BMW 325i Cabriolet '88

Manual 5-speed gearbox for a pure driving experience

Older professional restoration carried out

Convertible with original appearance and visible signs of use

Classic BMW E30 Convertible

Rear-wheel drive with smooth 2.5-liter six-cylinder engine

Dutch registration documents + E705 included

The BMW 325i Cabriolet is one of the most beloved open BMW models of the 1980s. With its smooth 2.5-liter six-cylinder engine, rear-wheel drive and manual transmission, this cabriolet offers an authentic and comfortable driving experience, combined with the timeless design of the E30 series.

This example was first registered on 17/02/1988 and underwent an older professional restoration in the past. Over the years, the car has been mechanically well maintained, with many renewed components.

Our Oldtimerfarm inspection team has prepared an expertise report, containing the following:

Technical data

Brand: BMW
Model: 325i Cabriolet
Year of manufacture: 1988
Date of first registration: 17/02/1988
Engine: 2,494 cc six-cylinder
Transmission: Manual gearbox (5 speeds)
Color: Grey
Mileage: 227,938 km (recorded mileage)
Chassis number: WBABB310901826243

Condition and points of attention

Restoration and originality: older professional restoration

Bodywork: original, visible signs of use, body alignment not correct, lower part of left front fender loose

Paintwork: resprayed (approximately 2 years ago)

Underside: original and honest condition, small hole on the left front side

Tires: rear tires from 2023, front tires worn

Interior and carpets: used, carpets locally damaged

Convertible top: damaged, replacement required

Interior extras: dashboard cover on driver’s side missing, parts of the center console missing (new parts present in the trunk)

Chassis number check: original and clearly readable (windshield gutter)

Engine bay: good honest condition, hood insulation missing (new insulation present in the trunk)

Engine: good older restoration

Fluids and maintenance: timing belt replaced at 216,100 km

Battery: good condition

Clutch: signs of wear

Gearbox: signs of wear

Brakes: functioning well

Handbrake: functioning well

Electrics: horn, windshield wipers and heater working; dashboard and odometer not working

Lighting: functioning correctly

Suspension and axles: functioning well

Work carried out and renewals

• New stabilizer links (left/right)

• New engine mounts

• New steering rack bushing

• New fuel pump and fuel hoses

• New brake discs and brake pads with wear indicators

• New master brake cylinder and auxiliary cylinder

Under the hood:

• New water pump and thermostat

• New temperature sender

• Radiator and viscous fan coupling replaced

• All hoses renewed

• Timing belt and V-belts replaced twice

• New spark plugs (6x)

• New distributor rotor and distributor cap

• Various new hoses and gaskets

• New fuel filter and fuel hoses

• New valve cover and gasket, intake gasket, etc.

Fluids and servicing:

• New coolant

• New brake fluid

• New power steering fluid

• Engine oil and oil filter replaced

• New air filter

• Alternative neat interior installed

Documents

Dutch registration documents
E705 included

This BMW 325i Cabriolet can be viewed at Oldtimerfarm,
Lobulckstraat 9 – 9880 Aalter (Belgium).

Request the full inspection report via info@oldtimerfarm.be
or call +32 (0)472 40 13 38.

Watch our additional videos:
Warranty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv9nimvtu8M
Mileage on classic cars (km/miles): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-sd5QJg5po
Purchase procedure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNc9Ag1mDPQ