[SOLD] 1991 BMW E30 M3, 56k miles, $35,000
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1991 E30 M3
VIN: AE34467
MFG date: 09/90 per door jam decal (see VIN decode below)
In-service (purchase) date: 01/24/92
56k miles
white with original gray leather interior
original S14 motor
VIN decals match on all body panels (including behind the bumper cap on rear quarter panels)
The following description is not intended as a thorough maintenance history, nor even just a summary.
Genuine BMW Motorsport items:
Genuine Sport Evolution rear wing
Evo Spark Plug Wires
Evo Oil Pan Baffle
After Market:
Eibach/Bilstein/Suspension Techniques (with reinforcement plates on rear bar mounts)
BMW E36 timing chain tensioner
B&M short-shift linkage (still have OE linkage)
MoMo shift knob (still have OE)
Ireland Engineering aluminum rear shock mounts (with reinforcement plates & rubber street bushings)
Euro tow-hook covers (+ OE, US-spec black plastic inserts)
Brake Duct vents (+ OE fog lights)
Stainless steel brake lines
Hella high & low beams w/ replaceable bulbs
Coco Mats in front (black with gray flecks); BMW E46 black plush mats in rear
Redline oils in the gearbox & differential. Royal Purple 20W-50 in the motor. Prior owners also used Redline gear oils and either BMW or Redline motor oils. There is record of 11 oil changes, including the 1200-mile break-in service.
Functioning, cold A/C (original R-12 Freon system, ie NOT converted to run R-134a refrigerant).
Among the many items in the service records are the following maintenance highlights:
Numerous coolant & brake flushes, 4 new fuel injectors, new BMW muffler, new O2 sensor, full set of engine & transmission mounts, new subframe bushings, 2 fuel filter replacements, new OBC light bar, new engine coolant temp sensor, and multiple trans & diff flushes - all with Redline products.
Will be sold with OE factory (BBS) 15" wheels. Also includes various extras, including but not ltd to a nearly compete set of new water hoses, car cover, and Colgan hood protection.
Everything works, non-smoking, all 4 original keys with serial tag, complete booklet set, full parts & service records dating to 10/93 @ 16,028 miles, plus a few early (1991-93) oil change stamps in the service booklet. Clear TX title in-hand. Garaged and covered.
Parts available separately:
BMW Motorsport E3 intake and E2 exhaust camshafts (p/n's 11311317005 & 11311312131)
BMW Motorsport E3 intake trumpet (p/n 11611315264) MSRP $500+
BMW Motorsport E3 exhaust header (p/n 11621311877) a.k.a. "Gruppe A Rally Header" MSRP $2900+
SuperSprint exhaust center resonator
Custom Conforti DME chip for running the above items
A brief history of ownership, as per books, records, and personal experience:
01/24/92: David buys new @ Gebhardt BMW (Boulder, CO)
Late '93: Mike buys the car. Time split between SF Bay Area & Boulder.
April '02 @ 48k mis: Jack buys from Mike, drives it to suburban Chicago.
Sept. '02 @ 51k mis: I buy the car from Jack, who was forced to sell due to int'l job transfer. Transport to Texas via truck.
VIN long: WBSAK0314MAE34467
Type code AK03
Type M3 (USA)
Dev. series E30 ()
Line 3
Body type LIM
Steering LL
Door count 2
Engine S14
Cubical capacity 2.30
Transmision HECK
Gearbox MECH
Colour ALPINWEISS 2 (218)
Upholstery SILBER LEDER (0292)
Prod. date 1990-10-02
Order options
No. Description
240 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL
401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC
410 WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC AT FRONT
494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
530 AIR CONDITIONING
540 CRUISE CONTROL
551 ON-BOARD COMPUTER II W REMOTE CONTROL
675 BMW SOUND SYSTEM
925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE
