1993 BMW E30 Convertible 318i LUX Auto - just 81,000 SOLD

Hi

Welcome to the sale of this gorgeous E30 Convertible. I'll start with a quick summary so you know what you are looking at:

- 1993 late model car
- upgraded LUX specification
- Sports seats
- Leather upholstery
- Automatic gearbox
- just 81, 000 miles from new
- original cross spoke alloys
- part electric hood (factory standard)
- new rear screen (unmarked)
- 4 x electric windows
- central locking and Laserline alarm (working)
- Last owner 7 years, one before 6 years
- completely OEM standard
- drives beautifully


Exterior
Externally she presents really well with a deep, lustre and shine to the paintwork. She's just benefited from a machine polish and now its under two coats of protective carnuba wax.

She isn't trying to be a concours example though so there is the odd mark, like a lacquer burn on the bonnet and the odd bubble of rust but she is extremely solid and very, very presentable. You could easily park her up at a car show and get admiring glances.

The glass is all in great condition as are all the plastics. The hood has no tears or rips and the rear window has just been replaced and is unmarked.

The wheels present well although there is the odd mark here and there if you look. The tyres are all healthy and two were replaced after an MOT advisory.

I've also replaced the badges front and rear as the originals were starting to look their age (photographs were done before fitting the new badges)

The engine bay is super clean and tidy with NO rust and practically no dust.

There are also zero leaks for the car. It doesn't drop any fluids on in the garage and is super clean underneath.

I've had a good look under the car and I can't find any evidence of the car ever being welded. The sills are all very strong, and the chassis rails are in great order too.

All in all a very nice looking and usable classic car!


Interior
The interior is a lovely place to be with lots of retro modern classic touches like the big (leather) steering wheel and lots of glass for great visibility.

The carpets are lovely, the plastics are lovely, the leather is lovely. The drivers seat has age related patina with the outer bolster having some wear. A bolster repair would make it mint but it's not really necessary.

The glass is in great order and all the electrics work as they should.

The boot floor is super solid and rust free!

Similarly the boot doesn't leak and is completely dry and fresh. It even has the original jack, tool kit, triangle and fire extinguisher. It even has the original medical kit supplied with the car - marked "BMW of West Germany" on it!!

The entire car is fresh and clean.


How does it drive?
Fantastically! It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking only the 325i can put a smile on your face but the torquey 8 valve engine in the 318i is a great companion. Never does it feel slow or under-powered and it delivers it's goods with vigour. Whilst you'll never get caught doing 150mph in it, neither do you need to extend or push the engine to flow along and enjoy open top motoring. It purrs along just perfectly as it is.

The gearbox is a great partner for the engine and changes smoothly and quickly every time. No drama, no histronics and great for wafting on a summer or winters day.

The steering is sharp and direct with no wander. You can literally take your hands off the wheel and let the car drive straight and true down the road.

The brakes are strong and reassuring and pull the car up exactly as they should.

You can leave the car idling away for ages - the temperature gauge refuses to budge! I'd trust this car to drive me down to the south of France no problem at all.

With the roof neatly stowed away the joys of open top motoring can be enjoyed and because the 'waistline' of the E30 is so comparatively low you get the full experience. It's funny watching people driving open top cars where you can hardly see them over the car's doors... you not exactly getting the full experience like that are you!?


What does the future hold for E30's?
When you look at the classic, and modern classic car market the E30 represents outstanding value! Ford Sierra's and Escort's sell for more money than these iconic BMW's. The market is correcting that though with top M3's selling for £125, 000, and 325i Sport's now around the £20, 000 mark.

At just £6, 500 (no offers thanks) this car represents a fantastic entry point, and with just 81, 000 miles you can't go wrong! If it were the height of summer I've no doubt it would be an £8, 000 plus car but with a car collection of 16 cars I would benefit from the space before that.

Thanks for looking and please feel free to get in touch.

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