1988 BMW 3 Series 320i E30 Manual
NSW • Private
27
Odometer100,000km
Body typeConvertible
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the seller
1988 BMW E30 320i Convertible with 2.5 (M20B25) conversion.
Ideal car for any 90210 (Kelly Taylor) fan entering a mid life crisis.
I'm selling it because we recently a new house and I just can't keep it in the garage anymore so it needs a new home.
This E30-generation BMW 320i is a well-maintained example of the handsome modern classic convertible, which boasts an engine transplant providing more power. Its been great to own and has accompanied us to destination weddings in the Hunter and Southern Highlands.
Under the front-hinged bonnet now sits a 2.5-litre 'M20' straight-six engine producing around 168bhp, allied to a five-speed manual gearbox.
I've owned the car for 4 years and driven around 5000kms but as I park it offsite now the use has dwindled even in spring.
The engine swap was completed by the previous owner who was a qualified BMW technician/enthusiast and the work included a new cylinder head.
The odometer displays a tick under 100 000 but we don't have completed service history to warrant this.
The good
- Body is straight and rust free.
- The replacement roof doesn't leak (unless you point a high pressure hose at the seals) which is rare for an 80's convertible
- Engine is great, drives and sounds better than any other e30 or M20 I've ever driven and there has been a few.
- Comes with original BMW stereo, and 14 inch alloy wheels.
- New Kumho Solus TA21 tires less than 1000km ago.
- Pink slip on 26/8/26 with a clean pass
- Suspension upgraded with H&R springs and Bilstein dampers, it's lower but not too low and rides really well.
- Exhaust is great. It's got bass but no boom or drone.
- Fresh oil and filter Sep 26
- Owners Manual, service book and directory are included.
The not so great
- Paint isn't the best (it's been resprayed) but good for a car of this age - see photos
- Dashboard cracks x 2 (show me an e30 without any and I'll show you one that's been recently reskinned) - see photos
- The hardtop release handle (a door handle) doesn't have it's surround but still works well - I bought a new one but the wrong part came
- Someone recently accidentally removed and subsequently lost the sticker from the gear nob (they're dead to me don't sorry). I'll try and source a replacement and update the listing of not sold yet but it'll set you back about $75
- Plastic is bubbling on the tonneau cover (see photos)
- No spare (I didn't get one) and a couple of tools missing (see photos)
- The kerbside clip for the roof's arm has snapped (I'll try and get a photo and update - it doesn't prohibit use or latching)
The car is stored in Rockdale currently and on historic club rego which you probably have read hundreds of times is not transferable.
Car details
øVehicle description
E30 320i Convertible 2dr Man 5sp 2.0i
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Red
Interior colour
Black
Body type
Convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats
Transmission
5 speed Manual
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 2.0L
Cost of finance
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
9 months/July 2027
Build date
April 1988
Compliance date
April 1988
Cost to transportSponsored
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-21043796
Fuel
E10
Fuel Type
Petrol - Unleaded ULP
RON Rating
91
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
1990cc
Engine Size (L)
2.0L
Induction
Aspirated
Cylinders
6
Camshaft
Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Compression ratio
8.8
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
95.0kW @ 6000rpm
Torque
164Nm @ 4300rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
71.7kW/t
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7s
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
5
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Alloy
Front Rim Description
14x6.0
Rear Rim Description
14x6.0
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4325mm
Width
1645mm
Height
1370mm
Wheelbase
2570mm
Track Front
1407mm
Track Rear
1415mm
Kerb Weight
1325kg
Gross Vehicle Mass
1705kg
Towing Capacity (braked)
1200kg
Towing Capacity (Unbraked)
500kg
Other
Country of Origin
GERMANY
Launch Year
1988
Launch Month
2
Generation Name
E30
Series
E30
Badge
320i
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
4
Body Style
Convertible
Probationary plate status +
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
New South Wales
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Mascot, NSW 2020
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