BMW 325i Touring.
Year: 1990
MOT Till 20th October 2015
172k miles with extensive history
Enthusiast owned.
No tax due to change in taxation laws as of Oct 2014.
£2150, or Genuine offers considered.
No Timewasters or test drive pilots please. Only genuine buyers.
Location is in Milton Keynes
Message me here or call 07905 209340
or email at ian_newnham@hotmail.com
For sale is my BMW 325i touring, this has been my daily drive since I finished university and this has also been a running project in which I've repaired or upgraded most of the car and repaired most of the usual issues that afflict these cars , below is a specification of the car as it stands. I'm having to sell this due to a new car and my current job needing more of my time.
Included with the car is the service history and all the bills I've kept during my ownership and prior, these cars are becoming harder to find in good condition. The car has a A4 folder's full worth of receipts and service history right back till it was still being serviced by BMW.
This car has been gradually altered from it's original specification, however with the aim that it can be completely returned to original specification as only bolt on parts have been used.
Currently the car is very direct to drive, very sure footed but also very neutral in handling bias, I have had friends whom have driven this car and commented that it genuinely handles very well.
This car comes with 2 original BMW Keys (Brought October 2014 at considerable expense from BMW UK) and a 3rd 'workshop' key. All the keys work all of the locks including the glove box.
BMW 325i Touring
Engine
K&N panel filter, recently cleaned and re oiled with the correct kit
Head replaced in April 2012 after original cracked, full rebuild with replacement head (3 year old casting). Engine flushed and runs clean, rocker arms recently re adjusted. As per service requirements.
Recently had a £500 bill for a running fault traced to a faulty coolant sensor, but had the ECU, Air flow meter and ICV replaced, checked and tuned for MOT.
Brand new HT leads, sparks and dizzy cover and rotor fitted June 2014
Cam-belt changed April 2014 with new water pump
Oil service Nov 2014 with Castrol 10-40W Magnatec.
Gearbox:
Standard Getreg 260 gearbox – oil changed Nov 2014 with correct Castrol oil (75-90w)
Z3 1.9 shift conversion
Lightened stock flywheel (6kg) with new LUK clutch (Fitted 2012)
LSD – 3.64 ratio fitted, oil changed with correct Castrol LSD fluid - Nov 2014
Propshaft bearing and 'donut' damper replaced in 2013.
Supension
Completely overhauled in August 2012 with RPM coilovers up front and adjustable shocks and springs on rear.
Lemforder front arms and Powerflex lollipop bushes
Lemforder anti roll bar drop links all round.
Rear subframe and diff mount replaced with Powerflex items,
All wheel bearings have been replaced with genuine SKF items (2012)
E46 M3 Cabriolet rear top mounts.
Steering
E46 Rack conversion using 'DanThe' components (New pipes, UJ joints, and damper delete bar) and purple tag 067 Rack installed. - 2012 fitted.
Brakes
Front calipers replaced in 2013 with new pagid parts, front rubber lines replaced with Goodridge stainless steel items. Rear driver's side caliper replaced in 2010 with Bosch reconditioned unit whilst in Germany. Fluid has been flushed with ATE Superblue. All pads and discs are Pagid with about 50% left on the pads.
The handbrake has been modified after the pins pulled through the backplate using 5 series parts, but now is reliable and has been adjusted to work prior to sale.
Wheels
Currently has a set of 15 x7 Team Dynamics Pro Race 3's fitted with Avon ZZ3 tyres (Fitted May 2014).
Bodywork
Front dipped beam conversion to HID 2000k bulbs
Front and side indicators swapped to smoked items
De-chromed grill
318iS front lip (Genuine BMW part with clips, not a fibreglass copy)
Bootlid replaced but is in black – will need respray.
Rear arches rebuilt as of 2013 with fresh metal after rust had been found. All rust was cut out as far as possible and new metal cut to shape was seam welded in.
Fuel tank replaced in 2010 with brand new tank.
Interior
E28 5 Series sports front seats fitted on E30 subframes
Rear seat replaced with untorn parts from a donor car.
Alpine component speakers fitted
Sony CD player with remote.
Retro fitted 13 button OBC with stalk and temp sensor fitted.
Optional Sparco steering wheel with Momo boss, can be removed and replaced with original BMW wheel that was on the car at customer request.
The bad bits:
Given the age of the car and the fact I've been forced to use it on a daily basis there are some bad bits. The bodywork does show some parking dings and scrapes, with the passenger wing showing signs of rust right at the bottom, and the paint is completely original to the car, and despite polishing it is still rather flat, thus probably needs a body shop to attend to.
The tailgate though has been replaced does have a few minor bubbles on it (All tourings have this problem as far as I know) and does squeak a bit, I've been unable to get this adjusted just right.
The bodywork isn't up to my liking, though I've been told it's a very tidy car for it's age.
The headliner is also sagging in a few areas despite me spending 3 days to glue it back 2 years ago and this would probably need a retrimmer to sort.
The boot lock works but doesn't lock with the central locking all the time, but does lock with the key, this hasn't proven too big an issue though a rebuild of the locking mechanism would resolve this.
The driver's seat does have wear and unfortunately will need a retrim on the centre panel in the back of the seat.
If you wish to test drive the car, then insurance will need to be arranged at your own cost as I have moved mine onto my new car.
No time wasters or test drive pilots please, genuine buyers only.
