1990 BMW 325i - $9900
If you are looking for an outstanding E30 sedan, your search is over. This vehicle has been in my family for almost 15 years, and in that time it has always been garaged, hand-washed, and meticulously maintained. All major service has been performed at BMW dealers using genuine BMW or OEM parts and fluids, with regular oil changes using Mobil1 synthetic oil and OEM filters.
We are the 2nd family to own the car. It was originally ordered by a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States military and picked up in Munich, Germany under BMW’s European Delivery program. After a brief drive in Germany, the car was shipped to the United States by boat. It stayed in the original owner’s family until May of 2000 when it was purchased by my family with 54,564 miles. Since then it has been lightly driven on a regular basis mainly for pleasure, never seeing heavy use or abusive driving, gradually accumulating miles to the ~105,000 on the odometer today. I have all service records for the entire life of the car, dating back to the original customer order slip for the car in 1989, and including several documents in German detailing the European delivery and shipment to the U.S.
The car is effectively completely stock with only a few extremely subtle upgrades to augment the classic look and driving dynamics of the E30. Any repair or upgrade has been done with the intent of keeping true to the original spirit of the car. If a newer part can improve the quality of the car while still feeling period-correct, it has been installed. If the original part still does its job well, it has been left alone. Mechanically the car is in exceptional condition and will run all day long without a hiccup. The entire drivetrain is completely stock. All maintenance is completely up-to-date; this car needs absolutely nothing. Inside this car is an absolute time capsule, with the whole interior being near-museum quality.
The driving experience is at once effortless and engaging. Even the most mundane errand becomes a fun trip when driving a classic like this. This car is everything a BMW should be, and continually reminds you why the E30 will always be the measuring stick against which all other BMWs are judged. Every control works exactly as intended, the engine sounds fantastic, and it’s difficult to believe this car is almost 25 years old. It is equally at home coping with city traffic, carving corners on back roads, or cruising at high speed on the interstate.
There are only a few things that remind you this is an original, unrestored, 25-year-old car. The air conditioning no longer blows cold air due to insufficient refrigerant, but honestly it’s more entertaining to just open the windows and listen to the engine anyway. The system could be refilled or retrofitted to a newer refrigerant but I’ve elected not to because the car just doesn’t need it. The paint is starting to show its age slightly with some clearcoat haziness in certain areas, only noticeable in direct sunlight.
Included with the car is a huge collection of original BMW brochures, repair manuals, tools, spare parts, and a fitted BMW car cover, as well as all of the parts necessary to return the car to 100% stock condition if you prefer. There are far too many items to list here. You’re not only buying a car, you are buying into the E30 experience and acquiring years and years of accumulated E30 lore, knowledge, and hardware. I know mine is not the finest E30 in existence, but it is a fantastic example and stands head and shoulders above the vast majority of those on the market, so don’t miss out on this chance to own a special car. If you can find a better E30 than this you should absolutely buy it.
Original Equipment:
· Dolphin Gray metallic paint
· Black leather interior
· 5-speed manual transmission
· Limited-slip differential
Updated Equipment:
· European smiley headlights (original headlights included)
· European headlight grilles (genuine BMW parts, original grilles included)
· Eibach Pro-Kit springs (original springs included)
· Bilstein SP dampers
· is-model front valance (genuine BMW part, original valance included)
· Smoked turn signals and side marker lights (original parts included)
· Blaupunkt Toronto CD stereo unit (original radio included)
· Stellar keyless entry system
· Bavarian Autosport custom-fit floor mats with “325i” embroidery
Recent maintenance (within last 5k miles):
· All service brake rotors and pads
· All springs and dampers, and relevant hardware
· Valve cover gasket including all four rocker shaft plugs
· All tires balanced
· Full alignment performed
· Oil and filter changed
· New wiper blades
· Headlights replaced
· Full interior and exterior detailing including clay bar polish and paint sealant
Recent Maintenance (within last 15k miles):
· Timing belt
· Water pump
· Thermostat
· All belts
· All hoses
· Coolant
· Brake fluid
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Feel free to PM or email me for more info!
