1994 BMW 3 Series 325i E36 Manual
VIC • Private
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Odometer220,000km
Body typeConvertible
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the seller
For Sale: 1994 BMW E36 325i Convertible (M3 Enhanced)
Price: $ [23000] (Negotiable)
Chassis: ~220,000 km
Location: Victoria
(Club Permit)
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Colour: Hellrot Red
⚠️ IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ ENTIRE AD BEFORE CONTACTING: If you do not have the funds ready, do not waste our time. Due to a busy work schedule, SMS/text only with your details. I will call you back when free. Inspections are strictly available on Sundays only.
Overview & Aesthetic UpgradesHeavily refreshed 1994 BMW E36 325i Convertible. Features a genuine factory M3 body kit (bumpers, side skirts, mirrors) with front bar, nose cone, and skirts resprayed 1 year ago. Accentuated by a custom front lip, custom side skirt lips, and custom rear diffuser. Sits on genuine DS1 staggered alloy wheels with genuine BMW floating centre caps. Cut, polished, and ceramic coated before dry storage. Started weekly, rarely driven.
Engine & maintenance on the M50B25 2.5L :
Oil Pump Nut: Secured with a stainless steel wire safety kit.
Gaskets & Seals: New sump, rocker cover, intake manifold (with O-rings), exhaust header, mid-pipe, and rear main seal/ pilot bearing.
Fuel & Cooling: Injectors cleaned/rebuilt (new filters/O-rings).
New radiator, top/bottom hoses, water pump, thermostat, and coolant flush.
Belts & Pulleys: New drive belt with new OEM tensioner, idler, and deflection pulleys.
Accessories: IRP strut tower bar, K&N air filter, US-spec M3 ignition cover, new engine-to-chassis ground cable, and negative terminal with quick-release isolation knob.
Countless auxiliary OEM hardware pieces, brackets, and supplementary seals replaced.
Drivetrain, Transmission & SteeringGearbox: Lower-mileage transmission swapped in (~150,000 km at install).
Clutch: New Clutch Pro assembly, new slave cylinder, braided line, and brass pivot pin.
Shifter: Z3 short shifter with new polyurethane bushings.
Mounts & Insulation: New engine mounts, genuine transmission mounts, and custom transmission tunnel insulation to reduce heat/noise.
Steering: "Purple Tag" steering rack conversion, new inner/outer tie rods, new reservoir, and steering lines.
Suspension, Brakes & UnderbodySuspension: Bilstein B8 shock absorbers with King Super Low springs.
Silver Project adjustable front camber plates, new Meyle HD control arms, Powerflex control arm bushes, Powerflex sway bar bushes, new links, and an underbody X-brace. Rear has Bilstein strut mounts with reinforcement plates, oem trailing arm bushe and tas autosport adjustable camber arms
Brakes: Front/rear calipers fully rebuilt (new pistons/seals) and resprayed silver. Fresh discs, pads, lines, and fluid flush.
Underbody: Wheel wells and subframe sanded and coated in Raptor Underbody Paint (subframe finished in black). 4-wheel stud conversion.
Interior, Doors & Windows Fitted with E46 Coupe leather front seats, genuine Nardi steering wheel, genuine M3 door trims, and a Pioneer head unit with phone holder.
All 4 window regulators replaced.
All door cards refurbished with new clips and inner insulation.
Disclosures & Maintenance:
Odometer/Cluster: Original cluster failed; replaced with a US-spec M3 cluster showing ~300k km. True chassis mileage is approx. 220,000 km.
Soft Top: Fabric replaced by previous owner (excellent condition). Roof motor can occasionally bind; currently best operated manually (video available).
Minor Flaws: Minor oil weep from a steering line copper washer. A/C needs re-gas. Minor stone chips and light interior wear consistent with age.Pre-Sale Service: Fresh engine oil, oil filter, and transmission fluid just changed.
Contact: SMS your details. Price is negotiable for serious buyers. No time-wasters. Appointments strictly Sundays only.
Car details
øVehicle description
E36 325i Convertible 2dr Man 5sp 2.5i
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Red
Interior colour
Black
Body type
Convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats
Transmission
5 speed Manual
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 2.5L
Cost of finance
Registration plate
Check with seller
Build date
March 1994
Compliance date
March 1994
Roadworthy certificate
Cost to transportSponsored
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-20957624
Safety & Security
Airbags
Driver
Vehicle control
ABS (antilock brakes)
Security
Central locking
Comfort & Convenience
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Driving
Cruise control
Lights & Windows
Lights
Fog lamps - front
Interior
Leather
Trim (incl. seats, inserts)
Instruments & Controls
Display
Trip computer
Body
Roof
Power roof - soft
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gearbox
Automatic transmission
Wheels & Tyres
Rim material
Alloy wheels
Fuel
E10
Fuel Type
Petrol - Premium ULP
RON Rating
95
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic
Fuel Consumption Highway‡
7.1L/100km
Fuel Consumption City‡
11.1L/100km
Safety & Security
Number of Airbags
1
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
2493cc
Engine Size (L)
2.5L
Induction
Aspirated
Cylinders
6
Camshaft
Double Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
4
Compression ratio
10
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
141kW
Power rpm To
5900rpm
Torque
245Nm
Torque rpm To
4700rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
96kW/t
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
5
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Alloy
Front Rim Description
15x7.0
Rear Rim Description
15x7.0
Front Tyre Description
205/60 R15
Rear Tyre Description
205/60 R15
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4433mm
Width
1710mm
Height
1366mm
Wheelbase
2700mm
Track Front
1408mm
Track Rear
1421mm
Tare Mass
1468kg
Kerb Weight
1510kg
Gross Vehicle Mass
1850kg
Towing Capacity (braked)
1400kg
Towing Capacity (Unbraked)
600kg
Other
Country of Origin
GERMANY
Launched
January 1994
Generation Name
E36
Series
E36
Badge
325i
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
4
Body Style
Convertible
Probationary plate status +
New South Wales
Allowed
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Vehicle history report
Written off or stolen
Finance owing
Rego validation
Odometer discrepancies
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