How much would you pay? 1991 318i

[mkcman17]

hey, if 'self-imposed' asking prices are generally agreed upon, has the market value not gone up?

[Vivek]

+1..if asking prices become selling prices, that becomes the market value.

[glucklich21]

They haven't. People have a self imposed inflation on the E30, which everyone else followed suit. It comes from people thinking that the NADA guide applies to them, even though they don't have a dealers license. The value of the car hasn't gone up. Just the asking prices.
That said. 2g's. I will never pay more for an E30 that's not an M3, Hartge, ACS, Alpina, Or Mtech2

Well I have a car right up your alley. :)

[Ryann]

I'm totally unfamiliar with the PA e30 market but I'm sure this car would go quickly for $3000 in the PNW.

[funcrew]

They haven't. People have a self imposed inflation on the E30, which everyone else followed suit. It comes from people thinking that the NADA guide applies to them, even though they don't have a dealers license. The value of the car hasn't gone up. Just the asking prices.
That said. 2g's. I will never pay more for an E30 that's not an M3, Hartge, ACS, Alpina, Or Mtech2

2 different 318is slicktops went over $8K this month on eBay, and one of those didn't make the reserve. I would have bought one, but my wife promised to cut my nuts off in my sleep if I put in a bid on another "vintage BMW."

[freeride53]

$4000. That baby's been worked over nicely.
I bought my 215,000 mile 91' 318i for $800, and have dumped a few thousand into it so far.
Still not where I want it cosmetically, but it'll be "there" soon.

[CrusherCurtis]

Couldn't see it going for more the $3k. It is after all an m42 sedan Is there any less a disable late model than that? Its also not mint with cut springs. Still a nice car thoug and probably the most practical e30.

2 different 318is slicktops went over $8K this month on eBay

Those are nice and rare, but I don't think there worth $8k to anyone here. Correct me if I'm wrong

[Ryann]

Is there any less a disable late model than that?

An 8v 318i? A 4D 325e? A bronzit anything?

[CrusherCurtis]

An 8v 318i? A 4D 325e? A bronzit anything?

I said late model and I love me a clean bronzit. Why does everyone hate it? You rarely see a clean one.

[mbonanni]

An 8v 318i? A 4D 325e? A bronzit anything?

I would say there are some nice 4D 325e's, you wouldnt know they are Eta's form the appearance...

And bronzits can be nice, but you gotta have the touch.

either way I would pay 3k for it.

[Ryann]

I said late model

Yeah, you can go ahead and e-kick my nut sack, sorry.

[750]

Paid 2300 for mine out of Houston a few months back. Yours is a whole lot nicer then mine. I would go 3 to 4k.(no matter what TurboJake says)
I almost picked up one for 6k but could not connect with the guy before he sold it.

[mkcman17]

the hate on the m42 is unjustified.

[CrusherCurtis]

My first e30 was that exact same car with 120k (not as clean). suspension was completely original and shot. Interior was nice. Paid $800 for it. Just a thought. Loved it to death btw.

[mkcman17]

yes, but prices are not what they used to be...even a year ago. i bought my 325is in june 2010 for $900 in immaculate condition, but that's not typical nor can it be expected.

i'd say that OP's car should fetch >$3k in today's market most definitely.