1988
For Sale2 Owners

1988 BMW E30 M3

Zinnoberrot · S14 2.3L · Chicago, Illinois

The Story

I bought this car in 2009 to be a track rat and couldn’t bring myself to cut it up. Fifteen years and forty track days later it’s never seen a wall, a winter, or a wing it didn’t come with.

The third kid arrived in March. Something has to give, and it isn’t going to be the kids. It deserves someone who’ll drive it.

J
Jenna R.Custodian since 2009 · Letting go, reluctantly
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Vital Stats

Engine
S14 2.3L Four
Gearbox
Getrag 5-Speed
Color
Zinnoberrot
Mileage
118,400 mi
Ownership
2nd Custodian
Status
For Sale

Serious inquiries are routed privately to the owner. No spam, ever.

Chassis Timeline

1988
Delivered new — Munich tourist delivery
First owner drove it through the Alps before shipping it home.
2009
Acquired — 2nd custodian
“Craigslist, cash, and a six-hour drive home grinning.”
2018
Engine-out refresh at 100k✓ Shop Verified
S14 refreshed, rod bearings, valve adjustment, new clutch.
2026
Listed for sale
Offered with full history file and both keys. Serious homes only.

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