1998 328ic Convertible, 5 Speed Manual, Leather Heated Seats, on 2040-cars
Arlington, Massachusetts, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.8L I6 Gas DOHC naturally aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Manual
Make: BMW
Model: 3-Series
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Trim: 328iC
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 151,953
Exterior Color: Blue
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Tan
Number of Doors: 2
Number of Cylinders: 6
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
My loss can be your gain. Sadly, I need to sell this car that I've loved since I bought it in 2002 (I'm the second owner).
I'm selling this, reluctantly, because it does need some work. I have been driving it every day, including the day I placed this listing. Mechanically, it needs some brake work (pads, rotors). Cosmetically, the leather seats have some cracks, a slight rust spot just below the rear trunk lid, it needs a front left fog light, and the BMW emblem on the hood is faded. The top cloth could use a few repairs (a few stiches loose, some plastic clips have broken leaving the inside by the rear seats a bit loose, and the mechanism could use an adjustment). I'm also pretty sure the catalytic converter needs to be replaced. I would do all of this myself, but I don't have the time, what with 4 little kids now. A handful of weekends worth of work and it would be good for another handful of years. But it would be a year before I could find 5 weekends to get it done, and we don't have space in our driveway or yard to keep it.
Work done in the last few years include belts (last month); post-cat O2 sensors and rear shocks (last year); water pump, alternator, battery, secondary air pump, rear window (3 or 4 years ago).
This car is a lot of fun to drive. It's never been smoked in (at least not since I got it in 2002). Clutch still seems fine. Had the top down on the way to work this morning, still runs and handles well, accelerates and passes on the highway as easily as the day I got it.
Don't let the work it could use scare you off. This car has a lot of life left in it. For a 15 year old, 150,000 mile car, it's in good shape. Never had any trouble starting or running (except when the alternator and battery died a few years ago).
Engine puts out 190 HP, 206 ft-lbs torque @3950 RPM. 22-24 MPG.
Features include leather seats, front driver and passenger heated power seats, 6-CD changer, ABS, Traction Control (can be turned off with a button), Trip computer, Harman-Kardon premium speakers, 16" wheels.
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