LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) Looks cared for, but, mildly concerning that they are $1 auctioning it after recently coming into possession of it. https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1450041905 Edited October 26, 2017 by EUROLESS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treone 648 Report post Posted October 25, 2017 I'm sure that this sold on TM a couple of weeks ago for $11k in Christchurch - then owner was requiring funds for a business venture if I recall. The immediate previous owner is an 8 series enthusiast (they occasionally post on an 8er forum) and owns a number of 8ers. I would therefore presume that they have done the required maintenance that one of these requires. I think this was also previously owned by a Bimmersporter as well. Nice example! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ BMW 368 Report post Posted October 25, 2017 Lots of these seem to come up in maroon. Would love to see more in silver, black, white and BMW blue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted October 25, 2017 1 hour ago, NZ BMW said: Lots of these seem to come up in maroon. Would love to see more in silver, black, white and BMW blue. Yellow! They look awesome in yellow. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted October 26, 2017 Will be interesting to see where this goes. Probably 10k +/- 2k Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted October 26, 2017 2 hours ago, Michael. said: Will be interesting to see where this goes. Probably 10k +/- 2k I'd rather this at $10k than an e30 at $10k (Though really I'd rather have the e39 540i six speed and $2k worth of maintenance and gas money ) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted October 26, 2017 Mmmm I think theres an exponential graph of car for money based on the complexity. A lot of people pay good money for the E30s because of their simplicity, lightness look and charm Bit different with a more formidable car to take on like an 850i, more complicated, heavier so less demand from the average punter. Does mean a bargain can be had for those reasons however, if you've got the skills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted October 26, 2017 Could the link be renewed doesn't show up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted October 26, 2017 should be good now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssbmw 220 Report post Posted October 26, 2017 On 10/24/2017 at 9:41 PM, NZ BMW said: Lots of these seem to come up in maroon. Would love to see more in silver, black, white and BMW blue. It's an interesting point you make. Just looking at 8 coupe.com which is a fountain of knowledge if you love E31's- it states that 3,980 out of the total of 29,000 E31's ever made were delivered in Calypso red- the maroon you refer to. That's nearly 14%. I speculate that an ever higher proportion than that of the early ones came to NZ. The second most popular colour behind black. It seems that BMW were targeting wealthy, older customers when the E31 was launched- and the colours in the early days reflected that- targeting a more conservative hue. Even the interiors were more 'boring' with most having 'comfort seats'- reflected by the NZ New examples. The wheel options were rather conservative too. By the time 850csi was launched- the colours / wheels became a tad more flamboyant- accentuating their body-kits. Personally, I think the best colours were the ones launched with the 840ci sport in the U.K. A lot were BMW 'individuals'and they all came with the body-kit. You saw some cool colors like Dakar yellow, violet, Avus blue, Hell red, etc - which really lent themselves to the shape. Even today in a cool colour with the right wheels they are a striking looking vehicle. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted November 2, 2017 Cheeky bastard Sold for 11.9k now $15K no reserve 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Autoglym 255 Report post Posted November 2, 2017 I spotted the relisting & have read the questions, all valid, surely you would offer to store it for the new owner somewhere at his expense?? sonething is not right with this whole thing?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted November 2, 2017 High chance vendor was winning bidder, I.e. shill bidding, Trademe should do somthing about it, but they don’t, most aren’t even that smart about it, like the E34 I got shilled on, shill bidder was flatmate of vendor so GPS or IP would make that pretty clear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted November 3, 2017 Pffft totally fishy, 12k then relisted for 15k Classic example of not being happy with price and wanting more Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandit 194 Report post Posted November 3, 2017 If it looks like a fish (or rat) smells like a fish (or rat) it probably is.............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Autoglym 255 Report post Posted November 8, 2017 I see now it’s relisted again with a $14000.00 start price Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
