5 years ago

1989 BMW E30 M3 ~~~ - $49500

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1989 BMW M3, lachsilber, ~72,000 miles, all numbers matching, clean car with no stories, can enjoy as is or easily return to stock

After 6.5 years of ownership, it's time to try something new. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with this M3. The car drives flawlessly. No history of accidents, paint, or body damage. It recently had an extensive service done and passed with flying colors. Trying for a local sale before sending this to auction.

Condition: I'd consider this vehicle in very very good condition. With some time and fine-toothed comb, this car could easily be brought to excellent show-car condition. This car has always been maintained at high-end shops which specialize in E30 M3s for the past decade. During my ownership, I have tracked the car twice and the car has performed flawlessly. Really makes you feel like a DTM hero! I have all maintenance records during my 6.5 years of ownership and moderate records from before my ownership.

Modifications (all bolt-on easy to return to stock):

  • 3 Piece BBS E26 Motorsport Wheels, Black Magnesium Centers - was told they are DTM / Gruppe A related and Uber Rare (perfect offset to clear BBK with no spacers needed) 17 x 8.5 I believe
  • Brembo Big Brake Kit
  • Bilstein Suspension (Gruppe N setup)
  • UUC front and rear Swaybars
  • OEM aluminum control arms
  • Poly bushings
  • Recaro Speed Seats
  • Euro door cards
  • EVO Brake Ducts
  • EVO front / chin spoiler
  • VIS Carbon Hood
  • EVO Steering Wheel
  • EVO Undertray with Brake Duct Openings
  • UUC Pedals
  • Alpine headunit
  • Smoked side markers
  • Startec taillights (no cracking perfect shape)
  • Xenon HID kit
  • Hella smoked headlights

Body/Paint: This car is all numbers matching and original paint. I have photos of VIN stickers on each of the body panels (minus the hood which is a VIS carbon hood). The car has never had any body damage or significant paint work. The car had one minor paint repair during my ownership. In 2012 or 2013, one of the rear side markers came loose at a track day and was being held in place by the wire. It was flapping around and left a few scratches on the left rear surface of the deckled. Soon after, a friend who was watching the car for me scratched the same area of the deckled when reversing into his tandem parking spot in LA. He had the area repainted by a well respected paint shop (will try to get the name). The paint still has its luster and cleans up very nicely. There are some minor nicks and scuffs on the front Evo2 spoiler. Overall paint looks amazing for a

Recent Maintenance: The car was recently given a full inspection and service by renowned BMW mechanic Bill Arnold and he gave the car two thumbs up. He went through and ran a compression test and the car came back with flying colors (208-212 across all 4 cylinders). He also performed a valve adjustment and changed out all fluids (oil, brake fluid, transmission).

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ted
5 years ago
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nice car and not an awful price. maybe he'd trade for the FD....