First impressions

I'm the proud owner of a new-to-me, 1992 BMW 325iC convertible. The 1992 is the last year of the E30 chassis style in the convertible.

Mine came with ~148k miles on it (though the odometer reads 140k, more on that later). Calypso Red exterior, light tan interior.

PO had done several mechanical upkeep items, which makes me feel good about the power plant and major systems. The cosmetics need some help, and I'll be working on that.

I've been making my list of what needs to be done:
- Interior & exterior scrubdown
- Interior leather is pretty much knackered. [New interior on order from leatherseats.com]
- Exterior is 99% rust-free, only a couple of small spots.
- Paint is starting to peel in places; someone did a "budget" paint job on it about 5 years ago it seems.
- Needs "tattoo" removal.
- Car stereo has some issues; works OK at low volume but not when cranked.
- Clock/computer is inop
- Odometer inop; gears or?
- Electric top is inop, must be done manually.
- (Auto) shifter cover is loose.
- No cupholders! (Well, that part is "factory").