Sammo 2544 Report post Posted March 24, 2022 3 hours ago, Contrails said: How much would a NZ new Mtech 1 be worth in a current market? 242xxxkms Diamond Schwarz 15" Basket weaves + 16" BBS reps No rust. Leather interior (not original obviously) 370mm mtech steering wheel Dash is not cracked Supersprint muffer with unkown brand headers Gotta be $45k Black / Tech 1 / winning 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 317 Report post Posted March 24, 2022 44 minutes ago, Sammo said: Gotta be $45k Black / Tech 1 / winning Thanks mate. I think COVID and Ukraine crisis has plateaued a lot of classic car prices. I may be pushing it for $45k. But it’s given me a rough figure if I have to sell it. It will more out of desperation if I do ever sell it. Might even take it to Auz with me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted March 24, 2022 13 minutes ago, Contrails said: Thanks mate. I think COVID and Ukraine crisis has plateaued a lot of classic car prices. I may be pushing it for $45k. But it’s given me a rough figure if I have to sell it. It will more out of desperation if I do ever sell it. Might even take it to Auz with me. It has a little plus inflation / interest rates, but the only M325i that hasn't shifted in the blink of an eye in the last 12 months or so is the Silver Tech 1 dealer flip that was asking $70k now asking $60k - clearly too high. Mtech1 is very rare and Black is THE colour for a lot of people. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 317 Report post Posted March 26, 2022 I see the Yellow E30 M3 is back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted March 26, 2022 @Contrails it’s been back a couple of times, no change in asking price which is why it’s still there. Three black ones coming off and going back on. The Sunday Drive one has been through quite a few owners in the last couple of years. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 317 Report post Posted March 26, 2022 E30 M3 price trend in the last 5 years. My brother in law is quite tempted by the yellow one. But it looks like a money pit. Might as well spend the extra on a good one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted March 26, 2022 @Contrails that yellow one being a bit of a mutt could be a good candidate for an S54 swap or something similarly awesome and sacreligious. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 317 Report post Posted March 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Sammo said: @Contrails that yellow one being a bit of a mutt could be a good candidate for an S54 swap or something similarly awesome and sacreligious. Sacreligious! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leonf 162 Report post Posted April 6, 2022 (edited) On 3/27/2022 at 12:02 PM, Sammo said: @Contrails that yellow one being a bit of a mutt could be a good candidate for an S54 swap or something similarly awesome and sacreligious. oh,,,,,,,,,,,,,you mean like THIS kind of S54 powered sacreligious?? (sold just last week Apr3, on BaT so in $USD) Edited April 6, 2022 by leonf adding factuality. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted April 6, 2022 IIRC that one had an extensive list of mods, not just the S54 conversion in it, which contributed to the high selling price. Many other S14 powered M3s have sold for well over that price on BaT as well. Granted an S54 is about the only engine swap I would possibly contemplate, and it is often hard to reconcile the fact you can sell an S14 and buy something with lots more hp for much less money. The fact is that the yellow one will never really be able to come back to the condition of being an “original” “collectors” car and is more suited to a restomod. Or race car.. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southerner 146 Report post Posted April 6, 2022 https://www.trademe.co.nz/3544258196 This seems not too bad? Ripe for an engine swap or even a nice tidy up 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1061 Report post Posted April 6, 2022 Coupled with the m50 swap package that's on trademe at the moment, would go well 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 494 Report post Posted April 6, 2022 Vintage style photos too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted April 7, 2022 I’m sure a few of you saw these seats go for $1700 last night - driver seat needs work and the rear seat looked an absolute mess (likely not salvageable otherwise I would probably have bought them). Sold to a wrecker so guess they feel they can be tidied and shifted for significantly more. Also, a jap import 320i auto 2 door for $27,000 anyone? It does have a stunning interior though. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted April 8, 2022 The houndstooth interior I can understand - sports seats, rears, plus all door cars matching is a good find. A decent clean and they probs would have gone for more. The 320i auto, seems a bit optimistic! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 494 Report post Posted April 8, 2022 Tell him he's dreaming! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kees 594 Report post Posted April 10, 2022 (edited) https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/325i/listing/3538275807?bof=lkYJ4f9I Not sure if this one has been posted here yet, wonder what it will go for. Bidding currently at 2.5K. Lots and lots of rust and suspect blown head-gasket, so quite a large project. Edited April 10, 2022 by Kees Added some photos from listing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted April 10, 2022 Some nice parts, but I’d have to say that’s rooted. Cars really don’t like being parked on grass, I think it’s the dew or moisture that makes them rot out. Shame to see a fellow vert like that, but could be more difficult to restore with the convertible only parts that might be required - sills, guards, etc. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treone 648 Report post Posted April 10, 2022 How about the shark nose in the background of the first pic? 😁 Looks like it may be suffering from the same fate ☹️ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted April 10, 2022 (edited) Absolutely stunning Polaris 1990 M325i just went up on FB if anyone is looking. $59k but looks worth it TBH - immaculate with plenty of money spent in the right areas. No sunroof. Edited April 10, 2022 by Sammo 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 494 Report post Posted April 10, 2022 High K's might put people off that M325... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted April 10, 2022 2 hours ago, MD13 said: High K's might put people off that M325... Engine rebuild in 2019 though. But yeah, kind of caps the ceiling a little for folks who want a garage ornament. Disclaimer - I am biased as I have a daily driven M325i pushing 400,000km 🤣 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E28E30 335 Report post Posted April 11, 2022 (edited) https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3550370218.htm It does look pretty ffffiiiinnne Edited April 11, 2022 by E28E30 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted April 11, 2022 5 hours ago, treone said: How about the shark nose in the background of the first pic? 😁 Looks like it may be suffering from the same fate ☹️ The guy seems to have a fair collection of cars in various states of disrepair (#goals), he’s also selling an old Merc, newish Merc and a Porsche 928. Couple have asked about the shark nose but he’s keeping that one. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted April 15, 2022 https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/3555911173 Reads - lack of info and wording used - like someone who has picked up a E30 cheaply and is flipping it. Of course, I could have massively misinterpreted that! Decent car, in what looks like decent condition. $25k decent...? No idea. There have been several $25-30k cars listed recently but most appear to be being relisted. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
