DETAILS
Price: $12,900
Mileage: 118k miles shown on odometer - gears stripped in 2006. Estimated mileage is around 151k.
Engine: M42 16V DOHC 1.8-Liter Engine with 134 hp
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual Transmission
Exterior color: Silver – Sterlingsilber Metallic (244)
Interior: Cloth flock “Diagonal”/silver (0270)
VIN: WBAAF931MEE72691
Highlights:
Zero rust
High quality repaint in original color with clear coat
BBS RS001 15x7 3-piece wheels
205/55 15 Yokohama S.Drive tries
Bilstein shocks
H&R sport springs
E30 M3 Leather Shift Knob
Lots of Recent Maintenance
Clean AutoCheck
Clean Title
Original Owner’s Manual and booklets
Known Issues:
Dashboard cover over cracks
Two very small dings in front windshield
Small worn-through spot in middle of rear bench seat
Driver’s door hinge (door opens/closes fine – just no tension)
Missing the 17mm x 19mm wrench in the truck toolkit
BACKGROUND
My father purchased the car on BaT in May of 2017 (https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-bmw-318is-19/) and it was shipped to Indianapolis, IN where he lives. He drove it very rarely and only around town (maybe 500 miles) during the summer. Upon delivery, he addressed a few issues and had a local, independent BMW shop make the repairs (see below). The car was then stored for winter.
In May of 2018 he decided to sell the car, so I bought it from him and had it shipped to Milwaukee, WI. The car is on a clean Indiana title. It has never been driven in rain or snow and was stored for both winters under our ownership.
I drove the car sparingly in the summer of 2018 (less than 1000 miles). The engine began making noises last summer as the timing chain and tensioner were failing. I immediately stopped driving the car and had a great local, independent BMW mechanic that knows E30s very well address the issue before damage was done to the engine. Extensive work was done to address the issue along with other parts getting updated or replaced while doing the work (see below).
I just took the car out of winter storage and had the local independent BMW shop change oil and go over the car for a full safety inspection. The car is located in Milwaukee, WI.
HISTORY
Owner 1: 1991 – 1997 (Houston, TX) approx. 80k miles driven
Owner 2: 1997 – 2015 (Houston, TX) approx. 70k miles driven
Repainted in silver and is free of dings and dents. Paintjob 8.5/10.
Owner 3: 2015 – 2017 (Phoenix, AZ) approx. 3k miles driven
New Bilstein shocks
Replaced steering rack boots
New control arm bushings
New front brake pads
New suspension bushings
Replacement of timing and valve cover gaskets
New thermostat
Added a K&N air filter
Added Pioneer head unit
Added 3-piece BBS wheels with original finish
New Yokohama S.Drive tires and alignment
Current Owner: 2017 – Present (Milwaukee, WI) less than 2000 miles driven
Replaced fog light bulbs and repaired wiring
Replaced sunroof handle and fixed sunroof functionality
New front lower under panel
New radiator & coolant
New timing chain
New timing guide rails
New timing chain tensioner
New crankshaft gear
New idler gear
New water pump
New oil pan gasket - upper
New connecting rod bolt
New rod bearing set
New battery
All repairs done using BMW OEM parts, along with some very tasteful upgrades along the way. Invoices for all work completed during my ownership are available. The next owner will be getting a very well sorted car that is ready to be driven.
I can help coordinate shipping at buyer’s expense.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/170175274@N07/U05mnL
Price: $12,900
Mileage: 118k miles shown on odometer - gears stripped in 2006. Estimated mileage is around 151k.
Engine: M42 16V DOHC 1.8-Liter Engine with 134 hp
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual Transmission
Exterior color: Silver – Sterlingsilber Metallic (244)
Interior: Cloth flock “Diagonal”/silver (0270)
VIN: WBAAF931MEE72691
Highlights:
Zero rust
High quality repaint in original color with clear coat
BBS RS001 15x7 3-piece wheels
205/55 15 Yokohama S.Drive tries
Bilstein shocks
H&R sport springs
E30 M3 Leather Shift Knob
Lots of Recent Maintenance
Clean AutoCheck
Clean Title
Original Owner’s Manual and booklets
Known Issues:
Dashboard cover over cracks
Two very small dings in front windshield
Small worn-through spot in middle of rear bench seat
Driver’s door hinge (door opens/closes fine – just no tension)
Missing the 17mm x 19mm wrench in the truck toolkit
BACKGROUND
My father purchased the car on BaT in May of 2017 (https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-bmw-318is-19/) and it was shipped to Indianapolis, IN where he lives. He drove it very rarely and only around town (maybe 500 miles) during the summer. Upon delivery, he addressed a few issues and had a local, independent BMW shop make the repairs (see below). The car was then stored for winter.
In May of 2018 he decided to sell the car, so I bought it from him and had it shipped to Milwaukee, WI. The car is on a clean Indiana title. It has never been driven in rain or snow and was stored for both winters under our ownership.
I drove the car sparingly in the summer of 2018 (less than 1000 miles). The engine began making noises last summer as the timing chain and tensioner were failing. I immediately stopped driving the car and had a great local, independent BMW mechanic that knows E30s very well address the issue before damage was done to the engine. Extensive work was done to address the issue along with other parts getting updated or replaced while doing the work (see below).
I just took the car out of winter storage and had the local independent BMW shop change oil and go over the car for a full safety inspection. The car is located in Milwaukee, WI.
HISTORY
Owner 1: 1991 – 1997 (Houston, TX) approx. 80k miles driven
Owner 2: 1997 – 2015 (Houston, TX) approx. 70k miles driven
Repainted in silver and is free of dings and dents. Paintjob 8.5/10.
Owner 3: 2015 – 2017 (Phoenix, AZ) approx. 3k miles driven
New Bilstein shocks
Replaced steering rack boots
New control arm bushings
New front brake pads
New suspension bushings
Replacement of timing and valve cover gaskets
New thermostat
Added a K&N air filter
Added Pioneer head unit
Added 3-piece BBS wheels with original finish
New Yokohama S.Drive tires and alignment
Current Owner: 2017 – Present (Milwaukee, WI) less than 2000 miles driven
Replaced fog light bulbs and repaired wiring
Replaced sunroof handle and fixed sunroof functionality
New front lower under panel
New radiator & coolant
New timing chain
New timing guide rails
New timing chain tensioner
New crankshaft gear
New idler gear
New water pump
New oil pan gasket - upper
New connecting rod bolt
New rod bearing set
New battery
All repairs done using BMW OEM parts, along with some very tasteful upgrades along the way. Invoices for all work completed during my ownership are available. The next owner will be getting a very well sorted car that is ready to be driven.
I can help coordinate shipping at buyer’s expense.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/170175274@N07/U05mnL
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