Nearside exterior of E30 325i with alloy wheels.
BMW E30 325i Sport M-Tech II
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BMW E30 325i Sport M-Tech II

The BMW E30 3 series became an overnight success when it was first released in 1982. All buyers shared one common attribute. They liked driving. The E30 was a must for those craving rear wheel drive. Incredible driveability, compactness blended with German build quality. The 325i packed a mighty punch in BMW sales and performance figures with 169 bhp and 225 Nm of torque, the 325 was already a super sporty drive.

History File

  • 1990
  • 2494cc
  • Brilliant Red Exterior
  • Full Service History
  • 44,400 miles
  • Manual
  • Anthracite Cloth Interior
  • Petrol
Rear offside exterior of E30 325i sport in Brilliant Red.

Full Specification:

  • BMW 325i Sport
  • Built 4th December 1989
  • First registered 12th January 1990
  • Three Owners
  • Full-Service History supported by document file containing invoices from new
  • Brilliant Red Exterior
  • Anthracite Cloth Interior
  • 44,400 Miles
  • Anthracite Headlining
  • BMW RDS Radio
  • Sports Front Seats
  • Manual Sport Gearbox
  • Limited Slip Differential
  • M Tech Suspension
  • M Tech II Sport Pack
  • Power Steering
  • Heated Washer Jets
  • Shadow Line
  • Sunroof
  • Electric Front Windows
  • Rear Centre Armrest
  • Front Fog Lights
  • Central Locking
  • Headlight Wash Wipe
  • Full On-Board Computer
  • Map Reading Lights

However, the BMW marketing guys realised that some of its loyal customers desired that extra sporting edge. Usability, right hand drive, and that already legendary, smooth straight 6 engine, gave the driver a more refined alternative to the M3.

History

Over the last few decades, the 3 series brand has seen some radical design changes but none have succeeded at replicating the fine balance of unadulterated pleasure and performance that was once seen in the E30. Aged like a fine wine, even today the E30 is one of the most sought-after models to have come out of Munich.

Engine bay on E30 325i sport.
Ownership

Featured here is the second and final generation of the Sport, commonly referred to as the M-tech II with its predecessor being the M-tech I.  BMW took the standard 325i – 2 door coupe, added a limited slip differential, a closer ratio manual gearbox, 15” wheels with 205/55/15 tyres, lower and stiffer M-Technic suspension, sports front seats, sports steering wheel, sports gear knob, anthracite headlining, and a full exterior M-Technic kit including front and rear spoilers, sill, door mouldings and rear boot spoiler

Having spent the last 14 years in a concours winning collection alongside his E46 M3 CSL, E30 M3 Sport Evolution, E36 M3 3 litre and a series-2a Land Rover, to name but a few, it is now time to find a new custodian for this extremely low mileage, concourse example. A very well-known example within the BMW Car Club having competed at Masterclass concours.

BMW bonnet badge and bonnet of Brilliant Red E30 325i.
Preparation and Handover

Having passed through our workshop for our normal thorough inspection and report, the following work will be carried out prior to hand over of the new owner.

Inspection II service
Change Brake fluid
Change coolant
Change cambelt and pulley
Replace all tyres
Replace wiper blades
Road test and MOT

Finding any decent E30 from a 316 to an M3 is now very tricky.  Most E30s went through that period when the values attracted either owners who simply did not look after them or owners who wanted to heavily modify these cars for fast road and track work. When our workshop is presented with cars of this calibre, they cause quite a stir. Not only 44,400 miles, but benefitting from a full-service history, un-welded, all original panels, stunning cosmetically and with a comprehensive history file.

Alloy wheels on E30 325i.
Front of E30 325i sport in Brilliant Red.
Rear view of E30 325i sport in Brilliant Red.
Centre console on E30 325i sport.

The 325i Sport oozed class and sophistication, whilst aiming at the motoring enthusiast.

Automatic gearbox on Alpina C2 2.7.
Nearside front interior Anthracite cloth with manual sports gearbox on E30 325i.
Anthracite cloth back seats in E30 325i sport.

Our Thoughts

Examples as pure and unmolested as this come along very rarely.   

Offside exterior of E30 325i sport in Brilliant red with shadow line and alloy wheels.
BMW E30 325i Sport M-Tech II
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BMW E30 325i Sport M-Tech II