E30 M3 prices

[Deptford Draylons]

The fire extinguisher mounting bolts look like they needed a spreader plate as the floor has been squished.

[e21Mark]

Deptford Draylons said:

The fire extinguisher mounting bolts look like they needed a spreader plate as the floor has been squished.

What's that lifting away from the floor, about half way down the picture, on the right?

ETA.

Had a call from someone who was actually due to buy this car the last time it was offered for sale. Agreed a price on the phone, travelled a considerable way to view, only for the seller to then demand the original asking price. Seller had also said it had history as a show car for BMW, which clearly it wasn't. Anyway, just wanted any potential buyers to go in with their eyes wide open.

Edited by e21Mark on Monday 1st May 11:24

[E30M3SE]

e21Mark said:

This M3 appeared yesterday and is already on £28k+. Seller is the mysterious bidder who fell silent after twice promising to send a deposit.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1989-BMW-M3-E30-2-3-5600...

All looks a bit shiny underneath to be original.

Same car.

https://www.essexclassiccarauctions.co.uk/product/...

[e21Mark]

E30M3SE said:

e21Mark said:

This M3 appeared yesterday and is already on £28k+. Seller is the mysterious bidder who fell silent after twice promising to send a deposit.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1989-BMW-M3-E30-2-3-5600...

All looks a bit shiny underneath to be original.

Same car.

https://www.essexclassiccarauctions.co.uk/product/...

Assume he won't be selling to whoever wins on eBay then?

[Rich_W]

E30M3SE said:

sim16v said:

It's Henna Red on a F reg as well, so non original colour for that year.

Would be interesting to run a vin check.

For what it's worth,

Vehicle information

VIN WBSAK050301892514
Type code 1005
Type M3 (EUR)
E series E30 ()
Series 3
Type LIM
Steering LL
Doors 2
Engine S14
Displacement 2.30
Power 158
Drive HECK
Transmission MECH
Colour HENNAROT (052)
Upholstery (0211)
Prod.date 1987-02-07


Vehicle options
S300 Central locking with antitheft system
S320 Deleted, model lettering
S421 FEUERLOESCHER 2 KG HALON
S428 Warning triangle and first aid kit
S500 Headlight wipe/wash/Intensive cleaning
S510 Headlight aim control
S551 On-board computer II with remote control
S650 Radio BMW Reverse
S681 Roof antenna
S690 Cassette holder

AK05's were produced post 04/89.

http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=8

How can this car be 87?

[silentbrown]

Rich_W said:

AK05's were produced post 04/89.

http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=8

How can this car be 87?

Read what you linked more carefully: 195bhp model from 05/1986.

• AK05: European-spec with cat (195 hp), 05/1986 through 05/1989 includes Europa Meister 88
• AK05: European-spec with cat (215 hp), 04/1989 through 12/1990 includes Cecotto + Ravaglia

[Paracetamol]

Not true. AK05 commenced in 1986..

[e21Mark]

Got a couple of photos of some of the welded 'repairs' if anyone is interested? Not great.

[sim16v]

Rich_W said:

AK05's were produced post 04/89.

http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=8

How can this car be 87?

I think we might have just found an error on that website.

I've just checked a number of random AK05 chassis numbers before and and after the Henna red one being discussed, and at least 500 before that chassis number still show as E30 M3s, built in '87.



Oops, slow at typing and just seen the other replies


Still, explains why it is Henna, but only explanations I can think of for saying it is an '89 car is it was documented as '89 when it was imported/registered in 2002, or sat unused for a couple of years before use overseas?

Edited by sim16v on Monday 1st May 23:53

[e21Mark]

Fully restored.

[NAS90]

[quote=e21Mark]Fully restored.

Someone needs to point out to whoever restored the red one that a "Fully Restored" M3 track car looks more like this beauty from Dubai

http://www.crankandpiston.com/on-the-track/msw-dub...

https://www.crankandpiston.com/on-the-road/bmw-e30...

http://www.crankandpiston.com/on-the-track/bmw-e30...

[89pgy]

I bet it never sees a track in anger. track cars are track cars and show are show. A track car can be put in the barrier at any time and any one who owns one takes that on board. You cannot fairly compare prices of road car and track cars they are two completely different things and attract different buyers.

[e21Mark]

I take mine to shows and tracks. It'd be a real shame if there were never an E30 M3 at tracks or rally events.

[AOK]

e21Mark said:

Fully restored.

O. M. G.

[VUX]

Hi what is everyones thoughts on this and how much do you think its worth?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272646114831

[E30M3SE]

No pictures yet,

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C865591

[E30M3SE]

VUX said:

Hi what is everyones thoughts on this and how much do you think its worth?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272646114831

Fake Alpina badges and wheels as side it looks like quite and nice well put together car from the pictures, I think it has made it's money already though.

[stevesingo]

e21Mark said:

I take mine to shows and tracks. It'd be a real shame if there were never an E30 M3 at tracks or rally events.

People look at me like I've got two heads when I take my Sport Evo to the track...in the wet! 10yrs ago there was loads, now they have all be tarted up and sold as "great original condition" road cars to collectors.

[E30M3SE]

Here's someone taking the absolute living....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/322503677623





78k miles 2 owners apparently.

[e21Mark]

E30M3SE said:

e21Mark said:

This M3 appeared yesterday and is already on £28k+. Seller is the mysterious bidder who fell silent after twice promising to send a deposit.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1989-BMW-M3-E30-2-3-5600...

All looks a bit shiny underneath to be original.

Same car.

https://www.essexclassiccarauctions.co.uk/product/...

Ended at £30 301 and was re listed almost immediately.

ETA

Just wondered if anyone has seen any proof of the 2.5 conversion?