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1988 E30 Bmw M3. Everything On This Car Has Been Addressed! on 2040-cars

Year:1988 Mileage:131000 Color: White /
 Black
Location:

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.3L 2302CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: wbsak0300j2197972
Year: 1988
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: BMW
Model: M3
Trim: Base Coupe 2-Door
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 131,000
Exterior Color: White
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black

1988 BMW M3.  I purchased this car in September of 2012 and went right to work restoring/replacing any aspect of the car that needed to be addressed.  This is a clean title M3 with brand new paint, refinished interior, many aesthetic upgrades, and tons of mechanical improvements.  From a mechanical perspective, the following has been performed (there has been more than just what is below replaced, and I do have receipts for everything, but I'll refrain from listing every hose, ring, or gasket).

-New Injectors

-New Water Pump

-New Water Pump Belt

-New Alternator

-New Spark Plugs

-New Radiator

-New Battery

-New Thermostat

-New Intake Boot

-New Power Steering Belt

-New AC Belt

-New Ignition Wires

-New Radiator Hose

-New Expansion Tank Hose

-New Thermostat Hoses

-New Upper Radiator

-New Water Hose Set

-New Hood Shock Strut Report

-New Brake Pads and Sensors

-New Distributor Cap

-New Ignition Rotor

-New Valve cover Gasket

-New Camshaft Seal

-New Intake Hose

-New Return Connector

-New Power Steering Mount Bushings

-New AC Compressor Mount Bushings

-New Alternator Bushings

-New Primary Fuel Pump

-New Secondary Fuel Pump

-New Fuel Filter

-New Oil Filter Housing Gasket

-New Power Steering High Pressure Hose

-New Power Steering Suction Hoses

-New Fuel Tank

-Newer Windshield Washer Tank

-New Windshield Washer Blades

-VAC Motorsports Z3 Shifter Kit

-New S50/52 Timing Chain Tensioner

 

 

From a performance/visual standpoint, the following parts have been addressed:

-Full Alpine White Respray

-Painted/Restored Window Moldings

-Restored Black Leather Interior

-New Bilstein Sport Struts

-New H&R Sport Springs

-New Hankook Ventus V12 Tires (215/40/18 Front, 245/35/18 Rear)

-OEM BMW 18" M-Parallel Wheels (Custom Painted Silver W/ Gunmetal Face)

-Refinished 15" BMW OEM Wheels Included

-Stromung Exhaust W/ Custom Made Center Section

-New Headlights

-New Fog Lights (Clear)

-New Turn Signals (Clear)

-New Tail Lights

-New Tow Hook Cover Set

-New Matte Black Front Grille Set

-New Belt Moldings

-Red "Evo" Bumper Tape

-"Evo" Style Front Splitter

-New Windshield

-35% 3M Window Tint

-Reconditioned OBC

-New Shift Know

-New Shift Boot

-New Custom Floor Mats

 

As for negatives for the car, there are a few but not many.  At idle the car does have some chatter, but everything I have researched says this is quite normal for an E30, and the car shifts and performs great.  On the interior, there are one or two pixels out along the radio and OBC, but that is getting fairly nit-picky.  As mentioned this car was purchased last year, so I don't have a long history outside of Carfax.  Carfax does show a theft with the car year's back, but that is all I know and the previous owner here in Oklahoma knew nothing of it either.  While the history is somewhat unknown (and the miles may be a tad higher than other cars in this price range), the thorough work and reconditioning of this vehicle make it something very special to anyone who sees it. 

There really isn't much else I can think of that could be addressed with the car.  We have receipts for all parts purchased, and can happily get anyone in touch with the mechanic who performed the work.  We have really gone through the car in its entirety and I feel confident that if the car sells, it will be a serious head turner for the buyer, and a great performer.  This car seems to get more "thumb's up" than any of the other performance vehicle we own.  I do not need to sell this car, rather for the right situation I see myself letting the car go to free up space and begin another project.  Thanks in advance for looking at this ad and please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

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