This 1991 BMW 318is was originally sold at Nalley BMW of Decatur, Georgia and is finished in Brilliant Red over tan vinyl. The car remained in Georgia with three owners until it was acquired by the seller in 2016 and subsequently brought to North Carolina. It is said to remain in stock specifications apart from an aftermarket stereo and window tint. Power comes from a 1.8-liter M42 inline-four paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, and recent servicing included a new power steering hose, shift shaft seal, and shifter bushings. This E30 is now being offered for sale with receipts from the seller, a Carfax report, and a clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name.

A repaint in the original Brillantrot shade was conducted in 2010. Some overspray is present on the rockers, and minor imperfections in the finish are captured in the gallery below. The Carfax reports an accident that resulted in moderate damage to the front left in 2012, another accident involving left front impact in 2011, and incidents involving rear impact in 1995 and 2004.

Factory 14” basketweaves wear BMW center caps and Nexen N5000 tires. Tint has been applied to all windows, including the windshield.

The driver’s seat was reupholstered in 2013, and a modern JVC head unit replaces the factory stereo. The seller notes that the on board computer indicator lights no longer function properly, but all other dash lights are said to work.

A factory airbag steering wheel is retained, and BMW-branded floormats protect the carpets. The A/C was converted to R134a and is said to blow cold, and a removable cupholder has been added to the center console. A crack is present on the dashboard and the glovebox latch is jammed. 185k miles are indicated on the 6-digit odometer, approximately 6k of which were added by the seller during his two years of ownership.

The 1.8L M42 inline-four is coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission and was rated at 138 horsepower and 129 lb-ft of torque when new. The fuel pump was replaced in June 2016, and new drivebelts for the A/C, alternator, and power steering were installed in April 2017. An oil change was performed in January 2018, and recent maintenance included a power steering hose replacement, shift lever seal, and shifter bushings. A PPI was performed by Bimmer Performance Center of Raleigh, North Carolina upon the seller’s purchase, and the seller notes that the rear differential bushing may need replacement at some point.

A cold start and driving video is viewable above.

A provided Carfax report lists accidents in 2012, 2011, 2004, and 1995. The report shows a history of dealership maintenance in Georgia and lists mileage consistent with the current odometer reading. Receipts from the seller are included, and while no records from prior owners are available, a list of previous maintenance reportedly entailed the following:

2015:

New evaporator hoses, blower motor, and resistor

2014

Brake rotors, pads, sensors front and rear

Sway bar links

Door seals

Hood insulation

Drivebelts

Expansion valve

Spark plugs

Muffler

Front struts and bushings

Rear shocks

Idle valve breather hose

CV boots (R/L outer and inner)

Control arms

2013

Thermostat (o-ring and gasket)

Coolant distribution pipe

Drivers seat upholstery

Center vents

New battery

Trunk and tail light seals

2012

Antenna motor assembly

Rear window defroster

Fuel tank and hoses

Idle valve control and breather hoses

Alternator mouth bushings

2011

A/C compressor (converted to 134)

A/C drier and switches

Door switches and handles

Valve cover gasket

2010

New paint

New shift knob

2004-2009