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A 1988 325i convertible with a five-speed manual, limited-slip differential, and service records from 2014 through 2020. Work includes the timing belt, oil pan gasket and oil level sensor, rear shocks, brake hydraulics, clutch slave cylinder, rear wheel bearings, and muffler. It has remained in Washington state for most of its life and has been with the current seller since 2017.

Strengths

Five-speed manual with limited-slip differential

Watch For

Soft top has two tears and a deteriorated rear window
Cracked driver-side headlight, fog light, and windshield
Tears in the front and rear upholstery, plus a cracked dashboard
Nonfunctional odometer, top and trunk hatch lift cylinders, heated seats, and air conditioning; corrosion is visible on the battery tray and exhaust components

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