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1988 BMW M3

Sale price: $38,500.00 make an offer

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Year:
1988
Number of Doors:
2 Doors
Mileage:
102,000
Engine:
2.3L I4 16V
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1988 BMW M3 for sale

Current customer rating: current rating for this car(2.05) based on 221 votes

1988 e30 m3
102k miles
3-owner
Condition - Excellent Driver
Location: Boston. MA

I have owned this car for over two years. purchased it from Utah where it was owned by two friends since new. I am listing for sale because I picked up another car and am struggling to justify keeping both.

Here is a summary of the car's history:

- Purchased in December 1987 by someone in Utah - took European delivery. I have the German plate used while in Europe.
- The car was shipped to and remained in Provo. Utah through 2015.
- It was passed on from the original owner to a friend in 1996. The friend. the second owner of the car. was a school teacher in Provo.
- Involved in an accident during second ownership where it was parked and hit in the rear. There is some visible repair to the trunk floor - the trunk floor was not replaced so it still shows under the carpet. I believe that the driver's side rear quarter panel may also have been replaced.
- The second owner had the car painted by a close friend who had an auto body shop. The repaint is not concourse but looks very clean from 5 feet and gets lots of “That looks new!” compliments.
- New interior seat covers installed in 2014.
- I have owned it since October 2014. It was put in storage the last two winters and has not seen snow or salt.
- Records prior to my purchase are somewhat limited - good for mileage verification and recent service work (drive belts. intake seals. hoses. etc. - within last 10k miles)
- I have put over $7k into the car since purchasing. this includes:

New OEM Exhaust Installed
Valve adjustment and plugs
New AC Compressor. Receiver. etc. (R-12)
Tie Rods
Rebuilt shift linkage
New Starter (July 2015)
New Alternator + Belt (Early December 2015)
Factory Stereo + Bluetooth

Needs:

The car is currently running well. It has some minor needs:

Sunroof trim is worn and could use replacement (see pics. ) From washing the car there are no issues with water leaks. purely cosmetic. Front bumper / trim has plenty of nicks due to normal driving. It's not obvious from 5 feet / under most lighting conditions so I have not been too concerned with it.

Notes:

Minor oil leak from engine. It appears to be primarily from the valve cover. Paint on the hood has some imperfections in the center near the windshield. You need to be looking for it - most people do not notice. Very few nicks and minimal blemishes on bodyVery minor rust spots on driver's side rear wheel arch –- difficult to see unless you are looking for them. (See pics)Small crack on passenger side rear tail lightFuel door is bent slightly. New fuel door (unpainted) will be included. Steering wheel pictured is the M-Tech I 370mm. It makes a big difference vs. the stock steering wheel. It is not included in the sale but is available at a discount to the buyer. Wheels were refurbished by prior owner. All weather tires were on the car when I purchased it - I never got around to upgrading them and never felt the need based on my driving style.

And now for the photos (shot in bright direct light which highlights any flaws):

https://drive. google. com/drive/folders/0B5NrnCbf1mldUFNjRU5lVk5VMG8

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