89 E30 320i Touring 5spd LHD Austin TX

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  • nameisbauer
    Member
    • Nov 2012
    • 76

    #1

    89 E30 320i Touring 5spd LHD Austin TX

    SOLD.

    Since I accepted less on ebay, this is relisted with the same price drop: $7000


    1989 BMW 320i Touring -$7000. Located in Austin TX

    237,XXX KILOMETERS (which is 140,XXX miles)

    All European/German spec car. Left Hand Drive
    M20 6 Cyl engine (strong)
    5 Speed Manual (shifts great, no grinding, performs as it should)
    Diamond Schwarz (Metallic Black)
    Black Interior/Grey Carpet
    Perfect Dash
    Crank Sunroof
    Factory AC delete
    Power Front windows, Crank rear (Factory spec)
    Brand new headliner, all Black
    Sport, 3 spoke steering wheel (Sunburned top)
    Lowered on Eibach Springs
    AC Schnitzer single wiper conversion
    AC Schnitzer Header (sounds very nice)
    Aftermarket in dash CD headunit. Aux output works with IPhone
    Leather M Shift knob
    Aftermarket white face gauges with chrome rings
    Recaro D&W seats. Best I can tell is they are the Speed seat with tiny debossed D&W logo. Good condition except the drives bolster is sort of "squished". Not ripped, but the foam has collapsed some. (I can swap in very nice condition stock seats with Grey cloth tops if the buyer wants)
    K&N Air filer
    Strut tower brace


    Wheel options: 14" Bottlecaps AND 15" Euroweaves (Euro only? Like the e30 M3 wheels, but 4 lug) Bottlecaps have 4 good matching tires, and matching spare. Euroweaves have 4 mismatched tires, one with a very slow leak. Hence the car is on 14"s now.

    Included but not installed:
    Match Painted Eyelids

    All Import paperwork provided, Although it has already been registered and titled in 2 US states. Current inspection and Registration in Texas. Original German Title with previous owners modifications listed. Some service paperwork from Germany, but all in German. Service by me is Belts/ Oil changes/Coolant

    The Bad:
    The car does have some rust, but nothing that stopped me from buying it. Has rolled fenders, so some rust in those. Behind the rear wheels in the lower valence. a little on the tailgate (bubbles), Bubbles on sun roof. Worst spot is under the rear window (see pics). I say worst because it is the most visible and I assume the biggest hassle to fix. As far as I know its all sheet metal, not structural.

    Steering wheel is Sunburned on top with 2 tears. I have a German Aftermarket wheel if interested (no hub though)

    Driver Seat bolster is worn

    Rear Wiper in-op. Never really investigated.

    Wiper fluid squirters function, but are weak. Probably clogged nozzles, never investigated.

    Blower fan is noisy unless its at full blast (4)

    Drivers door lock does not work with the key, but whole car functions with the key fob, so not a big deal during daily use.

    Not really deserving of the Bad category, but the paint looks nice in pics but there are dings and scrapes for sure. Roof is pretty bad, scratch wise. Strange way to be worn. Will try to capture in pics.

    This was a dream car for me and the only reason I am selling is I found an AC installed car, and bought that one also. No need for 2 Tourings right now. Of the two this one handles better and feels stronger, engine wise. Price is LESS than what I paid for it, and I have improved the car since I got it. You can find RHD automatics for less and Every LHD Manual will fetch more. I think its a fair price to move it on to the next enthusiast. Not looking for trades, but will hear you out. Porsches, Classic Minis, or Datsuns will interest me most.
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    Last edited by nameisbauer; 03-01-2016, 08:45 AM. Reason: sold
  • nameisbauer
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    • Nov 2012
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    • nameisbauer
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      • Nov 2012
      • 76

      #3
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      • nameisbauer
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        • Nov 2012
        • 76

        #4
        Bump this.

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        • GCAutosports
          Member
          • May 2015
          • 59

          #5
          Up for trade?

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          • noypi2
            E30 Addict
            • Jun 2014
            • 442

            #6
            Wish this is a CA Bar'd Touring. GLWS.

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            • glucklich21
              E30 Mastermind
              • Apr 2010
              • 1912

              #7
              Can I take a look at this? Not looking to buy, just want to see a touring in person.

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              • Gloff
                Advanced Member
                • Oct 2011
                • 186

                #8
                Originally posted by noypi2
                Wish this is a CA Bar'd Touring. GLWS.
                California makes it extremely expensive and difficult to make a 1968 or newer direct import compliant. It likely would cost more than this car's current value.
                1991 BMW 318i Alpinweiß II Slicktop 231,000 Miles Build date: Wednesday, 1/30/1991
                2003 BMW Z4 2.5i Sterlinggrau Metallic 112,000 Miles Build Date: Monday 12/9/2002

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                • StealthMODE
                  Member
                  • Aug 2011
                  • 82

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Gloff
                  California makes it extremely expensive and difficult to make a 1968 or newer direct import compliant. It likely would cost more than this car's current value.
                  there are many loop holes to this. i know quite a few ca plated legal rhd tourings around my area and in socal. =)

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                  • Gloff
                    Advanced Member
                    • Oct 2011
                    • 186

                    #10
                    Originally posted by StealthMODE
                    there are many loop holes to this. i know quite a few ca plated legal rhd tourings around my area and in socal. =)
                    Not to thread jack, but let me know those loop holes, there are some other grey market cars I'd be interested in, but cannot have.
                    1991 BMW 318i Alpinweiß II Slicktop 231,000 Miles Build date: Wednesday, 1/30/1991
                    2003 BMW Z4 2.5i Sterlinggrau Metallic 112,000 Miles Build Date: Monday 12/9/2002

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                    • threlevenguy
                      E30 Enthusiast
                      • Dec 2006
                      • 1057

                      #11
                      this car is so awesome...mmmmmmmm

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                      • nameisbauer
                        Member
                        • Nov 2012
                        • 76

                        #12
                        Damn, I am not getting notifications about posts here. Sorry to leave people hanging on my post.

                        GCAutosports- Not looking for a trade but always willing to hear someone out on something interesting. Show me what you got.

                        Glucklich21- Sure, come look. I have 2 you can look at :)

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                        • nameisbauer
                          Member
                          • Nov 2012
                          • 76

                          #13
                          relisted, deadbeat bidder, Price drop. $7000
                          Last edited by nameisbauer; 01-18-2016, 09:00 AM.

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                          • nameisbauer
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                            • Nov 2012
                            • 76

                            #14
                            Nameisbauer@gmail.com if that is easier for anyone.

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                            • nameisbauer
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                              • Nov 2012
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                              #15
                              Bump

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