skategoat Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 Long post here but if you're looking for a winter vehicle, read on. Ask NateW about this car - BMW 325iX. That's right, it's an iX not an Xi. Back in 1986, BMW introduced an all-wheel drive version of the e30 sedan (318, 325). It was imported into North America from '88-'91. They were never sold in huge number due to cost ($30k +). There remains an enthuastic cult following for this car. The reasons: low maintenance cost due to sharing of most parts with the 8 zillion e30s out there, small efficient package and the best part - the best snow vehicle out there, bar none. With winter tires, it leaves SUVs in the dust. See here for the iX registry: http://home.earthlink.net/~wardellhix/iX/ This car is a 1989 and I've owned it for 5 years. It has never let me down. Fantastic condition with only 163,000kms. No rust, interior is mint. The only real problem - the A/C does not work. It also needs some suspension work on the front end (feels a bit clunky over bumps) but I would take care of that before selling. I am selling because I need more space. I will likely move to a Subaru wagon. I'm putting it up on Bomber because I'd love to see someone buy it and use it for a race team vehicle. Throw a roof rack on it and it would be perfect for bombing up to the mountains every weekend. Offered on Bomber for $5,000 which I think is a steal. Location is Toronto but I could be talked into delivering if some good riding is part of the package - eg. drive to Colorado/BC/Maine, meet you for some riding and hand over the keys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgang Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 rare car for the states. I dont think they even imported the 4 doors down here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDY_2_Carve Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 Where's the roof rack? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray_on_tray Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 I can vouch for how great these are...I own a '91 4-dr! I even have the racks and roof box. Lots of 4-doors in the New England area. Hope it finds a good home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategoat Posted October 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 RDY: Thanks for reminding me. I have a roof rack for the car in my basement. It's a Yakima with round bars, no locks. Gutter fit. No snowboard racks or anything but you can get those anywhere. gray: That makes 3 of us on Bomber with iX's. NateW owns a '91, I think. HK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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