1988 BMW M3

It might be V8 week at GCFSB, but it’s never a bad time to celebrate a sports car hero with half the cylinder count: the E30 BMW M3. While the last generation M3 might have had a V8, it was this fierce four cylinder sports saloon that burnished the name “M” in the minds of enthusiasts everywhere. It wasn’t just a pretty face, though, as these cars were a force to be reckoned with in both touring car and rally competition. This pedigree has in no doubt influenced values over the last few years, as the era of the affordable E30 M3 has passed us by. This M3 for sale in Seattle has 150k miles and has gone through four owners. It’s had some performance mods added but looks to be in good nick considering the mileage.

Year: 1988
Model: M3
Engine: 2.3 liter inline-4
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 151,680 mi
Price: No reserve auction

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This 88 E30 M3 is an timeless classic, an instant hit among enthusiasts. A true drivers car with a S14 producing stock 192 bhp paired to a Getrag 265 5-speed gearbox and suspension to go with it. This specific car has a long local history with 4 owners since new. My associate has sold this car to the last 2 owners. This cars last owner was a BMW specialty mechanic. It has been taken care of at Car Tender in Seattle.

-Turner Motorsports springs
-Turner Motorsports chip
-Turner Motorsports rear subfram bushings
-BBS RS 16×7 front 16×8 rear
-Upgraded strut brace
-Moroso plug wires
-New fuel pumps 1 year ago
At 146k miles new valve cover, valve adjustment, fan clutch, radiator ext.

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS: Worldmotorsportsseattle.com

Max Mudarri
206-518-1612
World Motorsports Inc

On their site, the dealer has listed an asking price of $24,995. That seems like a lot for a 25 year old car with 150k on the clock, but it’s not far off from what E30 M3s in good shape with over 100k are bringing these days. Good ones with lower mileage are regularly bringing $30,000 and more and snagging a car like this one for under $20,000 these days seems damn near impossible, unless the car has major issues or needs an thorough refresh. I’m feeling that a price closer to $20,000 rather than $25,000 might be more realistic for this particular car, but as usual, it all depends on who is bidding.

-Paul