Vehicle Details
- Year: 1988
- Make: BMW
- Model: M3
- VIN: WBSAK0305J2196011
- Mileage Shown: 108,705
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Alpine White
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Hurricane, UT 84737
- Lot #: V-0049395
Representing BMW’s original M3 sports car, this 1988 BMW E30 M3 is finished in Alpine White over a Cardinal Red interior and is powered by a 2.3-liter S14 inline-four engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. It was purchased by the current owner about a year ago and has been fitted with new KW coilovers, ST sway bars, a Supersprint exhaust system, an Evolution airbox, and 18” BBS-style wheels. Under current ownership, it has been serviced with new intake manifold and throttle body seals, spark plugs, shift bushings, a valve adjustment, and more. This classic BMW is now being offered for auction out of Utah with under 109k miles showing on the odometer.
Sharing only its hood and roof panels with the standard E30 3-Series, the M3 is distinguished by its model-specific bumpers and rockers, boxed fender flares, and fixed rear wing. This example is finished in Alpine White and rides on 18” BBS-style wheels with a set of Yokohama Advan tires mounted 2 years ago within the last 600 miles. The car is accompanied by the original 16”x8” BMW BBS wheels with 4-year-old tires. Other features include body-colored mirrors, an M3 grille badge, quad headlamps, integrated front fog lights, and dual Supersprint exhaust pipes. The seller notes the windshield has been replaced, light scratches can be seen on some of the glass, and a small ding is present on the passenger-side door. Detailed images are provided in the gallery along with a clean CARFAX report.
The Cardinal Red interior features reupholstered front seats, grey carpeting, a three-spoke M-Tech I steering wheel, VDO instrumentation, an onboard computer, an aftermarket Continental Bluetooth stereo, air conditioning, cruise control, and power windows, mirrors, and door locks. The seller states the original headliner remains in good condition and the brake system warning light appears on the dashboard intermittently. All gauges and accessories are said to be fully functional including the air conditioning.
Factory-rated at 192 HP and 170 lb.-ft of torque, the 2.3-liter DOHC inline-four-cylinder S14 engine sends power to the rear wheels through a Getrag 5-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. The seller notes a new Supersprint header-back exhaust system has been installed along with an Evolution airbox, KW coilovers, and ST sway bars. The stock exhaust, intake, and suspension components are included in the sale. Since the seller’s purchase, the car has been serviced with new intake manifold and throttle body seals, a valve adjustment, new spark plugs, front wheel bearings, shifter bushings, a shift rod bracket and coupler, a transmission selector rod, an oil change, and a new fuel filter.
This sale will include owner’s manuals, a toolkit, a spare tire, a car cover, a clean title, and the original wheels, exhaust, intake, and suspension components.
The seller would like you to know: "Thanks for visiting my auction I purchased this beautiful M3 a year ago with intentions to keep it for a while it's always been kept in a climate-controlled garage and covered. A lot of work has been done in the last year so the car was reliable and road-worthy to drive BMW events and car shows."
Auction Results
- Sold for: $58,250
- Auction End: Sep 27, 2024 08:31:21PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 30
Comments (89)
@turbo318 Thank You ! will be in touch soon.
@whitey Will do ! lol
@HALSA5 Thank You !
@darogti great win on an amazing car.
Drive it well and drive it often!
Sold for $58,250
@turbo318 someone got a killer deal. I wish I could’ve bid on this.
Congrats !!!
Oowee guys this is really fun now. Good luck to for bidders on winning a really nice car here
Bid in the amount of $58,250
The resevre is lifted good luck to high bidder
Bid in the amount of $58,000
Bid in the amount of $57,280
@wilhit10 this is the fun part of bidding 👍🏼 keep it up and win this car
@rmw 84k which everyone knows for a rare car it’s not even close. Car is pretty much fully restored.. but BaT lets the peanut gallery comment irrelevant sh** like you’re doing here.
Bid in the amount of $57,030
Bid in the amount of $56,780
@turbo318 I meant car**
@turbo318 you have a very nice here zvd I hope you get all the money for it. If I didn’t own 3 e30 M3’s, I would be bidding on it
How many more extensions ?
2days ?
Bid in the amount of $56,530
@HALSA5 what it bring in other site?
@rmw still early on this site. I am not really worried, it takes the right buyer to be present.
@wilhit10 yes it does.
I guess we will be here all day.
Bid in the amount of $56,280
@wilhit10 I'm spitting facts bruh
@HALSA5 4 days and only 5k?
@rmw have you been smoking crack today? Alpine white is preferred by some, but does not bring a premium.
Bid in the amount of $56,030
@rnw my car is on here. Look at the listing
@HALSA5 what color to? Alpine is 20k-25k extra premium alone
Bid in the amount of $55,780
@rmw my Europameister was on BaT and I thought the same. Too much talk on there and less action
@rmw it wouldn't. A low mileage stroker e30 M3 couldn't reach 80 grand. Market is soft on these cars.
Bid in the amount of $55,530
Easily bring 30k more on bat
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@rmw Thanks !
Agreed, best combo and rarely seen
Dream spec, doesn't get any better
Bid in the amount of $50,250
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Bid in the amount of $48,500
@renuauto Thank you !!
@brittonbancos Hi never smoked in and yeas ill be around if you wanted to pick it up Thanks
Could I pick it up on Monday/Tuesday if I buy it? Has it been smoked in?
Bid in the amount of $42,000
Have seen the car in person multiple times and can vouch for a great car and great seller. Someone is gonna be getting an awesome E30 here.
Are the wheels 2 piece?
This was my dream car when I was young - colour, trim and I love those wheels. They don't make them like they used too!
p.s. could the future owner please install a red leather steering wheel with white stitching - thank you!
Bid in the amount of $41,750
@darogti Hi paint is in great condition i havent seen any rust i think the front may have been repainted at some point its in too good of condition not really any chips or road chips, looked under the front frame rails and under and no signs of any accident on any panels, trunk area under carpet and spare tire well is clean and no signs of any accidents either body and paint is very clean.
Hello. Any feedback on the paint condition? Any repainted panels or does it still have original paint? Also any signs of rust ? Thanks
@v87x Hi i have the exhaust with cats that came with the car when i purchased it , its not the original though the cats are aftermarket and is attached to whats seems to be the rear section.
Does the car still have a catalytic converter?
Bid in the amount of $41,500
@lennyhd2002 Hi they were from bimmerworld and had the centers painted BBS retro gold and center caps come with the car i have posted a new picture of them, never installed them
Thank you for the explanation. What brand wheels are those ?
@lennyhd2002 Hi the four holes are for the euro license mountig bracket nothing wierd all M3 have them the black trim that goes over the holes for the euro plate braket has shrunk a bit nothing to hide , it's more obvious on a white car, and the paint chip is actually a touchup of the clear from a rock chip no dent in the composite bumper very hard to see without the picture to notice where it would be with the naked eye.
The front bumper looks like it has some cosmetic issues . Possible big paint chip was touched up . And the 4 black circles look a bit weird . The outside ones look different than the inner ones .. can you explain please ?
@Piloto993 Hi i worked at Rusnak bmw dealer from 86' through 95' in southern ca and saw three cars come through the dealer exactly the same color interior without red carpet or spealer shelf. its not a rare color
Usually the 88’s with red interior had the matching red carpet and parcel shelf. Did you or previous owner/s change the carpet and shelf?
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@M3List Thank you !
Stunning E30, love the wheels. Good luck to the buyer and seller!
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@AlphaDave Hi yes the gold center caps w/bmw logo are available and never been on the wheels ill upload a pic with the small ding , y cant really see it
Center caps for wheels not available?
Can you provide a better pic of ding as mentioned with a coin as a reference?
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Thanks rmw for bidding yes A/C is converted to R134 and is ice cold and no leaks at this point.
ac blow cold? any leaks when parked?
Bid in the amount of $40,888