Time for a change - Nina help me value her for sale

[ZM Blue Devil]

Ive only had for a few months but with the e30 touring waiting to start and running out of room for space I am seriously considering putting Nina up for sale instead of storing for the winter.

So tell me what you think she is worth.



Here are the key aspects, I'm sure I am forgetting a bunch of stuff... more details in her build thread located here:

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?p=1054918#post1054918

1989 325i Convertible
I am the second owner
54,000 miles
Cirrus Blue with Blue leather sport interior with heated seats
Blue Manual top
Blue OE Hardtop with stand and cover
Mtech 1 front and rear valance
Mtech 1 trunk spoiler with 3rd brake light removed
Fox Exhaust from Germany
16" Alpinas(newly refinished)
HR sports springs
Bilstein Shocks
Rear strut mounts (JC)
New tires
Following done in the last 500 miles/45 days All NEW parts
Timing belt
Valve adjustment
Bosch battery
Radiator
Euro smoked side repeaters
Smoked rear tails
Smoked front turns
All hoses
All belts
All fluids
Stainless Steel Brake lines
New pads
Mark D 91 octane chip
19lb injectors
New head bolts
318 engine bay wire cover
Euro Trunk kit with first aid kit and triangle
e34 OE radio
Cluster with Rings, orange needles and Alpina strip
Black Line steering wheel
ZHP shift knob
Arm rest
Viper keyless and alarm
Alpina shift and brake boot
e34 leather hand brake handle
New Indigo floor mats
Late model black windshield gasket
Euro Check panel
Euro 13 button OBC(soon to be installed)
Euro wipers
Euro Grill
Black kidney
Euro Frenchy High Beams
US smileys with city lights
Smoked Laminix on US elips
Clear Laminix on high beams
Read Headrests
Trunk panel
New Roundels
Z3 antenna

I think thats it.... Everything works, car drives awesome. There is no rust on the car, but there are a few dings and the paint is checking in a few spots. If I end up keeping her I would have her resprayed this winter. People think Im crazy, I like to think Im just picky.

I will be driving this car from New Jersey to Wisconsin next week, so if it goes up for sale, delivery to anywhere along the route can be arranged.

SO WHAT DO YOU THINK SHE IS WORTH?

Please share your thoughts, I want to be realistic, Im not desperate to sell, just looking for opinions.

Thanks

ZM

[mbonder]

Levent,

#1 DO NOT SELL!!

#2 If you feel the absolute need to disregard #1 than I think the car is worth somewhere between 9-12k, seeing as it has very tasteful add-ons as well as extremely low miles with a documented history.

#3 Its a beautiful car, plus the touring will need a sibling to run around the S. Orange S-turns with, don't steal that childhood experience from her!

Looking forward to checking the car out in person later this week...see ya then!

Matt

[Schniddy]

Starting price: $9500?

[ZM Blue Devil]

Matt...I know, I know
believe me but 7 cars is getting a bit out of hand, I may also pick up another ix as it looks like Im picking up a long term project in Vermont...

Starting price: $9500?

cool thanks, at that amount I would keep it... the wheels/tires and hardtop cost me 4k alone. I know you never get what you have into it but Id like to think I could get more.

Other opinions?

[e30s52]

i would say keep it. most people wouldnt pay 9500 hundred for a car that is almost 20 years old unless it was a muscle car

[sirsteezo]

keep it. you'll end up regretting it if you sell nina.

[mbonder]

I understand the large number of cars thing, and I only have 3 to work with...errrr...well maybe 4 if I pick up this e23 7er that my brother's gf's father is trying to push on me...but I too am considering selling off one of my verts to make some room.

Also, just to be clear to everyone, my stated price starting at 9k was without the hardtop and wheels...I wouldn't ever sell those wheels to begin with, but with all the mods you are looking I think at my upper range of 12-13k or so, obviously you have to find the right buyer to pull that kind of money, but Roundel usually caters to those upper crust types who have the money to play with.

Matt

[oekundar]

Levent,

Clearly if you were to sell the car as is...I would take nothing short of $13K for it as is...for having 54K original miles, NO rust, a Hard to find HARD top (matching too), and refreshed....I would say nothing short of $13K period!...and at that price you could find the right buyer...list in Roundel and see how many bites you get. :)

[BrewCity11]

Levent,

Clearly if you were to sell the car as is...I would take nothing short of $13K for it as is...for having 54K original miles, NO rust, a Hard to find HARD top (matching too), and refreshed....I would say nothing short of $13K period!...and at that price you could find the right buyer...list in Roundel and see how many bites you get. :)

It's convenient that you're in a position where you can just keep it for a while until you get what you want for it. That being said, what ^ he said x2.

[achtunge30]

I've seen this car in person, pictures cannot describe how awesome it looks or how new it smells!

Don't do it Levent!

[Jon325i]

If you're not a member of BMWCCA, you can still post a for sale ad in the back pages of the monthly Roundel magazine. I think if you're looking to get the price you have in mind, consider running your ad there. More well-heeled and serious BMW buyers to be found there buying and selling various cars for a premium price. Your car is a fitting example of what can be advertised there and eventually snatched up. How long that process will take is beyond me. Just get all your documentation together - helps to substantiate your estimated value.

Straight from the mag itself:

NON-MEMBER ADS: Please send your ads
(+ credit card info) to classifieds@bmwcca.org.
Ads are $1.50 per word, $50 per photo.

Now if you are a member, you can run two ads for free (per month I believe). I'd check out their website if you need to get any additional information: http://www.bmwcca.org. Personally, I wouldn't sell it, you have a very very nice car on your hands. But if changes in priorities are impacting the decision, well....you gotta do what ya gotta do.

Jon

[ZM Blue Devil]

If you're not a member of BMWCCA, you can still post a for sale ad in the back pages of the monthly Roundel magazine. I think if you're looking to get the price you have in mind, consider running your ad there. More well-heeled and serious BMW buyers to be found there buying and selling various cars for a premium price. Your car is a fitting example of what can be advertised there and eventually snatched up. How long that process will take is beyond me. Just get all your documentation together - helps to substantiate your estimated value.

Straight from the mag itself:

NON-MEMBER ADS: Please send your ads
(+ credit card info) to classifieds@bmwcca.org.
Ads are $1.50 per word, $50 per photo.

Now if you are a member, you can run two ads for free (per month I believe). I'd check out their website if you need to get any additional information: http://www.bmwcca.org. Personally, I wouldn't sell it, you have a very very nice car on your hands. But if changes in priorities are impacting the decision, well....you gotta do what ya gotta do.

Jon

Thanks Jon, Im a member and will most likely list there...

For all those that say dont sell it, I appreciate the comments, but beleive me the touring will make the pain easier. I have big plans...:D

[BenM]

Levent,

Just linked this to mye28 is hopes of you selling. Nina looks absolutely gorgeous. I don't think $12K would be unreasonable considering the time and money into the car, plus the low miles.

Best of luck with the sale.

Ben

[oekundar]

You do know you're getting to be like Vlad...you two need to stop hanging together...who rebuilds a car just to sell it?....LOL

*sniffle* bye Nina....remember no less than $13K....shoot its a classic car...or soon to be..

[hugh jass]

it would have to be absolutely perfect to fetch over 10k. with the paint issues, i think you would be lucky to get 9k. you could always throw on a set of basketweaves and keep the wheels. in fact, you should do that anyway.