Was wondering

[E30stz 0]

Does anyone know where I could find a list of how much BMW's were worth brand spanking new in around about 1989 sort of era, when these beasts were new.

My dads old 735i was supposedly $115,000 new back in 1989.

anyone able to fish up some old prices for say

1989 318 / 320 / 325 / M3 / M325 ?

other models too for whoevers interested.

Edited December 1, 2004 by E30stz

[318is 0]

google is your friend grasshopper:

http://www.google.co.nz/search?q=1989%2Bbm...:en-US:official

[E30stz 0]

had a look on google - I'm obviously not as skilled at google as you sir.

edit - it tells u the used price but not the brand spanking new @ the time price.

Edited December 1, 2004 by E30stz

[Guest Andrew]

I remember seeing it somewhere on R3V in American Prices - search there.

[bimmer boy 21]

since wer wondering about things

i too want to know what prices they wer brand new also

but side note i was wondering if they made a e30 facelift convertible?

im sure i know the answer but i fully cant remember at the moment

[E30stz 0]

Ive sent an email through to the guys @ Team McMillan to see if they can help.

[bravo 35]

since wer wondering about things

i too want to know what prices they wer brand new also

but side note i was wondering if they made a e30 facelift convertible?

im sure i know the answer but i fully cant remember at the moment

Yep, sure did.

[bimmer boy 21]

did they get the facelift back lights aswell?

[Guest Andrew]

did they get the facelift back lights aswell?

They sure did - love this 80s advertisment image.

[bimmer boy 21]

haha thats ad is bad ass heh got any more?

[shadowninja 0]

New prices as follow:

1989 318 $53,450 (4 door sedan)

1989 320 $61,950

1989 325 $72,750

1989 M325 $81,950

Couldn't find new price for 1989 M3, 1993 M3 coupe $150,000

M635 CSL $189,500

Any others in particular that you want?

[kiwi535 538]

car dealers have a book with model history and prices,not always comprehensive,my 535 in 1990 was 122,000,apparently.

[bimmer boy 21]

New prices as follow:

1989 318 $53,450 (4 door sedan)

1989 320 $61,950

1989 325 $72,750

1989 M325 $81,950

Couldn't find new price for 1989 M3, 1993 M3 coupe $150,000

M635 CSL $189,500

Any others in particular that you want?

damn i bet the 7-series cost heaps too

i wonder what those prices would be in todays money because of inflation etc

any one know?

[bmwsparkle 3]

apparently mine went for 150, sounds like sh*t talk to me tho

[shadowninja 0]

1986 535i was $110,300. 1992 model was $145,000.

Inflation doesn't quite work the same with cars, as technology improves the electronic components of cars get steadily cheaper to build. Exchange rates would make a big difference too. I haven't got inflation figures pre-1988 readily to hand, but from March 1988 to September 2004 the total effect of inflation would have been +54.4%.

That would make a 1988 model 318i (then ~$53,500) about $82,350 in todays dollars.

[Guest WAGON]

any figures for a touring?

so i can go back in time and sell it

ha ha ha ha i willl be rich

just have to find my time machine

[shadowninja 0]

any figures for a touring?

so i can go back in time and sell it

ha ha ha ha i willl be rich

just have to find my time machine

1989 320i Touring = $69,500.

That would be one hell of a time machine to fit your wheels in it. Tardis time! :pimp:

[bravo 35]

Graph showing property prices from 1990 - 1999

So, going on average national property price changes, a $120000 home is now over $180000.

So in terms of buying power, a $60000 320 in 1990 would be roughly equivalent to a $90000 car in 2000 give or take and so prob a $100000 car today which is about right as the new 3-series ranges from $44000 to over $100000.

Just a rough guideline, but gives you an idea.

[shadowninja 0]

Property prices is not a good indicator of inflation, as there are other factors involved. EG- house prices in the last year have risen substantially, though inflation was still under 3.0%.

I used the CPI index from the reserve bank website that can be downloaded as an excel spreadsheet.

Brand spanking new 318iSE 2.0L is about $72,000 for the manual.

But if our exchange rate drops hugely vs the Euro (and the south african rand, as most of southern hemisphere bimmers are assembled there) then prices for our cars should go up again!

[bravo 35]

Property prices is not a good indicator of inflation

no but gives a rough idea of how much of a large (or small) purchase the car was relative to now. National wage/income figures would be a better indication as for instance, if the average wage at the end of the eighties was 20,000 then a new beamer would be three years wages for the average person. If wages are now at an average of 35,000, then the equivalent purchase in todays terms would be a car worth 115,000.

Actual inflation figures are irrelevant really as it really comes down to how much work you have to do to buy one. If in 1989 you had to work for 3 years to buy one, then todays equivalent of 3 years wages gives an idea of how expensive the car was back then.

Tried to get wage figures off the statistics NZ website, but gave up after 15 unsuccessful minutes.

[*sic 1]

speaking of property, my mates property at whanga is a massive ass section (only corner section left un delveloped in the central whanga, and it is worth a small fortune now... imagine in a few more years!!

wonder how i can get my name on the deed?

[MattA 162]

"wonder how i can get my name on the deed?"

Civil Union Bill may provide an option (unless mate is a she)

no offence intended

on another matter whats the # for your delivery service?

[Guest WAGON]

well if i was going to build a time machine it would be big as to fit stuff in like food

[*sic 1]

on another matter whats the # for your delivery service?

check it here boh, its the flyer

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hit that sh*t y0