Is This Where The E30 Market Is Now..?

[KwS 2373]

Just because many other classic cars have been reshelled in the past doesn't make it good or legal. It's illegal, and shouldn't be on the road. 

There is nothing to say the 318i shell isn't from a stolen car (no history of where that shell came from, just that it was a 318i), and if anyone in authority (wof inspector, certifier, police etc) can prove the tags don't match the shell, it's 100% game over, you would probably have to reshell it again, properly. 

It's no different to my M328i, which was a full M3 conversion into a 328i shell. I couldn't just plate and tag it (like this e30), it had to remain registered as a 328i and be certified for the modifications. 

[Driftit 1942]

Yup its very simple.  It is illegal.

Sinister purposes or just trying to save a car.  You are not allowed to swap a Vin number.
That vehicle should be registered as a 318i.

[Twistee 405]

There have been a couple of wreckers in NZ do time as a result of supplying the vin plates to do this. 

[polley 916]

If its true they cut and welded the vin number under the windscreen then I have to commend them on their efforts. Looks very well done, always thought that would be a sh*t of a job to make look good. A snake camera in behind the panel would confirm. 

[Arron 226]

15 hours ago, KwS said:

Just because many other classic cars have been reshelled in the past doesn't make it good or legal. It's illegal, and shouldn't be on the road. 

There is nothing to say the 318i shell isn't from a stolen car (no history of where that shell came from, just that it was a 318i), and if anyone in authority (wof inspector, certifier, police etc) can prove the tags don't match the shell, it's 100% game over, you would probably have to reshell it again, properly. 

It's no different to my M328i, which was a full M3 conversion into a 328i shell. I couldn't just plate and tag it (like this e30), it had to remain registered as a 328i and be certified for the modifications. 

there are processes and procedures in place to  do a vin swap when doing a shell replacement. 

in this situation, it has not been followed and could very easily cause issues further down the line if it was ever discovered at time of a warrant or whatever. 

key giveaway is the  lack of sunroof in this situation 

[gjm 3193]

Think I've seen this one before, but it's a good-looking car.

PFL 318i, factory manual - asking $27900.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/3725723321

[Sammo 2476]

^^
A red PFL 2 door is a great look but good luck cracking $20k.

Another nice looking overpriced PFL - ‘M-Tech’ though? Was there a 323i sport model with the dogleg prior to the Tech 1?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3725565772.htm

[nick496 268]

2 hours ago, Sammo said:

^^
A red PFL 2 door is a great look but good luck cracking $20k.

Another nice looking overpriced PFL - ‘M-Tech’ though? Was there a 323i sport model with the dogleg prior to the Tech 1?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3725565772.htm

Yeah, if someone could enlighten me on why this one is so much, I get the dog leg box is pretty rare, and it's tidy, but didn't think it would be that desirable. 

[nath 128]

3 hours ago, Sammo said:

Another nice looking overpriced PFL - ‘M-Tech’ though? Was there a 323i sport model with the dogleg prior to the Tech 1?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3725565772.htm

Yes NZ specced up the 'sport' 323i with dogleg and lsd and perhaps suspension and wheels before the m325i came. Ugly kit- without a google reminder I guess it's a Pfeba?

[Palazzo 427]

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

[MD13 459]

So should see it on trademe for 30K soon!

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2914]

That’s strong money for a 316i, yes it’s in great Nick but went for well over the $10-12k estimate. Signs the E30 market is still strong.

[Palazzo 427]

I thought it was good value as a mint little daily at $10-11k. Bang some weaves on (even 14”), I have mtech 1 spoilers and steering wheel in the garage, add a Bluetooth solution and it would have been cool.

[Palazzo 427]

4 hours ago, MD13 said:

So should see it on trademe for 30K soon!

Probably $35k because is rare.

[Gaz 1042]

1 hour ago, Palazzo said:

Probably $35k because is rare.

*rear

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2914]

And Manuel!

[Vass 697]

Sort after

[Palazzo 427]

Ok then, “good thread on tyres”.

[Bandit 187]

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

And Manuel!

Ahh, si, Manuel from Espana. 

[Sammo 2476]

Interesting 

 

[adro 1052]

Does that mean Trademe took it down? 

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2914]

Yup, I think so. Must have been reported as fishy as.

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2914]

E30 M3 tax is still strong...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/engines/listing/3741470813

That's more than I paid for my whole S14 engine, dog-leg gearbox and ancilliaries!

Having seen complete engines up for sale at US$25k I am sorely tempted... but then I will never be in a position to afford to get another one. 

Soo many other engines that give much better bang for buck... but S14 tho'

 

[User Name 19]

Looking at all the posts and prices of parts and vehicles now, it seems no different to the Jap import market and the high prices people are paying for skyline, evo's etc
 

The market will crash at some stage imo cause in my wildest dreams would i have ever thought to spend 15k on a e30 or $1500 for a older model engine. I should of held onto all those $4-500 bmw's i had as a young man that i just thrashed and moved on.

Also doesn't help all the smart people realise the time for petrol cars is coming to an end and we may actually be forced to not drive them in another 20 years or so

[gjm 3193]

Coupe, 320i automatic, imported, WoF & rego, has some minor issues. $21k.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/3760668136