1988 BMW 325IC: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

2 builds left the factory as a 1988 325IC, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 2 main configurations
  • 214 vehicles built
  • 4 for sale right now

Which 325IC is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your 325IC

What actually differs

E30 WBABB230-J E30 WBABB130-J
For sale right now 1 3
Vehicles built 149 65
Same on every 1988 325IC
  • Engine 2.5L 6-cyl
  • Power 168 hp
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Body Convertible
  • Doors 2-door
  • Typical price today $19,290

What WBABB230-J means

WBA BB230 · J
WBA
the World Manufacturer Identifier BMW registered — assembled in Germany
BB230
together encode the 325iC line — Convertible, 2.5L 6cyl — as BMW filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
J
in position 10 — model year 1988
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number

Already looking at a specific 325IC?

Paste its VIN — we’ll open that exact car’s page: its configuration, market position and every listing we’ve tracked.