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£65,444

1988 BMW M3

United States • 7 Aug 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1988 BMW M3, finished in Diamond Black Metallic with Black Bison leather, shows 77k miles and a desirable manual transmission with limited-slip differential. It features the iconic basketweave wheels and M3-specific body enhancements but has a noted scuff on the front bumper and wear on the driver's seat, indicating minor reconditioning is needed.

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Condition 

7

The car has been repainted, has a scuff on the front bumper, and wear on the driver's seat. These indicate some cosmetic wear and minor reconditioning needed, aligning with a 'Very Good' rating.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

WBSAK0309J2196464

Odometer:

77,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

2.3-Liter Inline-Four Five-Speed Manual Transmission Limited-Slip Differential Diamond Black Metallic Paint Black Bison Leather Upholstery 15” Basketweave Wheels Air Conditioning Sunroof
This 1988 BMW M3 is one of approximately 5,300 examples produced for the North American market between 1987 and 1990.

It was initially sold through Premier BMW in Florida and later was relocated to the West Coast before it was exported to Canada, and it was returned to the US following the selling dealer’s acquisition.

Now indicating 77k miles, the car is finished in Diamond Black Metallic over Black Bison leather and is powered by a 2.3-liter S14B23 inline-four mated to a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.

Additional equipment includes 15″ basketweave wheels, a sunroof, a rear spoiler, fog lights, front sport seats, an AM/FM/cassette stereo, air conditioning, and an onboard computer. This E30 M3 is now offered by the selling dealer, , with the owner’s manual, service ...

Points of note

£15,443

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£52,767

Median Price (Since 2020)

£258,750

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