E30 m3?

[83SY]

Have you seen any nice ones for sale sub 15k

[LeinsCSL]

Have you seen any nice ones for sale sub 15k

I've not seen many in the last couple of years, other than that £14k one (which now turns out to maybe not be as nice as first thought). The options seem to be either buy a cheaper / modified one and sort it out, or head to the £18k - £22k asking price cars and see what you can knock them down by

I know someone who bought what looked a prime example a couple of years ago, everything checked out - service history, bodywork, interior, mileage, etc. Had it a couple of weeks and the S14 went pop and had to have it rebuilt. All a matter of luck to some degree, so there's nothing to say that a cheaper one won't be strong as an ox possibly. Again, as long as there's no rust

Here's a car that fascinates me (although £28k), cheaper than an SE, although won't have the cachet of one or a B6 3.5S: http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/c...version/761618

[E30M3SE]

Have you seen any nice ones for sale sub 15k

Haven't seen it in the metal but this one appears worth a look at sub £15K.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C327721

It's an early car but if it's solid it's worth a loook. I'd rather have a solid early 195/200 bhp car than a basket case late car at the same sort of money.

Need the last 7 of the VIN to find the exact spec.

ETA,

this car may also be worth a call to get more info re exact service history etc, although it is more than £15k.

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e30-m3-86-92/bmw-e30-m3-1990-g/848524

Also more than £15K, probably a sound car,

FOR SALE – E30 M3 1988 Europamiester
The M3 European Champion: A homage to Robert Ravaglia

To commemorate Robert Ravaglia’s incredible winning streak – following the 1987 World Championship ‘Bob’ Ravaglia also won the 1988 European Touring Car Championship – BMW Motorsport GmbH built a special model series limited to 148 units and finished exclusively in Macao Blue Metallic.
All of these 148 cars built from October to November 1988 feature a catalytic converter (195bhp) and bore placards with Robert Ravaglia’s signature.

The European Champion equipment package comprised the following highlights:
• Special paintwork in Macao Blue Metallic
• Extended range of leather upholstery
• Electric window lifts
• 225/45 ZR 16 tyres on 7.5J x 16 inch 3 piece BBS split wheels
• BMW Motorsport package
• M Technic footrest
• Door entry strips bearing the M3 logo

Factory fitted optional extras include:
• Green stripe windscreen
• Sliding/vent roof, electric
• Floor mats velour
• Warning triangle
• Heated front seats
• Headlight washer system
• Cruise control (although this doesn’t work at the moment)
• On-board Computer II with remote control
• BMW Bavaria C Electronic Radio (needs repair)
• BMW Sound system
• Cassette holder
• Kleines Motorsport package

The Special European Championship car retailed in Germany at DM71,700 (€36,881.63).

The only difference versus the standard model was the complete package of European Champion features. Otherwise, the performance data, dimensions and all other specifications relevant to the M3 were the same as on the 195bhp catalyst production model coming off the production line at BMW plant Munich.

This special model was destined to become one of the most valuable and sought-after M3’s in the world. So as a lucky owner for the last 12 years I have treated her like the apple of my eye.

This particular vehicle was #22 of 148 off the production line on 27th October 1988. The time has come to say goodbye to this much loved vehicle. I have owned her since 19th August 1998 and have lovingly restored her. In 2008 I took her back to Munich, during a two week driving holiday around Europe following a complete fluid change (brakes, coolant, oils – engine, gearbox & diff).

I have replaced the scuttle plate and external A pillars, and have all rust cut out and replaced with fresh metal (front jacking points and rear wheel arches, usual spots). I have a library of photographs showing the before, during and after of this work. She has also had two new genuine front wings and a replacement sunroof. She also has a strut brace, K & N air flat filter, a super sprint de-cat centre box, G power stainless steel tail pipe and a genuine Evo II chin spoiler. Since this work has been completed all open cavities of the car have been wax-oiled and she is kept under wraps away from the elements. She has been Zymol waxed since all the work has been done (5 years ago). The only flaw is that the rear boot spoiler needs re-painting.

I have a huge catalogue of receipts and genuine main dealer history from Germany and the UK. She also took part in the re-creation of the ‘M’ photograph taken at the 2011 BMW Festival at Gaydon. The original picture was taken in Italy as part of the advertising campaign for the M3.

The car has never been on a track. I have been the sole owner of the car since she arrived in the UK. She was rolling road tested in September 2007 and produced 189bhp at the fly wheel. Not bad for a 21 year old! She currently has 192156 kilometres (119400 miles); I bought her with 153866 kilometres on the clock. That’s just 2735 kilometres each year of my ownership.

I am reluctantly letting her go in order to fund a new life in Australia. She has 11 months tax and MOT and is situated in Southampton, Hampshire.

Plenty more pictures available, please PM me if you would like to see more or have any questions.

Please no time wasters or tyre kickers, genuine car needs to go to a genuime home.

