1993 BMW E30 318i Touring Design Edition
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Highlights
- Rare Design Edition blue interior
- Comprehensive bodywork restoration and respray
- Original BMW Style 5 wheels reportedly in "as-new" condition
- Extensive service history with invoices dating back to 2010
- Fully operational air conditioning and all other original cabin features
The Appeal
For many, the E30 is the definitive BMW 3 Series. Showcasing elegant, simple styling, and boasting some superb drivetrain options, it's arguably BMW's most universally adored model to date.
Here we have a rather special version - a 318i Touring Design Edition. There's a five-speed manual gearbox to play with and a highly equipped cabin which makes every journey a pleasure.
This lovely example has undergone significant restoration work under its current ownership, addressing some corrosion issues and ensuring the car is in full working order. With a comprehensive service history and copious recent maintenance, this E30 Touring is a compelling choice.
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Here we have a rather special version - a 318i Touring Design Edition. There's a five-speed manual gearbox to play with and a highly equipped cabin which makes every journey a pleasure.
This lovely example has undergone significant restoration work under its current ownership, addressing some corrosion issues and ensuring the car is in full working order. With a comprehensive service history and copious recent maintenance, this E30 Touring is a compelling choice.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1993, originally a German market car
- Believed to have had 3 registered keepers in Germany until 2020
- Purchased by a Lithuanian E30 collector in 2020
- Acquired by the current owner in 2024
- Extensive service history with invoices dating back to 2010
- 4 previous TUV reports from Germany
- Last belt change in March 2022 at 235,492 km
The Condition
- Corrosion professionally repaired on rocker panels, door bottom, rear trunk, and around the windscreen
- Resprayed bodywork (except the roof) with polyurethane-coated sills
- Boot lid replaced with a rust-free original
- Front left fender dent repaired to a high standard
- Plastics on both bumpers and next to windshield wipers resprayed for a factory-fresh look
- Headlining professionally fixed and looks superb
- Original BMW Style 5 wheels reportedly in "as-new condition" with Toyo tyres fitted at the front and Falken on the back
- Interior presents well with rare Design Edition blue upholstery
- We're informed that all the cabin electrics work: air conditioning, power windows, and power sunroof
The Mechanics
- 1.8 litre four-cylinder fuel-injected petrol engine
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- Recent oil and filter changes, and thermostat replacement in May 2024
The vendor provides an account of recent work (with mileage intervals):
- Restored steering rack at 197,000 km
- New front and rear shocks at 200,000 km
- New transmission and differential oil at 204,000 km
- New wheel bearings at 204,000 km
- New air conditioning condenser and refilled air conditioning at 214,000 km
- New spark plug leads and spark plugs at 221,000 km
- Last belt change in March 2022 at 235,492 km
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1993
- Make BMW
- Model 3 Series
- Colour Black
- Odometer 259,342 Kilometres
- Engine size 1800
Listing Details
- Seller Type Trade
- Town Vilnius
- Location International
- Country Lithuania
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