This 1989 BMW M3 is finished in Alpine White over black leather and was purchased new by the current owner in April 1989 at BMW Seattle. More than 168k miles have since been added under the power of the 2.3-liter S14 inline-four, which is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. Recent maintenance included an oil change as well as replacement of the A/C compressor and catalytic converter. This E30 M3 is offered by the selling dealer on behalf of the original owner with a clean Carfax report, the original window sticker and bill of sale, service documentation from new, owner’s manuals, and a clear Washington State title.

The exterior is finished in Alpine White (146), and stone chips are noted on the hood, front bumper, and side mirrors, as shown up close in the photo gallery below. A scuff on the driver-side rocker panel and scratches above the tailpipes have been touched up, and the black trim on the rear bumper is flaking below the license plate. The recent Carfax report is free of accidents or other damage, and 10 matching body panel VIN tags are shown in the gallery below.

This M3 retains factory 15″ BBS alloy wheels, which are wearing a set of 205/55 Yokohama S Drive tires manufactured in 2017. An older full-size Yokohama tire is stored in the trunk. The sunroof is pictured both open and closed in the gallery below.

The black leather upholstery reportedly has some nicks in the front backrests. The shift knob and boot have been replaced. VDO instrumentation includes a 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 7,000-rpm redline. The 6-digit odometer shows just over 168k miles. According to the Carfax report, approximately 9k miles have been added since spring 2016.

Under the front-hinged hood is a 2.3-liter S14 inline-four that sends power to the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. The same technician has reportedly maintained the car since new, even as that technician changed employers.

Service records from new reportedly include documentation that the car received a new head gasket, exhaust manifold gasket, and clutch approximately 65k miles ago. The catalytic converter was replaced in 2013, and the timing chain tensioner, radiator, alternator bushings, battery, oxygen sensor, and front brake rotors and pads were reportedly replaced within the last 10k miles. The oil and filter were changed in January 2019. The results of a compression test conducted in December 2017 showed readings between 225 and 230 psi, as depicted in the gallery.

Additional photos of the underside are viewable in the gallery below.

The window sticker shows that this M3 originally carried a retail price of $35,475.

The accident-free Carfax report shows entries exclusively from Washington State, along with consistent mileage accumulation.

An exterior walk-around video is presented above, while an interior video is provided here and start-up footage showing the gauges is available here.