This is a 1989 325i. By the time this car was built the "eta" version of the engine was gone, as were the aluminum "diving board" bumpers. The car performed and looked great.
This car is owned by an "E30 enthusiast". He obviously knows his stuff and modified the car, but didn't over modify it.
Everything done to this car is simple and effective. The engine is the original engine but the owner put on a header and the injectors are from a 1995 325is. He also chipped the computer.In an effort to create an exhaust that "was sporty and more aggressive sounding, but without being excessively loud and annoying or droney", the owner "had the catalytic converter removed and installed a resonator in its place with a Magnaflow 18" muffler with 2.5" tubing". (This could cause inspection problems in some states.)
The wheels are from a 2000 740i. They have been redrilled to match the E30 bolt pattern. Suspension Techniques Speedtech lowering springs were used to lower the car 2.4" in the front and 2.0 in the back. The the rear fender lips are rolled, but the seller admits that the tires occasionally "rub just a tiny bit if you have passengers in the back or accelerate full throttle". Raising the car back up an inch (or less) would most likely cure that without changing the aggressive, lowered look of the car.On the inside he added a set of optional (in Europe only) Recaro seats and rear headrests. He had all the seats recovered so the upholstery matches.
Everything else on the car is basically stock and / or original. There are no spoilers, sparkly paint (the paint is original), air dams or other unneeded add-ons. This is a modified car an adult could drive. It's perfect.
This is a no reserve auction. Click here to see the eBay listing. 