BMTHUG 1055 Report post Posted August 1, 2019 On 7/28/2019 at 7:04 PM, Cale said: Unbelievable condition: https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/view/content/259834/full/1/259828 I'd probably have saved myself $20k and gone for Jay Kay's E24 635CSi though... Drool, that's exactly how I am re-upholstering my convertible's interior Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemwr 46 Report post Posted August 7, 2019 On 7/12/2019 at 3:51 PM, GetCam said: Zee had one that needed light restoration that sold a number of months ago for approximately 15-16k, so around $20k wouldn’t seem out of the question. There was only ever 24 brought into New Zealand new as far as I’m aware. A few years back there was a 'kinda-census' done on here, of how many of the e30 318is's were known to still exist here or able to be noted as to the 'where-now' status.From memory at the time about 18 were mentioned as coming to NZ through BMW Dealerships; and also from memory 15 came to light then. There could/would have been a few more perhaps imported since too, I expect. At the time of the 'census' I had a couple and bought an engine and gearbox from one that was being given a 325i transplant. I sold one about 20 years ago when I needed some money to buy an e30 M3 and have kept one with the engine/gearbox and it is still in use with 175,000 kms clocked up. I know a couple were crashed and doubt they were ever repaired. My 'guestimate' of a bakers dozen of e30 318is's still remain in NZ? My favourite BMW - the BMW e30 318is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted August 8, 2019 A quick check of the full info from the end of 2018 shows what looks like 14 of the NZ New cars still registered (including rego on hold) and what looks to be about 8 imports under various different descriptions of 318iS / 318i S / 318i5, etc that fit the criteria of an E30 model. Still a very rare and under-rated car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted August 8, 2019 3 hours ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said: Still a very rare and under-rated car. I think they're awesome. M3 junior. A pity (in my opinion) that BMW didn't make a lot more of them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemwr 46 Report post Posted August 10, 2019 On 8/8/2019 at 4:48 PM, gjm said: I think they're awesome. M3 junior. A pity (in my opinion) that BMW didn't make a lot more of them. In the late '80's the e30 318is was BMW's response, in particular for the VW GTI and other twin cams pouring into the US. They were to cover the gap prior to the e36 m42 318is being launched.Quite a few e30 318is's were released into Europe too. NZ were given a handful as Jon has mentioned. 3 years ago I spent a few months in the UK looked at buying one to use during that stay thinking I could buy one for 1-2k pounds as before but even the basket cases were double that and a good one nearer 10k pounds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemwr 46 Report post Posted August 10, 2019 On 8/8/2019 at 1:23 PM, E30 325i Rag-Top said: A quick check of the full info from the end of 2018 shows what looks like 14 of the NZ New cars still registered (including rego on hold) and what looks to be about 8 imports under various different descriptions of 318iS / 318i S / 318i5, etc that fit the criteria of an E30 model. Still a very rare and under-rated car. Thanks for that Jon, good to verify there is a good 'quorum' of them still around. I once owned an e28 520i Alpina. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cammsport 390 Report post Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) Interesting glimpse into the past at the prices of E30s. Car in question is a pov spec, manual 316i, bronzit facelift coupe that had 80,000kms on the clock Edited August 26, 2019 by Cammsport Added inflation 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giles 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2019 I'm seriously thinking of getting out of my F61 Motorsport and getting a E30 Couple manual and holding on to it for ever, I don't need to do many miles a year as have plenty of motorbikes. Interested in possible swaps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted September 6, 2019 had a quick look on trademe to see if there are any tidy e30 coupes for sale. there is none except for one that is listed for $13k which is wildly overpriced Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cammsport 390 Report post Posted September 6, 2019 4 hours ago, qube said: had a quick look on trademe to see if there are any tidy e30 coupes for sale. there is none except for one that is listed for $13k which is wildly overpriced $13k might be reasonable at the moment if it ticked alot of boxes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted September 6, 2019 Not for what it is though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted September 6, 2019 There’s a couple of black E30 Coupes and one white one on there at the moment, all reasonably priced at $110k+ ? They are M3s though (but still over priced). 