Dyl 4 Report post Posted August 26, 2011 What do you guys reckon this is worth? OEM tells me its manufacture year is 1983. Looks to be in good nick.... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=400028672 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted August 26, 2011 supposedly the dual headlights are quite rare, they usually only have one on each side. would be a good project, but a little pricy for a canvas really imo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted August 26, 2011 Parts are pretty scarce for these now and it's a basic spec model, looks very tidy but IMO not a $5k classic just yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted August 26, 2011 great project, maybe 3k if you were a real enthusiast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted August 26, 2011 supposedly the dual headlights are quite rare, they usually only have one on each side. would be a good project, but a little pricy for a canvas really imo To my knowledge the 320 was denoted by dual headlights (same size 5.3/4") whereas the 316 & 318's had single. Can't say I have seen one with 7" & 5.3/4 - aka E28 though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OP6 27 Report post Posted August 26, 2011 As an owner of an E21 for the last 4 years - this one looks tidy, they are getting rare, especially rust free ones, parts are not too difficult to find here, and there is plenty of support in the USA and UK. The engine is the M10 found in 2002's and E30's. The transmission is robust and pretty easily sourced, same as the M10 engined E30s but with the speedo driven from the gearbox. Interior is simple and common to all other facelifted E21's (318 320 323) Those headlights are not often seen and look great. E21's can be easily upgraded to include some e30 parts, - engines are an easy swap, there is enough room for most BMW engines even V8's. Suspension parts are not interchangeable without modification. E21's are lighter than E30's so go better for a given engine size. So, this looks to be a nice car, maybe a little overpriced, but they are worth whatever someone is prepared to pay. As to rarity, they are becoming rare, but are also the forgotten 3 series. Unlikely to be as desirable as the 2002 and will probably never be loved by so many as the E30. Prices in the USA and the UK are increasing quite quickly, however in NZ they seem to be staying pretty static - for the present. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
