1991 BMW 318i M42 Twin Cam Convertible 5 Speed Manual

1991 BMW 3-Series Base Convertible 2-Door Description

For Sale: BMW E30 1991 Convertible with M42 Twin Cam 134HP Engine & 5 speed stick.

Restored by my “ASE” Certified dad who spent over 15 years in the Auto Business for my College Fun Car. I have now graduated and have to move my FUN CAR On since I now drive a Subaru Wagon. Complete with Factory Owners Manuals, Receipts & repair schedule from our 4-year restoration. Original California Car from 1st purchase to now means NO RUST AT ALL!!

This 318i weighs 121 Pounds LESS than my 1990 (M20) 325i, and 34 Horsepower less BUT ALSO gets MPG city average 24/26!! It has a GREAT Power/Weight Ratio!!

EASILY Passed Calif Smog April 2017; Runs REAL Clean! CLEAN, CLEAR and Current CALIFORNIA TITLE

This Odometer Works & Mileage is Correct…Chronic on E30 is Odometer Failure giving False Mileage to the buyer. This car’s true mileage is 226,850, that is Less than 9,000 a year in its 26 years

Absolutely CLEAN Inside, Outside even Underside! No rattles, squeaks or noises; ALL nuts & bolts have been wrenched on. Check Out PHOTOS

Newly upholstered Interior with Sport Seats and New Seat Heaters and New Custom Floor Mats

Air Condition System Completely Restored at Shop with New Compressor, Receiver/Dryer,A/C Hoses, Sensors, Flushed and Serviced with New Freon.

Newly restored Brakes with ALL Four N0-Dust Ceramic Pads and Four Performance Drilled & Slotted Rotors with new hardware springs & pins etc.

New front Hub Assemblies, Tie Rod Ends & Rack Boots, Alignment (shocks changed by prior owner)

The 318i Engine Serviced with New Timing Chain Tensioner, New Starter, Alternator, New Battery, Oxygen Sensor, valve cover, intake & exhaust gaskets, OEM Bosch twin electrode spark plugs. BONUS Item: includes 4 Fuel Injectors still in Box & ready to install. All Fluids Flushed, in engine, transmission and in the Limited Slip (Posi) differential.

Cooling System Flushed and replaced Fan Blade and Fan Clutch, sensors, Hoses and Belts. Even all the hose clamps are all Factory German Clamps!

Complete Exhaust system replaced…from header flange to back bumper. New California Catalytic Converter, Muffler, Resonator, all pipes, clamps & hangers

Original Grey “Granitsilber” paint in Good Condition, No discolor, peels or cloudy areas with Original “VIN” tags on the fenders, doors, hood & trunk. New BMW Rondels on Hood, Trunk & Wheel Hubs.

Chrome “Bottle Cap” Factory wheels with Falken Zeix “HR” speed rated Performance, Directional 205/60-14 tires with 60% tread remaining.

New Pioneer Stereo Radio-CD system with Bluetooth for Hands Free Phone, Pandora, USB plug with 4 New KICKER Speakers with new wires and a New Electric Antennae.

The car is complete with All switches, handles and small parts with ALL Factory TOOLS in the Spotless Trunk Compartment…SEE the Photos ALSO INCLUDES a Budge brand CAR COVER.

NOW the DOWN SIDE: LOOK at PHOTOS showing the few minor remaining problems. Remember the car is 26 years old and in very good condition for the age. Rear Convertible Window is “Hazy/Cloudy”, BUT the TOP is in Good Condition. Dash has the usual age cracks (a new Dash Cap on E-Bay cost you $99.00). Front bumper plastic has been hit & is damaged @ license plate (See Photos). See the body dents & scratches shown in Photos. Chrome on Factory Wheels has started to peel; The Worst one is pictured. It is harder now to find performance 14” tires….a change to 16’s or 17’s wheels will needed in future, being as Quality 14” tires are becoming unavailable.

This was restored by a Professional auto guy for his daughter to go to school with.(This was not the 1st E30 he has done)It's a Reliable, Quality, Clean Car ready to GO!

Sale Terms of this Auction:

• Buyer isresponsible for shipping or Local Pick Up near Sacramento California.
• Buyer must deposit a $500 non-refundable deposit through PayPal within 24 hours of auction closing.
• Buyer must deposit theremaining balance via bankwire to my bank within 72 hours of auction closing.
• Car is sold in AS-IS condition with NO Warranty
• Bybidding on this car you accept these terms of Sale.