MD13 506 Report post Posted January 6 I agree in theory. Lot of people don't seem to follow that logic though... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 414 Report post Posted January 7 (edited) I feel like the demand for them has fallen off a little and they have narrowed more to a niche market for those who like the BMW classics. They're too pricey and old now. All the younger kids are jumping onto the E8X and E9X chassis. Even some long time E30 owners I've noticed have decided to sell on and move on to something else. Probably the difference between those of us who grew up with E30's on the roads and you could pick one up for a dime, play around and learn some mechanical skills because they are a great car to learn on. That's somewhat moved on a little now as they've become expensive and there are more modern options flooding the market with high HP and a modern chassis, with a small element of tinkering to them (Bolt ons, wheels etc). Edited January 7 by e30ftw 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3268 Report post Posted January 7 21 hours ago, e30ftw said: All the younger kids are jumping onto the E8X and E9X chassis. Even some long time E30 owners I've noticed have decided to sell on and move on to something else. Many E36s - very ordinary ones - are now in the "you want how much for this?" category. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 139 Report post Posted January 8 On 1/7/2025 at 1:19 PM, e30ftw said: I feel like the demand for them has fallen off a little and they have narrowed more to a niche market for those who like the BMW classics. They're too pricey and old now. All the younger kids are jumping onto the E8X and E9X chassis. Even some long time E30 owners I've noticed have decided to sell on and move on to something else. Probably the difference between those of us who grew up with E30's on the roads and you could pick one up for a dime, play around and learn some mechanical skills because they are a great car to learn on. That's somewhat moved on a little now as they've become expensive and there are more modern options flooding the market with high HP and a modern chassis, with a small element of tinkering to them (Bolt ons, wheels etc). Well put. I’ve sort of popped out the other end of my first e30 in 2004 at 18, and ended up owning various great examples. They were old fashioned but neat in 2004 and largely haven’t changed image all that much. I’ve been looking for a really good example for a while, and find that the ownership is still pretty young and often unrealistic about condition. I’m happy to pay for the right car(where is that Alpina-engined tech2?) but only at fair market as opposed to the “put a price up and see where it lands” examples with race seats, strut braces and aftermarket steering wheels. The e36 is a great drive but just missing that basic, chrome look and feel. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2966 Report post Posted January 8 The whole car market has taken a massive dive over the last 18 months, from new cars, through used and into classics and week-end toys. Combination of economy being in the shitter and the bloodbath of electric cars, can’t beat supply v demand! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 787 Report post Posted January 8 It certainly has for new EV’s. 26k off brand new pre-reg IX1 is pretty attractive, just gotta persuade ‘the boss’ that it’s better than an XC40 Ev Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 506 Report post Posted January 9 Meanwhile... 4 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 485 Report post Posted January 11 “Rare E30 bottle cap wheels in great condition” No tyres, $500. Hopefully the link works. https://www.facebook.com/share/18UyZGQRST/?mibextid=wwXIfr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2966 Report post Posted January 12 22 hours ago, Palazzo said: “Rare E30 bottle cap wheels in great condition” No tyres, $500. With great pictures of the balancing weights on the inside of the rims, but not the faces 🤔 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