£18,500 ONO


m3 ins interiorbonnet 016 by Paul Shawyer, on Flickr


m3 ins interiorbonnet 013 by Paul Shawyer, on Flickr


m3 ins interiorbonnet 010 by Paul Shawyer, on Flickr


m3 ins interiorbonnet 006 by Paul Shawyer, on Flickr


Car complete 035 by Paul Shawyer, on Flickr


Car complete 008 by Paul Shawyer, on Flickr


Stoneliegh 07 020 by Paul Shawyer, on Flickr


Stoneliegh 07 027 by Paul Shawyer, on Flickr

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[Neil M]

That's a nice example and very desirable at that sort of money.
However talking of Blue:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E30-M3-1989-LHD-2-3-S14-SANTORINI-BLUE-/221140703495?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D2855575555694262439%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D3%26sd%3D330805647522%26

Cheap, if you want it as a track car and not a collectors piece.

[83SY]

Got the CSL for the track, looking for a garage queen :-D

That's a nice example and very desirable at that sort of money.
However talking of Blue:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E30-M3-1989-LHD-2-3-S14-SANTORINI-BLUE-/221140703495?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D2855575555694262439%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D3%26sd%3D330805647522%26

Cheap, if you want it as a track car and not a collectors piece.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Got the CSL for the track, looking for a garage queen :-D

Why would you want any car to be a garage queen, use them and abuse them allways more fun :-D

[83SY]

Why would you want any car to be a garage queen, use them and abuse them allways more fun :-D

Are we talking about cars or women?

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Are we talking about cars or women?

Both :thumbs:

[Nostrils]

That car was on Pistonheads in early July 2012 at £8k, sold in a matter of hours. See attachment for the original advert.

It was then immediately advertised on ebay, Cars and Classic and PH for £14K.

This was my car! The original advert was to see what sort of reaction I would get and the phone rang within 30secs of the advert going live. The bloke wanted to see it immediately...long story short, he paid deposit and took later that evening paid in cash. The advert was true on my part, but the subsequent advert was not entirely true....unless of court the visible rust (scuttle) was dealt with (doubtful). The steering wheel was originally an airbag version changed for the 3 spoke and all the spares that went with it were not added with the exception of new number plates.

I had the car since 1999 and for about 5yrs was a daily runner, but insurance changed to Cherished and limited miles, so I had to garage it when not in use. Lost the use of the garage and it sat out the back of the house not really going anywhere. It just had to go. I knew all about the silliness in the pricing of these cars and some on the said websites were far better in condition than mine. I set an amount I wanted and got it. Job done. I couldn't be asked to advertise at some silly cost and hanging around the house showing all and sundry, test drives bla bla...left that to someone who can be bothered.

Weight off my shoulders - I wish any new owners best wishes on the car, I enjoyed it.

Even though I immediately removed the at from PH, the phone didn't stop ringing asking who I sold it too and they all seemed to know who it was and of course all of them would have paid the same money....they were all speculators, looking for a bargain.

[LeinsCSL]

This was my car! The original advert was to see what sort of reaction I would get and the phone rang within 30secs of the advert going live. The bloke wanted to see it immediately...long story short, he paid deposit and took later that evening paid in cash. The advert was true on my part, but the subsequent advert was not entirely true....unless of court the visible rust (scuttle) was dealt with (doubtful). The steering wheel was originally an airbag version changed for the 3 spoke and all the spares that went with it were not added with the exception of new number plates.

I had the car since 1999 and for about 5yrs was a daily runner, but insurance changed to Cherished and limited miles, so I had to garage it when not in use. Lost the use of the garage and it sat out the back of the house not really going anywhere. It just had to go. I knew all about the silliness in the pricing of these cars and some on the said websites were far better in condition than mine. I set an amount I wanted and got it. Job done. I couldn't be asked to advertise at some silly cost and hanging around the house showing all and sundry, test drives bla bla...left that to someone who can be bothered.

Weight off my shoulders - I wish any new owners best wishes on the car, I enjoyed it.

Even though I immediately removed the at from PH, the phone didn't stop ringing asking who I sold it too and they all seemed to know who it was and of course all of them would have paid the same money....they were all speculators, looking for a bargain.

Fair play Nostrils, thanks for coming along and explaining

What are you driving now?

[Nostrils]

Fair play Nostrils, thanks for coming along and explaining

What are you driving now?

The M3 was a second car! I have been driving an E46 325ci for a couple of years now - Have been with BMW since 1995 after being a Ford nut before then!

[E30M3SE]

Just pop'd up in the PH classifieds,

Evo I.

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e30-m3-86-92/bmw-e30-m3-evolution/864945

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Looks a nice tidy one :thumbs:

[E30M3SE]

Looks a nice tidy one :thumbs:

Yep.

So long as it is what it is advertised as, still has the correct head and isn't rotten as a pear underneath......

[Neil M]

Looks like an honest motor:

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e30-m3-86-92/bmw-e30-m3-215-bhp-model/848524