ssbmw 223 Report post Posted July 7, 2020 1 hour ago, treone said: ^^ Same! TBH I’ve been toying around with idea of selling mine for a while. Now I might just hang on to it, I don’t know. The thought of owning a car that is appreciating is pretty cool haha i agree man , you have vested interests in some sweet cars bro. Don't sell, don't sell ! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1062 Report post Posted July 7, 2020 @M3AN as fellow Esteroil Blue m3 owner maybe you should reach out and find out how close it was sold for Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted July 7, 2020 38 minutes ago, Gaz said: @M3AN as fellow Esteroil Blue m3 owner maybe you should reach out and find out how close it was sold for Good idea, done. Will advise. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haggisman 35 Report post Posted July 7, 2020 NZVV do this, New Zealand Vehicle Valuations.They are in Christchurch but I sent photos and a description and they come back with a valuation. I did this for insurance with Star, They are approved valuers by Star. I was really happy with their service.google them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 612 Report post Posted July 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Haggisman said: NZVV do this, New Zealand Vehicle Valuations.They are in Christchurch but I sent photos and a description and they come back with a valuation. I did this for insurance with Star, They are approved valuers by Star. I was really happy with their service.google them. Good to know. Is a local guy here in Dunedin that can hopefully sort me out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted July 7, 2020 (edited) If so, perhaps we could start a valuations thread? If the values were high enough! ? I could start an auction with a $1m buy now and "low ball offers accepted, post number in comments", see what came in. Bit of a Dutch auction. Edited July 7, 2020 by M3AN Double post 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted July 7, 2020 17 hours ago, Gaz said: @M3AN as fellow Esteroil Blue m3 owner maybe you should reach out and find out how close it was sold for He's a nice guy actually. $37k - call your insurers folks! Holy crap. 4 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camu 33 Report post Posted July 7, 2020 They do come up for sale less than E30 M3s. I can see why someone would jump at something listed (I did the same thing). For a lot lot less I might add though.. (Not trying to say they'll be worth E30 money, but this has been the only other listed since I purchased mine mid 2019) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 711 Report post Posted July 8, 2020 17 hours ago, Haggisman said: NZVV do this, New Zealand Vehicle Valuations.They are in Christchurch but I sent photos and a description and they come back with a valuation. I did this for insurance with Star, They are approved valuers by Star. I was really happy with their service.google them. I got in contact and they called me. Sounds like more a fanboy for e36's than e46's. Tough for him as he was not aware of recent e46 sales like the recent $42k and ~$36k ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2093 Report post Posted July 8, 2020 (edited) So do you keep them as garage queens hoping it will keep going up in value? Or do you keep doing what you guys purchased them for and drive and enjoy them? Prob go up either way tbh. Edited July 8, 2020 by Driftit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnM575 112 Report post Posted July 8, 2020 10 minutes ago, m325i said: I got in contact and they called me. Sounds like more a fanboy for e36's than e46's. Tough for him as he was not aware of recent e46 sales like the recent $42k and ~$36k ones. I inquired with my insurer (Classic Cover) about increasing my sum insured for my E46 recently on the back of those sales you mentioned. The advisor checked their database to see what other E46 M3's were insured for; turned out there were a few race cars but no road cars. So she updated my policy with my nominated sum insured and said if the underwriter had any issues with the updated value they would be in touch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mzhu031 38 Report post Posted July 16, 2020 https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/m3/listing/2701259581 Another one, pretty low Kms! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leichtbau 525 Report post Posted July 17, 2020 On 7/16/2020 at 5:10 PM, mzhu031 said: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/m3/listing/2701259581 That driver's seat has had an absolute thrashing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1679 Report post Posted July 18, 2020 Looks like it wasn't cleaned enough during its life Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandit 194 Report post Posted July 18, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, leichtbau said: That driver's seat has had an absolute thrashing Actually, having seen and driven this car it presents very well as an original vehicle with an excellent provenance, and service history. The seller is a bona fide car nut, and a very genuine guy to boot. If the car is of interest to anybody, grab it quick, before he changes his mind (again) and withdraws it. Personally we prefer the 3 litre / 5 speed over the 3.2/ 6speed, the 3.0 just seems to "get on it" a bit more. The seats will respond well to a clean and recolour where needed, for not a lot of money. The bolster are is in good shape, the dove grey just will not take the wear that regular use gives it. It is a 25 year old car after all. Edited July 18, 2020 by Bandit 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2429 Report post Posted July 18, 2020 Tell the owner his exhaust hangers need replacing (muffler hanging way too low) ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandit 194 Report post Posted July 18, 2020 All you armchair eggsperts are on line tonight? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2550 Report post Posted July 18, 2020 Looks tidy, seat bolsters would clean up easy as. These recent listings are making @bradgalbraith car look like a steal. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2429 Report post Posted July 18, 2020 4 hours ago, Bandit said: All you armchair eggsperts are on line tonight? Common issue on the e36 m3s (because the muffler weighs a bloody ton) and look weird compared to when it's hanging correctly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NUSTAD 243 Report post Posted July 19, 2020 Mark Joblin of classic car consultants does good valuations that are respected by the insurance companies. Have used him twice and happy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GorGasm 563 Report post Posted July 19, 2020 At these prices I would be buying a B5 Audi RS4. Possibly not as desirable but equally rare and special. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 779 Report post Posted July 22, 2020 and it's a wagon ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted July 22, 2020 RS4's are epic, and if anyone wants a B5 I know one for off-market sale. They're quick and fast but you can't compare them to an e36 M3, they're a full 200 kg's heavier and nowhere near (like different side of the planet) as nimble. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GorGasm 563 Report post Posted July 23, 2020 Faster though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted July 23, 2020 (edited) In some circumstances you're right. Don't get me wrong, the RS4 is my favourite of all time wagon, it's just not a great alternative to an e36 M3, if that's the experience you're looking for. You own or buy an old M3 these days for it's character, handling, weight and feedback, not for its speed. Edited July 23, 2020 by M3AN 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