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemwr 46 Report post Posted September 6, 2019 1 hour ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said: There’s a couple of black E30 Coupes and one white one on there at the moment, all reasonably priced at $110k+ ? They are M3s though (but still over priced). Yeah, an asking price is a 'dreamers/wishing' price and a sale price is ' the willing buyer and willing seller mutually agreeing on a price'. How do we get to what a reasonable price might be though? Seems like trying to diagnose a rare medical condition, the diagnosis is likely to between a biopsy and an autopsy I expect. Or more to the point is it, 'if I have 'no money in the bank' versus ' having lots of money in the bank' I can buy the dream/wish car as opposed to not? Sales of several e30 M3's, I have had knowledge relayed to me, would suggest needing $70-90k in your bank to buy one. There have been a couple sold less than that but would have required $20-30k to be spent to bring them to a 'good condition' again I believe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted September 7, 2019 You can get M3s for much better value overseas, even adding in flights to view and shipping plus tax. The one at Dutton’s looks well over priced $140k with awful rims and boy racer steering wheel. Odd that the expansion tank looks brand new but the paint on the rocker cover (such an obvious point) has not been fixed..? Weird. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted September 8, 2019 Everything at Duttons is overpriced. $10k+ for a Morris Marina there 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted September 8, 2019 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223655924876 ? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted September 9, 2019 Their "0" key appears broken.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted September 9, 2019 6 hours ago, gjm said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223655924876 ? 1 hour ago, Allanw said: Their "0" key appears broken.... Certainly looks way OTT. That said, they can go for up to $1k here. In perfect condition, of course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted September 9, 2019 On 9/8/2019 at 7:38 PM, Blackie said: Everything at Duttons is overpriced. $10k+ for a Morris Marina there Apparently they think that the E30 M3 is in "showroom condition", and "collector quality", hmm. My definitions of both are a bit different on both counts. And that's just from the photos, not even looking at it in person. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted September 10, 2019 On 8/8/2019 at 1:23 PM, E30 325i Rag-Top said: A quick check of the full info from the end of 2018 shows what looks like 14 of the NZ New cars still registered (including rego on hold) and what looks to be about 8 imports under various different descriptions of 318iS / 318i S / 318i5, etc that fit the criteria of an E30 model. Still a very rare and under-rated car. there's one in Welly that Andy knows, UK import, painted with bed-liner. It's somewhat feral, but is a beautiful, functional thing! ? The unixnerd (up in Scotland) has been saying for nearly 20 years that the e30 318iS is a wonderful thing. Seems people are starting to listen, even scruffy rusty ones are turning up on e30 Zone for over 3500 sterling. I figured they were too hard to find here, being so scarce to start with, so my little 316i is undergoing a slow and steady transformation into a 316iS and ultimately a 318iS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-130 Hercules 571 Report post Posted September 10, 2019 1 hour ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said: Apparently they think that the E30 M3 is in "showroom condition" That very much depends on your definition of a showroom... ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted September 10, 2019 On 8/26/2019 at 2:15 PM, Cammsport said: I went looking, after reading your post. Very interesting! https://www.rbnz.govt.nz/monetary-policy/inflation-calculator Made me feel better about our dwelling, having purchased in 1997 for what seemed like a king's ransom at the time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted September 10, 2019 10 minutes ago, C-130 Hercules said: That very much depends on your definition of a showroom... ? Exactly, if that is showroom condition then what would they call your Meister...? Off the chart. And if that's $145k, then yours is where.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctho 53 Report post Posted September 30, 2019 $9,000 auto 318i... Good condition yes but come on https://trademe.nz/motors/cars/bmw/318i/listing/2336920473 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted October 1, 2019 On 9/30/2019 at 6:09 PM, ctho said: $9,000 auto 318i... Good condition yes but come on https://trademe.nz/motors/cars/bmw/318i/listing/2336920473 Because poverty pack E30's are so desirable. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
