worth question and in the market?

[rmousir]

Hey all,

I have stopped driving my '87 E30.

I am looking to sell it this summer and I am wondering what it would be worth. I don't want to lose my shirt but I don't want to be a idiot and ask something that it isn't worth. Any help there is greatly appreciated.

While I am on the subject, is there anyone that would be in the market for a dependable 325IS that is of course used?

I am hoping I can sell it and get it to a good E30 owner instead of parting it out. I would even be up for a trade.

Thanks guys.

[hugh jass]

how can we give an estimate on worth when you give us zero details?

[619E30]

Pics at least?

[rmousir]

Oh man.. I am so sorry.. I totally forgot the detail. OK.. Here we go.

1987 325IS
2 door 5 sp
Red exterior with Tan interior
cd player

condition:
the body is OK.. some rust spots, clear is peeling on the hood. The front air dam is cracked. one fog light is cracked but works, the other is not cracked but the bulb is blown. Tires are good, basket rims, with full spare that holds air.
there is a small coolant leak that requires some additional fill about every 2 months. there is also a oil leak that requires a quart every 2 months or so. the handling is good, the car starts every time and I have never been stranded. The clutch is strong and the motor pulls hard. The rear does have the traction lock in it and that works great.

Interior condition, couple cracks in the dash, the drivers seat bottom has a couple of tears but nothing that is uncomfortable. the head liner has a 2 " tear in it as well. Sunroof works great and does not leak. Stereo is a kenwood I believe with the stock bose speakers (I think they are bose). the miles is some where over 200k but it stopped working so my best guess is about 250k on the car more or less. all lights work but the exterior side marker lights do not work. the rear defrost does not work. The a/c works but does leak so I have been charging it every spring and it lasts till next spring. So it would need charged again.

One issue is at start up the car surges. I believe that one of the sensors is bad but once the car is warm she idles like a kitten.

This car is unmolested. I have not done anything to it but keep it running.

So, is it a prime condition car? No. Is it a reliable cool beater bmw? Yes. Is it worth a pile of cash? No. It is just a good little 87 car. I have never had a problem with it and it has never been in the shop since I owned it.

I know that it is hard to tell from that description. I have some pictures that you can see. These are from when I bought the car about 4 years ago. I can and will get recent photos when I am ready to sell the car. I just wanted to get a feel for what is realistic expectation for the car.

Let me know your thoughts folks. I really appreciate it.

[Matt-B]

id say 2000$ MAX to a kid.

250k is gonna need work soon etc etc

[rmousir]

really? That sounds a little high. Heck I could trade it for some rims and tires or a couple kids trail bikes and be happy.

[hugh jass]

I'd say $1000-$1300

[Kershaw]

i bet you could get $2000 for it.

the PO bought my e30 for $1900. and it looked like this.




minus tinted tails, add bumper shrouds. and its on bottlecaps. and it has volvo front seats...and it didnt have a stereo. or carpeting on the passenger side. and the steering wheel was at an angle. and the seats were originally red and spray painted black.

so.. if someone paid $1900 for that.. you could get $2000 for yours.

[accident]

$1200

[rmousir]

Thanks for the in-put folks. Does a starting point of $1250 sound fair? I think I should have it cleaned up and some current pictures on line soon. The big difference over what is posted is the hood. The clear is peeling pretty good.

[xwill112x]

start it at 2k

[Will_318i]

start it at 2k

Yeah, that way if you get a low ball offer of $1500 then you take it and walk away with some extra $$$$...