far4ngn 14 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 (edited) Its time to sell the old E30 318is, so thought I'd let you know it'll be going up on Trademe. The car is a 318is sold new in NZ in 1990, it's in Sterling Silver and a manual. The car is in very good condition and is rust free, the interior sports seats are mint and I've replaced everything that looked worn. The car has covered 203096 kms and has a full service history with lots of history. I recently purchased an is front spoiler from BMW that needs some paint before fitting. At it's last service I had the radiator replaced, other changes are KYB shocks, King springs, Kenwood headunit, clear side and front indicators. I'm aiming for around $6000, but open to offers. Cheers Paul Edited September 28, 2008 by far4ngn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted June 1, 2008 The car looks bloody nice. Good luck with the sale Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw.maniac 1 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 Wow. It should sell exceptionally quickly, as that will probably be the last 318iS at a resonable price. G/L with the sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 Hey Paul good luck. I saw this or one identical the other day in town its super clean Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 Good luck - great car, and well priced!! Cheers Grant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
far4ngn 14 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 Thanks guys, not sure if I want to sell it, it's a great car to drive.. but if it doesnt sell it'll be getting a full respray. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the stig 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 Pics of rs's? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 Hey great car, very well priced! Good luck with the sale. Would you sell the RS's separate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs 64 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 Not to hijack your thread... But, speaking of sterling silver 318is's in Wellington, has anyone seen one with a MTec2 kit on it? I remember I had the opportunity to buy it about 4 or 5 years ago. It was NZ new manual 318is with full MTec2 kit (basically identical to a M325i) and ended up being traded and sold through Aro on Cuba St. Sorta kicking myself for not buying it (actually, if I did I doubt I would still own it!). Does anyone on here own this car, or know where it got to? Thought it would be pretty rare being an NZ 318is with the full kit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmpower 3 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 +1 for pics of rs's! If you would sell seperate? Do they have tyres? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
far4ngn 14 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 Sorry guys tried attaching a pic of the alloys, but it says that the Upload failed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 go to www.photobucket.com and make a profile/album/register In your photobucket album hit "browse" and locate the pic of wheels. Upload it. When it appears in your album copy the 4th URL down labeled "IMG code". It will start with . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 6 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 Or just use Imageshack, don't need to register etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 Or just use Imageshack, don't need to register etc. Maybe its just me but imageshack is really laggy compared to the bucket. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 What happened Paul? I notice the tm ad is gone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
far4ngn 14 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 I had around 550 hits in a week and loads of questions, so I took it off for my own sanity. The more serious guys who were interested have all my contact details if they want to get in touch. In the meantime, I'm going to take the sheets off it and start to use it more, whilst I save for that full respray. It's a great car to drive and I don't want it falling into the wrong hands Oh dear... I think I've become attached to my car! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemwr 46 Report post Posted July 6, 2008 I had around 550 hits in a week and loads of questions, so I took it off for my own sanity. The more serious guys who were interested have all my contact details if they want to get in touch. In the meantime, I'm going to take the sheets off it and start to use it more, whilst I save for that full respray. It's a great car to drive and I don't want it falling into the wrong hands Oh dear... I think I've become attached to my car! I have a couple of them, (NZers) and have a need to sell one very soon too. Sad thoughts.Trying to decide which one,the Black one (coming up 160) or the red one (120kms 119 now). Hoping some collector will buy and treasure it as its previous owners have and preserve it for posterity perhaps. Was interested in whether you have sold. Same sentiments as you, just rego'ed the red one and appreciate its driving character and frugal petrol compared to the m325i. Seems prices for say a decent e30 m325i make the e30 318is a dwarf by comparison, whose qualities are definitely underestimated and underrated by their scarcity in the market I suppose. How many would be still running here be in NZ? I have the engine and gearbox of one from a damaged one and with yours that's 5. Shelly's seemed to have brought many if not most most in. I was told 20 altogether came to NZ. AnMTech11 model one does not get mention in the factory Literature of the model. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
far4ngn 14 Report post Posted July 7, 2008 Yes, difficult decisions, do I get the respray and let it become a garage queen or do I get a newer car with all the new gadgets, safety features etc. I keep buying any bits that I think I need to replace or look worn so it keeps me interested I was also wondered about buying a M325i, both cars get go for some silly prices. I initially listed mine, but on the amount of feedback I think I put it on too cheap... but I thought I'd go low because of the open diff (the original is on my garage floor..a bit noisey) and what I thought was an average body. But looking around the body is in really good condition even with the few dents it has. The thing that makes me want to keep it is that there is supposedly now less than 20 left. Had a guy asking all about it again today, so people are still interested without the use of Trademe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw.maniac 1 Report post Posted July 7, 2008 Before you try the full respray, try 'Autoglym Paint Renovator' with a decent fast buffer thing (be very careful!) I have seen some amazing things done to dead paint from this stuff. You can usually find it on TradeMe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
far4ngn 14 Report post Posted September 21, 2008 (edited) Ok guys, after much debating the car has got to go to make room for something a little newer. My daughter is going to University next year and I'm reducing down to two cars...so my SA E30 325i will be going as well. Still looking at around $6000, WOF and Tax due in October and the car has covered 204586km. The car is in original condition, no go faster parts, only mods are a Kenwood Cd/stereo and a fire extinguisher on the original E30 bracket. Edited September 28, 2008 by far4ngn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
far4ngn 14 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 Guys, whats the going price for these cars at the moment? Is it around 6k, as I'll be putting it on Trademe tonight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 6 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 Guys, whats the going price for these cars at the moment? Is it around 6k, as I'll be putting it on Trademe tonight.There's one on trade me atm. He's wanting about $5700. But yours is more original and has less k's. I'd personally put it on at $6400 see what kinda hits you get for the ad. You never know, you might find just the right person. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
far4ngn 14 Report post Posted September 24, 2008 Ok here we go... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=178407583 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted September 24, 2008 Superb car Paul, good luck If I had the means I'd love to acquire it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest SamSpargo Report post Posted September 25, 2008 Awesome looking car! Like Simon said, very very tempting Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