If you are looking for an outstanding E30 sedan, your search is over. This vehicle has been in my family for almost 15 years, and in that time it has always been garaged, hand-washed, and meticulously maintained. All major service has been performed at BMW dealers using genuine BMW or OEM parts and fluids, with regular oil changes using Mobil1 synthetic oil and OEM filters.
We are the 2nd family to own the car. It was originally ordered by a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States military and picked up in Munich, Germany under BMW’s European Delivery program. After a brief drive in Germany, the car was shipped to the United States by boat. It stayed in the original owner’s family until May of 2000 when it was purchased by my family with 54,564 miles. Since then it has been lightly driven on a regular basis mainly for pleasure, never seeing heavy use or abusive driving, gradually accumulating miles to the ~105,000 on the odometer today. I have all service records for the entire life of the car, dating back to the original customer order slip for the car in 1989, and including several documents in German detailing the European delivery and shipment to the U.S.
The car is effectively completely stock with only a few extremely subtle upgrades to augment the classic look and driving dynamics of the E30. Any repair or upgrade has been done with the intent of keeping true to the original spirit of the car. If a newer part can improve the quality of the car while still feeling period-correct, it has been installed. If the original part still does its job well, it has been left alone. Mechanically the car is in exceptional condition and will run all day long without a hiccup. The entire drivetrain is completely stock. All maintenance is completely up-to-date; this car needs absolutely nothing. Inside this car is an absolute time capsule, with the whole interior being near-museum quality.
The driving experience is at once effortless and engaging. Even the most mundane errand becomes a fun trip when driving a classic like this. This car is everything a BMW should be, and continually reminds you why the E30 will always be the measuring stick against which all other BMWs are judged. Every control works exactly as intended, the engine sounds fantastic, and it’s difficult to believe this car is almost 25 years old. It is equally at home coping with city traffic, carving corners on back roads, or cruising at high speed on the interstate.
There are only a few things that remind you this is an original, unrestored, 25-year-old car. The air conditioning no longer blows cold air due to insufficient refrigerant, but honestly it’s more entertaining to just open the windows and listen to the engine anyway. The system could be refilled or retrofitted to a newer refrigerant but I’ve elected not to because the car just doesn’t need it. The paint is starting to show its age slightly with some clearcoat haziness in certain areas, only noticeable in direct sunlight.
Included with the car is a huge collection of original BMW brochures, repair manuals, tools, spare parts, and a fitted BMW car cover, as well as all of the parts necessary to return the car to 100% stock condition if you prefer. There are far too many items to list here. You’re not only buying a car, you are buying into the E30 experience and acquiring years and years of accumulated E30 lore, knowledge, and hardware. I know mine is not the finest E30 in existence, but it is a fantastic example and stands head and shoulders above the vast majority of those on the market, so don’t miss out on this chance to own a special car. If you can find a better E30 than this you should absolutely buy it.
Original Equipment:
· Dolphin Gray metallic paint
· Black leather interior
· 5-speed manual transmission
· Limited-slip differential
Updated Equipment:
· European smiley headlights (original headlights included)
· European headlight grilles (genuine BMW parts, original grilles included)
· Eibach Pro-Kit springs (original springs included)
· Bilstein SP dampers
· is-model front valance (genuine BMW part, original valance included)
· Smoked turn signals and side marker lights (original parts included)
· Blaupunkt Toronto CD stereo unit (original radio included)
· Stellar keyless entry system
· Bavarian Autosport custom-fit floor mats with “325i” embroidery
Recent maintenance (within last 5k miles):
· All service brake rotors and pads
· All springs and dampers, and relevant hardware
· Valve cover gasket including all four rocker shaft plugs
· All tires balanced
· Full alignment performed
· Oil and filter changed
· New wiper blades
· Headlights replaced
· Full interior and exterior detailing including clay bar polish and paint sealant
Recent Maintenance (within last 15k miles):
· Timing belt
· Water pump
· Thermostat
· All belts
· All hoses
· Coolant
· Brake fluid
MORE PHOTOS: https://picasaweb.google.com/1001989...47/1990BMW325i
Feel free to PM or email me for more info!
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