1988 BMW M3 2.5L - SOLD
This 1988 BMW M3 is powered by an S14 inline-four that is said to have been modified with a Turner Motorsport 2.5-liter stroker kit under previous ownership. The car is finished in black over silver leather, and equipment includes a five-speed manual transmission, a limited-slip differential, a Stromung exhaust system, a front splitter, an EVO-style rear wing, Bilstein dampers, H&R springs, and 17″ BBS-style wheels along with an M-Tech I steering wheel, an onboard computer, and a cassette stereo. The current owner acquired the car in 2024 and has since added approximately 2k of the 207k miles. This E30 M3 is offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with a clean Carfax report and a clean California title in the owner’s name.
The car left the factory finished in Diamond Black Metallic (181) and is said to have received body and paintwork under previous ownership. Exterior features include a front splitter, mesh grille inserts, a sunroof, twin exhaust outlets, and an EVO-style rear wing.
The 17″ BBS-style wheels are mounted with Falken tires. Bilstein dampers and H&R springs were installed under previous ownership. The seller reports that work performed in 2024 included reinforcing the front subframe and replacing the steering rack, rear brake lines, rear axle seals, rear sway bar links, rear wheel bearings, and rear subframe bushings.
The cabin features manually adjustable front sport seats as well as a rear bench upholstered in Silver Nappa leather. Amenities include an onboard computer, an AM/FM/cassette stereo, and power windows, mirrors, and locks.
The three-spoke M-Tech I steering wheel fronts VDO instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer and an 8k-rpm tachometer as well as gauges for oil temperature, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 207k miles, approximately 2k of which were added under current ownership.
The S14 inline-four has reportedly been modified with a Turner Motorsport 2.5-liter stroker kit. Work performed in 2024 is said to have included performing a valve adjustment, refinishing the valve cover, and replacing the fuel pressure regulator, fuel tank, valve cover gasket, oil pan gasket, battery, and heater core.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Getrag five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. A Stromung exhaust has been installed.
