This 1989 BMW 325is is finished in Lachssilber Metallic over black leather and powered by a 2.5-liter M20 inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. The car is equipped with pop-out rear windows and a sunroof, while Sport-package equipment includes factory 14″ BBS basketweave alloy wheels, front and rear spoilers, manually-adjustable sport seats, an M-Tech I steering wheel, and a limited-slip differential. The car was acquired out of New York by the seller in 2022 and now shows 145k miles, a handful of which were added by the seller. This E30 325is is now offered with a clean Carfax report and a clean Illinois title in the seller’s name.
The E30 3-series was facelifted for the 1989 model year with revised bumpers and taillights as well as lower rear wheel arches. This example is finished in Lachssilber Metallic and is equipped with pop-out rear windows. Additional equipment includes fog lights, “bullseye” headlights, front and rear spoilers, a sunroof, and “is” badging.
The factory 14″ BBS basketweave alloy wheels are mounted with Falken Ziex ZE325 tires that measure 195/55. The Sport package added a revised suspension compared with the standard E30 3-series.
The manually-adjustable sport front seats and rear bench are upholstered in black leather, which extends to the door panels. Amenities include air conditioning, an aftermarket alarm system, a 13-button onboard computer, a locking glovebox, and a JVC CD stereo. The lower dashboard trim in the driver’s footwell is cracked.
The M-Tech I steering wheel has been redyed and features a BMW tricolor stripe. VDO instrumentation includes a 150-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 6,500-rpm redline. The six-digit odometer shows 145k miles, a handful of which were added by the seller.
The 2.5-liter M20 inline-six features Bosch Motronic fuel injection and was factory rated at 168 horsepower. An oil change was performed in spring 2024 per the seller.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed Getrag 260 manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. An aftermarket muffler has been added. Additional underside photos are viewable in the image gallery below.
The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists registration history in Michigan, New York, and Illinois from the first entry in 1994.