1994 BMW 325iS
CarFax Certified!		 VIN: WBABF432XREK12395
In Road & Track's first test of the new 1984 318i, in its July 1983 issue, the first of the second-generation "E30" 3 Series, the most startling thing about it was the price tag. At an as-tested $18,210, this 318i was more than double the price of a 1977 320i — and in general specification the newer car wasn't much different from the older one...at least in two-door form.

While again an evolutionary change, the E30's styling offered significant aerodynamic benefits over the E21. The grille was now less radically angled and the headlights were almost flush with it. In contrast to the flat hood of the E21, the E30's sloped gently and the car was otherwise more rounded and slick. There wasn't much difference in size, either, with the E30's wheelbase stretching a mere 0.3 inches from the E21's 100.9 to 101.2, and overall length actually dropping slightly. But what many buyers noticed first about the E30 was how substantial and tight the car was. Knowing that the "Baby Mercedes" was on the way, the E30 engineering team had redoubled their efforts on build quality and dependability, which were traditional Benz strengths.

With 101 horsepower from its 1.8-liter injected four, the 1984 318i two-door was an innocuous start for the E30. But almost immediately following that car was the 325e, which featured a 2.7-liter version of the inline six-cylinder engine first introduced on the larger 528e sedan. With a high compression ratio, but a low redline and economy-minded gearing, the "eta" 2.7, like all BMW sixes, was smooth and elegantly torquey in the company's smallest car, but hardly sporting in character. But its 121 horsepower were the most BMW had offered to U.S. buyers since the 2002tii, and the car was decently quick, making it to 60 mph in 8.9 seconds and completing the quarter-mile in 16.6 seconds at 81.5 mph for Road & Track (the 318i did the same deeds in 11.6 and 18.3 seconds for the same magazine with a 74.0-mph trap speed in the quarter).
 

 
This BMW is in very good condition.  It is our policy to drive all of our cars so as to find out if there are any issues that need attention.  I have driven this car and is tight and performs fine.  My daughter has been driving this car and loves it.  What a fun car to drive, an automatic and it is a BMW:
  • Power steering
  • Power brakes
  • On Board Computer, OBC
  • Leather
  • Dual Airbags
  • Dual climate control
  • AM/FM Stereo w/cassette
  • Wired for CD Changer
  • ABS Brakes
  • Both front seats are power
  • A/C
  • Cruise
  • Power mirrors
  • Adjustable steering wheel
  • Alloy wheels
  • Power windows Red
  • Fog lights
  • Front air dam
  • Rear spoiler
  • California car
  • Free CarFax

There are additional photos posted at our web site of both the car and any defects or flaws that I saw.  No secrets.    Under the seat cover, the drivers seat has a patch, and I have photographed that for you as well.  I bought a new window drip well for the BMW after the first photos were taken, I also have taken photos after the new drip well was installed.  What a difference!  I am glad I did this, it really dresses up the BMW.  The BMW has a re-built transmission, new water pump and thermostat, it is ready to roll.  New snow tires, brakes and alignment add to the value.  I have driven this car and it runs fine, has good zip, and of course is fun to drive, it is a BMW.  -Steven

 $6,400.00

 

 

 

Be sure to look at the additional photos I added at the bottom of this page with the seat cover and new black drip rail.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If one picture is worth a thousand words, here are thousands of words . . .
The BMW has new snow tires on the rear and new Goodyear's on the front and it has had a front end alignment.  The BMW has a re-built transmission, new front brakes as well and the cooling system has been re-built (new radiator, water pump, thermostat, etcetera).  
   
   
Photos after the drip well was replaced and with the seat cover.