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 papers + 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 gearbox, this convertible 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 parts replaced.

Our Oldtimerfarm inspection team has prepared an expertise report with the following findings.

Technical data

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

Condition and remarks

Restoration and originality
• Older professional restoration

Bodywork
• Original in good condition with signs of use
• Lower left front wing loose

Paintwork
• Repainted

Underside
• Original and in good, honest condition

Tires
• Good condition, can last a few more years
• To be replaced (worn)
• Feedback: front worn, rear from 2023

Interior and carpets
• Soft top in good condition, heavy signs of use
• Carpets with local damage
• Lower dashboard cover on driver’s side missing
• Parts of center console missing (new parts included in the trunk)

Chassis number check
• Original and clearly readable
• Location: windshield gutter

Engine bay
• Good honest condition
• Hood insulation missing (new one included in the trunk)

Engine
• Good older restoration

Fluids and maintenance
• Well maintained
• Timing belt replaced in 2023

Battery
• Good condition, can last a few more years

Clutch
• Works well

Gearbox
• Works well

Brakes
• Work well

Handbrake
• Works well

Electrical system
• Horn works
• Wipers work
• Heating works
• Dashboard not working
• Odometer not working

Lighting
• Works correctly

Suspension and axles
• Work well

Work carried out and renewals

• New stabilizer bars (left/right)
• New engine mounts
• New steering rack bushing
• New fuel pump and fuel lines
• New brake discs and pads with wear indicators
• New master cylinder and slave cylinder

Under the hood:
• New water pump and thermostat
• New temperature sensor
• Radiator and viscous coupling replaced
• All hoses replaced
• Timing belt and V-belts replaced twice
• New spark plugs (6x)
• New rotor and distributor cap
• Various new hoses and gaskets
• New fuel filter and fuel lines
• New valve cover and gasket, intake gasket, etc.

Fluids and maintenance:
• New coolant
• New brake fluid
• New power steering fluid
• Engine oil and oil filter replaced
• New air filter
• Another clean interior set installed

Documentation available

• Dutch registration papers
• E705 included

Available for viewing at Oldtimerfarm, Lobulckstraat 9, 9880 Aalter.
Visits possible with or without appointment – inspection on a lift available upon request.
More than 300 classic cars and motorcycles available – 5 minutes from E40 exit Aalter.

Also check out our additional videos:

• Warranty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv9nimvtu8M


• Classic car mileage (km/miles): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-sd5QJg5po


• Purchase procedure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNc9Ag1mDPQ.