Hey all - based in North County SD, looking for a well-maintained 89-91 E30 325is/i coupe to drive as a daily and enjoy on the backroads. Prioritizing a clean shell with honest history over a fresh drivetrain.
Looking for:
- Model: 1989-1991 325is or 325i 2-door coupe
- Engine: Factory M20B25 (tired-but-running OK if the rest of the car is right) or a sorted M20B25 / M50 / S52 conversion that can pass CA smog.
- Transmission: Manual only (factory or quality conversion - BimmerHeads-tier shop work a plus)
- Differential: Factory or aftermarket LSD a strong plus (3.46-4.10 ratio); open diff acceptable if other criteria fit.
- Exterior: Alpinweiss, Schwarz, Diamantschwarz, Delphin, or Sterling silver in factory color - open to resprays. Not interested in other colors (red, bronzit beige, custom). M-Tech I/II kits a plus.
- Interior: Factory leather (Schwarz, Natur, grey) or Sport cloth in decent condition. M-Tech I/II preferred; period aftermarket (Momo, Nardi) welcome.
- Maintenance: Refreshed cooling system, documented timing belt service. Clean structure, no subframe cracks, no rust. More documentation = better price.
- Mileage: Anywhere from 50k-300k miles, but documentation matters more than the odometer.
- Title: Clean title in seller's name, smog-passable in CA. CA preferred but rust-free western state cars welcome (AZ/NV/eastern OR/WA).
Other considerations:
- Enthusiast upgrades welcome: M-Tech I/II body kits, Coilovers (GC, KW, Bilstein/Eibach), Z3 or E36 M3 rack swap, fresh bushings, short shifter, etc.
- Flexible on: Minor chips and honest wear, dash cracks, worn driver bolster, higher miles with documentation.
- Not interested in: Not CA street legal, sedans, convertibles, touring, eta drivetrains, any paint colors outside white, grey, black (including red, beige, etc.), roll cages, drift builds, non-running projects.
If you're thinking about selling to the right home - or know someone who is - send me a message with photos, details, and asking price. Cash ready & can close quickly. Happy to travel anywhere in California, open to the broader West Coast for the right car.
Looking for:
- Model: 1989-1991 325is or 325i 2-door coupe
- Engine: Factory M20B25 (tired-but-running OK if the rest of the car is right) or a sorted M20B25 / M50 / S52 conversion that can pass CA smog.
- Transmission: Manual only (factory or quality conversion - BimmerHeads-tier shop work a plus)
- Differential: Factory or aftermarket LSD a strong plus (3.46-4.10 ratio); open diff acceptable if other criteria fit.
- Exterior: Alpinweiss, Schwarz, Diamantschwarz, Delphin, or Sterling silver in factory color - open to resprays. Not interested in other colors (red, bronzit beige, custom). M-Tech I/II kits a plus.
- Interior: Factory leather (Schwarz, Natur, grey) or Sport cloth in decent condition. M-Tech I/II preferred; period aftermarket (Momo, Nardi) welcome.
- Maintenance: Refreshed cooling system, documented timing belt service. Clean structure, no subframe cracks, no rust. More documentation = better price.
- Mileage: Anywhere from 50k-300k miles, but documentation matters more than the odometer.
- Title: Clean title in seller's name, smog-passable in CA. CA preferred but rust-free western state cars welcome (AZ/NV/eastern OR/WA).
Other considerations:
- Enthusiast upgrades welcome: M-Tech I/II body kits, Coilovers (GC, KW, Bilstein/Eibach), Z3 or E36 M3 rack swap, fresh bushings, short shifter, etc.
- Flexible on: Minor chips and honest wear, dash cracks, worn driver bolster, higher miles with documentation.
- Not interested in: Not CA street legal, sedans, convertibles, touring, eta drivetrains, any paint colors outside white, grey, black (including red, beige, etc.), roll cages, drift builds, non-running projects.
If you're thinking about selling to the right home - or know someone who is - send me a message with photos, details, and asking price. Cash ready & can close quickly. Happy to travel anywhere in California, open to the broader West Coast for the right car.
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