1988 BMW 3 Series 320i E30 Manual
NSW • Private
40
Odometer145,544km
Body typeConvertible
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the seller
For Sale: 1988 BMW E30 320i Convertible (Historic Plates, NSW)
A beautifully presented 1988 BMW E30 320i Convertible in red, offered with NSW historic registration. A timeless open-top BMW that continues to stand out for its design, driving feel and growing collectability.
Key details
– Model: BMW 320i (E30) Convertible
– Year: 1988
– Kilometres: 145,544 km
– Colour: Red with silver chrome wheel accents
– Interior: Original beige/tan fabric
– Registration: Historic plates (NSW) with log book
Ownership & care
– In my possession since 2004
– Garaged for over 20 years
– Recently moved; now kept on the driveway under a hail-proof car cover
– Extensive service history available
– Historic registration in place, with log book of all trips
Mechanical & recent work
– Serviced December 2025
– New tyres
– New battery
– New wiper blades
– Soft top in good working order
– The car drives well and has clearly been cared for over a long period of ownership.
Condition overview (age-appropriate)
The car presents in good condition for its age, with some minor, typical items to note:
– Minor exterior bumps and stone chips (cosmetic and easily addressed)
– Dashboard crack on the passenger side
– Driver’s seat shows some wear (original tan fabric retained)
– Gear stick base has a cracked fabric surround
– Air conditioning requires a re-gas
– Boot strut not holding (simple air pump fix)
– Fuel gauge not working (fuel sensor replacement required)
– All are well-understood E30 issues and are straightforward for an enthusiast.
Why this E30 stands out
The silver chrome detailing really lifts the car and gives it presence well beyond many examples from the era. The design is genuinely timeless, elegant, balanced and still modern in feel. It’s a comfortable, engaging drive, with a smooth, purring engine, easy roof operation, a large and practical boot, and a surprisingly spacious interior.
Reason for sale
With a young family, I now drive a more family-friendly car and rarely get the opportunity to enjoy and properly maintain this BMW as it deserves. It’s time for it to go to someone who can fully appreciate and use it.
Price: $26,000 – reasonable offers considered
Serious enquiries only. Happy to provide further details, photos and service records.
Car details
øVehicle description
E30 320i Convertible 2dr Man 5sp 2.0i
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Red
Interior colour
Tan
Body type
Convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats
Transmission
5 speed Manual
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 2.0L
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
8 months/January 2027
Build date
October 1988
Compliance date
Check with seller
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-20025815
Fuel
E10
Fuel Type
Petrol - Unleaded ULP
RON Rating
91
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
1990cc
Engine Size (L)
2.0L
Induction
Aspirated
Cylinders
6
Camshaft
Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Compression ratio
8.8
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
95.0kW @ 6000rpm
Torque
164Nm @ 4300rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
71.7kW/t
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7s
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
5
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Alloy
Front Rim Description
14x6.0
Rear Rim Description
14x6.0
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4325mm
Width
1645mm
Height
1370mm
Wheelbase
2570mm
Track Front
1407mm
Track Rear
1415mm
Kerb Weight
1325kg
Gross Vehicle Mass
1705kg
Towing Capacity (braked)
1200kg
Towing Capacity (Unbraked)
500kg
Other
Country of Origin
GERMANY
Launch Year
1988
Launch Month
2
Generation Name
E30
Series
E30
Badge
320i
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
4
Body Style
Convertible
Probationary plate status +
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
New South Wales
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Elly is the sellerLocation
Randwick, NSW 2031
Member since
2024
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