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[Aleman]

No words...
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/...521459165.html

Odometer has only 2,087 miles, so that must be why he's asking so much.

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[Dagamus(NM)]

Odometer has only 2,087 miles, so that must be why he's asking so much.

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He fixed the ad to list it at 1,400 which is still high in my opinion but I am not looking to deal with a headache like this.

Last car I bought like this was for $200. Took the parts I wanted and towed it to a rich neighborhood and parked it. It was gone by the next day.

But with a new interior, new drivetrain, new suspension/brakes, some exterior work and a paint job it could be not half bad.

[Aleman]

This is interesting for sure... but $8,900? Maybe $3k less than that.

1989 BMW 320i Euro Import E30 - $8900

https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/d/1989-bmw-320i-euro-import-e30/6525864650.html

109,000 miles (175,000 KM).
This car was imported from Germany in 2014. It is a truly unique car, I have never seen an E30 320i in the USA. The car is 100% stock besides the yellow high beams. It is my daily driver and is a fantastic car.

Recent work done:
Water pump, timing belt, thermostat, oil change, rear suspension bushings.

Underneath the car it is extremely clean. No frame rot at all which is one of the main reasons I purchased the car.
Since this car is a Euro, it is worth mentioning it doesn't have power steering or a radio. I just use a Bose bluetooth speaker and it works great which I will include in the deal. The car does have some body rust on the bottom of the doors, lowers, and rear fenders and the throwout bearing does whine a bit when the clutch is depressed. Besides that I can say that this is one of the most solid E30s I have ever come by. I would be completely confident putting another 100,000 miles on it without any major issues.

Don't miss this very rare chance to own a unicorn of a car! Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

[Gentlejackjones]

This is interesting for sure... but $8,900? Maybe $3k less than that.

1989 BMW 320i Euro Import E30 - $8900

https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/d/1989-bmw-320i-euro-import-e30/6525864650.html

109,000 miles (175,000 KM).
This car was imported from Germany in 2014. It is a truly unique car, I have never seen an E30 320i in the USA. The car is 100% stock besides the yellow high beams. It is my daily driver and is a fantastic car.

Recent work done:
Water pump, timing belt, thermostat, oil change, rear suspension bushings.

Underneath the car it is extremely clean. No frame rot at all which is one of the main reasons I purchased the car.
Since this car is a Euro, it is worth mentioning it doesn't have power steering or a radio. I just use a Bose bluetooth speaker and it works great which I will include in the deal. The car does have some body rust on the bottom of the doors, lowers, and rear fenders and the throwout bearing does whine a bit when the clutch is depressed. Besides that I can say that this is one of the most solid E30s I have ever come by. I would be completely confident putting another 100,000 miles on it without any major issues.

Don't miss this very rare chance to own a unicorn of a car! Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

What a pretty E30, and so very rare. I see why it would/should go for his asking, but I would think he needs some better glamour shots (no dark views) and then get it on BAT to get close to $10k. I would drive that all day and not think twice about it. $10k puts it in a different category, though.

Categories:

(1) Daily Driver - you use it as a daily driver. In this category you are comparing it, financially, to a modern daily driver, with initial purchase cost, maintenance costs, insurance rates, and fuel costs factored in. You should also consider safety, because statistically, if you get in an accident, it's likely to be with your daily driver. I use my E30 (recently bought from NOLA) as a daily driver (sort of) on bad weather days. On nice days, I use its stablemate.

(2) Weekend Driver/Rally Car - car is driven only sporadically, or for specific events (time attack, bro). This is a toy in car form. Any expenditure in its name is not made for any reason other than to improve the experience of driving the E30 itself, not for any transportation necessity. If the E30 needs to sit up for a little bit waiting on a part, or while getting competing estimates for work beyond your abilities, then that's okay, because your daily driver is a 2012 Accord or something like that (maybe a modern 3-series).

(3) Hoon Mobile - car is driven to attract attention only. This is the worst category of E30 to me. These are usually projects with bad repairs, screeching exhausts, etc.

I would pay $10k for a tip-top (1) and maybe an insanely well-sorted (2), would pay $7k for a reasonable (2) and about $2k for a (3) I would try to convert to a (1) or a (2).

But that's just my own humble opinion.

