WTB: clean late model E30, budget 8-15k

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  • 2gate
    Noobie
    • May 2016
    • 10

    #1

    WTB: clean late model E30, budget 8-15k

    I've been looking for a clean E30 for a little while now with no luck. I've owned an E46 M3 for 7 years and I think it's time to buy a second car to keep the miles down.

    I'm ideally looking for an enthusiast owned, no stories, exceptionally well-maintained car. The mileage doesn't matter to me, but mechanical condition does. I'll consider any color except for red and bronzit. The paint should be in acceptable condition, absolutely no rust, and no over-the-top mods to the body or engine. 2-door coupes only, plastic bumpers only, slicktop big plus. All panels must have matching VINs and I highly prefer cars with no paintwork.

    Ideally I'm looking for cars on the East coast that I can see in person, but I'll consider cars from anywhere in the country as long as you provide extremely well detailed photos. Keep in mind that enclosed transport will be 1-1.5k from most places.

    I'll pay a fair price for the right car. Up to 15k for an exceptional one. Cash in hand.
  • MR E30 325is
    No R3VLimiter
    • Dec 2008
    • 3299

    #2
    With that kind of budget I don't see you having to wait very long.

    I'd keep an eye on BaT auctions if I were in your shoes.

    Good luck with your search!
    My previous build (currently E30-less)
    http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170390

    A 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 Offroad in Inferno is my newest obsession

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    • Zeemz
      E30 Addict
      • Jan 2012
      • 485

      #3


      One owner 68K 325is - $17K


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      • Sail Boat
        Advanced Member
        • Oct 2016
        • 143

        #4
        Originally posted by Zeemz
        https://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/6197997654.html

        One owner 68K 325is - $17K


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        wow... nice offering.
        1991 325i 4 dr Euro Spec, 5 Speed, 4.10 LSD, Slicktop

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        • MR E30 325is
          No R3VLimiter
          • Dec 2008
          • 3299

          #5
          ^ Really hoping no one takes the sellers advice seriously and turns that fine example into a track car.
          My previous build (currently E30-less)
          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170390

          A 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 Offroad in Inferno is my newest obsession

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          • agent
            Vice Grand Pubaa
            • Mar 2010
            • 7960

            #6
            Originally posted by 2gate
            I'll consider any color except for red and bronzit.


            You and I are not going to be friends.
            Originally posted by kronus
            would be in depending on tip slant and tube size

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            • 2gate
              Noobie
              • May 2016
              • 10

              #7
              Originally posted by MR E30 325is
              With that kind of budget I don't see you having to wait very long.

              I'd keep an eye on BaT auctions if I were in your shoes.

              Good luck with your search!
              Thanks! I've seen some great e30s on BaT recently.


              Originally posted by Zeemz
              https://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/6197997654.html

              One owner 68K 325is - $17K


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              Thanks for the lead. Car is almost too clean to drive. I'd still like to see what the rest of you guys have.

              Originally posted by agent


              You and I are not going to be friends.

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              • Shadyhaze13
                Grease Monkey
                • Jul 2013
                • 320

                #8
                E30

                Originally posted by Zeemz
                https://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/6197997654.html

                One owner 68K 325is - $17K


                Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
                Wow that's clean!

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                • 2gate
                  Noobie
                  • May 2016
                  • 10

                  #9
                  Still looking. Cash in hand and ready to buy a nice car.

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                  • notsoslowbronzit
                    Advanced Member
                    • May 2016
                    • 107

                    #10
                    PMed

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                    • JohnB
                      Noobie
                      • Mar 2016
                      • 7

                      #11
                      Good luck! I embarked on a similar, nationwide search for approximately 4 months. Nada.

                      "The good ones" don't seem to be coming up for sale as those are the folks most likely to be attached to their car or waiting to see where the appreciation tide takes their car's value. Condition being king, I just couldn't find one clean enough to warrant the purchase. BaT is definitely a consistent source of interesting E30s.

                      I could have settled and gotten something, which I ended up doing. Ended up being a very clean S52 M coupe, which I'm quite thrilled with... but I always find myself E30 searching.

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                      • Rusty.Piranha
                        Mod Crazy
                        • Mar 2017
                        • 660

                        #12
                        Patience is key! I searched everyday for 9+ months and found a gem. The right one will fall into your lap when you least expect it....happened to me.

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                        • AndrewAU
                          Noobie
                          • Apr 2010
                          • 20

                          #13
                          I've got one you might be interested in up on BaT right now: http://bringatrailer.com/listing/199...318is-coupe-8/

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                          • ArdaMK2
                            E30 Addict
                            • Jan 2009
                            • 559

                            #14
                            Follow me on instagram @arda.e30

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                            • Joe G
                              R3VLimited
                              • Apr 2010
                              • 2942

                              #15
                              ^ He literally said "any color except for red"


                              Current Car: 2011 BMW 135i, M-Sport, 6 speed

                              Originally posted by lambo
                              Sounds like you need a massage.
                              Originally posted by kpeng
                              Who the hell is Vlad?

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