1990 BMW E30 325i s52 M3 swapped 3 series
Condition: | Used |
Make: | BMW |
Model: | 3-Series |
Trim: | 325i |
Year: | 1990 |
Mileage: | 250000 |
VIN: | WBAAA1317LEC68093 |
Color: | Blue |
Engine: | S52 In-line 6 from 1999 M3 |
Cylinders: | 6 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Black |
Drive side: | Left-hand drive |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Kingsport, Tennessee, United States |
Extras |
Power Windows CD Player, Leather Seats, Sunroof |
Listed by |
Private seller |
Description of 1990 BMW 3-Series 325i |
For sale: 1990 BMW 325i an S52 engine swap from a 1999 M3. Car was originally Alpine White. It was in horrific shape when I purchased it with many dents, bacon strips, poorly rolled fenders, surface rust spots, ill-fitted/improper air suspension setup (death trap), with several shades of rattle-can paint. I decided to fix some body issues, shave the door locks, side mouldings, and wrapped it with Avery Dennison Gloss Light Blue vinyl, painted some of the intricate areas (such as the lower valances and windshield cowl) with a color match automotive paint, and replaced a seemingly endless list of seals, clips, mouldings, and trim pieces. It is far from perfect, but as non-concours e30's go, this one is pretty clean. I have countless hours and well over $12,000 of documented parts/upgrades in it not including the swap (which I realize I can't get back) including: From previous owner: "Engine swap from low mileage s52 from 1999 E36 M3 M50 manifold Magnaflow exhaust uuc lightened flywheel with clutch stop E36 window switches ///M stitched shift and e-brake boots Euro grills Euro map light Euro cluster Euro check control panel HID headlights†From current owner: Ground control coil overs Slotted Stop tech rotors and pads, lines, etc. Five (5) ESM bbs replica wheels Five (5) 225/45R-16 DUNLOP DIREZZA ZII STAR SPEC tires M3 style fiberglass rear wing (not installed) strut tower brace New front wheel bearing hub assemblies KA motors CAI rear wheel bearings rear shock reinforcement plates DTM Fiberwerkz Carson fiber hood (protected with suntek ultra 10 year paint protection film to keep it from fading and scratching) DTM Fiberwerkz carbon fiber trunk (protected with suntek ultra 10 year paint protection film to keep it from fading and scratching) DTM Fiberwerkz carbon fiber mirrors new carpet reupholstered leather sport seats Extra set of front recaro cloth seats Castro Motorsport air box Hartge repro dead pedal New oem seatbelt receptacles VAC ALUMINUM front floor pans Delrin shift knob aluminum door cards (not installed) All new trim including rear bumper trim, new front fenders, is side skirts, new grille, new rocker mouldings, new gas cap hanger. Replaced oil pan and gasket/o rings, custom engine cover by IND Distribution. BimmerWorld Front Suspension Overhaul including Kits Powerflex Polyurethane bushings and new tie rod assemblies. Reknown Steering wheel with M stitching. (Also have an mtechnic 2 steering wheel). Alpine CD player with aux Momo steering wheel hub adapter. MOMO steering wheel Quick disconnect hub. Notes to consider and/or answer some frequently asked questions: -Exhaust could stand to be re-worked to make it hang higher up in the undercarriage and to make it perfectly centered. -headliner is the worst area in the interior, with no cloth under the sunroof. -sunroof is leak free, with new rubber seals, however it will need to be adjusted to use it. I never open it so never worked with it. -no a/c -manual steering -slow oil leak, I already replaced the oil pan and gasket, so I'm not positive where it's from, but not unexpected given the age. Still runs strong, I just check the oil every so often to be safe. -dash has one area that is sadly starting to finally crack (approximately less than 1/4" long). - I still have the metal hood and trunk that go with it if you'd prefer. -the current odometer in the cluster reads 132,xxx miles and is working, however from the history report, the chassis has over 250,xxx miles on it. I didn't find this out until I listed it on eBay. I'm motivated to sell for a reasonable offer. Just too many other projects going on and not enough time to enjoy it. Feel free to contact me with questions. Thank you for viewing my listing
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