Alpine white 1987 325is 5spd with Euro bumpers & M-Tech 1 kit; E30 M-3 interior (Natur) and much more ...
$8,995
Located in Honolulu, HI ... am more than willing to help arrange shipping to a West Coast port (P.S. I have a friend in the business who can ship via air -- almost certainly less than the cost of shipping by boat)
Mileage: Odometer stuck at 146,020 (estimate 160-175K actual)
Contact: ainadude@gmail.com w/phone to follow if serious
Photos (will post here later but in the interim ...): http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/cto/5231482762.html
It is with a heavy heart I put my 1987 BMW 325is M-Tech 1 up for sale after more than 20 years of ownership. Bought her in January 1994 from the local dealer. Original owner was apparently an attorney from the East Coast who took excellent care of her -- had something like 75,000 miles on the clock when I bought her and she looked almost showroom, so I'm assuming a lot of that was highway miles.
Fast forward to today: I'm semi-retired, living on a sailboat back in Honolulu and, as much as I love this car, I have two other, less worthy classics (plus a motorcycle), and it's clear one member of the fleet has to go. After much reflection, I decided to part with the lovely E30 as I came to the sad conclusion I just can't take care of her the way I used to when I had a house and a garage, and I'd hate to see her start to suffer from any neglect. So I'm looking for someone to whom to pass the torch … someone who appreciates these brilliant cars and will give her a good home and the care and attention she deserves.
That new owner will take possession of a well cared-for and appreciated E30 with a lengthy list of tasteful modifications, most of which came from Munich. (P.S. Don’t bother to make offers on individual components installed on the car – not gonna happen) To wit:
Engine/drivetrain
Jim Conforti performance chip (car has ALWAYS run on name-brand premium fuel)
173 ECU from '89 325i
K/N drop-in air filter
Ansa free-flow exhaust (20 years old -- needs to be replaced)
Dinan VDO gauge package (white needle oil temperature/oil pressure/volt meter)
"T" fitting for oil pressure sender (maintains oil pressure dash warning)
Suspension
Dinan Stage 2 suspension (springs/struts/shocks/sway bars)
Sway-bar link reinforcements welded onto rear trailing arms (Dinan kit component)
E30 M3 solid offset control arm bushings
Front and rear Racing Dynamics stress bars
Upgraded rear shock mounts
Brakes
Front: cross-drilled and slotted (machined from factory vented rotors)
Rear: stock diameter slotted (machined from factory vented rotors)
Repco pads
Stainless steel lines (6)
Wheels/Tires
BMW 15x7" ET24 BBS cross-spoke wheels (i.e bona fide "euroweaves")
205-55ZR-15 Dunlap Direzza Dz102s (less than one year/3K miles)
Exterior/Body
Major ($6K) factory color respray in 2008 (bumpers, mirrors and most trim removed)
European chrome bumpers front and rear
M-Technic 1 front spoiler integrated with Euro bumper
Complete factory brake ducts/liners/undertray for above
Fog lights for above (seems identical to E30 M3 setup)
M-Technic 1 rear apron integrated with Euro bumper
BBS side skirts (style similar to M-Technic 1 side skirts)
M-Technic 1 side skirts included but not painted or installed (need pickup/shipping from LV)
BMW factory glass moonroof with custom sliding interior shade panel
European grill (cleaner look -- no upper cutouts for headlights)
Hella H4/H1 headlamps
Acid-absorbing mat in trunk battery tray
Interior
E30 M3 horizontal stitching-pattern leather front seat skins (Natur)
Matching two-passenger E30 M3 leather rear seat (Natur)
Factory rear headrest kit
Four "M" logo seat badges (driver's probably due for replacement)
Later interior trim panels with cloth inserts (Natur)
Custom headliner (matching Natur vinyl)
Front and rear dash covers (dash has cracks)
Later-style rear parcel shelf recovered to omit third seatbelt clip
Later-style third brake light
A/C system converted to R134a
Rearview mirror with map lights
M-Tech II leather wheel
"M" style one-piece black leather shift knob/boot (leather on knob is visibly worn)
"M" stripe shift pattern insert in gearshift knob
Leather emergency brake grip (E36 part)
Leather emergency brake boot (Wheelskins)
Period-correct Blaupunkt Reno AM/FM/cassette from '80s Porsche 911 (as new)
Four Pioneer 5 ¼" co-axial speakers (mirror tweeters non functional)
Hirshmann power antenna (goes up and down fine but does not completely retract)
Bavarian Autosport heavy-duty carpet mats (gray)
Optional/extra equipment
BMW "Tool Kit Large" in trunk, complete (simiiar to E-24 6 Series tool kit)
Tool kit foam carrier for extra bulbs and fuses
BMW 6-liter auxiliary gas can mounted under factory 14" basketweave spare (as-new)
BMW logo clean-up towels in tool box
BMW storage bin mounted on trunk battery cover
BMW large first aid kit, complete (from E38 7 Series)
BMW warning triangle with blue case
Aftermarket keyless entry system
Two factory keys w/light (both batteries dead) and keyless entry units, plus original master key
Factory "leather" zippered binder for owner's manual, registration, etc.
