Canadian-Market 1988 BMW M3
The 1988 BMW E30 M3 is sold for $56,000 on Bring a Trailer. See Friday's Watchlist AI fair value, deal score, hammer-price prediction, and bidding intelligence for this 1988 BMW E30 M3auction.
This 1988 BMW M3 is a rare Canadian-market gem, one of only about 5,300 units produced for North America. With 219,000 kilometers on the clock, it showcases the iconic 2.3-liter S14 inline-four engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission, delivering an engaging driving experience. The car has undergone significant restoration, including a fresh black leather interior and refurbished 15" basketweave wheels, making it a standout in the classic car community. Enthusiasts will appreciate its salmon silver metallic paint and performance upgrades like lowering springs and Bilstein dampers. This M3 is perfect for collectors looking to own a piece of BMW history, though potential buyers should be mindful of the reported rust issues.
- Make: BMW
- Model: E30 M3
- Year: 1988
- Transmission: Five-speed manual transmission
- Engine: 2.3-Liter S14 Inline-Four
- Drivetrain: RWD
- VIN: WBSAK0309J2197792
Seller's description via Bring a Trailer: This 1988 BMW M3 is a Canadian-market example that is one of approximately 5,300 cars produced for the North American market between 1987 and 1990. The car was acquired from the previous owner of 16 years by the seller on BaT in January 2024, and it was subsequently relocated to Georgia. Work under
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Canadian-Market 1988 BMW M3 — Friday's Watchlist valuation summary
This 1988 BMW M3 is a rare Canadian-market gem, one of only about 5,300 units produced for North America. With 219,000 kilometers on the clock, it showcases the iconic 2.3-liter S14 inline-four engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission, delivering an engaging driving experience. The car has undergone significant restoration, including a fresh black leather interior and refurbished 15" basketweave wheels, making it a standout in the classic car community. Enthusiasts will appreciate its salmon silver metallic paint and performance upgrades like lowering springs and Bilstein dampers. This M3 is perfect for collectors looking to own a piece of BMW history, though potential buyers should be mindful of the reported rust issues.
- Sold price
- $56,000
- Fair value estimate
- $41,598
- Fair value range
- $33,584 - $45,500
- Confidence
- HIGH
- Comparable sales analyzed
- 15
- Deal verdict
- overpriced
- Condition
- Good (5/10)
- Bids
- 46
- Listing views
- 1,922
Highlights
- Chassis: WBSAK0309J2197792
- 219k Kilometers (~136k Miles) Shown
- 2.3-Liter S14 Inline-Four
- Revised Engine Management Chip
- Five-Speed Transmission
- Limited-Slip Differential
- Salmon Silver Metallic Paint
- Black Leather Upholstery