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1988 Bmw M3 Base Coupe 2-door 2.3l on 2040-cars

US $30,000.00
Year:1988 Mileage:175000
Location:

Jamaica, New York, United States

Jamaica, New York, United States

Thank you for checking out my 1988 BMW E30 M3.  The E30 M3 in my opinion is by far the best M3 ever made.  This is a fine example of a mostly original M3 that has never been raced, mistreated or been in any accidents.  Below I have made a brief outline of the condition.  

EXTERIOR
- The car was repainted by a reputable shop and is currently in excellent condition.  It was just fully detailed and looks amazing. 
- Body is straight as can be. 
- Absolutely No Rust
- Wheels are original and in very good condition.  
- Tires have about 60% tread left

INTERIOR
- The car has it's original tan interior.  The interior is in excellent shape with no tears, marks, rips or excessive wear.  To make it showroom the interior could be refinished but that's totally up to the new owner.  
- All gauges, lights, doors, windows and electrical is in good working order.  
- Odometer is accurate and is fully functional.

MOTOR & TRANS
- Original S14 Motor was just refreshed last year and has less than 200 miles on it.  Parts replaced include JE pistons, timing chain, timing guide, head gasket set, oil pump, water pump, lower engine gasket set, intake air flow sensor, rod bearings and main bearings.  Also the head was serviced and the valves were resealed.  The block is now bored to fit the larger 94mm pistons. 
- Original Getrag 5 Speed transmission is in excellent shape and shifts smoothly.  

CHASSIS
- Completely Rust Free.  Absolutely Solid

HIGHLIGHTS
- No Accidents
- Vin tags on every panel except passenger side front panel.  Vin tags everywhere else including above the tool set and behind both the driver side and passenger side rear side markers.  

SUGGESTIONS
- Suspension could use tightening.  Drives fine but if you really want to let it rip you would benefit from having the suspension upgraded. 
- Interior is 100% original and hasn't been re-tinted.   Depending on how original you'd like to stay you may or may not want to touch the interior.
- Super Sprint exhaust is currently installed.  You may want to go back to the original exhaust if you prefer.  

This is a 1988 E30 M3 and is eligible for historic registration.  Please check with your local DMV for guidelines.  I have tried to outline the car the best I could however I realize that you may have questions.  Please ask as many questions as you'd like before bidding.  As this is a classic I definitely recommend a PPI before purchase, this is an AS IS sale and all sales are final.  You are more than welcome to setup a time with me to see it in person and take it for a test drive (deposit required before driving).   

** Please note the Autocheck in not accurate, apparently there was some documentation confusion back in the late 90's.  This is a no accident vehicle. The Carfax is 100% clean, feel free to run a report or email me for mine ** 

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