Specs:
1988 325is BMW
WBAAA1300J4141550
White on full Black leather interior
231,000 miles on chassis
127,000 miles on M50 engine
29,000 miles on E36 M3 Transmission
Engine:
2.5 M50TU engine with 127,000 miles (OBD1) E36 M3 cams
Jim Conforti M3 cam chip
Custom cold air intake
OBDII Tublar E36 M3 exhaust manifolds
No cats (Could be a problem with emissions)
Supersprint Muffler
BMP fuel pressure regulator
188 RWHP 186 RWT
Drivetrain/Suspension/brakes:
IE front strut bar
Custom rear strut bar
E36 M3 Transmission with only 29,000 miles
E30 M3 driveshaft
UUC Short shift kit
E36 M3 Guibo
3.46 LSD from an e28 with M coupe cover
Stainless steel brake lines
E36 M3 front suspension and brakes (H&R sport springs with Bilstien sport shocks)
M Coupe rear trailing arms and brakes (H&R sport springs with Bilstien sport shocks)
M Coupe halfshafts (beefy)
KMAC rear camber kit
E36 M3 steering rack
New clutch and flywheel (e36 M3)
E32 750il brake master cylinder upgrade
Custom brake booster due to E30 swap/
17x8.5 MVR Magnums on 215/40/17 Kumho ZR tires
Exterior:
Completely repainted in 2001 (6 clear coats)
OEM M-tec II body kit imported from England
Xenon lights
PIAA Yellow Fogs
Custom all red taillights
Clear front turn signals
E34 center grill
Painted door handles
European front side grills
Shadow line trim
Painted door handles
Tint (35%)
Headlight washers (never connected)
Interior:
E30 M3 gauge cluster with white gauges
E36 M3 shiftknob
Leather e-brake handle and e-brake boot (from E32 750il)
E36 M3 "Vader" seats
Schroth 4pt harnesses
E30 M3 rear seat
Full leather door panels
Airbag steering wheel bolster
M-tec III Steering wheel
Black carpet
Black Headliner
Custom mount for V1 radar
E46 rear view mirror
Dual cupholders
Sound:
Alpine CD Deck (MP3 compatible) with remote
Alpine CD Changer
Dual MTX THunder6000 8" subs in rear side panels (hidden)
Fosgate 250a2 amp for Subs
Infinity Kappa Components (front)
Infinity Reference Components (rear)
Fosgate 600a4 amp powering speakers
Misc:
Trunk carpet trim kit
Custom trunk storage bin
Custom trunk net
Why am I selling?
It's time to move on. This car has been lots of fun and I always get compliments on it, but my lifestyle has changed. As soon as I pull out of my garage in the E30, everyone in the world stares at me. I just don't like the attention. I'm also concerned about safety. If I wreck my E39, I can take comfort in knowing it is one of the safest cars ever produced. While the E30 is very safe for a car built in the 80's, it is not as safe as the E39 or E46. Finally, I only have two garage sports. One will belong to the 540i. The other I have plans for...
The Good:
Everything...this car is amazing. Clear title, E36 M3 type performance, and so many new parts. I think I've replaced almost everything on this car since I bought it in January of 2000. For the last 8 years and 85,000 miles this car has been my passion. You simply can't compare it to any other E30...instead think of it as a 2000-2002 E46 as I completely overhauled the car over those two years.
I also have all the parts necessary to build up a 3.2 monster. I will include these with the car for full asking price.
The Bad:
1. I currently have a leaking clutch master cylinder. This will be resolved before I sell the car.
2. VANOS is noisy. It's time to start planning for a Vanos replacement. Hell, just do this when you build up the 3.2!
3. The car has a "DOT R" front driver side fender. At some point, the front driver side fender was replaced. I did not own the car when this happened.
4. There are a few door dings. Consider this car to be in the same condition as a well maintained 2000-2002 E46 as I completely overhauled this car over those two years.
5. Rear tires will rub on hard accleration or extreme cornering.
6. Since there are not CATS, emissions could be an issue...I may have a solution though.
Want a show car?
Do some touch up paint, update the sound system, and flare the fenders. You have a car that can now compete in car shows.
Want a powerful monster?
Throw in a 3.2 Block. With the current mods + a 3.2 bottom end and the proper software, 240RWHP is easily in sight. Just beware, you WILL need bigger tires. Other then some larger rubber, the chassis is already prepared for serious power. The E36 M3 clutch, flywheel, and tranny are almost new. The e28 rear end, and M coupe trailing arms/half shafts will put power to the rear wheels.
Want a track car?
Rip out the heavy seats and sound system. Sell them on eBay. Take the profits and invest in some race seats and a roll bar. You now have a 2,750 pound track ready car.
$13,000.00 or Trade
This is somewhat negotiable. For $13,000, I will include the 3.2 block and all the other components necessary to build up a 3.2 S52 OBD1 monster. If you do not want all these parts, I will consider offers in the $12,000-$12,500 range. Please don't come at me with the KBB Value on a 1988 325is with 230,000 miles. We all know such a comparison is absurd. Anything less then $12,000 and I will probably just keep the car. I have seen a lot of E30 project cars and many of them skip steps or focus only on a few features. My car truly has it all.
As for trades, I'm open to offers and ideas.
