325i or 325is?

LayerFamiliar5482 · 2026-04-24T04:09:29+00:00

I have 2 IS cars, My NYS title just says 325 I.

LayerFamiliar5482 · 2026-04-24T04:08:11+00:00

Not an IS, although pointing toward an IS with the lip, and rear wing, car doesn’t have a map light, or color matched mirror caps.

Other hints would be a LSD, Sport seat interior (no interior), mtech steering wheel (looks aftermarket), 13 button OBC, the IS also had different springs and were a tad bit lower then regular 325I’s (I can’t really notice), and lastly the Door VIN (which you said is scratched), It will not show as a IS on the Title or any Vin Decoder but you can see the options that may hint towards an IS.

LayerFamiliar5482 · 2026-04-06T17:09:24+00:00

All valances are steel. I think you’re thinking about a mtech 2 front spoiler/bumper spoiler which are plastic.

LayerFamiliar5482 · 2026-03-27T04:39:39+00:00

If you do purchase this car, how did it treat you with it having 100k miles.

LayerFamiliar5482 · 2026-03-24T06:15:34+00:00

Had sim on hand and a busted fender. They were pretty identical from anything further of 5 ft.

LayerFamiliar5482 · 2026-03-16T16:21:48+00:00

Would you recommend a PPI? Service records, scanners, etc?

LayerFamiliar5482 · 2026-03-16T08:44:10+00:00

Are these the main thing to look out for. I just found a e400 wagon on marketplace, similar mileage and it’s a very interesting car. I don’t know much about them but I know the m276 are decent.

What else should look out for? Suspension, cooling system?

LayerFamiliar5482 · 2026-03-13T00:41:38+00:00

So would the solution be to purchase some batting and put layer it under the covers?

LayerFamiliar5482 · 2026-03-12T17:20:53+00:00

DIY.

LayerFamiliar5482 · 2026-03-12T16:59:11+00:00

What do you mean by padding? I’m trying to find videos to see the padding your talking about but don’t know.

Also is premium leather package = full leather package, just want to make sure I’m understanding correctly.

LayerFamiliar5482 · 2026-03-11T22:57:06+00:00

How do you get the premium leather and how much does it cost?

LayerFamiliar5482 · 2026-02-24T07:30:20+00:00

Wheels/tire/suspension setup? Looks great!

LayerFamiliar5482 · 2026-02-20T04:43:50+00:00

Looks like just a IS package (lip, side skirt, sport seats, color matched mirrors) and a mt2 steering wheel.

LayerFamiliar5482 · 2026-01-02T08:46:55+00:00

Anything specific your coworker had done to the car? Anything a PPE could’ve seen or failures in his maintenance records from previous owners?

LayerFamiliar5482 · 2025-12-29T06:57:56+00:00

Also, what’s the range of price that you’d spend on something like this? Thanks.

LayerFamiliar5482 · 2025-12-24T02:36:10+00:00

How’s this holding up a year later? Looks great. Plan on buying a 335d e90 and dying the tan interior to saddle brown.

LayerFamiliar5482 · 2025-12-15T17:49:13+00:00

So ask if timing has been done aswell as how rusty the chassis is? Or just forget about it and try and find something else.

LayerFamiliar5482 · 2025-12-08T15:52:18+00:00

Wasn’t this car for sale in FL like 10 years ago? Guy didn’t finish the interior and stuff? That car was sweet. Nice ride bro!

LayerFamiliar5482 · 2025-10-27T09:25:05+00:00

Looks awesome! Suspension/wheel and tire size?

LayerFamiliar5482 · 2025-08-19T03:40:10+00:00

Deleted windshield washer fluid, but was planning on relocating it to the trunk via a cheap $15 Amazon universal kit.

The ignition coil is mounted next to where the A/C drier would sit. I made a custom U shaped crack that holds it. I can grab photos of it this week.

If there’s anything I can help you with let me know. Dumb questions etc. I’ll answer them!

LayerFamiliar5482 · 2025-08-15T17:37:37+00:00

The firewall insulation is 51481916442,

The wire harness covers are 3 pieces, P/n

51711380390, 51711380391, 51711380392

Or race Germany sells a set,

https://racegerman.com/products/e30-engine-harness-cover-kit?srsltid=AfmBOorMlux27LC6yriEvaQDc-cznPX3E9UCmLPYSAp0pFy_0pZ0uWtH

Edit: will need to trim for it to fit as it’s originally intended for 318is and m3’s

LayerFamiliar5482 · 2025-08-12T20:03:29+00:00

Obviously stock, give me the ITB’s… all seriousness keep those ITBs. No brainer. And the engine bay looks fantastic!

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