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    FS or FT: e30 88 325is for e36/e46 m3 or 540i

    I am looking to sell or trade my e30. On a trade, I have cash to throw in if necessary.

    Trades I'll consider are 96+ e36 m3, e46 m3 and 2003 540i m-sport
    Must be manual transmission. No convertibles.

    Car is located in Pensacola Florida

    Description:
    1988 325is 5 speed
    Zinno on tan leather
    87,000 original miles on a working odometer.

    - Crack free dash
    - Factory 3.73 limited slip differential
    - Fully operational gauge cluster and 13 button OBC
    - ZHP shift knob
    - Short shifter (not sure which one, PO installed)
    - M-tech 2 steering wheel – brand NEW, and it’s the smaller diameter.
    - E36 window switches & sunroof switch
    - Depo euro headlights
    - Euro grills
    - IS lip and rear spoiler still installed
    - Rear plate filler
    - skid plate
    - plastic bumper swap - paint match isnt perfect, but you cant notice a difference unless the light is just right and your up close.
    - 15’ euroweave wheels strait from Germany with fresh tires (less than 3000 miles on them)
    - Stereo:
    Kenwood head unit (with XM), infinity component speakers at all 4 corners, an infinity 12 sub in the infamous 12inch luke box and a planet audio 1800 watt amp. I take car audio serious, so it was meticulously installed and sounds awesome. However, that said, the back seat has been ported so the sub can function properly. All in all I spent about $1000+ on this system

    Maintenance in the last 10k miles:

    - Timing belt
    - Water pump
    - Thermostat
    - Cam seal
    - Spark plugs
    - Cooling system flush
    - Differential fluid.
    - AC refreshed and got new seals + charge last year. Blows cold. (also, heat blows like an oven)
    - Fuel filter
    - Air filter (K/N airbox filter)
    - Complete suspension refurb: H&R sport springs, Bilstein sport shocks, new shock mounts (front and rear) rear shock mount reinforcement plates, spring pads, new sway bar bushings and end links, new tie rod ends, CAB eyeball ends, front wheel bearings
    - Front brake rotors and pads
    - ABS relays replaced
    - Exhaust system. Cat and generic muffler. OEM sound.
    - Clutch master and slave cylinder
    - Valve cover gasket

    The not so good:

    Drivers side seat, left side bolster has ripped and the foam is showing, which is really the only thing I'd say is wrong with the car. But some other stuff; the paint is in decent shape, but could use a good wax & revitalization. There is a small bubble forming on the sunroof and a small dent in the passenger side rear fender. Both of these issues have painted over with touch up paint. Other than these two very small blemishes, NO RUST. Passenger side of the front valence has been bent in slightly, and the oil cooler is slightly bent but still functions fine. PO said he ran over a tree branch one day. The tint could use a refresher


    I feel like I’m forgetting some stuff, but that should give you the idea. I have a giant stack of receipts for the parts. I typically do all my own maintenance but I did get a bmw tech, local friend, install the timing belt, cam seal, thermostat job. I think I have one of the few remaining e30s that is still in mostly original/OEM+ shape with less than 90k miles. Overall the car is in great shape. Drives smooth, shifts smooths, pulls likes it should, etc. I recently took the car on a 300 mile road trip and it drove like a champ. This car has been my daily driver for the last year and a half. Everything works in the car. Cruise control, AC, stereo, sunroof, etc.

    You will not be disappointed.

    I am listing the car at $8900


    If you want the VIN to run a car fax, please PM me.
    If you want additional pictures, info, etc. please ask.
    If you don't like my list price, unless you are interested in trade or purchase, please keep those comments to yourself.

    Exterior:
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    Interior:
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    Engine:
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    E30 by dnoble7337, on Flickr
    Last edited by randomtask37; 07-09-2014, 05:41 PM.
    98 M3/4/5

    #2
    bump for a fellow zinno in florida!

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      #3
      GLWT. From currently owning an e46 M3 and with always staying abreast with how the market is going for them, you will probably be looking at an extra $5k on top minimum for a good condition, well documented M3. A fair amount more if looking for rare color combination (LSB/Cinn, AW/IR), CSL, or even 6spd over SMG. With VANOS exhaust hub tab failure and subframe mount cracks becoming more prevalent, make sure to get a good PPI done or find cars with rear subframe reinforcement plates or besian VANOs refresh kits/ cryo treated exhaust hubs already installed to have that piece of mind.
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      '04 E46 M3 Vert

      '91 E30 318IS

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        #4
        Thanks for the advice.

        An extra 5k, give or take, on top is what I had in mind for the right car. I'm not looking for just any m3, I want the right car for me.

        I've test driven and checked out 4 of them now, but they just weren't for me
        98 M3/4/5

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          #5
          Originally posted by mdlax30 View Post
          GLWT. From currently owning an e46 M3 and with always staying abreast with how the market is going for them, you will probably be looking at an extra $5k on top minimum for a good condition, well documented M3. A fair amount more if looking for rare color combination (LSB/Cinn, AW/IR), CSL, or even 6spd over SMG. With VANOS exhaust hub tab failure and subframe mount cracks becoming more prevalent, make sure to get a good PPI done or find cars with rear subframe reinforcement plates or besian VANOs refresh kits/ cryo treated exhaust hubs already installed to have that piece of mind.
          This car plus $5k will get the OP a clapped out M3, if that..the problem is going to be finding someone willing to down grade from an e46m3 to an e30..don't see that happening..let's be real here

          Sent from my Samsung Note 3
          '91 318i (Alpine) - daily
          '88 325ix (Zinno) - drive here and there!

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            #6
            Whether the right person/ car is out there, I don't know. I won't know unless I try.

            Keep that negativity to yourself.
            98 M3/4/5

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              #7
              Originally posted by randomtask37 View Post
              Whether the right person/ car is out there, I don't know. I won't know unless I try.

              Keep that negativity to yourself.
              You see it as negativity, because is not what you want to hear...trying is one thing but be realistic in the proces..or not

              Sent from my Samsung Note 3
              '91 318i (Alpine) - daily
              '88 325ix (Zinno) - drive here and there!

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                #8
                I can agree, this will be a challenging trade to pursue, though not totally out of the realm. I long contemplated selling my M3 in order to pick up 2 decent e30s to toy around with and not have to worry about all the maintenance required to keep an M3 running at tip top shape ($110 DIY oil changes, $140 SAF diff fluid every insp I/II, $500+ valve adjustments every insp I/II). The only thing that stops me is every time I sit behind the steering wheel and turn the car over.
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                '04 E46 M3 Vert

                '91 E30 318IS

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                  #9
                  Bump with new trade options.
                  98 M3/4/5

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                    #10
                    FS or FT: e30 88 325is for e36/e46 m3 or 540i

                    Bump

                    Now officially for sale or trade

                    Updated pictures and description
                    Last edited by randomtask37; 06-05-2014, 09:32 PM.
                    98 M3/4/5

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                      #11
                      bump for an awesome car:D

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