The 540i will probably be going up for sale in spring. It's time for an SL55. :)
1988 325is BMW
WBAAA1300J4141550
White on full Black leather interior
231,000 miles on chassis
127,000 miles on M50 engine
29,000 miles on E36 M3 Transmission
Engine:
2.5 M50TU engine with 127,000 miles (OBD1) E36 M3 cams
Jim Conforti M3 cam chip
Custom cold air intake
OBDII Tublar E36 M3 exhaust manifolds
No cats (Could be a problem with emissions)
Supersprint Muffler
BMP fuel pressure regulator
188 RWHP 186 RWT
Drivetrain/Suspension/brakes:
IE front strut bar
Custom rear strut bar
E36 M3 Transmission with only 29,000 miles
E30 M3 driveshaft
UUC Short shift kit
E36 M3 Guibo
3.46 LSD from an e28 with M coupe cover
Stainless steel brake lines
E36 M3 front suspension and brakes (H&R sport springs with Bilstien sport shocks)
M Coupe rear trailing arms and brakes (H&R sport springs with Bilstien sport shocks)
M Coupe halfshafts (beefy)
KMAC rear camber kit
E36 M3 steering rack
New clutch and flywheel (e36 M3)
E32 750il brake master cylinder upgrade
Custom brake booster due to E30 swap/
17x8.5 MVR Magnums on 215/40/17 Kumho ZR tires
Exterior:
Completely repainted in 2001 (6 clear coats)
OEM M-tec II body kit imported from England
Xenon lights
PIAA Yellow Fogs
Custom all red taillights
Clear front turn signals
E34 center grill
Painted door handles
European front side grills
Shadow line trim
Painted door handles
Tint (35%)
Headlight washers (never connected)
Interior:
E30 M3 gauge cluster with white gauges
E36 M3 shiftknob
Leather e-brake handle and e-brake boot (from E32 750il)
E36 M3 "Vader" seats
Schroth 4pt harnesses
E30 M3 rear seat
Full leather door panels
Airbag steering wheel bolster
M-tec III Steering wheel
Black carpet
Black Headliner
Custom mount for V1 radar
E46 rear view mirror
Dual cupholders
Sound:
Alpine CD Deck (MP3 compatible) with remote
Alpine CD Changer
Dual MTX THunder6000 8" subs in rear side panels (hidden)
Fosgate 250a2 amp for Subs
Infinity Kappa Components (front)
Infinity Reference Components (rear)
Fosgate 600a4 amp powering speakers
Misc:
Trunk carpet trim kit
Custom trunk storage bin
Custom trunk net
Why am I selling?
It's time to move on. This car has been lots of fun and I always get compliments on it, but my lifestyle has changed. As soon as I pull out of my garage in the E30, everyone in the world stares at me. I just don't like the attention. I'm also concerned about safety. If I wreck my E39, I can take comfort in knowing it is one of the safest cars ever produced. While the E30 is very safe for a car built in the 80's, it is not as safe as the E39 or E46. Finally, I only have two garage sports. One will belong to the 540i. The other I have plans for...
The Good:
Everything...this car is amazing. Clear title, E36 M3 type performance, and so many new parts. I think I've replaced almost everything on this car since I bought it in January of 2000. For the last 8 years and 85,000 miles this car has been my passion. You simply can't compare it to any other E30...instead think of it as a 2000-2002 E46 as I completely overhauled the car over those two years.
I also have all the parts necessary to build up a 3.2 monster. I will include these with the car for full asking price.
The Bad:
1. I currently have a leaking clutch master cylinder. This will be resolved before I sell the car.
2. VANOS is noisy. It's time to start planning for a Vanos replacement. Hell, just do this when you build up the 3.2!
3. The car has a "DOT R" front driver side fender. At some point, the front driver side fender was replaced. I did not own the car when this happened.
4. There are a few door dings. Consider this car to be in the same condition as a well maintained 2000-2002 E46 as I completely overhauled this car over those two years.
5. Rear tires will rub on hard accleration or extreme cornering.
6. Since there are not CATS, emissions could be an issue...I may have a solution though.
Want a show car?
Do some touch up paint, update the sound system, and flare the fenders. You have a car that can now compete in car shows.
Want a powerful monster?
Throw in a 3.2 Block. With the current mods + a 3.2 bottom end and the proper software, 240RWHP is easily in sight. Just beware, you WILL need bigger tires. Other then some larger rubber, the chassis is already prepared for serious power. The E36 M3 clutch, flywheel, and tranny are almost new. The e28 rear end, and M coupe trailing arms/half shafts will put power to the rear wheels.
Want a track car?
Rip out the heavy seats and sound system. Sell them on eBay. Take the profits and invest in some race seats and a roll bar. You now have a 2,750 pound track ready car.
$13,000.00 or Trade
This is somewhat negotiable. For $13,000, I will include the 3.2 block and all the other components necessary to build up a 3.2 S52 OBD1 monster. If you do not want all these parts, I will consider offers in the $12,000-$12,500 range. Please don't come at me with the KBB Value on a 1988 325is with 230,000 miles. We all know such a comparison is absurd. Anything less then $12,000 and I will probably just keep the car. I have seen a lot of E30 project cars and many of them skip steps or focus only on a few features. My car truly has it all.
As for trades, I'm open to offers and ideas.
The 540i will probably be going up for sale in spring. It's time for an SL55. :)
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