E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted December 24, 2022 Not sure why it’s on 14” weaves, only the first few months of Tech 1 were on 14s then it was 15s from then on. Also if it was auto converted to manual then looks like it is not an M325i / Sport / iS. That and the fact it’s a LHD would put the price at well below the asking for me. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted December 24, 2022 10 minutes ago, gjm said: Aye. It'd need a lot of paint and interior for a $25k uplift, but I appreciate it's a 'try price' as much as anything else. Especially being a manual swapped LHD when a gorgeous and overhauled bona fide M325i is currenrlt for sale at $43k Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1060 Report post Posted December 24, 2022 (edited) 53 minutes ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said: Not sure why it’s on 14” weaves, only the first few months of Tech 1 were on 14s then it was 15s from then on. Also if it was auto converted to manual then looks like it is not an M325i / Sport / iS. That and the fact it’s a LHD would put the price at well below the asking for me. Japanese spec came on 14s and automatic. He didn't like my comments stating there was more than one LHD mtech2 and that this was converted so he pulled the ad. E:actually think he blocked me Edited December 24, 2022 by Gaz 2 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1060 Report post Posted December 24, 2022 2 hours ago, gjm said: I saw this. Was it another "reluctant sale" change-of-plans listing? He's a dealer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1060 Report post Posted December 25, 2022 https://www.trademe.co.nz/3922595588 On trademe now but interestingly no questions available. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted December 25, 2022 17 minutes ago, Gaz said: https://www.trademe.co.nz/3922595588 On trademe now but interestingly no questions available. Saving grace is that he doesn't hide that he's a dealer - the Facebook listings are from a personal account. Could be concerned that those who know will ask how the significant hike in price is justified. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1060 Report post Posted December 25, 2022 To be fair, he has spent no doubt some decent money on paint and panel, interior retrim to bring it up to a decent standard. Probably worth high 30s early 40s seeing as it's a converted auto but yet still a genuine mtech2. He just needs to be careful around his marketing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandit 194 Report post Posted December 25, 2022 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Sammo said: It’s 100% re registered too Its not re registered at all. The registration is continuous, with new plates issued on 22 November. Edited December 25, 2022 by Bandit sp 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted December 25, 2022 38 minutes ago, Bandit said: Its not re registered at all. The registration is continuous, with new plates issued on 22 November. You're absolutely right 😶 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vass 830 Report post Posted December 25, 2022 Good to hear that some decent work was put into it and not a straight flip. Fair play to them on that front. Don't know if that justifies the asking price being what it is but meh. Interesting that they seem to market it being LHD as sort of a selling point? Is that a thing? Personally would have thought that it acts more to its detriment so don't really get it. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil McCauley 394 Report post Posted December 25, 2022 The only benefit would be that it's easier to fit an E30 M3 quick rack, there's more room for headers, and there's no massive brake linkage under the dashboard. I personally don't mind left hook in older cars at all, plenty of glass house to see what's going on around oneself. Maybe the complainers just eat a lot more drive-thru than me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 494 Report post Posted December 26, 2022 Dumb question - if they had the car repainted why did it need a full paint correction? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandit 194 Report post Posted December 26, 2022 (edited) 17 minutes ago, MD13 said: Dumb question - if they had the car repainted why did it need a full paint correction? Wondered about that too. The paintwork has hardly had time to cure, let alone needing a correction already. It looks a nice enough car , but there are more E30's for sale than there are buyers, same with the E36 M3 (7), E46 M3 (12), and the E92 M3 (34). Looks like a reset in the market, the post covid euphoria that gave a lift (to real estate, cars and everything else) has worn off, and reality is setting in. Welcome to the new world in 2023. Edited December 26, 2022 by Bandit sp 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil McCauley 394 Report post Posted December 26, 2022 1 hour ago, MD13 said: Dumb question - if they had the car repainted why did it need a full paint correction? Might have been orange peel out of the gun that required wet sanding? I'd be wanting pictures of the kit completely off the car from anyone advertising an mt2 with a full respray. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted December 26, 2022 2 hours ago, Bandit said: Wondered about that too. The paintwork has hardly had time to cure, let alone needing a correction already. It looks a nice enough car , but there are more E30's for sale than there are buyers, same with the E36 M3 (7), E46 M3 (12), and the E92 M3 (34). Looks like a reset in the market, the post covid euphoria that gave a lift (to real estate, cars and everything else) has worn off, and reality is setting in. Welcome to the new world in 2023. 🤔 I wonder if I can pick up a ratty E46 M3 for a daily... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted December 27, 2022 On 12/26/2022 at 8:30 PM, Neil McCauley said: I'd be wanting pictures of the kit completely off the car from anyone advertising an mt2 with a full respray. Seeing such a picture could go some way to explaining why the body kit looks a different colour to the rest of the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil McCauley 394 Report post Posted December 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said: Seeing such a picture could go some way to explaining why the body kit looks a different colour to the rest of the car. ...Because it IS a different colour, that's how the Japanese M-Technic 320i / 325i's came. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil McCauley 394 Report post Posted December 27, 2022 the Japanese sale brochures never mentioned colour, but given a keen eye, I believe the colour combos are: Delphin grey body / Vulcan grey kit Lazur blue body / Atlantis blue kit Lachs sliver body / Vulcan grey kit Diamond black body / Vulcan grey kit 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted December 27, 2022 On 12/26/2022 at 8:30 PM, Neil McCauley said: Might have been orange peel out of the gun that required wet sanding? I'd be wanting pictures of the kit completely off the car from anyone advertising an mt2 with a full respray. You’re making me nervous about when my kit comes off for rust / paint next year! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted December 29, 2022 What's a 325i Touring worth now? A friend has one for sale but it is overseas... RHD, ~165000km (indicated - we all know about E30 odometers), good condition all round, 15" BBS rims, lots and lots of history. My earlier thoughts re E46 M3s for a daily aren't likely to happen given they are (justifiably) expensive. But an E30 Touring would work, and might not cost quite so much. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1060 Report post Posted December 29, 2022 E30 touring values typically match m325 prices 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 317 Report post Posted January 27, 2023 I hope everyone and their E30s are safe in Auckland. 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted January 27, 2023 I think a couple of Auckland E30 owners took advantage of the situation to do a few skids… @Sammo Fingers crossed it didn’t end badly for any, there was certainly a lot of crazy sh*t going down here last night! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-130 Hercules 571 Report post Posted January 27, 2023 Cleaned out the drains before Christmas. Cars happily in the garage. Turned on the de-humidifier though. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said: I think a couple of Auckland E30 owners took advantage of the situation to do a few skids… @Sammo Fingers crossed it didn’t end badly for any, there was certainly a lot of crazy sh*t going down here last night! Don't worry, she was safe and sound by the time it got gnarly! Edited January 28, 2023 by Sammo 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites