# 2001 BMW 325i Sport - $5,000 obo **URL:** \ **Category:** Classifieds\ **Created:** [November 18, 2014, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-325i-sport-5-000-obo/271119 "2014-11-18T10:41:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2014, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-325i-sport-5-000-obo/271119/1 "2014-11-18T10:41:30Z")
We are expecting a kid, and while I had hoped to get a 4-door for ease of kid transport, I think I am going to stick with the newer, more reliable of my two cars. I had my fun with this one though! I picked it up from Travis a few months ago, and now I am consider selling it. It felt good to do some hands on work though, something I haven’t done since getting married. Anyways, I compiled a pretty ridiculous history of the car, of which is true to the best of my knowledge. I recently redid the whole front end suspension and had it aligned. It overall is in fantastic condition. It has a rogue CEL that comes on for a lean code every now and then. I did a smoke test and can not find a leak, and it’s been off for several hundred miles now. The body is pretty damn clean. The driver’s side has a good number of scratches and dents/dings, but the rest of the car is very good for being 13 years old. Replacing the front suspension fixed almost all of the noises on the car. There is still a small clunk in the rear of the car, it is the rear, rear end bushing. It’s the factory rubber bushing and you can see it’s torn, so it has play in it. It’s manageable, and not too harsh. I had the car up on the lift and it’s clean as hell underneath! As you probably saw on my detailing threads, I polished the hood, roof, and trunk (the 3 most scratched surfaces), and then sealed the whole car. The car has the factory business class CD player/radio with 10 speakers, and 8 of them work (and sound fantastic). I tested all of the lights (interior and exterior), a/c, heat, cruise, etc… Everything works! It has almost brand new tires, brand new suspension, paint cleaned and sealed for winter, and no major problems. It’s ready for a new home :tup: Let me know if you have any questions. I’d like to get around **_$5,000_** for it, but I have some wiggle room. ![http://people.rit.edu/mamcmp/325i/bmw_outside.jpg](http://people.rit.edu/mamcmp/325i/bmw_outside.jpg) **Here is my info on the car:** 2001 BMW 325i Sport VIN: WBAAN37481NE56350 Mileage: 165,071 miles **About the car:** I am the fourth owner of this car. According to the carfax report, the car was purchased new in Pennsylvania in 2001 and sold in 2005 to the second owner, at the time with 48,785 miles. That owner drove the car until October of 2011 when it was sold to Travis, with 149,983 miles. He kept the car until I purchased it in September of 2014 with 164,840 miles. The previous owners kept pretty detailed records of the car, and its only accident ever reported was in May of 2014, where another cars tire brushed up against the front driver’s side fender, causing a small dent in the fender and some scratching. The damage was almost non-existent. You can see a photo of the damage here. The original fender is still on the car, it was just polished to minimize the scratching. ![http://people.rit.edu/mamcmp/325i/scuff.jpg](http://people.rit.edu/mamcmp/325i/scuff.jpg) The car is in pretty good condition for its age and mileage. The body has no major flaws, just a few small dings and scratches, and 2 very small rust bubbles forming, one on each rear quarter panel near the wheel wells. The engine runs strong, the transmission shifts smooth, and the interior is clean. The previous owner swapped out the original interior with the ZHP black interior. The rear seats are perfect, the passenger seat has minimal wear, and the driver’s seat has moderate wear and a small tear on the side bolster. I think everything in the car works, all of the lights are tested, and all of the maintenance is up to date. **Performance Modifications:** - Turner Motorsports stainless steel brake lines - ``` Turner Motorsports stainless steel clutch line ``` - ``` Turner Motorsports brass brake caliper bushing upgrade ``` - ``` Axxis PRB Metal Master brake pads ``` - ``` ATE TYP 200 brake fluid ``` - ``` Bilstein HD shocks ``` **Maintenance history (by me):** - 4-wheel alignment performed to factory specs at StreetTuned Motorsports - done at 165,018 miles, 10/30/2014 - ``` installed new right and left Karlyn tie rod assemblies with new dust boots - done at 165,018 miles, 10/29/2014 ``` - ``` installed new MOOG front control arms (RK80527 and RK80528 ) and control arm bushings (K200714) - done at 165,000 miles, 10/18/2014 ``` - ``` flushed clutch system with ATE TYP 200 brake fluid - done at 165,000 miles, 10/18/2014 ``` - ``` cleaned and lubricated front Turner caliper bushing guide pins - done at 164,858 miles, 10/10/2014 ``` - ``` inspected rear subframe - no cracks or damage of any kind - done at 164,930 miles, 10/8/2014 ``` - ``` bled cooling system (including heater core) with genuine BMW coolant - done at 164,908 miles, 10/7/2014 ``` - ``` flushed brake system with ATE TYP 200 brake fluid - done at 164,851 miles, 10/3/2014 ``` - ``` oil change with Mann-Filter HU925/4X filter and Mobil 1 0w40 synthetic oil - done at 164,840 miles, 10/1/2014 ``` - ``` replaced cabin air filter with Mann-Filter CUK 6724 - done at 164,840 miles, 10/1/2014 ``` - ``` replaced DISA valve o-ring gasket and lower intake boot - done at 164,840 miles, 10/1/2014 ``` **Previous owner maintenance history (receipt verified):** 2014 Suspension - ``` Bilstein HD shocks ``` - ``` shock mount kit ``` Engine - ``` coolant expansion tank ``` - ``` Mann air filter ``` - ``` fuel filter and pressure regulator ``` - ``` upper intake boot ``` - ``` Bosch battery ``` 2013 Engine - ``` valve cover gasket, grommets ``` - ``` oil level sensor ``` - ``` oil pan gasket ``` - ``` idler pulley ``` Drivetrain - ``` MTM guibo ``` 2012 Brakes - ``` rebuilt front calipers ``` - ``` Axxis PRB Metal Master front and rear brake pads ``` - ``` stainless steel brake lines ``` - ``` new pad sensor wire for front ``` - ``` new pad sensor wire for rear ``` - ``` Turner brass caliper bushing upgrade kit ``` - ``` ATE super blue brake fluid flush ``` Drivetrain - ``` NAPA axle ``` - ``` MOOG front hub and bearing ``` - ``` rear axle eccentric flat washers ``` - ``` eccentric bolts ``` - ``` rear axle collar nut ``` - ``` stainless steel clutch line ``` - ``` ATE Super Blue clutch slave fluid flush ``` Engine - ``` oil cap ``` - ``` hydraulic belt tensioner ``` - ``` serpentine belt ``` - ``` oil pressure switch ``` - ``` new ignition key ``` Chassis - ``` new jack pads ``` 2011 Drivetrain - ``` new wheel bolts ``` Engine - NGK spark plugs - ``` metal impeller water pump ``` - ``` oil separator valve ``` Chassis - rear license plate holder 2010 Brakes - hand brake lever and cables w/ new hardware **Lesser known history (no receipts):** - 4 225/50ZR-16 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 tires (early 2014) - ``` BMW floor mats (early 2014) ``` - ``` input shaft seal (early 2014) ``` - ``` transmission fluid flush (early 2014) ``` - ``` oil separator and hoses ``` - ``` new hoses and radiator ``` ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2014, 7:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-325i-sport-5-000-obo/271119/2 "2014-11-25T07:34:32Z")
While I plan on selling the TDI before this car, here are a few crappy pictures I took in my garage of the car. These photos were in my detailing thread, but for those who didn’t see, I polished the horizontal panels on the car while the weather was still decent: ![https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UIgLSSm7xpM/VLl5_3zqXQI/AAAAAAAAAcA/IJDdTHC5mLs/s912/15090019534.jpg](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UIgLSSm7xpM/VLl5_3zqXQI/AAAAAAAAAcA/IJDdTHC5mLs/s912/15090019534.jpg) ![https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-p0JW50LqaWc/VLl6BRrjKmI/AAAAAAAAAcU/YbyaHPh2QiA/s912/15634989990.jpg](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-p0JW50LqaWc/VLl6BRrjKmI/AAAAAAAAAcU/YbyaHPh2QiA/s912/15634989990.jpg) Here are a few of the exterior: ![https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-zNZ2X3w2PHE/VLl6Eg6SD-I/AAAAAAAAAdI/kNDKEf4q9rA/s912/15850782496.jpg](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-zNZ2X3w2PHE/VLl6Eg6SD-I/AAAAAAAAAdI/kNDKEf4q9rA/s912/15850782496.jpg) ![https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-AHa4vMWW1nw/VLl6ClmwxwI/AAAAAAAAAco/FWUWBz1XYF8/s912/15690579629.jpg](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-AHa4vMWW1nw/VLl6ClmwxwI/AAAAAAAAAco/FWUWBz1XYF8/s912/15690579629.jpg) ![https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rbXPIOZCgNk/VLl6GgB1jGI/AAAAAAAAAdg/THkWqB-QRHY/s912/15876593885.jpg](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rbXPIOZCgNk/VLl6GgB1jGI/AAAAAAAAAdg/THkWqB-QRHY/s912/15876593885.jpg) ![https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-VoXy3zC6fLU/VLl6Fx_7DoI/AAAAAAAAAdU/-oUEH8zNMhY/s912/15874601271.jpg](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-VoXy3zC6fLU/VLl6Fx_7DoI/AAAAAAAAAdU/-oUEH8zNMhY/s912/15874601271.jpg) The wheels are decent, I used IronX paste to clean them up. The tires are like new ![https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--SzRkUjHa4g/VLl6AfsBfhI/AAAAAAAAAcI/8loXsQ4agTo/s912/15254329984.jpg](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--SzRkUjHa4g/VLl6AfsBfhI/AAAAAAAAAcI/8loXsQ4agTo/s912/15254329984.jpg) Here is an up close of one of the scratches. It’s obvious when you are up close, but it doesn’t jump out at you from a