Vehicle Description
This is one of the defining vehicles that made us all fall in love
with German cars. In fact, this 1981 BMW 320i continues to be a
terrific all-around driver's car with features like sleek paint,
cold-blowing A/C, a five-speed stick, and a peppy fuel-injected
powerhouse. So check out all the details of the kind of fun
European classic that wants you to hit the road.
This was the first-generation 3-Series. It's more luxurious than
its 2002-model predecessor, but it's not an overstuffed land yacht
cruiser. It struck a chord with those of us who wanted something
premium, distinctive, and fun. That set the tone for German cars
for decades to come. But you don't just want this for its history.
You're attracted to the clean but conservative design that has the
kind of well-creased sheet metal that comes from German build
quality and decades of the right care. The color is called
Hennarot, and it's a shade of red with a brightness that makes this
almost look orange in some lights - especially with the vibrant
gloss of the later respray. Clean glass, good bumpers, and classic
turbine-style wheels are all part of a stock look that turns back
the clock 40+ years.
The tan interior has a clean and complete look that makes a nice
driver-level car. You'll even appreciate classic details everywhere
from the pleats in the rear sets to the working dome light. But
here are also the right upgrades. The radio is an AM/FM/CD stereo
with a USB input for your iPod, and the air conditioning is blowing
cold with modern R134 refrigerant. Because this is a true BMW, the
interior focuses all the important pieces around you. So you have
exceptionally comfortable bucket seats, and the factory wheel is
engineered to give you a clear view of the full gauge package.
Plus, the gear stick is exactly where you always want to rest your
right hand.
Part of the reason BMW got the chemistry so right with the first
3-Series is because of what's under the hood. The 1.8-liter
four-cylinder is the same M10 family as cars like the 2002. This
was part of the final evolution that includes electronic fuel
injection. It's a well-maintained package that fires up with the
kind of eagerness that lets you know it wants to hit the road.
BMW's engineers made sure that the five-speed manual transmission,
direct steering, and fully independent worked in harmony to give
you a sports car kind of feel. And power brakes, front discs, and
modern Kumho tires are part of a package that makes this practical
choice, too.
Complete with owner's manual, we all know the first-gen 3-Series is
a true classic, but this level of affordable price also lets you
know that the market has not yet fully appreciated it...yet. So get
your hands on this 320i while it's still affordable. Call
today!!!
