Vehicle Description
1988 BMW M3 Diamond Schwarz Metallic over Black Leather Extensive
Maintenance Documentation/ Records Clean 2 Owner Carfax Excellent
Condition Inside and Out Vin # WBSAK0301J2197303 Paint code: 181
(Diamond Black Metallic) Interior code: 0203 (Black Bison Leather)
Evolve Motors is pleased to present this 1988 BMW M3! �God�s
Chariot�, �The Giant Killer�, yada yada yada. The e30 M3 lives up
to every bit of the hype, offering a uniquely visceral driving
experience. It�s a bit hard to tell, but this e30 M3 has covered
just shy of 135,000 miles over the course of its 28 year life, less
than 5,000 miles per year. This particular M3 looks great wearing
its correct Diamond Schwarz Metallic. The car presents extremely
well with only minor cosmetic imperfections. Pictures do not do
this car proper justice as it is a very straight, solid, and well
kept M3. All door gaps and panel alignment show nice and
consistent. The trim, plastics, and glass all show is excellent
condition, further proof that this was a garage kept car. The prior
owner informed us that the car was repainted (in the same original
factory color) sometime in the early 2000s. The paint work shows
fantastic, free from overspray and orange peel. We note only a few
imperfections: a scratch on the fuel filler cover, a touched-up
nick on the mid-underside of the driver front fender, as well as
some mild paint blistering behind the rear license plate. Please
see the photos, as the car is documented extensively. Paint gauge
readings are as follows (anything over 12mils typically indicates
filler of some sort): Hood: 6.0 � 7.0 Roof: 3.5 Sunroof: 6.0 Driver
rear fender: 3.5 Driver door: 3.5 Driver front fender: 5.5
Passenger rear fender: 3.5 Passenger door: 5.5 at rear-most, 8.0 at
forward-most Passenger front fender: 10.0-22.0 Paint depths
indicate a previous repair at the forward-most point of the
passenger front fender. Repairs appear to have been done to a very
high standard, as no misalignment of body panels or visible
evidence of the repair is observable. The body is in phenomenal
shape. There are no dings whatsoever. The car has clearly been
garaged all its life and is absolutely stunning in person. Original
style 5 wheels have been refinished and are in like-new condition,
with brand new 205/55 Kumho Ecsta 4X rubber at all four corners.
The grill, lights, bezels and emblems all show in fantastic
condition. We do note, that while still intact, the fog lights do
have cracks in them (very common for glass lens mounted low in
bumper). Interior looks fantastic. There are no cracks, tears,
sun-bleaching, or significant scratches on any of the plastic or
leather. Headliner is tight, and the carpet is free of any stains
or blemishes. Powered systems function as they should, including
sunroof, windows, mirrors, and heat. Air conditioning is currently
a R12 system, it has not yet been converted to R134. System holds
pressure and the pump moves freely. NON-Smoker. The radio was
swapped out for an upgraded Blaupunkt Keywest CD169. The ORIGINAL
OEM radio is present and goes along with the car in case you choose
to revert back to stock. The spare tire, tool kit, manuals, and
service records are all included with the car. The underbody is
free of structural corrosion. Please take a good look through the
underbody photos. The car is mechanically sound and is in excellent
driving condition. It�s ready for the next owner to hop in and head
straight for their favorite twisties. The car starts right up,
stays cool, pulls hard, brakes straight and consistently, and
doesn�t smoke or make any noises of concern. This car has a clean
CarFax and I have receipts in-hand for all of the following
maintenance items, in addition to many other, less significant
items: 08/2000: Remove exhaust manifold and install new bolts and
gaskets, install Blaupunkt �keywest� and Polk speakers 01/2002: UUC
Motorwerks Evo II Short Shifter, cartridge bearing upgra