e30ftw 403 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 454 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 1572 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 2936 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 322 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 322 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 1572 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 316 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 192 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 322 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 3233 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 949 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 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 482 Report post Posted July 15 Very nice 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil McCauley 322 Report post Posted Wednesday at 06:16 AM 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