Factory glove compartment flashlight
Homemade service counter reset tool.
This adult-owned Bavarian classic boasts virtually all of the factory items E30 enthusiasts wish they had on their own cars, principally the glass moonroof, Euro bumpers and M-Tech 1 components, M-Tech 2 steering wheel, large tool kit, lighted rear-view mirror and genuine euroweaves, plus a realistically lowered suspension package from a respected tuner, upgraded brake components and myriad other improvements to what many enthusiasts consider the overall best BMW model ever built.
Car is in excellent mechanical condition, and if I was on the mainland, I wouldn't hesitate to drive her cross-country first thing tomorrow.
Behind the wheel, this almost 30-year-old E30 looks almost showroom from a few feet away, and the E30 M3 interior is one or two minor jobs away from looking like she just came home from the dealer. Tires match and are almost new; she starts right up, drives like a champ and runs cool with the A/C cranked (BTW, system was just recharged last month). Some specifics:
Condition
Zero accidents during 20+ years of ownership; no evidence of any prior damage
Mileage unknown but estimate 160-175K (odometer stuck at 146K since '06)
Paint and most trim in excellent condition but not perfect (a rock chip here and there)
Rust repair in transmission tunnel performed in concert with clutch replacement last winter
Interior in excellent condition except for cracked dash and some cracking on driver seat bottom
Driver's fender replaced in concert with '08 re-spray (had damage from improper jack position)
Trunk-lid replaced in concert with '08 re-spray (had some surface rust on inner edge).
Recent maintenance/repair work (past 12 months)
New clutch/pressure plate/release bearing plus shifter linkage components and bushings (first time it's had to be changed)
Timing belt/tensioner/water pump
Brake master cylinder (incl. brake flush/replacement)
Power steering low pressure hose
Front anti-sway bar bushing/clamps
Engine oil/filter
Transmission oil
Differential oil
Thermostat (w/coolant flush/replacement)
Fuel filter/fuel hose
All four tires
Exhaust hangers
Recharge A/C (mid August).
And I am including some additional items with the sale . . .
Extra parts, etc. (factory quality or better)
Timing belt kit (belt/tensioner/water pump)
Extra water pump
Front brake pads set (Akebono ceramic)
Rear brake pads set (Pagid)
Rear axle boots set (inboard)
Clutch slave cylinder
Horn contact pin/brush
BMW console storage bin (replaces ash tray)
Repair manuals (Bentley, Haynes, Chilton).
Maintenance/repair work needed
Removal/disassembly/repair/reassembly/refitting of front bumper/air dam assembly *
Repair/repaint small rust spot at front left corner of sunroof opening
Replace horn contact pin/brush (part included)
Replace exhaust system
Adjust/lubricate sunroof (motor works but panel sticks)
Replace inboard driveshaft boots (slight seeping – parts included)
Replace trip computer light bar
Wiper stalk sometimes doesn’t immediately respond – may need new switch or relay
Slight re-alignment of hood needed after replacement of front hinge assembly
Renew chrome trim surrounding windshield and rear glass
Replace/adjust antenna mast.
