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104K km 2005 BMW 325Ci Convertible

Here is a 2005 BMW 325Ci Convertible finished in its original Black Sapphire Metallic paint over a Sand interior that reflects care in ownership, given its condition, as well as its clean Carfax linked in CCC Vital Info. Ontario bidders, please note: this car comes with an Ontario Safety Standards Certificate. The M54 2.5 litre inline six-cylinder engine is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission getting the 184 factory-rated horsepower to the rear wheels. This Cabriolet is equipped with a black soft top, Xenon headlights, heated bucket seats for front occupants with motorized controls including lumbar and automatic climate control. The original 16” wheels have been upgraded to a set of 17s. This E46 has been treated to much maintenance in the recent past, please review the Carfax to get a sense of it. Factory equipment is noted at the end of the listing.

The car is finished in Black Sapphire Metallic (BMW code 475) with a matching black soft top, manually operated after a release of the rear stowage area located in the centre stack as well as one on the top itself. The car comes equipped with fog lights, Xenon headlights and, a post re-skin E46, the taillights are LED; indicator and centre high-mount stop light lenses are clear. The adaptive headlights also come with washers. The top is photographed in our gallery both open and closed. For ease of use, there is a one-touch button in the console to operate all four side windows.

The upgraded 17-inch wheels from the original 16s are finished in a black gloss and are free of marking. The Farroad FRD16 tires are date-coded 2017 and have rolled fewer than 10,000 km, showing plenty of tread in the gallery. Tires measure 225/55 at each corner and are speed-rated W.

The cabin’s dominant colour is sand with black appointments up front in the form of the steering wheel, centre stack and portion of the dash surrounding the instrumentation. The front buckets are 10-way power adjustable, plus 4-way for lumbar and three programmable memory settings for the driver’s seat. Each bucket seat has a three-setting heat control. Fine wood trim is in place on the dash, shift knob, door cards and centre console. This car has also been appointed with the Harman Kardon Sound Hi Fi Sound option to complement the BMW Business AM/FM/CD head unit. While the trunk is photographed without a spare tire (despite the included tire change kit), the owner will add this before sale – it is a requirement for the included Ontario Safety Standards Certificate.

The multifunction leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel features buttons that control sound and cruise control. It fronts a 250 km/h speedometer, complemented on its right by a 7000 RPM tachometer showing a 6500 RPM red line, at the base of which is a real-time fuel economy indicator. Fuel gauge and coolant temperature complete the white-on-black analog gauges with a host of warning lights. The six-digit odometer shows a digital reading of under 104,000 km, while the 24,000 km inspection cycle display illuminating on start-up shows 23,750 km until the next inspection is due. (See below for recent maintenance.)

The 2.5 litre M54B25 inline-six is equipped with 24 valves, possessing a factory rating of 184 horsepower (6000 RPM) and 175 lb.-ft for torque (3500 RPM). The five-speed automatic has a manual mode, shifted on the floor and sending power to the rear wheels. The most recent oil change was in March 2024, approximately 1,000 km ago. Also done in 2024: replacement of radiator, radiator hoses, alternator, serpentine belt, auxiliary fan, cooling fan clutch, heater hoses, with a coolant flush. Four brake pads and two calipers were replaced at the time of the most recent brake fluid flush, July 2020, 6,000 km ago. Underside photos can be seen in our gallery.

This 104K km 2005 BMW 325Ci Convertible is available with clean Carfax, two keys, Ontario Safety Standards Certificate and original factory booklets in the original leather BMW attaché from the owner in Hamilton, Ontario.

Vehicle Factory Data:
VIN PL37834
Prod. Date 2005-03-18
Type 325CI A (A for Automatic transmission)
Series E46 (3 Series)
Body Type Cabriolet
Engine M54
Colour black-sapphire metallic
Upholstery Leatherette, light beige 2

Editions and packages
S785 White direction indicator lights
Comfort and interior equipment
S431 Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S438 Fine wood trim
S441 Smoker package
S459 Seat adjustment, electric, with memory
S473 Armrest front
S488 Lumbar support, driver and passenger
S494 Seat heating driver/passenger
Multimedia
S639 Preparation f mobile phone cpl. USA/CDN
S645 BMW US Radio
S650 CD drive
S661 Radio BMW Business (C43)
S674 Hi-Fi system Harman Kardon
S692 Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus
Driver assistance and lightning
S502 Headlight cleaning system
S520 Fog lights
S521 Rain sensor
S522 Xenon Light
S524 Adaptive Headlights
S534 Automatic air conditioning
S548 Kilometre speedo
S550 On-board computer
Wheels and drive
S205 Automatic transmission
S210 Dynamic stability control
S249 Multifunction f steering wheel
S251 Flat tyre indicator
S255 Sports leather steering wheel
S2CU BMW light alloy wheel, star spoke 169 (since upgraded to 17-inch)
Environment and safety
S354 Windscreen, green-tinted upper strip
S380 Hardtop-preparation
S388 Soft top, black
S818 Battery master switch
S823 Hot-climate version
S832 Battery in luggage compartment
S838 National version Canada
S845 Acoustic fasten seat belt reminder
S853 Language version, English
S876 Radio frequency 315 MHz
S896 Daytime driving lights
S8SP Control unit COP (conformity of production)

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