ionmorris

I am selling this for a friend but if you are serious about it I will get you in contact with him.

Not only has this been called one of the greatest enthusiast vehicle ever produced but it has also topped the list for one of the best BMW’s ever made. The desire to acquire an e30 m3 has been increasing in recent years. Is it all hype? The decision is all yours. After owning God’s chariot for almost 4,000 miles I can conclude that this deserves all the hype it gets. It has been an interesting ride but time has come when the forked road takes me in a different direction. This 1988 unicorn was purchased on a tip from one of my friends in LA. After a thorough inspection I decided to purchase, what would be my project car, in the summer of 2012. What makes this an unicorn is the engine life. Sitting currently at 32,000 original miles, Alpine White exterior paired with the Black interior this is one of the few E30 M3’s, under 5 for sale, with such low mileage in United States.

When purchased, at 28,000 miles, the car was instantly sent to a reputable body shop nearby, Ranz Motorsport, for paint reconditioning. It was upon finish that the M3 was shipped in a closed container to Seattle, WA. Throughout the 3+ years of ownership I have meticulously restored and replaced most parts, listed below, that needed attention. Most of the services were performed at a well-known shop around Seattle Area, Eastside Bavarian in Issaquah. Due to changes in my life, and the decision of buying a house, this project has fallen off the priority list. I will let another enthusiast pick up the minuscule issues that still remain attached to this M3.The list of parts needed to restore it to a perfect condition has been minimized to mostly aesthetic stuff. When I purchased this car I only had one thing that stood out: the low mileage. With that in mind, I realized that replacing and reconditioning other parts would be worth it.

I kindly ask only serious inquiries. Please call and set an appointment to inspect it.

ASKING PRICE: $48,000


Need Attention:

Engine Bay
1. Overheats at standstill – possible new radiator needed (300 for Mishimoto)
2. Needs new battery (100)
3. Strut tower holes have been slotted (300 for welding)
4. AC belt missing (50)
Exterior
1. Scratch on driver’s side window (not quoted yet)
2. Dented window trim(Not Quoted yet)
Interior
1. Door locks not functioning
2. Passenger side window does not function (possible regulator)
3. Radio does not turn on
4. Heater Fan not functioning
5. Missing kick panel
6. Door panels missing clips/trim
7. Sunroof not functioning (possible new motor)
8. Missing Shift boot
9. Headliner is loose/saggy

Replaced:

Engine Bay:
1. Water pump (OEM) changed at ~30k
2. Thermostat(OEM) ~30k
3. Alternator (OEM) ~ 29k
4. All Belts Except AC belt (OEM) ~ 28K
5. New Clutch (OEM) ~ 29k
6. Exhaust (Eisenmann Race) – 29K
7. New Sparkplugs (NGK Irridium) – 30K
8. Coolant Temp sensor (OEM) ~30K
9. Waterpump sending unit (OEM) ~29K
10. Cooling fan temperature switch (OEM) ~ 29K
11. Fuel Filter (OEM) ~ 29K
12. Fuel Pressure Regulator (OEM) ~ 29K
13. New Vacuum lines(OEM) ~30K
14. New coolant reservoir breather hose (OEM) ~ 29K
15. Injector O-rings (OEM) ~ 30K
16. ITB O-rings (OEM) ~ 28K
17. Valve cover gasket (OEM) ~ 30K
18. All fluids Changed ~28K
19. Fuel Pump Relay (OEM) ~28K
20. New DME(OEM) ~29K
21. Cleaned Injectors ~28K
22. New Starter(OEM) ~ 29K
23. Performance Chip (Jim Conforti) ~ 30K
24. Oil Temperature Sensor(OEM) ~29K
25. Valve Adjustment ~ 31K

Exterior:
1. Installed Hella projectors
2. Upgraded Style 5 wheels
3. Paint Restoration performed at Ranz Motorsport
4. Upgraded Matte Black Kidney Grills
5. Installed OEM stock Taillights
6. Replaced OEM emblems
7. Sunroof resealed by Eastside Bavarian

JayArras

Beautiful car! Good luck at that price point, though.

ionmorris

Ya I know, it's amazing. Regarding the price, I can't find one with such low mileage for sale in US for cheaper. The only ones are sold by Enthusiast Group at ridiculous prices.

KyleB

Wow, great car. Best friend has one with around 60K miles on it, EVO3 swag, etc. I was fortunate enough to drive it more than once, easily the coolest BMW I've driven.

48K for that car is reasonable. That mileage is insanely low. INSANE. You'll have to be patient, but you'll find someone to give you north of 40K for that car. Heck, you might end up with a bidding war in your lap. Prices on E30 M3s are going through the roof. It is the best M3 ever, a true detuned race car for the street. For non-believers, check NADA. High retail for E30 M3 is 52,600.