Seriously, what the wang wrangler happened to the E30 market

[Eric]

knowing craigslist it could have sold anywhere from 2500-3000, which would be a great price. $3500 is still a fair price if the sub-100K miles are verifiable.

The car Sam was mentioning was in exceptional condition. If advertised by a forum member, it would have been advertised for a minimum of $6500.

[Wschnitz]

As a seller, im fine with higher prices. But I was looking for a decent stock 318is and they are all listed at 6-7k..

[carfantiti]

I hope it does and I hope my prediction to the e30 m3 of 30 k being a starter 40k being decent and 50k being rebuilt happens.So when I'm to old to drive my son can sell it .

[redsubdivisions]

I completely agree on this. But as much money as they go for now, I doubt I will get rid of my E30.

Before my E30 days, I had a 240SX. But I can honestly tell you (without sounding like a hipster), "I did it before everyone else did" type of deal. My stepmother bought it brand new in 1991 and handed it off to me when I was 19. When I sold the car a few years back, I priced it reasonably well at $2k. I got so many calls on it and it was gone within 6 hours of me posting it. Now I see them going for 5 grand for some rotted out piece of shit that has a half-assed turbo KA or SR20 with cut springs on it. Worst part is that someone will pay that bullshit price.

I REALLY hope this doesn't happen to the E30, but only time will tell...

[poopin04]

Yeah, WTH is up with the prices of e30s now. I was honestly thinking of selling my e30 and moving back up to some in the touring family. But then I noticed how much e30s were going for, so I decided it's a better head turner than a newer BMW in my head.

[lambo]

here is an example of a crackhead asking price. $4k for a 325is that has been totalled and then patched over with duct tape (I know, I have seen this car in person).

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3262788388.html

This car just needs to die in a fiery explosion haha

[euro2fast4u]

3 e30's 1200

[carfantiti]

:)

here is an example of a crackhead asking price. $4k for a 325is that has been totalled and then patched over with duct tape (I know, I have seen this car in person).

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3262788388.html

I'm diging the e36 side skirts and the e30 m3 wing.

[iamsam]

i blame you guys for willingly buying them for that much

i have spent less on 3 combined then some of you on 1

And I have probably spent less on 3 combined that you did on one.

[iamsam]

here is an example of a crackhead asking price. $4k for a 325is that has been totalled and then patched over with duct tape (I know, I have seen this car in person).

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3262788388.html

[euro2fast4u]

i blame you guys for willingly buying them for that much

i have spent less on 3 combined then some of you on 1

[smooth]

A 318is w/ less than 100k orig miles in great shape was listed on CL locally near me for $3800, it was gone within a day.

knowing craigslist it could have sold anywhere from 2500-3000, which would be a great price. $3500 is still a fair price if the sub-100K miles are verifiable.

[F34R]

Some idiot was trying to sell off a 318 for 9k. Just stock with a few goodies lol even had some SICK M5 fender gills.

[iamsam]

To answer the OP, yes, the E30 (and E28 ) market has changed. The biggest change I think is the hyper-optimistic prices people are beginning to ask for their E30s (and E28s). That mentality is slowly driving the value of the E30, as buyers are very slow and reluctant to succumb to the whimsical demands of E30 sellers, but as more sellers ask for more money, ultimately more buyers will pay more money.

That said, the good ol' $500 E30 deal can still be found now and again, but it is much more difficult. I just bought an E30 for $500 a week back or so, but I am checking CL every 10-15 min all day long.

[Chapel]

Like, to get a car similar to my old rot box is like $4000! (oh wait, that's what I sold mine for...)