distance. ![https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-p-wIYkW2mIM/VLl6DK1EDBI/AAAAAAAAAcw/NiFrfKjLHto/s912/15690821127.jpg](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-p-wIYkW2mIM/VLl6DK1EDBI/AAAAAAAAAcw/NiFrfKjLHto/s912/15690821127.jpg) And here are a few of the interior. It’s in good shape, and everything works. The car even has the Homelink garage door opener that works :tup: ![https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ek28T0XvHzw/VLl6EMyvV4I/AAAAAAAAAc8/8_mQL8LeKnk/s912/15850782086.jpg](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ek28T0XvHzw/VLl6EMyvV4I/AAAAAAAAAc8/8_mQL8LeKnk/s912/15850782086.jpg) ![https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Gbw2W9PdaFI/VLl6FejvbmI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/-K8vwWip4cA/s912/15874599811.jpg](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Gbw2W9PdaFI/VLl6FejvbmI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/-K8vwWip4cA/s912/15874599811.jpg) ![https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S0F9wjvs8JQ/VLl6B__2KcI/AAAAAAAAAcc/dbvTuPfHfWQ/s912/15689274420.jpg](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S0F9wjvs8JQ/VLl6B__2KcI/AAAAAAAAAcc/dbvTuPfHfWQ/s912/15689274420.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2014, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-325i-sport-5-000-obo/271119/3 "2014-11-25T07:41:55Z")
Looks like a solid car for the money. GLWS ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2014, 7:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-325i-sport-5-000-obo/271119/4 "2014-11-25T07:58:47Z")
my e46 was just about identical but with not only sport but cold weather+premium and i can vouch other than the lack of heated seats, this car will be loved. such good DDs. DSC works well enough where you don’t have to worry about it not being AWD in the winter. GLWS ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2014, 8:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-325i-sport-5-000-obo/271119/5 "2014-11-25T08:03:54Z")
Too bad you weren’t looking for a truck, I’d trade ya. GLWS looks clean! ---
**Author:** ![manhagen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/manhagen/32/7336_2.png) [@manhagen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/manhagen)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2014, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-325i-sport-5-000-obo/271119/6 "2014-11-25T08:27:21Z")
Forwarded to a friend. I wish I found this instead of the e46 I ended up with. ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2014, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-325i-sport-5-000-obo/271119/7 "2014-11-25T10:13:14Z")
Good lighting outside right now. Here are 2, completely unedited photos I just took from the parking lot: ![https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--ad521l1TIU/VLl6HISUFcI/AAAAAAAAAdk/-FgMMdhSK1U/s1024/15877704735.jpg](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--ad521l1TIU/VLl6HISUFcI/AAAAAAAAAdk/-FgMMdhSK1U/s1024/15877704735.jpg) ![https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-WHTGG0CDBGg/VLl6A-5RLjI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/SZgZvdmzhfs/s1024/15258045723.jpg](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-WHTGG0CDBGg/VLl6A-5RLjI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/SZgZvdmzhfs/s1024/15258045723.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2014, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-325i-sport-5-000-obo/271119/8 "2014-11-25T10:18:55Z")
:tup: looks great. one of the best e46 wheel options, always wish i had had those instead of the “snowflakes” or whateverTF mine were that came with sportpackage ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2014, 10:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-325i-sport-5-000-obo/271119/9 "2014-12-08T10:03:49Z")
Fixed the airbag light issue. It was the passenger seat occupancy mat, which detects when the passenger seat is being used. Apparently it is a very common problem with BMW, and the most common fix for it is just a little $10 resister ![http://roclife.org/forums/images/smilies/tup.gif](http://roclife.org/forums/images/smilies/tup.gif) It’s the same thing people do when they put racing seats in their cars, etc… ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2014, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-325i-sport-5-000-obo/271119/10 "2014-12-08T16:38:32Z")
:wavey: > [@King](#): > > :tup: looks great. one of the best e46 wheel options, always wish i had had those instead of the “snowflakes” or whateverTF mine were that came with sportpackage Yea, I definitely didn’t like the 17s that came on it. ---
