Sammo 2542 Report post Posted November 26, 2021 16 minutes ago, Palazzo said: @Sammo, is that e30 above the one that got pulled out of a shed recently for like $7k? Has baskets on it and most of the kit by the looks, with no interior? Not sure, allegedly it’s an M325i so I requested the vin - no mention of an engine either… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3314 Report post Posted November 28, 2021 On 11/26/2021 at 7:58 PM, gjm said: Sadly, the market now reflects this: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/3325861318 An asking of nearly $10k for a WoF expired, rego on hold, uncerted for changes, rust status unknown "but it's a coupe" car. Why is this sad? The Classic Car market doesn't care about our feelings. Search 1970's Mazda RX, or late 80's Toyota AE86 or Supras. 35 years ago I could buy decent RX3's for $2500. Can barely find one today in the same condition for $50k. Am I sad? No! I'm happy for those that cherish the cars they like. About 50 years ago one could buy all-steel Model A Fords for under $500. Running. With a bit of rust. A former colleague of mine bought one - running, rego'd and easily WoF'd - for $50 in 1969. How much must you now pay for a barely-complete, unregistered, non-running all-steel Model A Ford? $25k? More? You've got vintage restorers, Rodders and custom car builders competing for steel tubs. Classic car market candidates all feature advanced age, increased demand, diminishing supply, increased competition for the desireable parts. This results in increased price. Price fluctuates with overall economic sentiment and prosperity. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted November 28, 2021 59 minutes ago, Olaf said: How much must you now pay for a barely-complete, unregistered, non-running all-steel Model A Ford? $25k? More? You've got vintage restorers, Rodders and custom car builders competing for steel tubs. I've got (Mum and Dads) pretty original '29 Tudor you can have for $34K Bargain! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleanish_e46 204 Report post Posted November 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Olaf said: Why is this sad? The Classic Car market doesn't care about our feelings. Search 1970's Mazda RX, or late 80's Toyota AE86 or Supras. 35 years ago I could buy decent RX3's for $2500. Can barely find one today in the same condition for $50k. Am I sad? No! I'm happy for those that cherish the cars they like. About 50 years ago one could buy all-steel Model A Fords for under $500. Running. With a bit of rust. A former colleague of mine bought one - running, rego'd and easily WoF'd - for $50 in 1969. How much must you now pay for a barely-complete, unregistered, non-running all-steel Model A Ford? $25k? More? You've got vintage restorers, Rodders and custom car builders competing for steel tubs. Classic car market candidates all feature advanced age, increased demand, diminishing supply, increased competition for the desireable parts. This results in increased price. Price fluctuates with overall economic sentiment and prosperity. This. You can’t be late to the party and expect to pay what you could’ve when you didn’t. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted November 28, 2021 It's sad that a lot of passionate car enthusiasts have been priced out of their favorite marquees by investors. It was better when these cars were on the road not parked up appreciating. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 134 Report post Posted November 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, Blackie said: It's sad that a lot of passionate car enthusiasts have been priced out of their favorite marquees by investors. It was better when these cars were on the road not parked up appreciating. It 'would' be, but that's not really the case. E30 purchases and other such value increases of low level cars are driven purely by the NZ real estate market and interest rates. Watch sales slow as NZX shares continue their downward trend and mortgage rates continue to rise. Not to say that prices will drop, but sales volumes do slow. At a stretch you could say that houses/mortgage rates have introduced a new 'investor' to the car market. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1059 Report post Posted November 28, 2021 3 hours ago, Blackie said: It's sad that a lot of passionate car enthusiasts have been priced out of their favorite marquees by investors. It was better when these cars were on the road not parked up appreciating. Everyone raves about how good the e30 is blah blah and then complains when demand and prices increases. All prices on all cars are going up at the moment, some more than others but just because someone has more money and desire to own one, does that make them less on enthusiasts and someone with half the money? No 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted November 29, 2021 3 hours ago, Gaz said: All prices on all cars are going up at the moment, some more than others but just because someone has more money and desire to own one, does that make them less on enthusiasts and someone with half the money? No Depends what their motivation is. If they just want a car to garage for 6 months and then flip I'd say they are harming the enthusiast by driving prices up. Look at the E36 M3 as a perfect example. A car yard lists one high due to investment potential (appeal to a US market prices). Slowly but surely every one that follows tracks that asking price. All are still for sale but new ones continue to pop up at inflated prices. No aparent demand, but the bar has been artificially raised and that's now "the price". