Description

For sale is an early-model E36 318is, well-maintained and completely authentic. The car is in very good technical condition; its history is fully traceable, and the mileage is verifiable via TÜV inspection reports and a meticulously kept service book.

I have owned the car for three years. Prior to that, it was owned by an elderly lady from 1992 onwards. In 2007, she had a cold-start regulator installed, which results in a lower annual tax burden for the vehicle compared to holding an "H-plate" (historic vehicle registration).

I have driven it approximately 20,000 km, mostly during the spring and summer months on holiday trips to the South of France, Corsica, and Italy. During these journeys, it proved to be very reliable and offered a great deal of driving pleasure. It remained registered year-round so that I could take it out for short drives whenever the weather was fine. Overall, it proved more reliable, consumed less oil and fuel (averaging ~7 liters/100 km on long-distance runs) than my 116i.

It starts instantly, even after sitting idle for extended periods, and runs smoothly whether cold or at idle.

Recent replacements/upgrades include:

  • Wheel bearings
  • Clutch
  • Rear shock absorbers
  • New tires (2 weeks old)
  • Most recently, an upholsterer professionally re-stitched and re-covered the interior door panels as well as the rear side trim panels.
  • Oil changes, filter replacements, and other routine maintenance, along with any minor issues that arose, were always attended to promptly.

The less-than-perfect aspects:

  • Front right rocker panel: began to rust last winter while parked in underground garage. It has been fixed by a workshop. It doesn't look particularly pretty, but it serves as a pragmatic, functional repair.
  • The sunroof is uncovered of textile. Otherwise, the roof covering remains reasonably intact, though it might make for a nice little project for the next owner.

All in all, this is a highly usable classic car that promises to provide many more years of driving enjoyment.

The pretty steering wheel of the last picture will come with. I've had it installed for a while, but due to the lack of airbag I had to reswitch for TÜV.

Test drives are available in Bremen.

Sold without warranty or right of return.

Condition & Registration

Condition category
Original
MOT
MOT until
05/2028
Registered
Ready to drive
Accident free

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Technical Details

Vehicle data

Make
BMW
Model series
3 Series
Model name
318is
Manufacturer code
E36
First registration date
08/1992
Year of manufacture
1992
Mileage (read)
164,564 km
Chassis number
Not provided
Engine number
Not provided
Gearbox number
Not provided
Matching numbers
Yes
Number of owners
2

Technical details

Body style
Coupe
Power (kW/hp)
103/140
Cubic capacity (cm³)
1796
Cylinders
4
Doors
2
Steering
Left (LHD)
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
5
Transmission
Rear
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Fuel type
Petrol

Individual Configuration

Exterior color
Red
Manufacturer color name
Brilliantrot
Sun roof
Yes
Power Assisted Steering
Yes
Central locking
Yes
Electric windows
Yes
Interior color
Grey
Interior material
Textile
ABS
Yes
Airbag
Yes

Location

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