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1985 Classic Bmw 535i on 2040-cars

Year:1985 Mileage:238000 Color: White /
 Tan
Location:

Studio City, California, United States

Studio City, California, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:535i
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: WBADC8404F0666916 Year: 1985
Interior Color: Tan
Make: BMW
Model: 5-Series
Trim: leather
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: automatic
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 238,000
Exterior Color: White
Warranty: has a year warranty left on rebuilt transmission
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Mechanically a 9 out of 10 Cosmetically about a 7.5 for wear to front leather seats, scraped aluminum in wheels and cracked paint around tail light"

My son bought this car for himself for his 16th birthday with his own money. We have kept up to date with any kind of leak, rattle, hose or belt replacement and the car is near perfect mechanically.  He has been driving it daily for the last two years. He is going off to school and wont need the car in the fall so he wants to sell it.

Mechanically the car is a 9.5 out of 10, the only issue at the moment is the car didn't pass smog inspection last week for registration renewel. my BMW mechanic said it will cost $300 dollars but as my son intended to sell the car, we opted not to do it. The air conditioner blows air but not very cold. Heater works fine.

The exterior is clean but has four flaws, all of which my son is guilty of. Two of the wheels will need to have scrapes buffed out of the metal from scraping against curbs, Probably cost about $100 per wheel.  The drivers rear quarter panel around the tail light has cracked paint from him side swiping a pole in a parking lot while backing out of a spot. The front bumper has paint on it from a similar parking fiasco but is not damaged. Lastly the rear passenger side door is scraped and slightly indented also from parking. I believe if the panel to the door is removed, that the indentation (which did not crack or buckle the paint), can be pushed out. Some metal trim around the windows show discoloration. Minor rubber deterioration in window bays. No weather leaks from anywhere including the sunroof. 

The interior of the car only has issue with the front seats but mostly the drivers seat which shows much wear and is even beginning to open at the seam. It will need to be covered or replaced. The carpeting and head liner are undamaged, and the back seats are in very good condtion

All electric windows, seats and doors work perfect.

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