Good Deal??

[Terra]

I wouldn't pay more than $1500. Also make sure you do a VERY thorough inspection on it before buying it. It looks like there are rust spots behind the valance and check the condition of the radiator support to make sure it's straight. Whatever wrecked the front bumper and valance could have done a lot more damage than you think.

And.....look at the car during the day time. you would be surprised as to what you may not notice at night.

[Vince30]

Do it! The V-6 e30s make like 600rwhp stock!

[SpecM]

He must've marked it up since it's the rare V6 edition E30 ;)

yeah...

I paid $2400 for my '89i two years ago, same color combo and tranny, but mine was (still is) in better shape.

Get him to $2000

[noE30]

Do it! The V-6 e30s make like 600rwhp stock!

good one.

[noE30]

yeah...

I paid $2400 for my '89i two years ago, same color combo and tranny, but mine was (still is) in better shape.

Get him to $2000

Im pretty sure he would go down to 2k, he sounds pretty determined to sell it, he told me he and his wife decided to sell it.

[SpecM]

he told me he and his wife decided to sell it.

that means his wife told him to sell it

[ForcedFirebird]

I paid $3400 for mine, mint, no rust, perfect running, 5 speed eta, 89k miles ($100 over book ~2.5yrs ago). Don't know if that helps or not...

[JuanPabloBongto]

Hey, OP, did you ever sell that VW you were driving?

Im pretty sure he would go down to 2k, he sounds pretty determined to sell it, he told me he and his wife decided to sell it.

Sounds like you should offer $1,300.

"I like it, but I need to be ready for European-car repair bills... $1300 is the best I can do."
Then, the magical phrase, as he is hemming and hawing, acting insulted:
"I have cash."

Be prepared to walk away. He'll reconsider.. it's not like there is a swarm of enthusiasts in Mason City.

[CorvallisBMW]

FYI KBB for that car in 'Fair' condition is $1255

[Farbin Kaiber]

Not a good deal.

[noE30]

Hey, OP, did you ever sell that VW you were driving?

not yet, haha. I did get an offer on it the other day that seems pretty serious though.