1989 BMW E30 M3 w/S14 Engine

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                              1989 BMW E30 M3                                                                                                                                                                                             Description                                                                                                                 Odometer: 124. 00                   VIN# WBSAK0302K2198302                   Engine:  S14 2. 3L 192HP                   Transmission: Manual                                                                                                                

The original BMW E30 M3 was built to race - pure and simple. But it went beyond that and became the most successful touring car of all. with 80 titles to its name. Although a race to road car conversion had been seen before - the Audi Quattro is a notable example - the M3 fired the imagination of motorsport fans. and still does 11 years after its demise.

One of the first cars to have cosmetic surgery at the M Department. the M3 has bits bolted on all over. Jagged and angular. the body has a sense of purpose. This is no sculpted coupe. it's a straightforward two-door racing. BMW put the wings and spoilers on the 3-Series because it wanted to go racing and had to make 5. 00 cars to meet regulations. The fact that 17. 84 examples drove through the factory gates between 1986-1990 demonstrates the E30's cult appeal.
The body was designed to win races. but the 2. 3 litre engine has a much more impressive claim to fame. It also saw action in the 1983 Brabham-BMW F1 car. The block was unmodified. but the use of a turbocharger allowed a few more horsepower to be extracted for Nelson Piquet to use - 1. 00bhp to be precise.

On the road. you'd be forgiven for overlooking the engine's exotic roots. After the rich and creamy straight-sixes of the later M3's. the four-cylinder sounds about as racy and exciting as a wet weekend in Scarborough. It's rough and lumpy at idle. and not much better at full chat. It does the job. though. pushing out 200bhp and 240Nm of torque. although you have to send the needle round to the higher section of the rev counter before anything meaningful starts to happen.

By present day standards. the 2. 00lb machine is not particularly quick. returning acceleration times across the board that are matched by the current 325Ci - 0-60mph in 7. 1 seconds and 50-70mph in fifth in around 9. 5. But the oldest M3 feels much faster. thanks to its minimal sound-proofing. short gearing and raw manner. The gearbox is worth mentioning. too.  A five-speed unit. it's notable for having a dog-leg first gear. then forward for second. back for third and so on. It's surprisingly easy to get to grips with.

So is the car itself. Although the powerplants dominate proceedings in the newer pair. the older car is far better balanced and comes as refreshing change. Whereas power defines the new model. its grandfather has a chassis and engine that complement each other beautifully.

There's enough grunt to be enjoyable. but the smiles widen at the first corner. The E30 has an extraordinary intimacy - the steering is light and trembles constantly with feedback. while the communicative chassis is extremely user-friendly. More importantly. you don't need to be travelling at light speed to enjoy it. Up the pace and the front end will eventually push wide into understeer. But despite more modest grip. this is not a characteristic you'll notice on public roads. where the older car feels vice-free.

Surprisingly for a machine with its roots planted so firmly in the racing world. the ride quality is rather good. The suspension is geared to providing the driver with information. So although the hard ride and noise means we would steer clear of long motorway journeys. the setup feels secure and compliant on B-roads. As you'd expect of a BMW. the interior has aged well. but the same can't be said for the design. Time has now taken its toll on the brittle plastics and sharp-edged switchgear. More than those of the later cars. this is a cabin where the driver is the really important occupant - the suede-trimmed steering wheel feels superb and the driving position in the bucket seat is business-like. However. the upright body does at least mean passengers can get in and out without a struggle.

There's only one way you can go wrong with an M3 and that's to spend too much money on the wrong car. Bright paint and blacked-up tyres can make any tired old car look wonderful. and this happens with M3s too. A well-maintained example isn't costly to run. but rectifying all the wear and tear on neglected cars does get expensive - and the robustness of BMWs means that some owners skimp on maintenance.

The ideal M3 is a cherished specimen. owned by an enthusiast and with good history. You'll get a glorious driver's car that'll be spell-binding to hustle along your favourite roads.

                                                                                                                              Condition                                                                      

Work done in the last 15. 00 miles:
-New battery at 123k.
-New heater core pipes and hoses at 122k.
-Viper Alarm at 120k.
-Transmission fluid flush at 115k.
-Driveshaft replacement. new timing chain tensioner at 115k.
-Fuel filter. valve cover gasket. breather hose. alternator bushings. brake fluid flush. full service at 113k.
-New VSR exhaust at 110k.
-New water pump at 107k.
-New coolant sensor at 106k.
-Service history going back all the way to 1989.

-No rust anywhere (spent most of its life in Arizona).
-Paint is original and in great condition.
-All original pannels. no accident history. very straight body.
-Mechanically sound. Can be driven immediately with no work needed.
-Brakes/steering/throttle response are fantastic.
-All windows were re-tinted last year.
-Viper alarm system with keyless entry.
-All power windows. locks. and sun roof in working condition.
-Comes with Dinan. Autothority. and Conforti chip (currently the one being used).
-VSR Stainless steel freeflow center section with Stromung muffler (sounds amazing).
-Back seats in perfect condition.
-Front seats show some wear. but still in decent condition (typical wear and cracking).
-Carpets/interior in great condition.
-It just passed California emissions test Within the past two weeks.
-Car has current registration which expires Sept 2014

Defects:
-Scratch on the trunk lid(see picture).
-Small crease (about4"-5") on rear quarter
-Cracked dash (I have a new dash that I will include with sale).

These cars are rare. and it's even rarer to find one in this condition with documentation.

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Seller reserves the right to end this listing at anytime should the vehicle no longer be available for sale. Professional pre-purchase inspections are welcome but must be made before the auction ends. I have described the above mentioned vehicle to the best of my ability. However. with all pre-owned automobiles. the condition is subjective. so I recommend that the potential buyer fly out to inspect as well as test drive the vehicle before finalizing purchase. If your personal inspection is not possible. I will be glad to help facilitate an inspection by your chosen local independent service center and will make arrangements to deliver the vehicle to them for this purpose.

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This is my second E30 M3. I first bought an '88 white on black car in 1992 . kept for 3 years. I've had a lot of very nice cars and it was one of my all time favorites. I always knew I would one day have another one. I just recently bought this car with the intention of keeping it. however circumstances have changed that require me to sell this one.

Good luck bidding . Someone will be very happy with this car

*NOTE - The CarCheck score shows low thinking all the title updates are new owners when actually there were only 3-4 owners prior to me as verified through the extensive records that will come with the car.

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