**Author:** ![Birdman64](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c37758/32.png) [@Birdman64](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Birdman64)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2014, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-325i-sport-5-000-obo/271119/11 "2014-12-08T16:51:20Z")
> [@neonglh](#): > > While I plan on selling the TDI before this car, here are a few crappy pictures I took in my garage of the car. Info on TDI? ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2014, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-325i-sport-5-000-obo/271119/12 "2014-12-08T16:58:45Z")
> [@Birdman64](#): > > Info on TDI? It’s also posted on here: [http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?281791-2011-VW-Golf-TDI-35-2xx-miles-18-000-obo-testing-waters-here](http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?281791-2011-VW-Golf-TDI-35-2xx-miles-18-000-obo-testing-waters-here) ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2014, 10:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-325i-sport-5-000-obo/271119/13 "2014-12-11T10:06:38Z")
Now that it is snowing I am more motivated. _ **$4,800!** _ ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2014, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-325i-sport-5-000-obo/271119/14 "2014-12-16T12:40:36Z")
:tup: ![https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Fqu808YBYvM/VLl6Dsdr6dI/AAAAAAAAAc4/7AZAU9pRpIk/s912/15850541288.jpg](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Fqu808YBYvM/VLl6Dsdr6dI/AAAAAAAAAc4/7AZAU9pRpIk/s912/15850541288.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2014, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-325i-sport-5-000-obo/271119/15 "2014-12-27T10:50:19Z")
I believe I finally found the source of my random cel light. The valve cover gasket has a small leak, apparently that is one of the more common vacuum leak sources, and would explain my errant lean code. I just ordered a new oem gasket and will have it installed next week. It was just a small drip, but under certain events it must have been able to pull in enough unmetered air to cause the code. ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2014, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-325i-sport-5-000-obo/271119/16 "2014-12-27T13:27:49Z")
> [@neonglh](#): > > I believe I finally found the source of my random cel light. The valve cover gasket has a small leak, apparently that is one of the more common vacuum leak sources, and would explain my errant lean code. I just ordered a new oem gasket and will have it installed next week. It was just a small drip, but under certain events it must have been able to pull in enough unmetered air to cause the code. Iv never heard the VCG causing a lean code and throwing the SES light. Mine has leaked twice and the first time when when i got the car, was to the point it would smoke all the time. No SES then. I would not hold your breath but hope thats it. A main cause is the F fitting coming off the intake boot. The smaller line rots away and its hard to tell. ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2014, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-325i-sport-5-000-obo/271119/17 "2014-12-27T20:18:36Z")
> [@llink78](#): > > Iv never heard the VCG causing a lean code and throwing the SES light. Mine has leaked twice and the first time when when i got the car, was to the point it would smoke all the time. No SES then. I would not hold your breath but hope thats it. A main cause is the F fitting coming off the intake boot. The smaller line rots away and its hard to tell. I don’t want to get into this too much in a sale thread, but it’s quite common. The lower intake boot and a few other spots are common for a cold start cel, but the valve cover gasket is pretty common for seemingly random lean codes like this. I suspected it for a while, but didn’t see any leaks to confirm my suspicion until Christmas morning. ---
**Author:** ![cretinx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cretinx/32/6121_2.png) [@cretinx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cretinx)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2014, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-325i-sport-5-000-obo/271119/18 "2014-12-29T07:18:59Z")
So you gonna fix it? ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2015, 6:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-bmw-325i-sport-5-000-obo/271119/19 "2015-01-29T06:34:01Z")
> [@cretinx](#): > > So you gonna fix it? I replaced the valve cover gasket so it’s not leaking anymore. Since then the power steering pump broke though, so I will fix that and continue to sell at the current price, or I will lower the price more for a buyer to fix. Either one works for me. **$4,200** if someone wants it to replace the power steering pump themselves, or else back up to **$4,800** fixed. :tup: