Rob
03-10-2008, 04:06 AM
My 1998 328i is up for sale. It has nearly 210k miles and I think 8k is a fair price. It will definately take the right owner to appreciate this car, but it has at least another 150 left in it.
It has a 5 speed, leather, power seats, sun roof (sorry Stuka), folding reat seats, Harmon Kardon, Cd changer and the full computer. The pervious owner took impecable care of the mechanicals, but completely ignored the suspension. I replace the shocks and struts with Bilstein heavy duty and replaced every bit of rubber underneath the car. The bottom of the motor is dry (no leaks of any type) and the cooling system was replaced right before I got the car. All German Auto did the suspension work and they were unable to find any mechanical repair to suggest I pay them for.
I have also replaced the HVAC control, added ultimate floor mats from Bavarian Autosport and installed PIAA silicone wipers.
Some pics - the bad:
The carpet is worn through next to the gas pedal (not visible from a normal point of view):
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/carpetflaw.jpg
The glove box works fine, but one hinge is broken and it will sometimes drop down below where it should:
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/gloveboxflaw.jpg
The Good:
Mileage:
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/mileage.jpg
Appearance:
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/rightside.jpg
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/rightside.jpg
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/Tail.jpg
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/front.jpg
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/Backseat.jpg
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/front%20seat.jpg
No apparent accidents:
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/leftfendervin.jpg
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/rightfendvin.jpg
The engine (not new, but 210k miles?):
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/engine.jpg
Fully stocked tool kit:
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/toolkit.jpg
And some picture that show the wear or 200k miles (the UGLY):
Nose dings:
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/hoodchips.jpg
The wheels balance and the car is stable at high speeds, but they are not cosmetically perfect:
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/leftwheel.jpg
There it is. I expect to sell it through the guy I bought it from - a guy that built a business from finding reliable high mileage BMWs at auction, fixing everything that is wrong with them, and selling them. He stands behind them and - believe it or not - he is one of the most honest people I have ever met and by far the most honest salesman. Nonetheless, I thought I would throw it up here first and see if anyone knows anyone . . . finding the manuals that have stood the test of time appears to be pretty tough. PM me if you know anyone that wants to check the car out.
Edit - I had to delete some pictures. I have a few more if anyone wants to see another wheel, the shift lever (in case you don't believe it's manual), or . . . something else I decided was superfluous.
It has a 5 speed, leather, power seats, sun roof (sorry Stuka), folding reat seats, Harmon Kardon, Cd changer and the full computer. The pervious owner took impecable care of the mechanicals, but completely ignored the suspension. I replace the shocks and struts with Bilstein heavy duty and replaced every bit of rubber underneath the car. The bottom of the motor is dry (no leaks of any type) and the cooling system was replaced right before I got the car. All German Auto did the suspension work and they were unable to find any mechanical repair to suggest I pay them for.
I have also replaced the HVAC control, added ultimate floor mats from Bavarian Autosport and installed PIAA silicone wipers.
Some pics - the bad:
The carpet is worn through next to the gas pedal (not visible from a normal point of view):
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/carpetflaw.jpg
The glove box works fine, but one hinge is broken and it will sometimes drop down below where it should:
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/gloveboxflaw.jpg
The Good:
Mileage:
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/mileage.jpg
Appearance:
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/rightside.jpg
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/rightside.jpg
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/Tail.jpg
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/front.jpg
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/Backseat.jpg
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/front%20seat.jpg
No apparent accidents:
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/leftfendervin.jpg
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/rightfendvin.jpg
The engine (not new, but 210k miles?):
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/engine.jpg
Fully stocked tool kit:
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/toolkit.jpg
And some picture that show the wear or 200k miles (the UGLY):
Nose dings:
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/hoodchips.jpg
The wheels balance and the car is stable at high speeds, but they are not cosmetically perfect:
http://members.cox.net/rwg2/BMW328i/leftwheel.jpg
There it is. I expect to sell it through the guy I bought it from - a guy that built a business from finding reliable high mileage BMWs at auction, fixing everything that is wrong with them, and selling them. He stands behind them and - believe it or not - he is one of the most honest people I have ever met and by far the most honest salesman. Nonetheless, I thought I would throw it up here first and see if anyone knows anyone . . . finding the manuals that have stood the test of time appears to be pretty tough. PM me if you know anyone that wants to check the car out.
Edit - I had to delete some pictures. I have a few more if anyone wants to see another wheel, the shift lever (in case you don't believe it's manual), or . . . something else I decided was superfluous.