GlenK 59 Report post Posted January 13, 2022 (edited) This seems like a bargain: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/3428903853 Great buying at that price Edited January 13, 2022 by GlenK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1660 Report post Posted January 13, 2022 Probably need at least a few k spent on it like most but you'd get it back over time. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2421 Report post Posted January 13, 2022 ugh that JPS livery looks so shite on it. Interior looks really tired too. Im not sure on the value tbh. It'd be a niche market for people that actually know and care what it is, everyone else will just see a four pot e36 sedan (basically the second least desirable model after the compact). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 132 Report post Posted January 13, 2022 Ah, so the steering wheel wants refinishing and the stickers removing, doesn't look tired? Appears same condition or better than the Dakar and Fiji equivalents which have been selling high. Has the side airbag non-delaminating door card inserts too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2421 Report post Posted January 13, 2022 3 hours ago, nath said: Ah, so the steering wheel wants refinishing and the stickers removing, doesn't look tired? Appears same condition or better than the Dakar and Fiji equivalents which have been selling high. Has the side airbag non-delaminating door card inserts too. Front seats look very dry with damage to the drivers bolster and the gear knob is falling to bits. All the important touch points. It'd tidy up, but it's asking a pretty premium price as it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlenK 59 Report post Posted January 13, 2022 It’s kind of interesting as I paid slightly less for mine two years ago, and the gear knob was falling apart (consistent with mileage), there was some rust spots to fix up, some paint to do, the seat bolster had a hole, and the odd mechanical thing needed sorted (but that’s old cars!) So when I look at this, the stickers will come off, the rest should tidy up, and although it is a niche market (granted), it’s one of only 48 cars that came into the country, and the values are only going North with the cheapest car being offered for $12k (admittedly it was Dakar Yellow). Yes it would be a project to make mint again, but the usual, try finding another one rules apply in my opinion. I reckon it’s priced about right (of course it would be better if it was $6500!) But heh I like mine, and I might be slightly biased😊 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 751 Report post Posted January 16, 2022 I have to say i quite like this, seems like it might go the way of the E30 318is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlenK 59 Report post Posted January 17, 2022 https://www.trademe.co.nz/3434141509 And if you want a Fiji Green one, although it is auto, but low kms! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted January 17, 2022 On 1/16/2022 at 2:36 PM, balancerider said: seems like it might go the way of the E30 318is Hmm, not so sure, the E30 318iS was produced in pretty low numbers only at the end of production so is pretty rare. Also the M42/4 twin cam was spot on for the E30 version, but seemed a bit under-powered for the bigger & heavier E36 version. Don’t get me wrong, the 318iS would be way above a lot of E36 models (316i, 318i, all compacts, etc) but I don’t feel it’s such a standout as in the E30 version. I’m fairly certain there was an E36 318iS coupe version which would be a bit more desirable I think… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 751 Report post Posted January 18, 2022 Personally I'm a fan of sedan body style, I think black leather sports seats / Style 32's / manual box are a great combo - would rather have a fun colour like Dakar or Fiji green but the black doesn't offend me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydoogle 383 Report post Posted January 18, 2022 5 hours ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said: I’m fairly certain there was an E36 318iS coupe version which would be a bit more desirable I think… That would be the case, except Japan only got the coupe as a 318iS (only really means it had M42/44), so a sedan is reasonably rare. IIRC only 50-something-ish sedans in 318iS spec were done here, and I think they were all SA assembled cars. The rarity doesn't really correspond to desirability I guess 🤔 and they're not exactly an inspiring drive either Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2421 Report post Posted January 18, 2022 (edited) I've driven a E36 318iS coupe and it didn't set the world alight. Like in my Compact, the 4 pot makes for a decent commuter but give me a six any day, even in auto form. Edited January 18, 2022 by KwS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duluth 41 Report post Posted January 18, 2022 Did all 318is' come with Vaders ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1660 Report post Posted January 18, 2022 My mate has a 318is coupe and he prefers driving my compact. The 4 cylinder feels more at home and performs better with the lighter body and basic rear end. Still think a well sorted 318is manual would provide some entertainment on a twisty road. Least you can use the full rev range without getting into too much trouble. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted January 18, 2022 59 minutes ago, duluth said: Did all 318is' come with Vaders ? No, none of them came with Vaders, and you couldn't option them in to a non-M3 (not even an option code available), they were strictly M3 exclusive. If anything other than an M3 has Vaders they've been swapped in. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted January 19, 2022 20 hours ago, Eagle said: Still think a well sorted 318is manual would provide some entertainment on a twisty road. Least you can use the full rev range without getting into too much trouble. Same goes for the 328i really. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freaknout 47 Report post Posted January 19, 2022 Vader? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1660 Report post Posted January 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Blackie said: Same goes for the 328i really. Yeah i should of said you can sit and the end of the rev range. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 751 Report post Posted January 19, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, freaknout said: Vader? Wingback sports seats for E36 M3 (I don't think the seats in the the car the OP posted are these) Edited January 19, 2022 by balancerider Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freaknout 47 Report post Posted January 19, 2022 Ah I see. Many thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southerner 146 Report post Posted January 27, 2022 On 1/17/2022 at 7:08 PM, GlenK said: https://www.trademe.co.nz/3434141509 And if you want a Fiji Green one, although it is auto, but low kms! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted January 28, 2022 Dubious looking bidding. I certainly wouldn't sucked into a bidding war with a zero rated bidder. It's a 318 auto sedan for crissake 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2421 Report post Posted January 28, 2022 Ill race it in my $1000 318ti 😂 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2540 Report post Posted January 31, 2022 And up pops one that looks to be worth it. Shame its not one of the louder colours but white E36's are rare enough and look great. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/3453238373?bof=7OhyAXKn Don't see many this clean and original. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2421 Report post Posted January 31, 2022 2 minutes ago, Sammo said: And up pops one that looks to be worth it. Shame its not one of the louder colours but white E36's are rare enough and look great. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/3453238373?bof=7OhyAXKn Don't see many this clean and original. Thats a really nice looking example. Interesting/weird spec though, non-motorsport body, but sport suspension, seats and steering wheel. Povo spec OBC. Kiwis are weird. Slick top, no spoiler and style 24s are a great choice. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites