Special Features
- Air Conditioning
- Manual Transmission
Spectacular specimen 1983 BMW 320i featuring a manual venting sunroof, 5-speed manual transmission and air conditioning. Incredibly clean inside and out, runs and drives great! WWW.SCOTTSDALEAUTOSONLINE.COM FOR MORE PICS, FREE CARFAX AND MORE INFO. OR STOP BY AND VISIT OUR INDOOR, AIR-CONDITIONED SHOWROOM. AS ALWAYS, SCOTTSDALE AUTOS ONLINE IS YOUR SOURCE FOR CLEAN, NO ACCIDENT, LOW MILE LUXURY CARS IN AZ! <63K miles Highly original 320i that has spent nearly its entire life in New Mexico and Colorado no detected rust on sheet metal, including the usual risk spots. Bronzit paint is smooth and looks great. Runs well (see more extensive notes below) Cloth interior (brown) in excellent shape A/C blows cold (its better than our 2011-12 3 series cars) Most other advertised 320is have a non-operational A/C. This is the original R12 unit and it cools well, as R12 is more efficient. Includes custom, period-correct sheepskin seat covers for front seats Replaced... Oxygen sensor Fuel injectors Spark plugs Distributor cap and rotor Some vacuum lines Air filter Alternator and alternator mount bushings A/C mount bushings A/C blower fan Battery Rear brake shoes and cylinders Muffler, chrome tip, and mounting hardware (BMW muffler ordered from Germany) Speakers: replaced all four speakers with Infinity or Polk Audio speakers (I dont recall which); new factory speaker covers Roundels (hood, trunk) Hub caps (chrome with new roundels) Seal for in-tank fuel pump (to eliminate a fuel smell in the passenger compartment) Fuel filter O-rings in fuel distributor, fuel accumulator (including custom mounting), fuel pump check valve: these steps addressed common 320i hot start issues Transmission fluid (Red Line) Various trim bits (e.g., chrome piece on passenger side door handle) Instrument cluster bulbs and high-beam indicator lens Radiator cap Belts Mats (mat set from Bavarian Autosport) Steering column clamp Sway bar bushings (rubber) Recent oil/filter changes Rebuilt A/C clutch (new bearings); recharged system with R12 Addressed wiring issues in doors (fraying wires/short circuits) Valve adjustment Lubricated wiper linkage (still seems slow when dry, but seems to perform adequately when windshield is wet) Lots of clean-up: engine compartment, undercarriage, interior... Paint detailing/wax; paint is very smooth Recent brake fluid flush Car runs very smoothly, including at highway speeds (75+ mph). Cold can sometimes be difficult if the car sits for months. Gauge needles are a bit discolored (off white); speedometer gauge is jumpy at low speeds. Fuel gauge is sometimes jumpy. Engine oil leaks/seeps typical for this cars vintage. I park it over a drip pan. Front brakes sometimes squeal or can be a bit squeaky after sitting. Small tear on vinyl of A pillar, shown in photos.