Is This Where The E30 Market Is Now..?

[E28E30 335]

21 minutes ago, Olaf said:

it had a bid on it of $30k.  So yes, I'd expect so.

There’s another thread going, sold it for $40k

[gjm 3258]

18 hours ago, Olaf said:

I do like the R129.  If you've not already seen it, Harry's Garage review of his R129 SL600 is epic.  I'd love one, and considered an SL500 as daily on a one year contract with an 60km commute.  I was saved by taking a different gig.

I'm going to have a look at a SL320 later this week. It'd make a lovely stablemate for the 500SE.

It's not like I have to do to at the moment! Gotta keep busy.  

Edited May 18, 2021 by gjm

[Sammo 2544]

So red M325i Mtech 2 was $64K

Black M325i Mtech 2 was $52k

Silver M325i Mtech 1 was $40k

Interested to see if this stroker faux Alpina coupe hits reserve.

[C-130 Hercules 571]

Didn't sell 🤔

 

 

Edited May 19, 2021 by C-130 Hercules

[E28E30 335]

15 minutes ago, Sammo said:

So red M325i Mtech 2 was $64K

Black M325i Mtech 2 was $52k

Silver M325i Mtech 1 was $40k

Interested to see if this stroker faux Alpina coupe hits reserve.

It didn’t it seems, $10,100 top bid

[Sammo 2544]

7 minutes ago, E28E30 said:

It didn’t it seems, $10,100 top bid

Kind of surprised, wouldn't take to much to make it a real beauty - wonder what reserve was...

[E28E30 335]

6 minutes ago, Sammo said:

Kind of surprised, wouldn't take to much to make it a real beauty - wonder what reserve was...

Am thinking $15k? What you reckon? Hard to tell.  Some people don’t like modified ones and some of the auction questions about that seemed to worry about compliance etc, and another forum member found small bits of rust on it?

This used to be an auto 320i and has also been sitting around for a while but looks well done so maybe a fear of mods?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3099430527.htm

If I could magically snap my fingers and turn mine into a manual with an LSD and MTech or similar suspension, I would

 

[Sammo 2544]

3 minutes ago, E28E30 said:

Am thinking $15k? What you reckon? Hard to tell.  Some people don’t like modified ones and some of the auction questions about that seemed to worry about compliance etc, and another forum member found small bits of rust on it?

This used to be an auto 320i and has also been sitting around for a while but looks well done so maybe a fear of mods?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3099430527.htm

If I could magically snap my fingers and turn mine into a manual with an LSD and MTech or similar suspension, I would

 

Hard to say without seeing the rust / condition but I would think around $15k and keep $5k aside to make it nice and $10k to make it stunning.

 

[E28E30 335]

Just now, Sammo said:

Hard to say without seeing the rust / condition but I would think around $15k and keep $5k aside to make it nice and $10k to make it stunning.

 

 I think It was rust near the battery area in the boot, oddly in the rear valance and there was one other bit that the forum member posted.

 

[E28E30 335]

On 5/10/2021 at 6:47 PM, Ghost Chip said:

@E30 325i Rag-Top Not too sure if you’ve viewed the e30 you had a bidding party with but I viewed it yesterday. While one of them looks alright, not too sure if the other rust spot should be of concern (2nd photo). Wonder how much it’d cost to repair.

Engine also didn’t turn over first time around even though it was already warm (Ross said it hasn’t happened before even when left for a few weeks), and generally takes a bit more time to start - may just be the engine showing its age.

Ah that’s the rust bits I was meaning

[Ghost Chip 188]

If you think about it, it makes sense. It’s not a collector level car so no one who’s stacked would drive the price up.

[Ghost Chip 188]

14 hours ago, Sammo said:

Kind of surprised, wouldn't take to much to make it a real beauty - wonder what reserve was...

Reserve was 15k. Was really keen on that car, really gutted that I missed out, apparently someone called him shortly after and they worked out a deal so have changed hands now. I thought it was too late in the night to hassle someone to negotiate so left it til this morning, guess I was wrong. Be curious to see if it was someone from here that got it?

[Sammo 2544]

@Ghost Chip I mean I never saw the car but assuming it was in reasonable order I think that’s a fair price (in the context of this market).

[Sammo 2544]

@Ghost Chip I mean I never saw the car but assuming it was in reasonable order I think that’s a fair price (in the context of this market).

[Ghost Chip 188]

3 hours ago, Sammo said:

@Ghost Chip I mean I never saw the car but assuming it was in reasonable order I think that’s a fair price (in the context of this market).

Yeah, apart from what I mentioned previously about the rust spots (which he treated when he got the car) and the engine needing more time turning over, it did seem like it was looked after well. He had some spare parts leftover to give with the car as well that wasn’t mentioned in the listing. Good bloke and seemed like an honest sale, whoever got it was lucky.

