this is a 1988 BMW 7 series factory 5spd there were less than 500 imported with the 5spd. it has a 155k on the clock this car was owned by a mechanic and very well maintain. i just got it so more pictures will be coming but wanted to get it up here fast before i decide to keep it.
Price $2,013.00 might take trades on it
contact mark@ctsinc.org
Is this a small inline six?
it is the M30 yes its a six
2.7, 3.4, or 3.5L?
it has the 3.0 and weighs in at 3800lbs the 5 weighs in at 3500lbs
It must be a model that fueleconomy.gov and wiki are unaware of then, because I don't see a 3L available on 1988, USDM 5-series.
Sil80redtop wrote: It must be a model that fueleconomy.gov and wiki are unaware of then, because I don't see a 3L available on 1988, USDM 5-series.
Considering it's a 7-series, I'd say you are right 
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I don't understand what this discussion is about. If it's a US model, it's a 3.4 with 208hp. I have been actively hunting for one that isn't green or gold and I have been having horrible luck.
Lugnut wrote: I don't understand what this discussion is about. If it's a US model, it's a 3.4 with 208hp. I have been actively hunting for one that isn't green or gold and I have been having horrible luck.
Buy it and paint it. Problem solved.
it is the 3.0 engine it is a 1988 730
In reply to cutter67:
AH... you said 1988 in the first post. that is where all the confusion started from.
730i is a non-US market m60 - v8 (unless it's some one-off BMW thing like 318ti club sports).
In reply to SCARR:
it is a 1988 and it is a 730 with a 3.0 in it with 5 spd end of story
730i M30B30 I6 12V SOHC 2986 89/80 9.0:1 188 PS (138 kW; 185 hp) 1986–1994
735i M30B35 I6 12V 1986–1992
Flynlow wrote:Sil80redtop wrote: It must be a model that fueleconomy.gov and wiki are unaware of then, because I don't see a 3L available on 1988, USDM 5-series.Considering it's a 7-series, I'd say you are right
I guess I should read more carefully.
The car must be a grey market import like my old E28 528i. Back in the 80's it was relatively cheap and easy to bring a car here from overseas, hence M-B's lobbying for the 25-year rule. Wouldn't be surprised if a 7er was much cheaper over there too.
The E32 730i was never officially sold in the US by BMW, and that is a fact, look it up, call your dealer, check the parts program, whatever. So, this car came from somewhere else...just wonder from where and when.
US 1988 brochure vs EU 1988 brochure
I would totally rock it though.
Currently asking my wife about it. Not optimistic, but I'd love this car.
Is it this car?
bastomatic wrote: Is it this car?
Yes it is. It also explains the engine question people had. It was a replacement engine.
Sine_Qua_Non wrote:bastomatic wrote: Is it this car?Yes it is. It also explains the engine question people had. It was a replacement engine.
Wait...but the eBay ad says it's a 3.5L M60 (V8)...and cutter says it's a 3.0 M30 (I6)? 
In reply to bastomatic:
yes its the car. i have a friend in washington state bringing two cars back for me and he has room for six cars so i was bidding on everything on his route that i liked he has to pick up a car in Detroit so he is grabbing this one for me also. i will have it in my possession on Sunday. hoping he has to make a stop in Idaho to pick up 3.0 csi but wont know till tomorrow night. i should read the ads better and talk to the owner not his wife
cutter, is your friend's name Paul Lyons?
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