E30 M3 vert (replica) on CL *no affiliation*

[Eric]

$31k? Seriously...

Literally what I said.


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[KIRIEIW]

I didn't see it in person but he showed me pics of it. I believe it had white style 5's but could be wrong, and wheels are easy enough to change out so

[Ether-D]

Here I go again…
30k is not so bad if it is what it says it is. This shouldn't be compared to a "real" (hard top) e30 m3 because it is a convertible. Why not compare it to a "real" convertible e30 m3? If you do that, it's all kindsa cheap.

Whine on...

[reelizmpro]

Here I go again…
30k is not so bad if it is what it says it is. This shouldn't be compared to a "real" (hard top) e30 m3 because it is a convertible. Why not compare it to a "real" convertible e30 m3? If you do that, it's all kindsa cheap.

Whine on...

Depends on how you look at it. The value of the M3 convertible is in the rarity and it's very limited production. You see it as an M3 clone but I see it as a 325iC with M3 panels because that's what it actually is. Clones can be built all day long with a $500 325iC and M3 parts. So producing an M3 vert replica out of a 325iC and then tapping into the values of real M3 verts is wrong on both fronts IMO. I guess I'm just tired of always having to use the word "real" these days. It really shouldn't be like that. Either it is...or it isn't.

[Ether-D]

Depends on how you look at it. The value of the M3 convertible is in the rarity and it's very limited production. You see it as an M3 clone but I see it as a 325iC with M3 panels because that's what it actually is. Clones can be built all day long with a $500 325iC and M3 parts. So producing an M3 vert replica out of a 325iC and then tapping into the values of real M3 verts is wrong on both fronts IMO. I guess I'm just tired of always having to use the word "real" these days. It really shouldn't be like that. Either it is...or it isn't.

I agree, but real m3 verts are so much higher than $30k. With this car, you have (what appears to be) an m3 vert, at a fraction of the cost. Also, how much would one spend getting a $500 vert into this condition? Up to $30k or more I'd suspect.

[reelizmpro]

I agree, but real m3 verts are so much higher than $30k. With this car, you have (what appears to be) an m3 vert, at a fraction of the cost. Also, how much would one spend getting a $500 vert into this condition? Up to $30k or more I'd suspect.

Someone could spend that...sure. If I were selling a car I would certainly say that (I mean how else am I going to get $30k for it?) but if I were building one for myself, it would be much, much less with new parts and welded quarters. The only thing that isn't bolt on are the rear quarters and I believe the ones on this car are fiberglass that has been bonded over the top. Remember, I almost bought this car when it was advertised for $10k. So you have to wonder what it actually cost them to build it.

You have to look beyond the fresh paint.

Just noticed it on ebay... 11 documented owners and an Autocheck of 2 but no reported accidents or salvage/junk title? Interesting.

[Ether-D]

I haven't looked at it very well at all. I just feel compelled to defend rising e30 prices.

[Javier h]

What do M3 hardtop with S5x engines go for?

[e30austin]

$20-$30k regularly. Perhaps more if it's at EAG.

[KIRIEIW]

Well this is convenient, someone posted a pic of it today.

[Javier h]

Yup

Vazbro's creation.

[fast325it]

This, without the price tag and the fenders:

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=363071

[Javier h]

The top end on these swaps don't necessarily hit the ceiling people think.

Here's the Wag Tribute posted on ebay for the millionth time?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-3-Series...m=291547078543

[mbonder]

Yes, but that car is tainted, we all know who built it. Pre-Yan, that car would have sold easily for that money, in fact he sold several similar cars for more, but that was pre-Yan

[Tom64]

If this is the same car that "SABEAST" owned, run, dont walk........