Edited May 20, 2021 by Ghost Chip

[Ghost Chip 188]

Wonder if this will sell on buy now price. Feel like the red 4dr was in better shape.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3103253823.htm

Edited May 21, 2021 by Ghost Chip

[E28E30 335]

2 hours ago, Ghost Chip said:

Wonder if this will sell on buy now price. Feel like the red 4dr was in better shape.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3103253823.htm

You mean this? The one I bought?  Horses for courses I reckon   I paid top of market, maybe too much.  It is great having a range of cars and preferences in the space, all keen to get some E30 ownership.  I had my sights set on the red MTech2 but bailed at $43k.  Equally that coupe with the Alpina bits that went for $15k had heaps of appeal too and would be just as enjoyable or even more than mine. I am not wealthy and mechanically not a DIY-er other than bulbs, trim etc, so a project car needing work wasn’t what I wanted.

This is my 4th but not had a 6 cylinder until now.  Had a mint NZ new 318i M10 that in a fit of stupidity I sold and traded on a Landrover Freelander (junk!); within a week I saw it de-badged, de-spoilered and driven by a kid lying down in the driver’s seat.  Heaps of people have different plans for their E30s eh?

https://www.pressreader.com/australia/new-zealand-classic-car/20180917/282527249363253

Mine is 100% standard bar the 15” wheels and has done 162kms and interior might be fractionally better but equally, some of the upgrades he has done on that blue one are things I like eg the suspension work and it looks equally tidy paint-wise.  My OCD would go into full intergalactic warp mode with mismatched seats but I would LOVE sports seats like that one has.

 

Edited May 21, 2021 by E28E30

[Sammo 2544]

2 hours ago, Ghost Chip said:

Wonder if this will sell on buy now price. Feel like the red 4dr was in better shape.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3103253823.htm

Thats a $13k car, maybe.

Not much desirable about it TBH. Theres a 325i manual in as good nick, same colour with matching leather sports interior, certed coilovers asking $18k (that sat on the market at $15k last year for sometime). It's not selling at $18k.

Not even $20k if it were a manual 2 door.

 

[Ghost Chip 188]

@E28E30 yup that’s the one. I do agree that it depends on the buyer’s preference.

@Sammo where is this 18k 325i manual you speak of? Don’t know though, I feel like it’s tidy enough that someone would probably still buy it.

[Sammo 2544]

11 hours ago, Ghost Chip said:

@E28E30 yup that’s the one. I do agree that it depends on the buyer’s preference.

@Sammo where is this 18k 325i manual you speak of? Don’t know though, I feel like it’s tidy enough that someone would probably still buy it.

FB Marketplace - both these have full matching sports leather interiors and are manual. 

Hard to see condition of the $24k auto on TM as the photos are poor - with @E28E30 one you can see it’s immaculate and looks fantastic in red with the basket weaves.

 

[Sammo 2544]

11 hours ago, Ghost Chip said:

@E28E30 yup that’s the one. I do agree that it depends on the buyer’s preference.

@Sammo where is this 18k 325i manual you speak of? Don’t know though, I feel like it’s tidy enough that someone would probably still buy it.

FB Marketplace - both these have full matching sports leather interiors and are manual. 

Hard to see condition of the $24k auto on TM as the photos are poor - with @E28E30 one you can see it’s immaculate and looks fantastic in red with the basket weaves.

 

[Ghost Chip 188]

12 hours ago, Sammo said:

FB Marketplace - both these have full matching sports leather interiors and are manual. 

Hard to see condition of the $24k auto on TM as the photos are poor - with @E28E30 one you can see it’s immaculate and looks fantastic in red with the basket weaves.

 

Not feeling those ones eh, especially not with those price tags.

Agreed, photos definitely make a difference. Or maybe it really isn’t that tidy haha

[E28E30 335]

7 minutes ago, Ghost Chip said:

Not feeling those ones eh, especially not with those price tags.

Agreed, photos definitely make a difference. Or maybe it really isn’t that tidy haha

Rude  joking lol.  I can’t quite get my head around the alloys on the blue one, ruins the look, would look better on others.

These SEs are a bit tippy-toes, they look great when on decent suspension like @adro’s awesome silver one in town

Edited May 22, 2021 by E28E30

[Ghost Chip 188]

6 minutes ago, E28E30 said:

Rude  joking lol.  I can’t quite get my head around the alloys on the blue one, ruins the look, would look better on others.

These SEs are a bit tippy-toes, they look great when on decent suspension like @adro’s awesome silver one in town

Sorry nah, that’s not what I meant. I can definitely see why you think I meant that though. I was talking about the silver one. Sammo mentioned that the photos are poor - I made a joke that maybe it isn’t that tidy anyway and it’s not really the photos that are poor.

[E28E30 335]

1 minute ago, Ghost Chip said:

Sorry nah, that’s not what I meant. I can definitely see why you think I meant that though. I was talking about the silver one. Sammo mentioned that the photos are poor - I made a joke that maybe it isn’t that tidy anyway and it’s not really the photos that are poor.

Seriously having you on!     the photos of mine make it look a great example, has a few unseen little dints and signs of being  a 31 year old car now that I have crawled around it more.  And am working my way through a few blown interior bulbs, but wow I know what you mean about Ardo’s, seriously looks mint