Market Find: Stateside E30 BMW Individual Daytona Violet 316 Touring

What: 1993 BMW 316i Touring
Color: BMW Individual Daytona Violet (daytonaviolett; metallic uni; 283; BMW)
VIN: N/A
Mileage: 142,915 miles
Price: $14,000 OBO
CarFax: N/A
Window Sticker: N/A
Location: Woodstock, GA
Link: Facebook Marketplace

Given the E30 BMW 3-Series was never sold as a station wagon (a.k.a. Touring in BMW speak) in the United States, nor did it sell the 1.6-liter 316 version, this car would likely qualify for one of our European Market Watch finds… except it’s already present in the U.S.A. according to Facebook Marketplace for Woodstock, Georgia.

As specifications go, it’s compelling. BMW Individual Daytona Violet paint over handsome sport cloth, a 5-speed manual and a wagon make it very compelling. Worth noting though, further shots and video of the car over on Facebook Marketplace also show some wear and tear that is to be expected on a 142,915 mile chassis. The U.S. got the 325i (2.5-liter inline 6) and 318i (1.8-liter four cylinder), meaning this car is less potent than any of the U.S. offerings. Even still, you won’t find wagons in America and you’d be hard pressed to find fun BMW Individual colors like Daytona Violet in this era of American offerings either.