Is This Where The E30 Market Is Now..?

[leichtbau 525]

$40k markup for a set of BBS LM‘s https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-2965381490.htm

[balancerider 758]

@leichtbau looks very nice nonetheless (speaking as someone who doesn't like red cars). that dealer has great stock, all seems to sell too.

[Gaz 1061]

5 hours ago, leichtbau said:

$40k markup for a set of BBS LM‘s https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-2965381490.htm

For that sort of money, you'd hope they will find the missing headlight wipers

[leichtbau 525]

4 minutes ago, Gaz said:

For that sort of money, you'd hope they will find the missing headlight wipers

Seriously good bearding if you picked that up from the dual washer bottle! Did you notice the mono wiper conversion though?

[leichtbau 525]

48 minutes ago, balancerider said:

@leichtbau looks very nice nonetheless (speaking as someone who doesn't like red cars). that dealer has great stock, all seems to sell too.

I was more alluding to the fact it was up for some time well below $90K ($70K rings a bell?) on 15" weaves.

[Gaz 1061]

1 hour ago, leichtbau said:

Seriously good bearding if you picked that up from the dual washer bottle! Did you notice the mono wiper conversion though?

I didn't notice no, was busy fixated on the headlight ones... 

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2956]

3 hours ago, leichtbau said:

I was more alluding to the fact it was up for some time well below $90K ($70K rings a bell?) on 15" weaves.

Really, how long ago was that? I can’t remember seeing this car before, and I haven’t seen any E30 M3s under $80k for a long time.

The black modified one “88 M3” is being flipped as well, change of front seats and the asking price is +$10k.

[leichtbau 525]

8 hours ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said:

Really, how long ago was that? I can’t remember seeing this car before, and I haven’t seen any E30 M3s under $80k for a long time.

The black modified one “88 M3” is being flipped as well, change of front seats and the asking price is +$10k.

I thought this was the same Henna / Houndstooth for sale early 2020, but it's not. You're right, this one hasn't been for sale before, it's been stored for a while courtesy of the New Zealand Government...

[Simca 49]

These people have to be taking the piss right? 15k for am m10 318i manual sedan?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/2979760654?bof=gjbSG3Bd

Immaculate but a seat cover on the drivers seat because its probably ripped, original shift knob missing. I mean it looks relatively tidy but come on...

[Eagle 1662]

Yeah looks like its had little use over the past decade and been stored with some sort of care. Even with the supposed full service history its likely just another overpriced E30 running on 20 year old parts and flaws when you go looking.

[gjm 3258]

I'd be interested in an E30 M10 manual, but that's just being a bit silly with the price.

And I'd prefer if it didn't have a sunroof.

[leichtbau 525]

Bronzit over brown 4dr with a 4spd(!) and keep-fit windows. Hold me back!

 

Edit: This bronze bomber represents superior value https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/318/listing/2976494409

Edited February 16, 2021 by leichtbau

[Gaz 1061]

Anything thats manual and has a mint dash =$15k

[leichtbau 525]

On 2/5/2021 at 11:28 PM, E30 325i Rag-Top said:

Really, how long ago was that? I can’t remember seeing this car before, and I haven’t seen any E30 M3s under $80k for a long time.

Back for sale https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/m3/listing/2981127711

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2956]

Not sure that one’s “back” for sale, I think it hasn’t been on the market for some time. I can’t remember seeing a red one in such good Nick with a dog leg for a number of years.

Its not the red impounded one, and it’s not the one you mentioned on the 15” weaves.

I’ve an inking I know of the owner of this one. Very nice example and worth the asking if it’s still in the same condition, if it’s the one I’m thinking of.

[Driftit 2078]

I hate that Bronzit E30.  It is everything I don't want an E30 to be.

M10 - Check
4 Speed - Check
Bronzit - Check
Brown Interior - Check
4 Door - Check
Hub Caps - Check
Keep-Fit Windows - Check
Sunroof - Check
Ripped Drivers Seat - Check

 

[actletpone 43]

I was going to add a link to this 325 manual for $28k : trademelink

Then I got a little carried away, current trademe asking prices for e30's from March 2021 below. Obviously there are other factors which influence price, condition, location, trim/accessory options etc. 

