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BMW M3 · 1988 BMW E30 M3 — Turner 2.5L Stroker — 5-Speed

3 Series · E30 · 1988 · Oakland, United States

Technical data
Vehicle conditionConcours
CategoryCoupe
Model rangeE30
Trim lineM3
Generation3 Series, 1982–1994
OriginUS edition
Mileage205,000 km
Power184 kW (250 hp)
Cylinders4
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Drive typeRear-wheel drive
SteeringLeft-hand drive
Import to the USAEligible now · 25-year rule
Number of seats4
Door count2/3
Exterior colourCosmos Black
Interior designBlack Leather
Date of last service07/2026
RegistrationRegistered and road legal
Chassis numberWBSAK0303J2••••••
EraCore era — Built inside the era we cover.
3 Series · E30Built 1982–1994 · this car is a 1988
1988
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The LogbookEverything this individual car has recorded here, kept against its chassis number
E30-1459
1entries
1owner recorded
38years old
Consistentmileage across entries
2026
Listed on 80s90s.Club205,000 km · Oakland, United States · Concours
The Logbook builds itself. Every time this car is listed here, serviced by an owner who records it, or sold, another line is added — and it stays with the car, not with the seller. Mileage is checked against every earlier entry automatically.
The E30 checklist8 of 8 checked by the seller
Rear shock towers, inside the boot under the carpetChecked, all good
Jacking points and the seam behind the front wheelsChecked, all good
Battery tray and the panel beneath itChecked, all good
Front strut tower topsChecked, all good
Timing belt history on M40 four-cylinder carsChecked, all good
Cooling system: radiator neck, water pump, expansion tankChecked, all good
Differential mount and rear subframe bushesChecked, all good
Sunroof drains and the headliner below themChecked, all good
Is it genuine?A real M3 has a unique bodyshell, not a bodykit. The rear window is more steeply raked, the boot lid is taller and the rear arches are box-flared into the panel, not bolted on. The VIN should start WBSAK and the S14 engine number should match the paperwork.
These are the known weak points of this generation, the same questions for every E30 on the site. The seller answered them. Nothing here is verified by us — use it to decide what to inspect, not as a guarantee.
Features
ABS✓
Air conditioning✓
Alarm system✓
Alloy wheels✓
Arm rest✓
Catalytic converter✓
Central locking✓
Cruise control✓
Vehicle description according to seller

Highlights Turner Motorsport 2.5L stroker S14, Getrag five-speed manual with limited slip differential. Stromung exhaust. Fresh Diamond Black Metallic respray. Silver Nappa leather sport interior. Bilstein dampers, H&R springs. 17-inch BBS style wheels on Falkens. EVO rear wing and front splitter. Clean Carfax with no reported accidents or damage. Clean California title. 2024 maintenance: valve adjustment, refinished valve cover, new fuel pressure regulator, fuel tank, valve cover gasket, oil pan gasket, battery, and heater core. Front subframe reinforced, steering rack replaced, rear brake lines, axle seals, sway bar links, wheel bearings, and subframe bushings all addressed.

  • Turner Motorsport 2.5L stroker S14
  • Getrag 5-speed manual transmission
  • Limited-slip differential
  • Stromung exhaust
  • Fresh Diamond Black Metallic respray
  • Silver Nappa leather sport interior
  • Bilstein dampers
  • H&R springs
  • 17” BBS-style wheels
  • Falken tires
  • EVO-style rear wing
  • Front splitter
  • Mesh grille inserts
  • M-Tech I steering wheel
  • Onboard computer
  • Power windows, mirrors & locks
  • Clean Carfax — no reported accidents or damage
  • Clean California title

Extensive 2024 Maintenance

  • Valve adjustment
  • Valve cover refinished
  • Fuel pressure regulator replaced
  • Fuel tank replaced
  • Valve cover gasket replaced
  • Oil pan gasket replaced
  • Battery replaced
  • Heater core replaced
  • Front subframe reinforced
  • Steering rack replaced
  • Rear brake lines replaced
  • Rear axle seals replaced
  • Rear sway-bar links replaced
  • Rear wheel bearings replaced
  • Rear subframe bushings replaced

This isn’t a low-mileage garage queen it’s a driver-focused E30 M3 with the sought-after 2.5L stroker S14, extensive recent mechanical work, refreshed cosmetics, and tasteful period-correct upgrades.

Serious inquiries only. Additional photos, videos, and documentation available upon request.

Modifications from standard

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Known faults, stated by the seller

None