This 1988 BMW 325is has remained registered in California from new through the seller’s purchase in 2024, and it has been modified with an M-Tech-style body kit, quad square headlights, 16″ Alpina-style wheels, and an Alpine head unit with Bluetooth connectivity. Powered by a 2.5-liter M20 inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission, the car is finished in Alpine White over Pearl Beige vinyl upholstery. Additional equipment includes a limited-slip differential, a sunroof, a rear spoiler, integrated fog lights, cruise control, power windows, front sport seats, and air conditioning. This E30 is offered with a California title in the seller’s name.
The car is finished in Alpine White and has been fitted with an M-Tech-style body kit and quad square headlights. Additional exterior details include yellow-tinted fog lights, a sunroof, a decklid spoiler, pop-out rear windows, and a power antenna. the seller states that the roof has been refinished, and an April 2007 entry on the Carfax report notes collision damage that resulted in a total loss declaration. Close-up photographs of the exterior finish and trim are shown in the gallery below.
Silver 16″ multi-spoke Alpina-style wheels are mounted with Toyo tires. Braking is handled by ventilated front and solid rear discs with ABS.
The cabin features front sport seats and a rear bench that have been reupholstered in Pearl Beige vinyl. Amenities include an Alpine head unit with Bluetooth connectivity, an onboard computer, cruise control, an aftermarket shift knob, and air conditioning.
The M-Tech I steering wheel frames a 150-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 6,500-rpm redline as well as gauges for coolant temperature, instant fuel economy, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 178k miles, approximately 400 of which were added under current ownership. The odometer does not work, and total mileage is unknown.
The 2.5-liter M20B25 inline-six was factory rated at 168 horsepower and 164 lb-ft of torque. Work performed in 2024 included replacing the drive belts and motor mounts.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. The transmission fluid was changed in 2024.