1990 320i manual, 4dr, 300km (few small issues) $4,000
1990 318i manual , 4dr, 151km, (dereg) $4,300
1988 320i Auto, 4dr, 170km $5,200
1990 320i manual , 4dr, 233km $5,500
1990 320i manual , 4dr, 238km $5,500
1990 318i manual , 4dr, 255km $6,000
1986 318i Auto, 4dr, 142km $6,500
1989 320i manual, 4dr, 160km $7,000
1985 320i manual, 4dr, 285km,$7,000
1991 318i auto, 4dr, 128km, $8,500
1990 320i auto, 4dr, 206km $8,500
1989 320i manual, 4dr, 227km $8,500
1988 320i auto, 2dr, 210km $9,500
1988 316i manual, 2dr, 213km $9,700
1990 318i manual, 4dr 224km $9,950
1985 323i manual, 4dr 330km $11,999
1987 325e manual, 2dr $12,000
1988 318i, 2dr, 106km $13,500
1988 318, 4dr, 180km, $13,000
1988 320i manual, 2dr,  $13,000
1988 320i manual, 2dr, 100km $13,500    
1984 320i manual, 2dr, 177km $17,500
1990 320iSE manual, 4dr, 244km $18,000
1985 323i auto, vert, 132km, $18,500
1987 325i manual, 4dr, 162km $18,900
1988 320i manual, 2dr, 250km, $19,500
1989 325i manual, 4dr, 99km, $28,000
 

Edited March 1, 2021 by actletpone

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2956]

Yeah the 325i at $28k has been on there a few times, seems very optimistic. Looks nice, but not 28k nice. As for the 99kms i’d Want a fully documented service history to back that up, as we all know how good the odometers are in E30s and how easy they are to swap.

I saw a M325i Tech II in white from Dunedin, 300kms but awesome condition pop up for $32,500 which is not much above asking for the 4-door. I know which one I think is worth the asking price..

[gjm 3258]

4 hours ago, actletpone said:

1988 320i manual, 2dr, 100km $13,500    
1984 320i manual, 2dr, 177km $17,500
1990 320iSE manual, 4dr, 244km $18,000
1985 323i auto, vert, 132km, $18,500
1987 325i manual, 4dr, 162km $18,900
1988 320i manual, 2dr, 250km, $19,500
1989 325i manual, 4dr, 99km, $28,000
 

This one is a Baur. Less expensive ownership proposition to a BMW vert as it uses coupe parts, and not the vert-only parts. The vert was only just becoming available in 1985.

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2956]

Out of interest how many E30 Baur were built? How hard / expensive is it to get the Baur specific bits for the roof etc?

[Bandit 194]

6 hours ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said:

Yeah the 325i at $28k has been on there a few times, seems very optimistic. Looks nice, but not 28k nice. As for the 99kms i’d Want a fully documented service history to back that up, as we all know how good the odometers are in E30s and how easy they are to swap.

I saw a M325i Tech II in white from Dunedin, 300kms but awesome condition pop up for $32,500 which is not much above asking for the 4-door. I know which one I think is worth the asking price..

The white M325i Tech II started at $32500 correct, with a buy now of $36000. Which was quickly pressed and the car on the way to a new home by 12.38pm, just four hours after listing.

[gjm 3258]

1 hour ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said:

Out of interest how many E30 Baur were built? How hard / expensive is it to get the Baur specific bits for the roof etc?

We've not found anything we can't get from sources in Germany and SA.

Just need to join the relevant Baur groups. They seem to arrange remanufacture faster than most.

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2956]

20 hours ago, Bandit said:

The white M325i Tech II started at $32500 correct, with a buy now of $36000. Which was quickly pressed and the car on the way to a new home by 12.38pm, just four hours after listing.

Thought it had gone pretty quickly as I couldnt find it again. Looked pretty good from the photos.

[Tech2P 11]

Hi all

I was wondering how much my e30 is worth aprox. 
It’s a 1990 325i SA 4 door sunroof model. 

Has full leather interior,Manual,284Cams,240mm e34 M5 clutch, e46 purple tag steering rack. It is certed for coilovers but I’m considering putting the stock suspension back. Was resprayed a few years ago too.
 

These are all I things I can think of off the top of my head. 

Any help would be appreciated 

Edited March 13, 2021 by Tech2P

[Cammsport 390]

What's it like condition wise? What would you rate the interior and the exterior out of 10 (10 being factory mint)? LSD? The e30 market is so hard to judge right now. There's ridiculous prices on TM/FB but who knows what they actually sell for.