Year: 1990
MOT Till 20th October 2015
172k miles with extensive history
Enthusiast owned.
No tax due to change in taxation laws as of Oct 2014.
£2150, or Genuine offers considered.
No Timewasters or test drive pilots please. Only genuine buyers.
Location is in Milton Keynes
Message me here or call 07905 209340
or email at ian_newnham@hotmail.com
For sale is my BMW 325i touring, this has been my daily drive since I finished university and this has also been a running project in which I've repaired or upgraded most of the car and repaired most of the usual issues that afflict these cars , below is a specification of the car as it stands. I'm having to sell this due to a new car and my current job needing more of my time.
Included with the car is the service history and all the bills I've kept during my ownership and prior, these cars are becoming harder to find in good condition. The car has a A4 folder's full worth of receipts and service history right back till it was still being serviced by BMW.
This car has been gradually altered from it's original specification, however with the aim that it can be completely returned to original specification as only bolt on parts have been used.
Currently the car is very direct to drive, very sure footed but also very neutral in handling bias, I have had friends whom have driven this car and commented that it genuinely handles very well.
This car comes with 2 original BMW Keys (Brought October 2014 at considerable expense from BMW UK) and a 3rd 'workshop' key. All the keys work all of the locks including the glove box.
BMW 325i Touring
Engine
K&N panel filter, recently cleaned and re oiled with the correct kit
Head replaced in April 2012 after original cracked, full rebuild with replacement head (3 year old casting). Engine flushed and runs clean, rocker arms recently re adjusted. As per service requirements.
Recently had a £500 bill for a running fault traced to a faulty coolant sensor, but had the ECU, Air flow meter and ICV replaced, checked and tuned for MOT.
Brand new HT leads, sparks and dizzy cover and rotor fitted June 2014
Cam-belt changed April 2014 with new water pump
Oil service Nov 2014 with Castrol 10-40W Magnatec.
Gearbox:
Standard Getreg 260 gearbox – oil changed Nov 2014 with correct Castrol oil (75-90w)
Z3 1.9 shift conversion
Lightened stock flywheel (6kg) with new LUK clutch (Fitted 2012)
LSD – 3.64 ratio fitted, oil changed with correct Castrol LSD fluid - Nov 2014
Propshaft bearing and 'donut' damper replaced in 2013.
Supension
Completely overhauled in August 2012 with RPM coilovers up front and adjustable shocks and springs on rear.
Lemforder front arms and Powerflex lollipop bushes
Lemforder anti roll bar drop links all round.
Rear subframe and diff mount replaced with Powerflex items,
All wheel bearings have been replaced with genuine SKF items (2012)
E46 M3 Cabriolet rear top mounts.
Steering
E46 Rack conversion using 'DanThe' components (New pipes, UJ joints, and damper delete bar) and purple tag 067 Rack installed. - 2012 fitted.
Brakes
Front calipers replaced in 2013 with new pagid parts, front rubber lines replaced with Goodridge stainless steel items. Rear driver's side caliper replaced in 2010 with Bosch reconditioned unit whilst in Germany. Fluid has been flushed with ATE Superblue. All pads and discs are Pagid with about 50% left on the pads.
The handbrake has been modified after the pins pulled through the backplate using 5 series parts, but now is reliable and has been adjusted to work prior to sale.
Wheels
Currently has a set of 15 x7 Team Dynamics Pro Race 3's fitted with Avon ZZ3 tyres (Fitted May 2014).
Bodywork
Front dipped beam conversion to HID 2000k bulbs
Front and side indicators swapped to smoked items
De-chromed grill
318iS front lip (Genuine BMW part with clips, not a fibreglass copy)
Bootlid replaced but is in black – will need respray.
Rear arches rebuilt as of 2013 with fresh metal after rust had been found. All rust was cut out as far as possible and new metal cut to shape was seam welded in.
Fuel tank replaced in 2010 with brand new tank.
Interior
E28 5 Series sports front seats fitted on E30 subframes
Rear seat replaced with untorn parts from a donor car.
Alpine component speakers fitted
Sony CD player with remote.
Retro fitted 13 button OBC with stalk and temp sensor fitted.
Optional Sparco steering wheel with Momo boss, can be removed and replaced with original BMW wheel that was on the car at customer request.
The bad bits:
Given the age of the car and the fact I've been forced to use it on a daily basis there are some bad bits. The bodywork does show some parking dings and scrapes, with the passenger wing showing signs of rust right at the bottom, and the paint is completely original to the car, and despite polishing it is still rather flat, thus probably needs a body shop to attend to.
The tailgate though has been replaced does have a few minor bubbles on it (All tourings have this problem as far as I know) and does squeak a bit, I've been unable to get this adjusted just right.
The bodywork isn't up to my liking, though I've been told it's a very tidy car for it's age.
The headliner is also sagging in a few areas despite me spending 3 days to glue it back 2 years ago and this would probably need a retrimmer to sort.
The boot lock works but doesn't lock with the central locking all the time, but does lock with the key, this hasn't proven too big an issue though a rebuild of the locking mechanism would resolve this.
The driver's seat does have wear and unfortunately will need a retrim on the centre panel in the back of the seat.
If you wish to test drive the car, then insurance will need to be arranged at your own cost as I have moved mine onto my new car.
No time wasters or test drive pilots please, genuine buyers only.
