E30 M3 prices

[Mr_B]

Another one heading for auction to see what the markets thinks its worth.
http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/1987-bmw-e30-m3

[johnny m3]

e21Mark said:

So they sold the original engine, that could have been sorted for about £1200, then spent £4500 on a replacement? I'm surprised they went to the effort of repainting the cam cover, yet left the red clocks and piped leather.

Edited by e21Mark on Monday 4th May 19:41

Hi Mark don't think its a cecotto engine as the cam cover and airbox were painted same as car and the cecotto came in only three colours Misano Red,Nogaro Silver and Macao Blue,unless the photos are pre engine replacement.

[Bayerische]

This looks like a very nice example.

Considering some of the complete sheds that have sold for big money recently, I think this is good value if it's as nice as he says it is.

I don't think this one will hang around long.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C613243

[Schermerhorn]

Bayerische said:

This looks like a very nice example.

Considering some of the complete sheds that have sold for big money recently, I think this is good value if it's as nice as he says it is.

I don't think this one will hang around long.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C613243

Wow, it's in Huddersfield, my home town! Mighty tempted but it is alot of money. Can't see them increasing much in value significantly either now.

[e21Mark]

johnny m3 said:

e21Mark said:

So they sold the original engine, that could have been sorted for about £1200, then spent £4500 on a replacement? I'm surprised they went to the effort of repainting the cam cover, yet left the red clocks and piped leather.

Edited by e21Mark on Monday 4th May 19:41

Hi Mark don't think its a cecotto engine as the cam cover and airbox were painted same as car and the cecotto came in only three colours Misano Red,Nogaro Silver and Macao Blue,unless the photos are pre engine replacement.

Yes, sorry, I was being sarcastic.

[Mr_B]

Europameister up for auction in June.

http://www.angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/classic-auct...

[Bayerische]

This one is being sold by ML.

Considering this is being sold by a specialist dealer with a warranty, I'd say prices are dropping...of am I missing something with this car, Jap spec perhaps? Mileage?

http://www.munichlegends.co.uk/component/option,co...

[e21Mark]

Bayerische said:

Considering this is being sold by a specialist dealer with a warranty, I'd say prices are dropping...or am I missing something with this car, Jap spec perhaps? Mileage?

Lack of rear badge may point to previous repairs? ML don't usually put prices either, so maybe selling for a third party or trade sale?

[e21Mark]

RHD converted, no MOT and black painted cam cover.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E30-M3-right-hand-dr...

[Mr_B]

E30 M3 convertible for those on a budget. Needs TLC..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E30-TC-BAUR-325i-m3-...

[Schermerhorn]

Those last two really are scraping the bottom of the barel.

A RHD E30 M3 is just so.....wrong.

Whereas the M3 cabriolet replica is a proper looking mess.

[e21Mark]

Mr_B said:

E30 M3 convertible for those on a budget. Needs TLC..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E30-TC-BAUR-325i-m3-...

Oh dear.

[E30M3SE]

e21Mark said:

Bayerische said:

Considering this is being sold by a specialist dealer with a warranty, I'd say prices are dropping...or am I missing something with this car, Jap spec perhaps? Mileage?

Lack of rear badge may point to previous repairs? ML don't usually put prices either, so maybe selling for a third party or trade sale?

Maybe, but badge delete was a factory option, a box ticked by the 1st owner of my car.

[e21Mark]

E30M3SE said:

e21Mark said:

Bayerische said:

Considering this is being sold by a specialist dealer with a warranty, I'd say prices are dropping...or am I missing something with this car, Jap spec perhaps? Mileage?

Lack of rear badge may point to previous repairs? ML don't usually put prices either, so maybe selling for a third party or trade sale?

Maybe, but badge delete was a factory option, a box ticked by the 1st owner of my car.

Ahh, I didn't know that. In truth, I was going by a comment made about my own car, where the badge was missing.

[sjb1970]

e21Mark said:

RHD converted, no MOT and black painted cam cover.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E30-M3-right-hand-dr...

As of 16.10 today bidding is up to £40,000!!!!
I'm guessing someone is having a laugh !!!
If not I'm getting out to the garage and converting mine ;-)

[e21Mark]

sjb1970 said:

e21Mark said:

RHD converted, no MOT and black painted cam cover.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E30-M3-right-hand-dr...

As of 16.10 today bidding is up to £40,000!!!!
I'm guessing someone is having a laugh !!!
If not I'm getting out to the garage and converting mine ;-)

Same here!

[Schermerhorn]

Shill bidding. His mates are probably helping bump the price up.

Let's face it, which idiot is going to spend £40k on a non original E30 that looks as though it has been molested by Jimmy Savile?

[E30M3SE]

I'd stay put if I were you guys, it's gone from £16100 to £40000 in one jump............

[Mermaid]

E30M3SE said:

I'd stay put if I were you guys, it's gone from £16100 to £40000 in one jump............

Good example of how silly prices are right now

[sjb1970]

Mermaid said:

Good example of how silly prices are right now

I think it's probably due to an ebay oxygen thief ruining someones listing. Had it before and I'm sure will happen again. The seller looks new with only 3 feedback and probably doesn't know how to cancel the bid maybe??