WTB: 89-91 E30 325is/i Coupe - SoCal, cash ready

Hey all — based in North County SD, looking for a well-maintained 89-91 E30 325is/i coupe to enjoy on weekends, canyon runs, and occasional LA trips. Have a daily driver (25 Land Cruiser), so this'll go on CA Historic plates after purchase - would need to pass CA smog now for that. Planning to teach my son through the OEM+ build process and pass it down to him one day.

Looking for:
- Model: 1989-1991 325is or 325i 2-door coupe (plastic bumpers)
- Engine: Factory M20B25 or thoughtful M20B25 / M50 / S52 conversion that can pass smog now so I can add CA historic plates after registration.
- Transmission: Manual only (factory or quality conversion - BimmerHeads-tier shop work a plus)
- Differential: Factory or aftermarket LSD a strong plus (3.46-4.10 ratio); open diff acceptable if other criteria fit.
- Exterior: Alpinweiss, Schwarz, Diamantschwarz, Delphin, or Sterling silver in factory color - open to resprays. Not open to other colors (red, beige, custom).
- Interior: Factory leather (Schwarz, Natur, grey) or Sport cloth in honest condition. M-Tech I/II wheel preferred; period aftermarket (Momo, Nardi) welcome.
- Maintenance: Refreshed cooling system, documented timing belt service at ~60k intervals. Clean structure, no subframe cracks, no rust. More documentation = better price.
- Mileage: 50k-300k miles ideally - but documentation matters more than the odometer
- Title: Clean CA title in seller's name, smog-passable

Other considerations:
- Enthusiast upgrades welcome: Ex:M-Tech body kits, Coilovers (GC, KW, Bilstein/Eibach), Z3 or E36 M3 rack swap, fresh bushings, short shifter, Blaupunkt radio.
- Flexible on: minor chips and honest age wear, dash cracks, worn driver bolster, higher miles with documentation.
- Not interested in: Can't pass CA smog, sedans, convertibles, touring, eta drivetrains, any paint colors outside white, grey, black (red, beige, custom, etc.) roll cages, drift builds, non-running projects, non-factory body kits beyond M-Tech.

If you're thinking about selling to the right home - or know someone who is - send a PM with photos, details, and asking price. Cash ready, can close same day after a successful PPI. Happy to travel anywhere in California, open to the broader West Coast for the right car.

Tom Hammel - Carlsbad, CA
t.s.hammel@gmail.com / 949.290.0853