This 1990 BMW 325is coupe is said to have been acquired by the current owner in 2006 and modified by their business, German Autotech of Pomona, California, between 2014 and 2023. The car has been retrofitted with a 3.2-liter S52 inline-six from an E36 M3, and it wears a repaint in gray over an interior retrimmed in tan leatherette. Shifting is through a five-speed manual transmission, and highlights include an aftermarket exhaust system, 16″ Alpina-style wheels, strut braces, and upgraded shocks, springs, and sway bars, as well as Euro-style “Smiley” headlights and an M-Technic I steering wheel. This E30 coupe is now offered in California by the seller on behalf of the owner with a Carfax report and a Montana title in the name of the owner’s LLC.

The car has been repainted, and the seller describes the color as Mercedes-Benz Arabian Grey. Exterior features include Euro-style “Smiley” headlights, amber high beams, and front and rear spoilers.

The 16″ Alpina-style wheels are mounted with an older set of BFGoodrich tires. The car is equipped with Bilstein shocks, H&R springs, and front and rear strut braces. The sway bars are said to be from Ireland Engineering, and the seller notes that the frame has been reinforced.

The cabin has been retrimmed in tan leatherette, and equipment includes front sport seats, a cassette stereo, and an onboard computer. The check panel is inoperative.

The M-Technic I steering wheel frames a 150-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and auxiliary gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 106k miles, approximately 3k of which were added under current ownership. Mileage inconsistencies are noted in the Carfax report in 2015 and 2018. True mileage is unknown. The inspection light is illuminated.

The 3.2-liter S52 inline-six is said to have been sourced from a US-spec 1999 M3, and it was reportedly installed in 2015. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. The 325is was factory equipped with a limited-slip differential.

The car is equipped with an aftermarket exhaust system.

The Carfax report notes the aforementioned mileage inconsistencies.

The car is titled in Montana but located in California. The engine swap has not been inspected by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair, and the seller states the car cannot pass a California smog test.