E36 Conv. Low 20k Miles, Pristine, Always Garaged, 2nd Owner, Manual, No Reserve on 2040-cars
Cresskill, New Jersey, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.5 liters, inline 6
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: BMW
Model: 3-Series
Trim: 323CI
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 20,420
Sub Model: 323CI
Exterior Color: Green
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Tan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 6
I'm selling my summer toy - extremely fun, low-mileage E36 convertible. Why? Well, I bought it from my colleague when his son turned 17 and got his driver license. Now I'm in the same boat. The car has to go :( With manual transmission, lightweight body (3,296 lbs.) and silky-smooth inline 6, the car is as much fun as a Miata, but way more practical and luxurious. It also feels refreshingly solid - none of that plasticky feel of recent BMWs with their thin doors, electrical steering and throttle by wire, riding on hard-as-brick run-flats.
- Wind deflector (designed by Paul Klee)
- New set of tires (driven about 6,000 miles on them)
- New battery (still on warranty)
- Dinan front tower brace (sharper turn-ins)
- New engine and cabin air filters.
- Oil has been changed every 12 months (every 2K miles), changed intake and return hoses for power steering. Local BMW dealer found everything else in perfect shape.
- remote key doesn't work (dead key fob battery/code erased when replaced car's battery?) - never bothered to check - top is mostly open anyway and the car is driven in a safe neighborhood
- scratch/ding on plastic rear bumper (left rear corner - can see on pictures). About 1.5x1 inch.
- leather on seats looks/feels brand new, save for small hairline scratch on driver seat - depicted below
The car is also selling locally, so I reserve a right to cancel the auction if any of my neighbors knock on my door holding a $12.5K check.
I'm also willing to ship worldwide (a bit of a hassle, but that's okay). Buyer pays shipping charges, of course.
I'm still riding my BMW while I can, will drive to upstate NY this weekend, so expect a few hundred more miles on the odometer.
I'll try my best answering any questions you might have. Thank you for checking my auction.
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