1991 BMW 318i 318ic Convertible E30 - Manual 5speed - 2 owners
$4200 7/10/2015 Update
- Approx 140k miles (dead odo) 121,983 stopped
- White with newly installed navy blue top
- Blue Cloth Interior
- AM/FMCassette (original BMW radio)
- 5 Speed Manual Transmission
- Power windows & locks
- Completely refreshed the cooling system, hoses, vac lines, rebuilt the injectors, new fuel lines, ect.
- Shocks + Struts replaced 10,000 miles ago with original OEM Boge/Sachs parts.
- Clutch has approx 50k on it
- Tires are brand new Falkens
- AC works. Blower motor replaced a three years ago and also converted to R-134. On super hot days it can be a bit weak.
- All service records available back to 1992 when originally purchased with 6,000 miles on the odometer
- Box of parts for new owner (pictures)
History:
I purchased this E30 in July 2013 from the original owner in Columbia, SC. I've keep her as our "fun" car since then here in Greenwood, SC. I've spent many hours replacing a ton of items on the old girl. Listed below. For the history: The car was purchased as a demo vehicle from Hancock BMW in 1992 by the previous owner with 6,000 miles on it, and served as his daily driver from 1992 until 2004. I have the original sales slip from Hancock. He then titled the car over to his son in in 2009. I still keep in touch with the original owners and apparently Olin at Imports Only has serviced the car since new. I've done all my own work with a friend that owned a shop. I have over 3 inches of paper work back to 1992, not counting hundreds of pictures from my E30 projects, and documentation in Evernote of all work completed. Also with the car, box of new parts, and a 3 spoke BMW steering wheel.
Negatives:
I've not repaired the interior cloth. The seats are worn and torn (mostly due to sun damage from top being down).
The radio works fine, but not great, the left channel likes to crackle some times. The antenna works!!
The paint still looks really good. From a few feet you don't notice a thing. But I'm picky, there are blemishes. The car has had a constant coat of wax on it since new, not a lack of maintenance. A ding was repaired by the driver's door and paint is slightly off color-wise in this area (3x 6 rectangle), but this is only noticeable up close. The passenger side quarter panel has a dent around the wheel well (shown in photo) but paint is still all present, and there is some paint chipping on the center brake light on top of the trunk (common). The trunk light and side mirrors where repainted about 8 years ago, they are common items that need attention. The odomoter stopped working at 121,844 a few years before I purchased her. Its a common issue on the MotoMeter BMW odometers in the e30's (google it). I got pretty good proof/back up to the 130k number. I'm listing at 140k miles to be safe. I only drive around town with a trip to Greenville occasionally, a trip to CLT airport last year, and one trip to Asheville in late summer.
All in all it's an incredibly fun car, drives extremely well, and is a classic E30. It's been well maintained mechanically. With the 3in of service records to prove it. Cosmetic issues are simply due to use and enjoyment over the years (it is 25 years old in October 2015!). I'm selling it because I have a Mercedes w124 300D project car as well. We have baby #2 on the way so the sedan makes more sense to keep as the older project.
The ideal buyer of this car is someone looking for a classic, fun weekend/second car and can finish the restoration process (interior). I'm happy to talk shop with a prospective buyer in terms of maintenance performed, mechanical condition, etc.
PM for more information/phone number. Serious inquiries only, please.
Most recent Work:
Injectors Rebuilt - New Fuel lines and filter 9/2013
"Mess under the intake repair" - Cooling system replaced/refreshed 9/2013
Convertible Boot Cover - Shock Pistons and Holders 11/2013
Spark Plugs 12/22/2013 all 3 Aux Belts 12/22/2013
New Convertible Top, weather stripping/windows/ect - 4/2014
Valve Cover Gasket and Spark Plug Rings - 9/2013
FloorMats 8/29/2013
Fuse Box Cover 8/20/2013
3 Spoke Steering Wheel in box.
Hood - Under-hood Heat Insulation Kit 10/2013
ICV - Idle Control Valve and New Hose 11/2013
Repaired rust on Battery Tray
New Battery 9/2013
Installed Fog Lights - Aftermarket plastic, old are glass and break often.
New UUC clutch pedal bushings
Fixed Alternator bracket and nut
Replacement - On Board Computer
Falken Ziex ZE329 P195/65/R14 - Tires
And more...
Vehicle information
VIN WBABA7312MEJ10248
Type code BA73
Type 318I (USA)
E series E30 (C)
Series 3
Type CABRIO
Steering LL
Doors 2
Engine M42
Displacement 1.80
Power 103
Drive HECK
Transmission MECH
Colour ALPINWEISS 2 (218)
Upholstery (0271)
Prod.date 1990-10-22
Options Code
Description (interface)
Description (EPC)
S242A FAHRERAIRBAG MIT SERIENKRANZ(PUR) Steering wheel airbag
S286A BMW LM RAD/BMW STYLING BMW light alloy wheel BMW styling
S373A STOFFVERDECK DUNKELBLAU Softtop, dark blue
S530A KLIMAANLAGE Air conditioning
S556A AUSSENTEMPERATURANZEIGE Outdoor temperature indicator
S675A BMW SOUND SYSTEM Sound system
S925A VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET Dispatch protection pack
Pictures
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Mix of dates from present to past work.
