Bone Stock 5-Speed: 1990 BMW 325is
The original BMW 3-series might have been the E21 generation sold in North America (1977 through 1982) but the one that put the BMW 3-series on the map was the E30 built from 1982 through 1993. Power came from a variety of overhead cam inline-4 and inline-6 engines, and suspension was MacPherson struts up from and semi-trailing arm out back. Find this 1990 BMW 325is offered for $6,500 in Richmond, CA via craigslist.
The 1990 325is model represents one of the better examples E30 generation 3-series, it has the updated styling (introduced for the 1988 model year) that includes smaller integrated front bumpers, new tail lights, and a few other small items.
Under the hood is a 2.5 liter M20B25 inline-6 that produces 168 horsepower and 163 ft-lbs of torque via a simple single overhead cam design and Motronic fuel injection. Power goes to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox and an optional limited slip differential was available (no word on this car’s rear end specs).
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Late-bumper 325is. Cool,
The tiptoe suspension can be dealt with.
But…black? No, no, no.
I could survive with a black car if I lived on the PNW coast…I'd still need A/C though…
These days, I'm indifferent to color on an e30 (except bronzit…ugh). If it's cheap and in good shape like this one, it's a unicorn and I'm a buyer.
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No, the unicorn is an E28. The E30 is Shaun the Sheep. If it runs by May 21.
LOL…believe it or not, I was in a coin toss scenario last year….searching for nice 535is or 325is, whichever came up first. I had looked at 3 e28's and purchased the third before even seeing a worthwhile e30.
Why isn't that huge finger placed firmly over the license plate? Sheesh!
Because the seller thinks the car will pass smog without six year old levels of drama.
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And of course it's gone already….