e30ftw 410 Report post Posted May 16 Yeah I noticed the rear valance looks dinged up, or a bad rust repair job. Nice overspray on the tyre well underneath too.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rod_r 11 Report post Posted May 21 Genuine question. I’ve recently started looking for an e30 automatic. Would have preferred a coupe but I’m coming round to 4 doors. Not too bothered about 4 or 6 cylinders. Anything that doesn’t look like a basket case is north of 10k, and I genuinely feel like prices are high on the bottom spec models as they are being dragged up by the higher spec cars…..nothing seems to be selling, yet owners remain fixed on price. Today a 4 door 318i auto was listed for 12k, and to underscore what I’ve said, it appears it was purchased recently for nearly half that. How can you buy with confidence in this market? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 477 Report post Posted May 21 There is a 316i coupe (white) with minor problems for $11k on FB. I get the idea the same thing has happened as you mention above, but if it’s straight, rust free and factory, I’d probably pay it on the basis I was holding it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted May 21 21 minutes ago, rod_r said: How can you buy with confidence in this market? Patience or just make an realistic offer. A certain percentage of sellers use a higher listing price to get near their actual wanting price, eg list for 20k to get haggled down to 15k, rather than just list it for 15k. Most asking prices are based on what the owner thinks its worth or wants for it rather than true market value. The market is still cooling off and prices are still dropping, you should see more realistic prices from owners who are serious about selling as time goes on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted May 22 Yup, unless you are desperate to buy soon bide your time and the right car will come up at an agreeable price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil McCauley 394 Report post Posted May 30 Lush 316i https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/316i/listing/4736591925 Wasn't this for sale a while back? Macau Evo II https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/m3/listing/4736658083 stunning 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil McCauley 394 Report post Posted May 30 (edited) On 8/16/2022 at 12:50 PM, MD13 said: So should see it on trademe for 30K soon! Well, $22.5K 😁 Edit: Webbs link to previous sale https://auctions.webbs.co.nz/m/lot-details/index/catalog/463/lot/111351/1989-BMW-316i?url=%2Fm%2Fview-auctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F463%3Fpage%3D2 Edited May 30 by Neil McCauley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted May 30 Appears to have done a bit of a refresh on it which far ahead than what most re-selllers do. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 317 Report post Posted June 5 https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-4736658083.htm Dear Santa... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandit 194 Report post Posted June 5 (edited) Here it goes Rohan, including premium. So selling at a considerable loss, (after less than 12 months), the import / compliancing and restoration cost here in NZ was truly eye watering 😪 Over priced today in 2024. https://www.iconicauctioneers.com/1988-bmw-m3-e30-evo-ii-rec11496-1-silverston-0822 Edited June 5 by Bandit 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil McCauley 394 Report post Posted July 10 Well priced I think! https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/4803479280 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted July 10 5 hours ago, Neil McCauley said: Well priced I think! https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/4803479280 Nice-looking example, presenting very well in the photos. someone has gone to a lot of effort. Was a 320, still registered as a 320. Imported from somewhere, and the VIN doesn't readily decode (in the short time I've tried.) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1055 Report post Posted July 10 On 4/23/2024 at 11:33 AM, Neil McCauley said: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/316i/listing/4671966332 Give us the gossip SJ!! haha Missed this as I was in the UK! I did this car about 5 years ago! Motor was rebuilt by the magicians at HellBM a while back but was barely driven, I just did the seals and timing belt, waterpump etc as it had been sitting for a while, old owner of the touring originally had a 260 box behind it but the centre hanger bearing crapped out whilst driving and shattered his gearbox casing when the driveshaft came loose, he opted to find a 240 box and shaft to replace it as the 260 boxes were too expensive. The car was good, few rust patches here and there but the engine and drivetrain was good. I opened up the sump on the motor and inspected bearings and opened up the top end and did the valve clearances etc. It was a very solidly built engine from what I remember. This is going back a good 5 years ago now 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 494 Report post Posted July 15 Very nice 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil McCauley 394 Report post Posted July 24 Cheap set of 4x100 17" Schnitzers if you wanted to roll big https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/wheels-tyres/alloy-wheels/listing/4822942342 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil McCauley 394 Report post Posted August 28 Absolute bargain surely https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/4876877290 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 410 Report post Posted August 28 Pre facelift and UK import.. it'll be rusted pretty hard. I've seen enough pre facelift firewalls over the years, they rust HARD compared to facelift models. Won't be the only spot either I bet. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil McCauley 394 Report post Posted August 28 1 hour ago, e30ftw said: Pre facelift and UK import.. it'll be rusted pretty hard. I've seen enough pre facelift firewalls over the years, they rust HARD compared to facelift models. Won't be the only spot either I bet. Oooof, description changed since I first saw it. Yep agreed, probably accelerator pedal mounting point and front jacking points as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deedub 32 Report post Posted August 29 (edited) I'd love to have that kit if it's original though... Edited August 29 by deedub Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deedub 32 Report post Posted August 29 This one's looks nice: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/325i/listing/4765012644 When I first saw this I thought it was at 153k (but it's miles). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 494 Report post Posted August 29 2 hours ago, deedub said: This one's looks nice: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/325i/listing/4765012644 When I first saw this I thought it was at 153k (but it's miles). Realistic for a sedan though? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted August 29 1 hour ago, MD13 said: Realistic for a sedan though? Not at all. But then you read comments like this... Just wanted to say what a lovely e30 factory example very clean , cannot believe it hasn’t sold yet at a very reasonable price . Best of luck with the sale someone will get a great investment for the future 👍🏻 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deedub 32 Report post Posted August 29 2 hours ago, MD13 said: Realistic for a sedan though? Been sitting there for a while now. Haven't seen many of the E30s adjust price. They all seem to be willing to sit and wait. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil McCauley 394 Report post Posted August 29 Better sedan is better https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/325i/listing/4866368495 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted August 29 9 hours ago, Neil McCauley said: Better sedan is better https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/325i/listing/4866368495 "How can you verify its factory manual?" Do people who claim to be that interested really not know how to check? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
