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1991 BMW E30 325i 5 speed convertible High Mileage

We see a lot of low mileage beauty/garage queens and we see literally tons of high mileage ragged beaters in our quests. We don’t often find a mostly original 200,000 mile car we want to post, but this one I felt deserved a little press.

Reader Peter caught this 1991 325i that still sparkles. The 5 speed manual definitely helped in convincing me that you readers would appreciate this well traveled cabrio a bit more.

It looks to be well cared for, obviously, it is on its second timing belt, has a reconditioned soft top, and a new plastic rear window. The seller says it has no rattles, no leaks, no rust, and a strong clutch. The seller also says it “drives like a new car”. I don’t know about that with that high mileage on it I’m sure it feels a bit different than a new E30, however with that many miles it probably has all the kinks worked out and settled in to a sort of automotive stasis.

Apparently the odometer has stopped working, but when selling a car with a known 200k on the clock does the additional mileage matter other than for bragging rights and maintenance upkeep records?

The vehicle has a reserve on the price, it would be interesting to see what this would go for without a reserve or what the seller thinks it is worth. With 16 bids already and a price of $2300 it is hard to say how much higher it will go. I’ve said this before, I’m not a convertible guy so this doesn’t appeal all that much to me. I do suspect without a reserve some enthusiast with a budget would get a nice entry point into BMW ownership.

Does the mileage make you nervous or does the overall presentation and condition of the car assuage any fears you might have?

~Evan

3 Comments

  1. paanta
    paanta August 4, 2010

    As an owner of a fairly immaculate 225K mile old BMW, the mileage doesn’t scare me at all if the suspension and drivetrain have been well loved. Used parts are cheap if it ever needs a new engine/trans.

    With any BMW with more’n 100K on the clock, it’s all about the rubber in the suspension and drivetrain mounts. As long as the bushings are fresh it really should drive like new. If they’re *not* in good shape, plan on a few hundred bucks in parts and LOTS AND LOTS of labor.

    Not a fan of the E30 in topless form, but I wouldn’t hesitate to pull the trigger on this one if they were my thing.

  2. Evan
    Evan September 14, 2010

    Ended with reserve not met at $3,500.

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