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2542 Report post Posted November 29, 2021 36 minutes ago, Blackie said: Depends what their motivation is. If they just want a car to garage for 6 months and then flip I'd say they are harming the enthusiast by driving prices up. Look at the E36 M3 as a perfect example. A car yard lists one high due to investment potential (appeal to a US market prices). Slowly but surely every one that follows tracks that asking price. All are still for sale but new ones continue to pop up at inflated prices. No aparent demand, but the bar has been artificially raised and that's now "the price". The irony is that M3 (Low kms Silver LHD 3.2) is now asking $42K and is the cheapest E36 M3 on TM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1059 Report post Posted November 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Blackie said: Depends what their motivation is. If they just want a car to garage for 6 months and then flip I'd say they are harming the enthusiast by driving prices up. Look at the E36 M3 as a perfect example. A car yard lists one high due to investment potential (appeal to a US market prices). Slowly but surely every one that follows tracks that asking price. All are still for sale but new ones continue to pop up at inflated prices. No aparent demand, but the bar has been artificially raised and that's now "the price". If people were enthusiasts, surely they would have bought one when they were 5k? Anyone would have worked out that anything with a M badge on it will go up after the rise of the e30 m3. It's all about supply and demand, they aren't making them anymore, most of them have been cut up, rusted out and beat up. And if someone is willing to pay then are they inflated? Estroil blue m3 sold for 48kish 12months ago so are they inflated? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3314 Report post Posted November 29, 2021 10 hours ago, Blackie said: It's sad that a lot of passionate car enthusiasts have been priced out of their favorite marquees by investors. It was better when these cars were on the road not parked up appreciating. I agree, it's sad when they can't scrape up enough for a decent tent. You're confusing higher price with lack of use, or assuming because a car (let's say an e30) doesn't get driven because it's gone up in value. Can you furnish consistent and reliable data to support your assertion? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted November 29, 2021 7 minutes ago, Olaf said: I agree, it's sad when they can't scrape up enough for a decent tent. You're confusing higher price with lack of use, or assuming because a car (let's say an e30) doesn't get driven because it's gone up in value. Can you furnish consistent and reliable data to support your assertion? I've seen some of your other threads so will just say, yes you're 110% correct. 😀 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adro 1083 Report post Posted November 29, 2021 @Sammo https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/3367769221 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2542 Report post Posted November 29, 2021 38 minutes ago, adro said: @Sammo https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/3367769221 Absolute stunner! houndstooth seats too. Reserve is sadly slightly over my ‘all-in’ budget though 😢 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 752 Report post Posted November 29, 2021 @adronice example. I find it slightly astonishing that a 25 year old re-registered car is 'worth' more than my touring though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adro 1083 Report post Posted November 29, 2021 9 minutes ago, balancerider said: @adronice example. I find it slightly astonishing that a 25 year old re-registered car is 'worth' more than my touring though Guess since they have just spent $13K that’s been built into the asking price? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 317 Report post Posted November 29, 2021 9 hours ago, balancerider said: @adronice example. I find it slightly astonishing that a 25 year old re-registered car is 'worth' more than my touring though All about the demand I guess. From classic cars to property values in certain suburbs in Auckland and rest of NZ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted November 29, 2021 12 hours ago, balancerider said: @adronice example. I find it slightly astonishing that a 25 year old re-registered car is 'worth' more than my touring though Even worse, It’s actually a 35 year old car. Plus the gap in value will get wider over time, the joys of automotive depreciation. 12 hours ago, adro said: Guess since they have just spent $13K that’s been built into the asking price? Not sure, I think the pricing is pretty much spot on for the market right now. The owner probably wouldn’t have dropped the $13k into the car if the sale price at the end wasn’t going to be worth it. It’s not like they’ve put the $13k into a 318i Auto 4 Door and now want $25k for it. 3 hours ago, Contrails said: All about the demand I guess. From classic cars to property values in certain suburbs in Auckland and rest of NZ. That’s one side of the classic equation, supply being the other. Where it’s a mint E30 M325i or a Ponsonby villa, there are not enough to go around so prices rocket. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 317 Report post Posted November 29, 2021 Bimmer work or mdecoder is what I usually use. Bimmerwork is showing it as a genuine Mtech car - option 708 and 709. Along with 209 option for LSD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 317 Report post Posted November 29, 2021 Oops I meant 704 and 708. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 189 Report post Posted November 30, 2021 A "used" 389km NZ New M325i Tech II popped up on FB this morning for $34k My cars exact twin..Looks like it came 2 cars after on the production line as well 😎 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2542 Report post Posted November 30, 2021 32 minutes ago, APT said: A "used" 389km NZ New M325i Tech II popped up on FB this morning for $34k My cars exact twin..Looks like it came 2 cars after on the production line as well 😎 Checking it out this afternoon 😁 Needs a bit of love for sure, but it is an M325i in my favourite colour. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E28E30 335 Report post Posted November 30, 2021 14 minutes ago, Sammo said: Checking it out this afternoon 😁 Needs a bit of love for sure, but it is an M325i in my favourite colour. Ooh photos please for non FB E30 perves.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2542 Report post Posted November 30, 2021 7 minutes ago, E28E30 said: Ooh photos please for non FB E30 perves.. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E28E30 335 Report post Posted November 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Sammo said: Easier to retrim sports seats than find sports seats to retrim 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites