Ghost Chip 188 Report post Posted May 17, 2021 (edited) Looking at what’s out there since prices are going astronomical. Must have wof (or at least close to having a wof) and reg, non sunroof, straight body, minimal to nil rust, and AC  (preferably one that blows cold 😂). Outside of that, fair game for all, project car or not. Cheers! Edited May 19, 2021 by Ghost Chip Expanded my horizon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slideways 47 Report post Posted May 19, 2021 My one I offered you ticks all those boxes but with what you want to spend, you'd need to be looking at 4 door sedans only. Does it have to be a coupe? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted May 19, 2021 There been a nice looking 325i sedan with G240 and 2.8 stroker on FB Marketplace for a while at $14k - not sure why it hasn't sold TBH - on BBS reps, leather sports seats and comes with spare parts - good value in these crazy times IMO. 325i manual 2 door is what I would love too (if I could ever part with the E46) but you would be bringing $15-20K plus another $10k for maintenance and mods these days to have something really nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southerner 146 Report post Posted May 19, 2021 On 5/17/2021 at 7:23 PM, Ghost Chip said: Looking at what’s out there since prices are going astronomical. Must have wof (or at least close to having a wof) and reg, non sunroof, straight body, minimal to nil rust, and AC  (preferably one that blows cold 😂). Outside of that, fair game for all, project car or not. Cheers! Whats your budget @Ghost Chip? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted May 19, 2021 @Southerner you selling the red 2 door? 😳 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost Chip 188 Report post Posted May 19, 2021 Realistically I’d rather pay for anything less than 15k and build it up rather than pay for a really tidy example. Really prefer coupes but if it comes with other options would consider sedan - just changed the title to reflect that now. I understand that that budget rules out most e30s, but feel free to send me tidy examples that you think are outside my budget so I can drool at it instead haha 🤤 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southerner 146 Report post Posted May 19, 2021 15 hours ago, Sammo said: @Southerner you selling the red 2 door? 😳 Not a chance! Although the black E36 M3 that was recently on here did make my mind flutter briefly!  I just have another coupe thats dead rego unfortunately, realistically is abit of work to some extent and being other end of the country would blow its value as such out of the water, 15k is a realistic budget to get a tidy one, can then build up some nice things on it. Sort of the way i went with mine, purchased the full poverty pack as was intending of pulling it all out anyway 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost Chip 188 Report post Posted May 19, 2021 2 hours ago, Southerner said: Not a chance! Although the black E36 M3 that was recently on here did make my mind flutter briefly!  I just have another coupe thats dead rego unfortunately, realistically is abit of work to some extent and being other end of the country would blow its value as such out of the water, 15k is a realistic budget to get a tidy one, can then build up some nice things on it. Sort of the way i went with mine, purchased the full poverty pack as was intending of pulling it all out anyway I studied down south so have a few friends that I can ask favours from. Would be keen to hear out what it needs done to be road legal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted May 22, 2021 (edited) @Ghost Chip I know you were also looking at E36. this is priced on the high side but looks pretty special and IMO, well worth it: https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3104481518.htm Rare colour, seems immaculate, tastefully modified - stunning.   Edited May 22, 2021 by Sammo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leichtbau 525 Report post Posted May 22, 2021 11 minutes ago, Sammo said: @Ghost Chip I know you were also looking at E36. this is priced on the high side but looks pretty special and IMO, well worth it: https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3104481518.htm Rare colour, seems immaculate, tastefully modified - stunning.   Stunning indeed. You'd have to be nuts to consider any E30 on TM currently over this gem. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted May 22, 2021 @leichtbau she is certainly a temptress!  Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 757 Report post Posted May 22, 2021 WTF is there a towbar on it? 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leichtbau 525 Report post Posted May 22, 2021 42 minutes ago, Sammo said: @leichtbau she is certainly a temptress!  Wrong fuel type Wrong number of doors Wrong decade And yet here I am hovering over that buy now 🤔 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost Chip 188 Report post Posted May 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Sammo said: @Ghost Chip I know you were also looking at E36. this is priced on the high side but looks pretty special and IMO, well worth it: https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3104481518.htm Rare colour, seems immaculate, tastefully modified - stunning.   Yeah, I’ve actually talked to this guy already before he listed it. He’s related to someone on here. I think I may have offended him by offering too much of a low amount. It’s a pretty tidy car though, and definitely is miles better than all the e30 on TM right now. My stupid mind is thinking that as soon as I buy that, I’ll find an e30 that I’d like better. Realising how absurd my thinking is right now. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick496 268 Report post Posted May 22, 2021 While a little on the high side for an e36, it does have the good mods done to it. Buy the e36. If an e30 with your specs pops up, for the same price as the e36, you'd have to fight 10 other people for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted May 22, 2021 I would expect you would need another $10k to get an E30 in that kind of condition, from pics it looks like one of the cleanest non M E36 I’ve seen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost Chip 188 Report post Posted May 23, 2021 Oh I totally understand that’s the case for both your comments. I did try to buy it, offer was just too low for him. I’ve gotten in contact with him again with a higher offer - so far no replies 😅 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost Chip 188 Report post Posted May 25, 2021 On 5/22/2021 at 8:13 PM, Sammo said: @Ghost Chip I know you were also looking at E36. this is priced on the high side but looks pretty special and IMO, well worth it: https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3104481518.htm Rare colour, seems immaculate, tastefully modified - stunning.   This sold. All the ragrets 😆 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted May 25, 2021 Yeah, expected it to go pretty quick. While price was highish, I’ve not seen an E36 in that kind of condition in a long time. Hopefully happens when I eventually sell my E46 😬 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost Chip 188 Report post Posted May 29, 2021 Still looking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1060 Report post Posted June 3, 2021 @Ghost Chip https://www.facebook.com/groups/792622097429141/permalink/4412870305404284/?ref=facebook_story_share Looks like it has potential 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost Chip 188 Report post Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) @Gaz I’ve been talking to the guy about it, needs some work interior and definitely exterior but definitely is in the cards. Thanks for the heads up! Edited June 3, 2021 by Ghost Chip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
