1990 BMW 3-Series

Convertible

2.5 L

Manual

WBABB1319LEC03361

Clear

Gasoline

One adult owner for the past 15-years. The car does NOT run and is being sold for parts or as a candidate for restoration. The Bad: • Timing belt has likely snapped causing damage to engine internals.• Transmission sometimes slips out of 3rd-gear, likely worn synchros.• Convertible frame is close to shot (on a scale of 1-10, she is a 3)• Convertible top is worn and has a few half-inch tears on the drivers side.• Rear window has a three-inch tear on the right-hand side.• Driver's side door fitament needs adjustment.• Seat leather is tattered, e30 M3 drivers seat, heated 'vert passenger seat.• Cluster, odometer (reads 154,827) and mpg gauge not functioning.• Windshield, cracked. The Good: • Complete 5-lug suspension swap with e30 M3 parts (value: > $1,000)• e30 M3 brake parts: calipers (front and rear), master cylinder, rotors and pads• e30 M3 suspension parts: front strut assemblies, front control arms, rear trailing arms, front 19mm sway bar, rear 14.5mm sway bar• Springs: Eibach Prokit in front, OEM in rear for a nice stance• Bilstein sport shocks (4) Link to component values for an e30 M3 5-lug conversion: strictlyeta.net/technical/5lug.html • Original e30 M3 15x7 et30 BBS rims, no curb rash (value: $500)• Differential is an e30 M3 4.10 limited-slip, gearing improves acceleration (value: $500)• Dash, perfect with no cracks (value: ???)• Streamlined bumper conversion to emulate '91-'93 model (value: $500)• French Cibie Headlamps, no longer manufactured (value: $300)• M-Tech 2 steering wheel with worn at the top (value: $75)• e30 M3 steering rack, 3.5 turns lock-to-lock• New Parts: OEM muffler, battery alternator and starter• Tires, rears are Nokian Hakkapelitta (snows), fronts are Summer Max Performance. Keen to sell the car quickly. I realize there are probably $3,000 worth of parts but am happy to leave some profits on the table for the potential buyer. Would prefer to sell locally but am open to shipping. I will require a $500 deposit in my paypal account at the close of the auction. Bidders with zero or single digit feedback, please contact me prior to bidding. Car is located in Mamaroneck, NY. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or if you want to see a photo(s) of something specific. Happy bidding.