Will be happy to take any more by request.
$4200 7/10/2015 Update
- Approx 140k miles (dead odo) 121,983 stopped
- White with newly installed navy blue top
- Blue Cloth Interior
- AM/FMCassette (original BMW radio)
- 5 Speed Manual Transmission
- Power windows & locks
- Completely refreshed the cooling system, hoses, vac lines, rebuilt the injectors, new fuel lines, ect.
- Shocks + Struts replaced 10,000 miles ago with original OEM Boge/Sachs parts.
- Clutch has approx 50k on it
- Tires are brand new Falkens
- AC works. Blower motor replaced a three years ago and also converted to R-134. On super hot days it can be a bit weak.
- All service records available back to 1992 when originally purchased with 6,000 miles on the odometer
- Box of parts for new owner (pictures)
History:
I purchased this E30 in July 2013 from the original owner in Columbia, SC. I've keep her as our "fun" car since then here in Greenwood, SC. I've spent many hours replacing a ton of items on the old girl. Listed below. For the history: The car was purchased as a demo vehicle from Hancock BMW in 1992 by the previous owner with 6,000 miles on it, and served as his daily driver from 1992 until 2004. I have the original sales slip from Hancock. He then titled the car over to his son in in 2009. I still keep in touch with the original owners and apparently Olin at Imports Only has serviced the car since new. I've done all my own work with a friend that owned a shop. I have over 3 inches of paper work back to 1992, not counting hundreds of pictures from my E30 projects, and documentation in Evernote of all work completed. Also with the car, box of new parts, and a 3 spoke BMW steering wheel.
Negatives:
I've not repaired the interior cloth. The seats are worn and torn (mostly due to sun damage from top being down).
The radio works fine, but not great, the left channel likes to crackle some times. The antenna works!!
The paint still looks really good. From a few feet you don't notice a thing. But I'm picky, there are blemishes. The car has had a constant coat of wax on it since new, not a lack of maintenance. A ding was repaired by the driver's door and paint is slightly off color-wise in this area (3x 6 rectangle), but this is only noticeable up close. The passenger side quarter panel has a dent around the wheel well (shown in photo) but paint is still all present, and there is some paint chipping on the center brake light on top of the trunk (common). The trunk light and side mirrors where repainted about 8 years ago, they are common items that need attention. The odomoter stopped working at 121,844 a few years before I purchased her. Its a common issue on the MotoMeter BMW odometers in the e30's (google it). I got pretty good proof/back up to the 130k number. I'm listing at 140k miles to be safe. I only drive around town with a trip to Greenville occasionally, a trip to CLT airport last year, and one trip to Asheville in late summer.
All in all it's an incredibly fun car, drives extremely well, and is a classic E30. It's been well maintained mechanically. With the 3in of service records to prove it. Cosmetic issues are simply due to use and enjoyment over the years (it is 25 years old in October 2015!). I'm selling it because I have a Mercedes w124 300D project car as well. We have baby #2 on the way so the sedan makes more sense to keep as the older project.
The ideal buyer of this car is someone looking for a classic, fun weekend/second car and can finish the restoration process (interior). I'm happy to talk shop with a prospective buyer in terms of maintenance performed, mechanical condition, etc.
PM for more information/phone number. Serious inquiries only, please.
Most recent Work:
Injectors Rebuilt - New Fuel lines and filter 9/2013
"Mess under the intake repair" - Cooling system replaced/refreshed 9/2013
Convertible Boot Cover - Shock Pistons and Holders 11/2013
Spark Plugs 12/22/2013 all 3 Aux Belts 12/22/2013
New Convertible Top, weather stripping/windows/ect - 4/2014
Valve Cover Gasket and Spark Plug Rings - 9/2013
FloorMats 8/29/2013
Fuse Box Cover 8/20/2013
3 Spoke Steering Wheel in box.
Hood - Under-hood Heat Insulation Kit 10/2013
ICV - Idle Control Valve and New Hose 11/2013
Repaired rust on Battery Tray
New Battery 9/2013
Installed Fog Lights - Aftermarket plastic, old are glass and break often.
New UUC clutch pedal bushings
Fixed Alternator bracket and nut
Replacement - On Board Computer
Falken Ziex ZE329 P195/65/R14 - Tires
And more...
Vehicle information
VIN WBABA7312MEJ10248
Type code BA73
Type 318I (USA)
E series E30 (C)
Series 3
Type CABRIO
Steering LL
Doors 2
Engine M42
Displacement 1.80
Power 103
Drive HECK
Transmission MECH
Colour ALPINWEISS 2 (218)
Upholstery (0271)
Prod.date 1990-10-22
Options Code
Description (interface)
Description (EPC)
S242A FAHRERAIRBAG MIT SERIENKRANZ(PUR) Steering wheel airbag
S286A BMW LM RAD/BMW STYLING BMW light alloy wheel BMW styling
S373A STOFFVERDECK DUNKELBLAU Softtop, dark blue
S530A KLIMAANLAGE Air conditioning
S556A AUSSENTEMPERATURANZEIGE Outdoor temperature indicator
S675A BMW SOUND SYSTEM Sound system
S925A VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET Dispatch protection pack
Pictures
Mix of dates from present to past work.
Will be happy to take any more by request.
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