FS: 10+ year owned "perfect" 1989 325is

[nhskibm]

Ok, this isn't Jordan perfect - I'm not sure that's even a good enough word for what Jordan built - but I'm thinking of parting ways with my E30.

About the car:

1989 325is
227k (if this discourages you go elsewhere)
Fastidiously Maintained
Black and Black

Exterior:
Stripped to bare metal and painted about 8 years ago. This was a taped jamb version, not rotisserie, paint still looks amazing as I get it ceramic coating annually.
Real 16" Alpinas with good rubber gaskets
Dunlap DZ101 that have 50% life left
Euro Grilles
IS Side Skirts
Euro Trim

Interior:
New Dash
New Center Console(s)
MT2 Wheel
One piece lighted shifter
Z3 short throw
CD43
Audison Voce with Hertz amp in factory housings
Cluster Restored in 2018 by Bav Restorations
Maplight mirror
New Headliner
Sunroof converted to manual and ALL parts replaced
Perfect leatherette sport interior - sourced 3 sets of seats 10+ years ago and reupholstered and swapped mechanicals for perfect seats

Mechanicals:
Timing belt and all belts done during ownership
Valve/Head/Oil pan gaskets done during ownership
Bilstein / H&R Sport / ST Sways / Camber Plates / Rear adjustable links
Supersprint Muffler
Drive shaft, calipers, and much more replaced during ownership

When I look at the car the list of original parts is the smallest:
- Motor
- Tranny
- Diff
- Door panels
- Things like strut tower housings

This was meant to be my last and final E30, the one that got ALL the things from all the previous 4. The one I'd never sell.

Well, long story short, this is one of 9 cars in the driveway/garage and it gets the least usage. It's perfect. It's not a garage queen - it's driven from NH to the Tail, etc - but it's the last car I reach for the keys for. It's not that it's bad, it's just that there's other stuff in the garage now that gets me more excited. And honestly, I need the garage space.

Thinking of going on Cars and Bids next month!

Asking $25k and willing to work with the right buyer that's also willing to do a right of first refusal on their future sale.

OFFERS WELCOME

LINK TO MORE PICS: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/f...v29o0ULZwGaCEP

[nhskibm]

Pre Supersprint muffler out in the wild.

[e30 brick]

Very well written and a fabulous car. Too bad I can't drive manuals any more...I hope it finds a good home. When something like this happens, it's almost like a part of history and fond memories die as well. Kinda saddened with you. GLWS

[Tom Galloway]

And not overpriced.

tg

[nhskibm]

Very well written and a fabulous car. Too bad I can't drive manuals any more...I hope it finds a good home. When something like this happens, it's almost like a part of history and fond memories die as well. Kinda saddened with you. GLWS

thanks. I’ve had e30’s since my early 20’s and now am in my early 40’s. It does feel like end of a chapter. Its garage spot is the first when you walk in and brings a smile as I walk past it for a 76 Targa i just finished. This car should be driven, not smiled at as I go to cheat on it with the porsche.

[nhskibm]

And not overpriced.

tg

Thank you. Trying to be fair to find the “right” buyer.

did the same with touring years ago and it found its way back to me and is now with a friend in the local car community. Karma is real.

[MasukBMW]

Dang. Nice car. You should come down to Larz Anderson's BMW Day - thats the right crowd for a car like this

[2mAn]

thanks. I’ve had e30’s since my early 20’s and now am in my early 40’s. It does feel like end of a chapter. Its garage spot is the first when you walk in and brings a smile as I walk past it for a 76 Targa i just finished. This car should be driven, not smiled at as I go to cheat on it with the porsche.

Maybe hold off a little until you get more seat time with the 76 Targa... I cant imagine that the 2.7 flat 6 is more fun than this 2.5 inline 6

[nhskibm]

Dang. Nice car. You should come down to Larz Anderson's BMW Day - thats the right crowd for a car like this

Great idea!

[nhskibm]

Maybe hold off a little until you get more seat time with the 76 Targa... I cant imagine that the 2.7 flat 6 is more fun than this 2.5 inline 6

the targa is 3.2l swapped with full elephant racing suspension setup. I went full send :).

[2mAn]

the targa is 3.2l swapped with full elephant racing suspension setup. I went full send :).

Nice. so that 3.2 is about the same amount of power... Im a bit jaded by Porsche prices lol

This $25k covers the cost of the motor

link to build thread?

[nhskibm]

Nice. so that 3.2 is about the same amount of power... Im a bit jaded by Porsche prices lol

This $25k covers the cost of the motor

link to build thread?

Car had the 3.2 in it already (though needed some love) and I got it “cheap” by porsche tax standards. Then went down the rabbit hole.

The 3.2l actually makes ~230hp so it is stronger than the m20 and then the ‘76 is 500lbs lighter than the late model(s) the 3.2 comes out of. Power to weight it beats the e30. I was going to “correct” the e30 with a MM 3.2 build but decided to sell instead of going another $20k into the e30 to get it similar to the Targa.

Been posting along the way on IG @the76Targa

Also have a couple other projects in flight.

Reality is I’ve decided the e30 is for sale, i need to take proper photos, and I think I’m going to keep it old school on the forums. I’m not in a rush and I don’t think it needs to be another BaT car. Needs an enthusiast home that’ll love it like I have.

[2mAn]

Reality is I’ve decided the e30 is for sale, i need to take proper photos, and I think I’m going to keep it old school on the forums. I’m not in a rush and I don’t think it needs to be another BaT car. Needs an enthusiast home that’ll love it like I have.

Targa definitely sounds fun. Dont think I can pay the Porsche tax anymore, but this is about a lovely E30.

It will sell, just get some good pics

[nhskibm]

Targa definitely sounds fun. Dont think I can pay the Porsche tax anymore, but this is about a lovely E30.

It will sell, just get some good pics

on the list for this week!

[audiquattrot]

I purchased my 1st 325iX from Howard years ago....I promise whomever buys this car is guaranteed to get more than they were expecting! Super deal here....and someone will be very lucky to scoop this up. GLWS bud! And you have a current car addiction with your growing stable!