Lubed 55 Report post Posted March 8, 2021 Looking to sell my E28 and was after some thoughts on realistic pricing. Its a 86 525e with 176000kms, very tidy original condition inside and out, full documented dealership service history from 1991, everything works and drives like new. Seeing as these don't come up often its hard gauge were the market is, any feedback would be greatly appreciated. 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2914 Report post Posted March 9, 2021 No idea what it’s worth, but that is one seriously awesome example of a very cool car! GLWS. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2372 Report post Posted March 9, 2021 2 hours ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said: No idea what it’s worth, but that is one seriously awesome example of a very cool car! GLWS. Thinking the same thing. Must be one of the best examples around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkBlades 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2021 Lovely example m, just list it up and see where it goes, hard to gauge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3568 Report post Posted March 9, 2021 that colour is awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 316 Report post Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) That is gorgeous! Especially the condition you have kept it in. I think it would be fair to say that an example like this in UK would easily be fetching £15k at the dealers. In NZ - a bit less. I honestly think $16-18k in NZ would be a very fair asking price. If I were in your shoes, I would get a pro photographer to take some shots and list it for $22k. Edited March 10, 2021 by Contrails 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lubed 55 Report post Posted March 11, 2021 On 3/10/2021 at 2:22 PM, Contrails said: That is gorgeous! Especially the condition you have kept it in. I think it would be fair to say that an example like this in UK would easily be fetching £15k at the dealers. In NZ - a bit less. I honestly think $16-18k in NZ would be a very fair asking price. If I were in your shoes, I would get a pro photographer to take some shots and list it for $22k. I like your optimism , its a little richer than I would have thought. I have currently someone with ties to the classic car market doing some feeling about on prices so I will see what he comes back with. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-130 Hercules 556 Report post Posted March 11, 2021 (edited) I would put it between 10-12k. What is the plastic implement used that is shown in the toolbox? Assume phone is 3G and won't work on current networks? Very nice example car. Edited March 11, 2021 by C-130 Hercules 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cammsport 382 Report post Posted March 11, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, C-130 Hercules said: I would put it between 10-12k. What is the plastic implement used that is shown in the toolbox? Assume phone is 3G and won't work on current networks? Very nice example car. I think it's an emergency sunroof operation adapter Edited March 11, 2021 by Cammsport 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lubed 55 Report post Posted March 11, 2021 2 hours ago, C-130 Hercules said: I would put it between 10-12k. What is the plastic implement used that is shown in the toolbox? Assume phone is 3G and won't work on current networks? Very nice example car. The tool is for manually winding up the electric windows should they fail. Unsure about the phone, just kept it for the business man on the move look. It still powers up. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 316 Report post Posted March 12, 2021 22 hours ago, Lubed said: I like your optimism , its a little richer than I would have thought. I have currently someone with ties to the classic car market doing some feeling about on prices so I will see what he comes back with. An US spec 535is (diving board bumpers) with 88k miles just sold on BAT auctions for $50k USD. Obviously, it's an exception but slowly everyone else will put their prices up which will inflate the rest. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lubed 55 Report post Posted March 14, 2021 (edited) Due to the lack of comparable sales here in NZ I checked out Australia and UK markets and have come up with a starting point of 14K. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/3013272748?bof=7z76Nta7 Edited March 14, 2021 by Lubed 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coop 261 Report post Posted March 14, 2021 I see someone has already made a smart arse comment regarding the price. The price is consistent with other original models from around the same time that haven’t been neglected. For some perspective. https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/mitsubishi/auction-2975746831.htm https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auction-2954405293.htm It is a bargain compared to the horrid poorly built and inefficient over priced Aussie/American sh*t of the ‘70s and ‘80s. The ones that were falling to bits and rusting before they drove out of the factory doors. https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/holden/auction-2944815719.htm https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auction-3013576385.htm https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auction-3004454255.htm 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-130 Hercules 556 Report post Posted March 14, 2021 ^+1 Stand your ground Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lubed 55 Report post Posted March 14, 2021 4 hours ago, coop said: I see someone has already made a smart arse comment regarding the price. The price is consistent with other original models from around the same time that haven’t been neglected. For some perspective. https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/mitsubishi/auction-2975746831.htm https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auction-2954405293.htm It is a bargain compared to the horrid poorly built and inefficient over priced Aussie/American sh*t of the ‘70s and ‘80s. The ones that were falling to bits and rusting before they drove out of the factory doors. https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/holden/auction-2944815719.htm https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auction-3013576385.htm https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auction-3004454255.htm No I made a typo when I first listed it at $14 which was very quickly pointed out in a flurry of hopeful buyers by txt 2 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freaknout 47 Report post Posted March 14, 2021 Good way to generate some quick interest. Very clever 😆 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 941 Report post Posted March 15, 2021 It's actually such a beautiful example. I have a 535i and if mine was in this condition i'd be asking 20 plus for it. This is gorgeous. 14 is a fair price! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandit 187 Report post Posted March 18, 2021 Ross you have PM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 316 Report post Posted April 30, 2021 https://waimakclassiccars.co.nz/listings/1986-bmw-525e/ Back for sale - $28.5k!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-130 Hercules 556 Report post Posted April 30, 2021 (edited) Whaaat!? I'd be crying if anything happened to my e28... Edited April 30, 2021 by C-130 Hercules 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 316 Report post Posted April 30, 2021 13 minutes ago, C-130 Hercules said: Whaaat!? I'd be crying if anything happened to my e28... Me too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2372 Report post Posted April 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Contrails said: https://waimakclassiccars.co.nz/listings/1986-bmw-525e/ Back for sale - $28.5k!! Im not surprised, they tried to lowball the heck out of me when I was selling my TVR. They always have huge markups. They have also been known to try and pass things off on unsuspecting buyers, like the difference between Miles and KM on an odometer. 1 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3235 Report post Posted May 1, 2021 (edited) minimum of $15k. Lovely example. Everything cool from the 80's is taking a sharp increase in interest. Although the 'eta' models aren't the last word in sports driving, they are leggy and fun while not being too thirsty. Never mind the naysayers, the e28 is on the way up (M535i), tidy etas will get a leg up along with them. @freaknout this one's for you mate! edit: oooops saw this was a thread-dredge. I wonder, will waimakclassiccars get above $25k for this? Edited May 1, 2021 by Olaf 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freaknout 47 Report post Posted May 1, 2021 Certainly in excellent condition by the looks of it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leichtbau 525 Report post Posted May 1, 2021 On 4/30/2021 at 7:28 PM, KwS said: Im not surprised, they tried to lowball the heck out of me when I was selling my TVR. They always have huge markups. They have also been known to try and pass things off on unsuspecting buyers, like the difference between Miles and KM on an odometer. A certain discussion about a cheap E39 M5 suddenly springs to mind haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
