This just in from @tpaz198, the buyer of the 1990 BMW 325iX that sold on BaT Auctions 10/23/18 (link):

“The first vehicle I ever looked at was a 1990 BMW 325iX. It was almost six years ago, and I was a 17 year old fresh off a new license. I wanted an enthusiast car so I snuck off with my best friend to Queens to look at an iX. My plan was to go look at the car, buy it, and come home with it, because my parents were very much against the idea. Better to beg forgiveness than ask permission, right?

We got there, and found out that the car had been sitting for years because the brakes had seized up! So we couldn’t even drive it. I wanted the car badly but I let my sensible side get the best of me and I passed on the iX.

I never told my parents about the visit. Eventually I settled on an E39 530iA, which was a great first car and served me well for 5 years, all through college, grad school, and the first months of my job.

Eventually the upkeep on my E39 caught up to me, and it became more sensible to get a new car instead of repair my E39. In the back of my head was that 325iX I looked at many years ago. It just made sense: I just moved to a hilly area so AWD was a nice perk, and I had the income to properly care for a classic like an E30. So when I saw this iX come up for auction I couldn’t resist pulling the trigger.

I’ve only had the car for a few days but it’s been a blast so far. I plan on dailying the car throughout the winter, as it’s in great shape. And as we get into next year, we’ll see what happens! I may continue to daily it, or get something newer and retire it to weekend duty.

Whatever I end up doing, I am happy to be the new owner!”

Young enthusiasts are such an important part of this hobby and it’s always great to see car stories like this come full circle. We all have that first car we lusted after once upon a time, and hopefully this 325iX continues to exceed expectations for years to come. Thanks to @tpaz198 for sharing the story, and to @BavarianCreations for bringing the car to Bring a Trailer.

-BaT