So I have a chance of buying 1989 e30 m3, need some opinions

[M-technik-3]

Mine was running and driving just was very high mileage.

[89AlpineM3]

I have an 89 M3 and right now bare shells are starting around 6k-7k, running DD are around 13k-16k and very nice examples are 20k +. Factoring what needs to be done is important but at the same time the car is worth x and work or no work that what it is worth. By what you explain I would say the car should easly be worth 8k-10k as is. Just know that what your getting in too and that they are very expensive to redo. I am in the middle of restoring mine and will be into it 25k-30k when I'm done, and I started with a very clean well taken care example that I paid 18k for just a year ago.

[idobref]

^^ WOW!

Yeah unfortunately I do not have that kind off a budget ;/
On one thing I have to agree and that is these car will only go up and up in value..

So the car is definitely worth buy, but its gotta be a price that matches the condition, and honestly I from what i saw last week i think the number is $5-6k

[idobref]

btw I REALLY appreciate all you help guys!

This really is a great forum!

[M3TROY]

I have an 89 M3 and right now bare shells are starting around 6k-7k, running DD are around 13k-16k and very nice examples are 20k +. Factoring what needs to be done is important but at the same time the car is worth x and work or no work that what it is worth. By what you explain I would say the car should easly be worth 8k-10k as is. Just know that what your getting in too and that they are very expensive to redo. I am in the middle of restoring mine and will be into it 25k-30k when I'm done, and I started with a very clean well taken care example that I paid 18k for just a year ago.

i agree with the cost of repairs but your way off the mark on current prices.
bare shells don't go for 6-7k, not even on s14.net where everyone thinks they have gold .
i passed up on a 1988 m3 roller with new paint, rebuilt motor that just need to be installed in valley stream NY that the guy had to re list on eBay 3 times to finally sell it for 7200.00.
at the time i had no room so there was nothing i could do.
year and a half ago i got a very good roller off shitbay for 4800.00 (pics are in my photo) its the white one.
again i had to sell it due to no room
my red m3 in my photos was a rat but i only paid 6500.00 with a 480hp sr20 motor.
and as some of you know just last week on this forum i got another m3 for WELL under 5000.00.
I'm actually looking at a roller for my brother today in queens, body is mint but needs paint and needs a motor (he has an m20 in it, don't ask ) hes asking 7000.00.

[idobref]

I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on that one ;) "Live is too short no to do it" ;)

[M3TROY]

I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on that one ;) "Live is too short no to do it" ;)

now your talkin!

just buy it, store it, and just know its YOURS! who cares when you get to fixin it that can come in time.

cheers

[reelizmpro]

i agree with the cost of repairs but your way off the mark on current prices.
bare shells don't go for 6-7k, not even on s14.net where everyone thinks they have gold .
i passed up on a 1988 m3 roller with new paint, rebuilt motor that just need to be installed in valley stream NY that the guy had to re list on eBay 3 times to finally sell it for 7200.00.
at the time i had no room so there was nothing i could do.
year and a half ago i got a very good roller off shitbay for 4800.00 (pics are in my photo) its the white one.
again i had to sell it due to no room
my red m3 in my photos was a rat but i only paid 6500.00 with a 480hp sr20 motor.
and as some of you know just last week on this forum i got another m3 for WELL under 5000.00.
I'm actually looking at a roller for my brother today in queens, body is mint but needs paint and needs a motor (he has an m20 in it, don't ask ) hes asking 7000.00.

Yeah but you must admit you've been fortunate to find a few of those deals and jumped on them before anyone else could or would. Don't take them for granted.

[M3TROY]

Yeah but you must admit you've been fortunate to find a few of those deals and jumped on them before anyone else could or would. Don't take them for granted.

O no question im just saying his prices are a bit off and that there are deals out there that arnt as hard to come by as some make it seem.
just look at shitbay the past month under completed items.

[89AlpineM3]

I have seen many go for these prices and higher, I am my CCA club pres. and have been around them along time. I argree that you can find them for alot less at times. You seem to have done very well in finding great deals I just don't agree that there worth that low either

[Todd Black 88]

You can find deals on replacement pieces if your not in a hurry. I bought my complete m3 interior with heated front seats, front and rear cards, and rear seat, in black for $800 2yrs ago.
The deals are out there if your patient.


Ps i sold off my old ripped m3 interior for $850 all in, so i guess i made $50