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£42,908
1988 BMW M3
United States • 16 Jun 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1988 BMW M3 is a desirable E30 model with a recent $55k sale, featuring a desirable 5-speed manual and LSD. It has received significant mechanical attention and a fresh repaint, but shows 148k miles and some noted cosmetic wear.
Condition
7
The car has had recent mechanical work including timing chain, guides, valve springs, and valve shims replaced in 2023. It also received a repaint in 2021 and brake rotors replaced in 2026. However, there are some cosmetic imperfections noted, such as paint flaws and wear on the steering wheel, and the interior door light switch is inoperative. Evidence of a previously installed roll bar was present.
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Manual
Transmission:
WBSAK0304J2196033
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Odometer:
148,000 miles
[Reg Number]
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RHD/LHD:
LHD
2.3-Liter S14 Inline-Four Revised Engine Management Chip Five-Speed Manual Transmission Limited-Slip Differential Resprayed in White Black Leatherette Upholstery 16" Basketweave Wheels H&R Springs Sunroof Stainless-Steel Exhaust BLuetooth Stereo Air Conditioning Cruise Control Spare Parts Included Clean Carfax Report
This 1988 BMW M3 is one of approximately 5,300 examples produced for the North American market between 1987 and 1990, and it is said to have remained registered with its original owner until the early 2000s.
The car changed hands several times before the seller’s purchase in 2016, and subsequent work is said to have included a repaint, replacing assorted timing and cylinder head components, and installing a lightweight flywheel, a revised engine management chip, 43mm throttle bodies, H&R springs, a stainless-steel exhaust system, and a BMW Reverse RDS Bluetooth stereo head unit.
Powered by a 2.3-liter S14B23 inline-four mated to a five-speed manual transmission and a li...
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£15,443
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£52,753
Median Price (Since 2020)
£258,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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