1989 BMW 316i

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RARE EURO E30 | NO RUST | 2.5L SIX | 5-SPEED | TURNKEY1989 BMW 316i Sedan | Dutch Market | Converted to 325i Spec
Model: 1989 BMW E30 316i 4-door sedan, converted to 325i specOrigin: Dutch market, imported to Canada in 2023Engine: 2.5L M20B25 inline-sixTransmission: 5-speed manualRust: None. Underbody rustproofed every yearTitle: Illinois title in hand, registered and plated
Every great E30 build starts with the same thing: a solid, rust-free car with a healthy drivetrain. That's the hard part, and on this car it's already done.
This is a Dutch-market 1989 E30 sedan, born a 316i and converted to 325i spec with the 2.5L M20B25 inline-six and a 5-speed manual. There's no rust, the underbody has been rustproofed every year, and every mechanical issue has been taken care of. It's my daily driver, and it's easy to live with: a banger sound system on a Bluetooth head unit with AUX and FM, plus remote locking and power windows. It's ready to drive today, and it's the perfect starting point for whatever you want it to become.
RARE ON THIS SIDE OF THE ATLANTICThe 316i was never sold new in the U.S., where the 318i was the entry-level E30. A European-market car like this only gets here one way: an enthusiast brings it over. This one came from the Netherlands to Canada in 2023 and now carries an Illinois title.
Pair that Euro pedigree with the M20 six, an M-Tech style body kit and 17" BBS wheels, and you get a combination you won't see at every meet. The mods are tasteful, not overdone, and the car turns heads everywhere it goes.
NO RUST. RUSTPROOFED EVERY YEAR.Rust is what kills E30s, and it's what turns a cheap project into an expensive one. This car has none. The underbody has been rustproofed every year, and the car has spent its winters in a heated underground garage. A clean, solid shell is the one thing you can't easily add later, and that's exactly what you're getting here.
TURNKEY TODAY, READY FOR WHAT'S NEXTThe catch-up work is done: a complete brake system, new tires, battery, belt, alignment, A/C, bushings and seals this year, plus a timing belt, water pump and thermostat in 2025. Receipts are available. Your money goes into the fun parts, not into chasing rust or deferred maintenance. Take it in either direction:
Build it to race. The M20B25 is the engine NASA's Spec E30 racing class is built around, which makes it one of the most proven, best-supported engines in grassroots motorsport. Parts and know-how are everywhere. Start with a sorted, rust-free car and you skip straight to the good stuff: suspension, seats, safety gear and track time.
Retromod it into a one-of-one. Lean into what already makes it special. The Euro look, the six and the BBS wheels are already in place, so a few modern touches of your choosing are all it takes to end up with an E30 nobody else has, without a big investment.
HIGHLIGHTS- Rare Dutch-market E30, imported to Canada in 2023- Originally a 316i, converted to 325i spec- 2.5L M20B25 inline-six, 5-speed manual- M-Tech replica body kit- Lowered on 17" BBS wheels- Leather seats, no cracks- Banger sound system, Bluetooth head unit with AUX and FM- Remote locking and power windows- No rust, underbody rustproofed every year- Spent its winters in a heated underground garage- Illinois title in hand, registered and plated
RECENT WORK- Timing belt, water pump and thermostat replaced (2025)- Entire brake system replaced (pads, rotors, fluid)- New tires and valve stems- New battery- New drive belt- Fresh alignment- A/C repaired and working- Speedometer repaired- Front lighting wiring fixed, all lights and signals working- Rear subframe bushings replaced- Rear diff axle seal replaced- Shifter seal replaced- Power steering and alternator-area leaks fixed- Outer tie rod boots replaced- Intake boot clamp replaced- New wiper blades
IMPERFECTIONS (COSMETIC ONLY)- Crack in the dashboard- A few paint chips on the body
Receipts available for all work. Pre-purchase inspections welcome.