come with gingercators supplied. Has the later 24v 6cyl M50 engine, so 150ish bhp.
Not so good points - has A/C but just needs a regas m8 obvs. The paint on the bonnet has a very annoying patch of laquer peel (as does a mirror cover), and the laquer on the roof hasn't peeled yet but it's not right (I've tried to photograph it but I can't get it to show). It's had some welding repairs to both sills. One side looks ok, but you can see the new paint. One side wants either doing again or sill covers putting on. I've found that all cars after 1995 had them and most sports had them, so they can be retrofitted. I'd say it's had 2 new wings and bits of paint here and there and (being very picky now) there are slight shade differences in places but it looks very well for 26 years old. The cloth is pulled on the seat bases from people sliding in/out. There are no knocks/bangs to the suspension but the end is creaky over large bumps when it's cold, or it hasn't been used for a while, it seems like dry bushes/top mounts. Goes away after 5 mins. Tyres all good tread wise but of an age. There's a couple of pin dents about and a scrape to the black rubber/plastic insert on the rear bumper, a bit of grot to the bottom corner of the driver's door. The shift selector display on the dash is pixellated.
That's a pretty warts n all description, it's way above average for a 26 year old car but some bits could be tidier. Not quick but nice to waft about in.
£1500
May swap for something interesting
Located near Warrington