[ncsubowen]

What a pretty E30, and so very rare. I see why it would/should go for his asking, but I would think he needs some better glamour shots (no dark views) and then get it on BAT to get close to $10k. I would drive that all day and not think twice about it. $10k puts it in a different category, though.

Categories:

(1) Daily Driver - you use it as a daily driver. In this category you are comparing it, financially, to a modern daily driver, with initial purchase cost, maintenance costs, insurance rates, and fuel costs factored in. You should also consider safety, because statistically, if you get in an accident, it's likely to be with your daily driver. I use my E30 (recently bought from NOLA) as a daily driver (sort of) on bad weather days. On nice days, I use its stablemate.

(2) Weekend Driver/Rally Car - car is driven only sporadically, or for specific events (time attack, bro). This is a toy in car form. Any expenditure in its name is not made for any reason other than to improve the experience of driving the E30 itself, not for any transportation necessity. If the E30 needs to sit up for a little bit waiting on a part, or while getting competing estimates for work beyond your abilities, then that's okay, because your daily driver is a 2012 Accord or something like that (maybe a modern 3-series).

(3) Hoon Mobile - car is driven to attract attention only. This is the worst category of E30 to me. These are usually projects with bad repairs, screeching exhausts, etc.

I would pay $10k for a tip-top (1) and maybe an insanely well-sorted (2), would pay $7k for a reasonable (2) and about $2k for a (3) I would try to convert to a (1) or a (2).

But that's just my own humble opinion.

I hold the opinion that a late model import is not nearly as desirable as an early one - there's very little difference on the late models besides a underpowered motor and a different badge (plus everything in kms) that someone would notice. On an early one sure because you get euro metal bumpers/etc. This is just a slow plastic bumper car, without power steering or a radio.

And there's rust.

[ncsubowen]

http://pensacola.craigslist.org/cto/...518605533.html

If she’ll get in this, no need to ask. She’ll gladly do buttstuff.

I love the footnotes on this one.

*Never off road, never red lined, never one tire fire, never drift, never pulling e-brake really hard, never garaged, never washed, never premium gas.*

[2mAn]

The only late model import thats worth anything is a rust-free Touring, or a 320iS

[flyboyx]

The only late model import thats worth anything is a rust-free Touring, or a 320iS

or that South African car with mtech kit and aluminum fenders. 333i?

[Mwishlist]

http://pensacola.craigslist.org/cto/...518605533.html

If she’ll get in this, no need to ask. She’ll gladly do buttstuff.

Holy Shit! Someone kill it with fire and put it out of it's misery. . .

Also, I fixed this for the poster:
"Always off road, Always red lined, Actually both back tires have been on fire simultaneously, drifted it into my driveway this morning, e-brake non-functional from pulling too hard, never garaged, never washed, never premium gas."

[TeXJ]

Holy Shit! Someone kill it with fire and put it out of it's misery. . .

Also, I fixed this for the poster:
"Always off road, Always red lined, Actually both back tires have been on fire simultaneously, drifted it into my driveway this morning, e-brake non-functional from pulling too hard, never garaged, never washed, never premium gas."

[spanish pants]

The only late model import thats worth anything is a rust-free Touring, or a 320iS

I have to agree, nothing special here other than Euro bumpers and engine. I will however add the Baur to your list ;D

[fight4life28]

Yeah early models definitely get my attention. late models....not so much.

[Torston]

The only late model import thats worth anything is a rust-free Touring, or a 320iS

Factory m-tech's will sell for a good $$$. Even automatics.

[Torston]

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1991-BMW-325i-M-Technic-II/162920594681?hash=item25eed2fcf9:g:0f0AAOSwE~laoXDD

His price is a bit high, but not out of line with what I have seen listed in Germany.

[flyboyx]

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1991-BMW-325...0AAOSwE~laoXDD

His price is a bit high, but not out of line with what I have seen listed in Germany.

27 grand? wow. I've never seen a factory mtech car with a two tone body. the seller says its original but I have my doubts it came this way? also, he is trying to pass the seats off as Recaro. I was kinda excited when I read that and quickly scrolled down through the pics only to be disappointed by cloth bmw sport seats.lol at the little blurb about being worth more than an m3. maybe an e36 m3.

I know they are going up and mtech cars are a premium, but I think thats a dreamer price....by a lot. maybe take 10k off assuming its original.