1989 BMW E30 M3

 1989
Alpine White
BMW M3
123xxx miles
Extensive service history and documentation available with original window sticker.

Purchased in July. 2011 from a BMWCAA member. I've owned and driven this car for a little over 2 years and have changed the oil every 1500 miles (every 6 months) with Mobil 1 15-50 and OEM BMW oil filters.


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.


Good:
-No rust anywhere (spent most of its life in Arizona).
-Paint is original and in great condition.
-All original pannels. no accidents. very straight body.
-Mechanically sound. only had to replace a leaky heater core pipe in the time I've owned it. Can be driven immediately with no work needed.
-Brakes/steering/throttle response are fantastic.
-Never raced or abused.
-All windows were re-tinted last year.
-Viper alarm system with keyless entry.
-All recent work done by Midnight Motorsport in Seattle (alarm and heater core pipe).
-Tires have a lot of tread left.
-Brake pads are still good.
-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).
-Bilstein shocks.
-Back seats in perfect condition.
-Front seats show some wear. but still in decent condition (small rip in passenger seat).
-Carpets/interior in great condition.
-It just passed its last emissions test last week and if you live in Washington state. you will never need to pass this test again. Has brand new tabs valid for 1 year in WA.
-Will receive a professional detail before buyer pick-up.

Bad:
-Scratch on the trunk (see picture). This is the only obvious flaw. small chips here and there but overall great condition.
-Trunk roundel is chipped.
-Occasionally flashes the check "brake lights" warning light at start even though the lights work (looking at the service history. this has been an issue for years).
-Water temperature displays a little high (slightly past 1/2 mark but never above the 3/4. see picture). Most of the parts on the cooling system have fewer than 20k miles. so I've stopped worrying since the BMW manual states the following (the manual will be included with the car):

BLUE: The engine has not reached normal operating temperature. Drive only at moderate road and engine speeds.

Normal operating temperature: is between the two colored zones. The needle may tend to reach the red zone when the ambient temp- and/or the engine load is very high.

RED: engine overheated. Allow system to cool down until temperature gauge is approx. in the middle of the scale.

-Cracked dash (I have a new dash that I will include with sale).
-Slight brake squeal perhaps from dirt (the pads are still thick and my mechanic assures me they don't need to be replaced yet).
-Shifter buzzes on freeway sometimes (common problem with 88-89 e30 M3's. you'll grow to love it).
-AC needs recharge/isn't working.

I'm selling because I rarely drive it since it is not my primary vehicle and I'm moving to the city where I won't be able to store it in a safe place. I never take this car on short trips and make sure to give it a 20min+ drive every 2 weeks. Let me know if you have any questions and if you'd like to have your mechanic take a look.

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

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