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Identity & configuration

The car

Year: 1988
Make: BMW
Model family: 3 Series
Generation: E30
Trim / Variant: 325i
Body: Convertible
Transmission: Manual
Mileage: 1,300 miles
Exterior: Salmon Silver
Interior: Black
VIN: WBABB2303J8859514

Highlights

Notable Equipment

3.2-Liter S52 Inline-Six
Limited-Slip Differential
Sachs Clutch Kit
17" Basketweave-Style Wheels
Brembo Brake Calipers
Front Coilovers
H&R Rear Springs w/Koni Dampers
Rear Subframe Adjustment Kit

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M3-Style Bodywork
Tinted Headlight & Taillight Lenses
Fog Lights
M-Tech I Steering Wheel
Air Conditioning
Euro-Style Analog Clock
Power Windows
Alpine Multimedia Stereo
M-Branded Alloy Pedal Covers
Removable Hardtop
Refurbishment Photos

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Market

Comparable prices

3 Series 325i

Median sold

$16,000

119 sales · last 12 months

Sales over time

Earlier history

Running medianMiddle half

152 records · 135 sold · 16 unsold

Outcome

Car

Gearbox

Date · source

Price

vs median

1989 BMW 3 Series

117,000 mi · TMU · Bronzit Beige Metallic · Automatic · Oct 12, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

Oct 12, 2026

Bring a Trailer

−73% vs $16,000

1989 BMW 3 Series 325i

175,223 mi · Bronzit Beige Metallic · Manual · Oct 12, 2026 · Exotic Car Trader

Manual

Oct 12, 2026

Exotic Car Trader

Last ask

not a sale

1988 BMW 3 Series

82,000 mi · Black · Automatic · Oct 7, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

Oct 7, 2026

Bring a Trailer

−47% vs $16,000

1988 BMW 3 Series

157,000 mi · TMU · Red · Automatic · Oct 6, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

Oct 6, 2026

Bring a Trailer

High bid · not sold

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1990 BMW 3 Series

61,000 mi · Bronzit Beige Metallic · Manual · Oct 5, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Manual

Oct 5, 2026

Bring a Trailer

+119% vs $16,000

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History

Sightings

2 events

Jul 2, 2026
Auction closed
No sale · $32,000 · Cars & Bids
May 20, 2025
Auction closed
RNM for $28,250 · Bring a Trailer

1988 BMW 3 Series 325i
Cars & Bids · Listing closed · 1,300 mi · Jul 2, 2026 · View on Cars & Bids
Final bid $32,000
1988 BMW 3 Series
Bring a Trailer · Closed, RNM · 826 mi · May 20, 2025 · View on Bring a Trailer

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See the 3 Series (E30) market 9 for sale · 3 Series (E30) 325i median sold, last 12 months: $15,750

Identity & configuration