* very small fiberglass repair needed on both rear-most mounting holes (areas covered by bumper trim; repair should not require respray)
$8,995
Located in Honolulu, HI ... am more than willing to help arrange shipping to a West Coast port (P.S. I have a friend in the business who can ship via air -- almost certainly less than the cost of shipping by boat)
Mileage: Odometer stuck at 146,020 (estimate 160-175K actual)
Contact: ainadude@gmail.com w/phone to follow if serious
Photos (will post here later but in the interim ...): http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/cto/5231482762.html
It is with a heavy heart I put my 1987 BMW 325is M-Tech 1 up for sale after more than 20 years of ownership. Bought her in January 1994 from the local dealer. Original owner was apparently an attorney from the East Coast who took excellent care of her -- had something like 75,000 miles on the clock when I bought her and she looked almost showroom, so I'm assuming a lot of that was highway miles.
Fast forward to today: I'm semi-retired, living on a sailboat back in Honolulu and, as much as I love this car, I have two other, less worthy classics (plus a motorcycle), and it's clear one member of the fleet has to go. After much reflection, I decided to part with the lovely E30 as I came to the sad conclusion I just can't take care of her the way I used to when I had a house and a garage, and I'd hate to see her start to suffer from any neglect. So I'm looking for someone to whom to pass the torch … someone who appreciates these brilliant cars and will give her a good home and the care and attention she deserves.
That new owner will take possession of a well cared-for and appreciated E30 with a lengthy list of tasteful modifications, most of which came from Munich. (P.S. Don’t bother to make offers on individual components installed on the car – not gonna happen) To wit:
Engine/drivetrain
Jim Conforti performance chip (car has ALWAYS run on name-brand premium fuel)
173 ECU from '89 325i
K/N drop-in air filter
Ansa free-flow exhaust (20 years old -- needs to be replaced)
Dinan VDO gauge package (white needle oil temperature/oil pressure/volt meter)
"T" fitting for oil pressure sender (maintains oil pressure dash warning)
Suspension
Dinan Stage 2 suspension (springs/struts/shocks/sway bars)
Sway-bar link reinforcements welded onto rear trailing arms (Dinan kit component)
E30 M3 solid offset control arm bushings
Front and rear Racing Dynamics stress bars
Upgraded rear shock mounts
Brakes
Front: cross-drilled and slotted (machined from factory vented rotors)
Rear: stock diameter slotted (machined from factory vented rotors)
Repco pads
Stainless steel lines (6)
Wheels/Tires
BMW 15x7" ET24 BBS cross-spoke wheels (i.e bona fide "euroweaves")
205-55ZR-15 Dunlap Direzza Dz102s (less than one year/3K miles)
Exterior/Body
Major ($6K) factory color respray in 2008 (bumpers, mirrors and most trim removed)
European chrome bumpers front and rear
M-Technic 1 front spoiler integrated with Euro bumper
Complete factory brake ducts/liners/undertray for above
Fog lights for above (seems identical to E30 M3 setup)
M-Technic 1 rear apron integrated with Euro bumper
BBS side skirts (style similar to M-Technic 1 side skirts)
M-Technic 1 side skirts included but not painted or installed (need pickup/shipping from LV)
BMW factory glass moonroof with custom sliding interior shade panel
European grill (cleaner look -- no upper cutouts for headlights)
Hella H4/H1 headlamps
Acid-absorbing mat in trunk battery tray
Interior
E30 M3 horizontal stitching-pattern leather front seat skins (Natur)
Matching two-passenger E30 M3 leather rear seat (Natur)
Factory rear headrest kit
Four "M" logo seat badges (driver's probably due for replacement)
Later interior trim panels with cloth inserts (Natur)
Custom headliner (matching Natur vinyl)
Front and rear dash covers (dash has cracks)
Later-style rear parcel shelf recovered to omit third seatbelt clip
Later-style third brake light
A/C system converted to R134a
Rearview mirror with map lights
M-Tech II leather wheel
"M" style one-piece black leather shift knob/boot (leather on knob is visibly worn)
"M" stripe shift pattern insert in gearshift knob
Leather emergency brake grip (E36 part)
Leather emergency brake boot (Wheelskins)
Period-correct Blaupunkt Reno AM/FM/cassette from '80s Porsche 911 (as new)
Four Pioneer 5 ¼" co-axial speakers (mirror tweeters non functional)
Hirshmann power antenna (goes up and down fine but does not completely retract)
Bavarian Autosport heavy-duty carpet mats (gray)
Optional/extra equipment
BMW "Tool Kit Large" in trunk, complete (simiiar to E-24 6 Series tool kit)
Tool kit foam carrier for extra bulbs and fuses
BMW 6-liter auxiliary gas can mounted under factory 14" basketweave spare (as-new)
BMW logo clean-up towels in tool box
BMW storage bin mounted on trunk battery cover
BMW large first aid kit, complete (from E38 7 Series)
BMW warning triangle with blue case
Aftermarket keyless entry system
Two factory keys w/light (both batteries dead) and keyless entry units, plus original master key
Factory "leather" zippered binder for owner's manual, registration, etc.
