MD13 459 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 Haven't seen one of these on TM for ages... http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/m3/auction-651159887.htm Someone on here own this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arma 134 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 That one's been on TM for a while now. Think it started off at like 50k? Price has been reducing since Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 Yeah have seen that on there for awhile - Looks like a lovely car. Maybe one day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1042 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 It was a members on here, Dylan M3 I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 459 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 Didn't notice the seats... They look to me to be recovered Recaro's from a Honda Type R! Looks well done but given that it's non standard I'd think that would bring the price down. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2915 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 From the photos those seats look like the E30 M3 Evo II or Evo III seats which are schweeeet!! And if they are what I think they are they would push the price up a considerable amount, not down. After following prices on E30 M3s for a while I would say this is car is worth every penny of that $39k, due to it's condition and the overall spec of the car - good colour, great interior, some nice goodies - still pretty stock. Only thing that lets it down is the gearbox which I am pretty sure is not a dog-leg (Jap spec was 265/6 overdrive box), which is more sought after by collectors. Wish I had the cash to buy it... and far too nice to convert into a race car, so I would need another one for that!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 Japan is funny like that, they imported Euro only specials in LHD form because it is considered to be luxurious. odds are, that would be a dealer spec M3 too. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2915 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 The Evo seats are probably Recaro made, so the same as other models, it would be the trim that determines if they were for the M3 I guess, only way to really tell would be the part number on the seat somewhere. This is a cloth trimmed version.. You can see the shape, cut out for harness, etc. is all the same. Very comfy as well! And as others have said, the E30 M3 went into Japan as LHD from factory, all E30 M3s were LHD from factory, although there are some that say the two Japanese special RHD cars were "factory"! Japan spec was the same as the US spec I believe, only two variations were "Euro" or "US". Cars could then be specced with different options over and above those specs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creepdontsleep 11 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 I have seen that E30 M3 around wellington. Absolute eye candy tbh. If money was no object I'd have it in a heart beat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 So much noob for one thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creepdontsleep 11 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 These seats are out of a DC2 Integra 1996-1998 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 so .. something recaro introduced in the late 80's and early 90's has shown up in other hipo cars... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2915 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 So much noob for one thread. Says Mr. 6,252 posts... Yes, I think we can safely say those seats are probably the same as some other cars of the same era. Try finding the correct cloth or leather to trim them for the M3, rather than those horrendous Jappa colours! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 1945 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) Would rather something like this. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-M5-3-8-346BHP-1992-Left-Hand-Drive-LHD-/291001975252?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item43c111c1d4 Mainly because who wants an M3 that is only good for sitting in the garage and photo shoots. It needs be hooned. Edited November 13, 2013 by driftit 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tidy30 38 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Typical probabilities: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/m325i/auction-662172617.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 The car is ollies (hi-tek's) old car .. he restored it from standard. The seats are Genuine OE M3 EVO III Recaro SR2's that came with the car rom japan. Ollie had them recovered by Retro vehicle enhancements. Nice to see the LMs are with the car again. (I think as these were sold separately to the car when he moved it on as the new owner hated them :/ ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tidy30 38 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Another (I think) Mspec E30 just came on. It is all happening today! http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-662227575.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
actletpone 43 Report post Posted November 14, 2013 Typical probabilities: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/m325i/auction-662172617.htm Wonder how much these are worth now. Pretty much my dream car right there, I don't have those kind of funds though. Brake and clutch fluid need a change I notice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 1945 Report post Posted November 14, 2013 Another (I think) Mspec E30 just came on. It is all happening today! http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-662227575.htm Kill it with fire. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted November 14, 2013 Nice to see the LMs are with the car again. (I think as these were sold separately to the car when he moved it on as the new owner hated them :/ ) Hmmm seems hes using Ollie's wifes' old photos with genuine LMs on it but the ad says he has fake LMs on it instead ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slideways 44 Report post Posted November 15, 2013 I see that m3 around a lot as he lives in my suburb. Seems to be daily driven so i wonder really how much its changed since those photos were taken. Havnt had a good chance to look at it up close but still looks pretty damn nice driving around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted 45 Report post Posted November 15, 2013 Yeah I've seen it a few times. Looked pretty tidy Last time I saw it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philwalter 30 Report post Posted November 15, 2013 Hmmm seems hes using Ollie's wifes' old photos with genuine LMs on it but the ad says he has fake LMs on it instead ... They are my photos, very old now....and I'm not Ollie's wife 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2376 Report post Posted November 15, 2013 If its the car im thinking of, i see it around a lot, and TBH it still looks as good as it does in the pictures. Sounds sex too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted November 16, 2013 They are my photos, very old now....and I'm not Ollie's wife haha .. sorry phil got that mixed up with a set she did. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
