Coxy the Bear
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190,300Km with full main dealer and specialist history. Is due an Oil Service now. Metallic Black with half Black Leather interior, Sunroof, All electric windows, Electric rear blind, side window blinds, desirable blade alloys.
The good points, the bodywork on the whole is in excellent condition, with only a very small rust bubble below the fuel flap. The engine is very strong and not rattly indicating that the timing chain has been replaced. No overheating evident. MOT until 18th November 2006 and Tax until 31st October 2006. Last Serviced at a deaelr was at 173,000 in '01 but has only reached 190,300km now. Interior is in excellent condition and has the rarer manual seats (less to go wrong!)
It is need of some tlc. The cats are rattling but I've been advised that this is a pre cat law car and could have a bypass pipe fitted for a lot less and of course release some more power. There is a slight leak from the tailshaft seal on the gearbox which could be easily sorted out. The gearbox does whine but I have checked with some senior BMW techs who have advised it's nothing to worry about as they all tend to whine a bit. I've spoken to Hardy Engineering who advised a gearbox rebuild would be 700 to 950 but may not cure the noise anyway for the same reasons and suggested driving it until it needs it. The rear tyres are also in need of replacement. The rear electric sunblind doesn't work and is in the up position. The air con isn't as cold as it should be and has R12 and hence a specialist may need to deal with this.
On the whole, the last 2 owners were BMW Owners club members and it has been looked after. There was a small dent to the OSF which has been repaired to tidy up, although not proffesionally. The bumper could do with realigning. Nothing is too major to be honest, it just needs some tidying up to have a real usable 170mph classic car.
I was selling my old 328i when a buyer asked if I would take this in part exchange. I'm not a trader, but agreed as I've always wanted one. Ubnfortunately, the wife didn't agree!
I would however take a part ex on something cheaper that is interesting and rwd. Call me on 07956 377556
The good points, the bodywork on the whole is in excellent condition, with only a very small rust bubble below the fuel flap. The engine is very strong and not rattly indicating that the timing chain has been replaced. No overheating evident. MOT until 18th November 2006 and Tax until 31st October 2006. Last Serviced at a deaelr was at 173,000 in '01 but has only reached 190,300km now. Interior is in excellent condition and has the rarer manual seats (less to go wrong!)
It is need of some tlc. The cats are rattling but I've been advised that this is a pre cat law car and could have a bypass pipe fitted for a lot less and of course release some more power. There is a slight leak from the tailshaft seal on the gearbox which could be easily sorted out. The gearbox does whine but I have checked with some senior BMW techs who have advised it's nothing to worry about as they all tend to whine a bit. I've spoken to Hardy Engineering who advised a gearbox rebuild would be 700 to 950 but may not cure the noise anyway for the same reasons and suggested driving it until it needs it. The rear tyres are also in need of replacement. The rear electric sunblind doesn't work and is in the up position. The air con isn't as cold as it should be and has R12 and hence a specialist may need to deal with this.
On the whole, the last 2 owners were BMW Owners club members and it has been looked after. There was a small dent to the OSF which has been repaired to tidy up, although not proffesionally. The bumper could do with realigning. Nothing is too major to be honest, it just needs some tidying up to have a real usable 170mph classic car.
I was selling my old 328i when a buyer asked if I would take this in part exchange. I'm not a trader, but agreed as I've always wanted one. Ubnfortunately, the wife didn't agree!
I would however take a part ex on something cheaper that is interesting and rwd. Call me on 07956 377556
