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Re: 325i 1990 Convertible (archive)
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Posted by Mo on August 22, 2000 at 15:02:57:

In Reply to: Re: 325i 1990 Convertible posted by Eric on August 21, 2000 at 01:43:46:


I just bought a 90 325iC a couple of months ago. I found that the roof was leaking from the front wher the roof latches onto the front. There are two seals (One on each side)right where the canvas meets the body of the car. I had a BMW shop replce the seals and so far havn't ad any problems. The dealer where I purchased the car (not a BMW dealer) agreed to pay for all the repair work so I got off easy. You should definitely take the car to a car wash and do a water test with a pressure washer to make sure. These seals tend to wear out due to use over time.

Otherwise I love my car and it is a blast to drive. Mine is Atlantic blue with navy top and navy leather interior.

Good luck!
My wife loves these cars too and saw a 1990 325i auto.She had me go and see about it. It was pretty nice with a black top and non euro bumpers.And road rashed wheels 16inchers. They were 5 stars by designed by antera. I have not herd of this brand but hey.The tabs are up this month and the CD player looks funny. I meen the face was out but the unit that I saw was white.Anyway it did have leather. It was inside a fenced in area.So I did not get a great look at a vin# or pop the hood so . My questions are . What an I looking for when I check this sucker out and what is a fair price?I know all the engine checks but is their somthing about the convertibles I should know?Any help would be nice.

My friends dad had a 93 convetible I think. It had a power top. the dang thing gave him nothing but trouble. it's a good thing he bought it pre-owned from BMW so the waranty couvered it all. I think when he finally sold the car and got an E36 conv. the bill was like $8000 for top repairs. I know this is an extreme and rare problem, but that is alot of money.

If you test drive the car, take it to a local car wash and spray down the top and around the windows to make sure that they don't leak.
Eric
88M3




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