And you thought those other guys were crackheads

[CrusherCurtis]

Just called odometer stopped counting at 200k. Even with lower mileage I wouldn't think it would go for $8k. In my head the e30 is one of those cars where mileage doesn't count, just cleanliness, all else is easily swapable. I don't get why everyone's mentioning mileage. There is a guy on this board you bought a mint 88 with 176k. He paid $7k. He also knew that 88 would easily swap pb's and planned to do so. May have been a determining factor in why he bid so high for it (It was on ebay). I don't think its worth a penny over $6k. Plus every one seems to hate bronzit.

[flyboyx]

Just called odometer stopped counting at 200k. Even with lower mileage I wouldn't think it would go for $8k. In my head the e30 is one of those cars where mileage doesn't count, just cleanliness, all else is easily swapable. I don't get why everyone's mentioning mileage. There is a guy on this board you bought a mint 88 with 176k. He paid $7k. He also knew that 88 would easily swap pb's and planned to do so. May have been a determining factor in why he bid so high for it (It was on ebay). I don't think its worth a penny over $6k. Plus every one seems to hate bronzit.

This.

[TimKninja]

Just called odometer stopped counting at 200k. Even with lower mileage I wouldn't think it would go for $8k. In my head the e30 is one of those cars where mileage doesn't count, just cleanliness, all else is easily swapable. I don't get why everyone's mentioning mileage. There is a guy on this board you bought a mint 88 with 176k. He paid $7k. He also knew that 88 would easily swap pb's and planned to do so. May have been a determining factor in why he bid so high for it (It was on ebay). I don't think its worth a penny over $6k. Plus every one seems to hate bronzit.

I do agree with this mostly. but you gotta figure alot of the bushings and driveline components all have 200k + on them. Not they aren't replaceable. but it makes for alot more work.

Just sayin. I do agree for the most part Mileage is just a number with E30s. and as long as the body is in good condition, its worth it.

[amcink]

I wouldn't even think about asking that kind of $$ without at least listing the mileage dum-dum..
strictly based on looks though, 8k tops, and the miles would have to be way below 100k

There is quite a bit of missing information in the ad. But if the car has been properly maintained and is low mileage (not more than 100), I'd say $8K at least. Perhaps more depending on how meticulous the maintenance has been.

Ya think? Even if it has 200k it's easily worth far more than that.




Exactly - at least $8k. With the car looking the way it does I'd be surprised if the maintenance were lacking.

car is very clean I can see it getting $8k-$10k if all checks out

I guess 8K is the concensus

[future rs]

I do agree with this mostly. but you gotta figure alot of the bushings and driveline components all have 200k + on them. Not they aren't replaceable. but it makes for alot more work.

Just sayin. I do agree for the most part Mileage is just a number with E30s. and as long as the body is in good condition, its worth it.

This.

More miles means more wear. Sure it's all swappable.... But who wants to invest another 2-3 thousand after paying upwards of 8k for a car?

Now if bushings/suspension etc along with all the regular service intervals where addressed, and it was kept completely rust free, it would change that.

I really hope it sells for a decent amount. I like that these cars are going up in price. But 11k is a little hopeful.

[kronus]

seriously? 8K for a stock early iS? I'm not fully clear on how that's an ok price, much less 11K.

[CrusherCurtis]

seriously? 8K for a stock early iS? I'm not fully clear on how that's an ok price, much less 11K.

This^. If that car is worth $8k then mine is worth $15k!!

[Kershaw]

that is one clean car.

[Kovs]

This^. If that car is worth $8k then mine is worth $15k!!

You guys are in denial. Clean, original E30s are in demand, and - surprise, surprise - prices have been creeping up. Go back and check what other high mileage E30s in mint condition have sold for in recent months.

[PeteD]

I'm pulling for his ask price! lol I understand this is a double edged sword. CrusherCurtis - easily $15K on your car (judging by your sig).

[mulletman]

Well, this whole discussion makes me feel better about what I paid for my car...

But yeah, 11k is still nuts. 8k is still high for a high-mileage car. I could see it going for 8k if it had somewhere around 100-130k on it.

[Ryann]

seriously? 8K for a stock early iS? I'm not fully clear on how that's an ok price, much less 11K.

Agreed. This is a $3500 car.

[CrusherCurtis]

This car would be worth 7 max if it were a late model. I say 5k or 6K as it sits now. If this car were s50'd with euro bumpers it'd be a $11k probably $10k car, not as it is.

[Stanley Rockafella]

Agreed. This is a $3500 car.

[JinormusJ]

What crackden did you guys crawl out of?
$11k is swap car territory; the only stock car I've seen go for higher than $6k was an 89 IS that was dialed inside and out that had 120k on it. Every single bushing and bearing was replaced with receipts, had brand new proffessional paint, and that only managed to sell for $9k

This car is $5k MAX. I don't care what you guys say about prices rising, $11k is still way out of line. If it were late model, I could see it fetching $6k, but no where near his asking