Factory glove compartment flashlight
Homemade service counter reset tool.
This adult-owned Bavarian classic boasts virtually all of the factory items E30 enthusiasts wish they had on their own cars, principally the glass moonroof, Euro bumpers and M-Tech 1 components, M-Tech 2 steering wheel, large tool kit, lighted rear-view mirror and genuine euroweaves, plus a realistically lowered suspension package from a respected tuner, upgraded brake components and myriad other improvements to what many enthusiasts consider the overall best BMW model ever built.
Car is in excellent mechanical condition, and if I was on the mainland, I wouldn't hesitate to drive her cross-country first thing tomorrow.
Behind the wheel, this almost 30-year-old E30 looks almost showroom from a few feet away, and the E30 M3 interior is one or two minor jobs away from looking like she just came home from the dealer. Tires match and are almost new; she starts right up, drives like a champ and runs cool with the A/C cranked (BTW, system was just recharged last month). Some specifics:
Condition
Zero accidents during 20+ years of ownership; no evidence of any prior damage
Mileage unknown but estimate 160-175K (odometer stuck at 146K since '06)
Paint and most trim in excellent condition but not perfect (a rock chip here and there)
Rust repair in transmission tunnel performed in concert with clutch replacement last winter
Interior in excellent condition except for cracked dash and some cracking on driver seat bottom
Driver's fender replaced in concert with '08 re-spray (had damage from improper jack position)
Trunk-lid replaced in concert with '08 re-spray (had some surface rust on inner edge).
Recent maintenance/repair work (past 12 months)
New clutch/pressure plate/release bearing plus shifter linkage components and bushings (first time it's had to be changed)
Timing belt/tensioner/water pump
Brake master cylinder (incl. brake flush/replacement)
Power steering low pressure hose
Front anti-sway bar bushing/clamps
Engine oil/filter
Transmission oil
Differential oil
Thermostat (w/coolant flush/replacement)
Fuel filter/fuel hose
All four tires
Exhaust hangers
Recharge A/C (mid August).
And I am including some additional items with the sale . . .
Extra parts, etc. (factory quality or better)
Timing belt kit (belt/tensioner/water pump)
Extra water pump
Front brake pads set (Akebono ceramic)
Rear brake pads set (Pagid)
Rear axle boots set (inboard)
Clutch slave cylinder
Horn contact pin/brush
BMW console storage bin (replaces ash tray)
Repair manuals (Bentley, Haynes, Chilton).
Maintenance/repair work needed
Removal/disassembly/repair/reassembly/refitting of front bumper/air dam assembly *
Repair/repaint small rust spot at front left corner of sunroof opening
Replace horn contact pin/brush (part included)
Replace exhaust system
Adjust/lubricate sunroof (motor works but panel sticks)
Replace inboard driveshaft boots (slight seeping – parts included)
Replace trip computer light bar
Wiper stalk sometimes doesn’t immediately respond – may need new switch or relay
Slight re-alignment of hood needed after replacement of front hinge assembly
Renew chrome trim surrounding windshield and rear glass
Replace/adjust antenna mast.
* very small fiberglass repair needed on both rear-most mounting holes (areas covered by bumper trim; repair should not require respray)