E 30 Bauer convertable

[jh_m5]

I have the opportunity to buy a 1986 E 30 Bauer convertible that has had a s14 engine installed. Any thoughts as to desirability, value, etc??
seller wants 12K - car is completely restored with new interior, new paint, etc.
thanks

jh_m5

[flyboyx]

even with an s14, 12k sounds kind of high. gotta have photos to make a decent judgement. baur's are cool but opinions about them are mixed. as rare as they are, they have a following but it will never reach the status of an m3.

[Hooffenstein HD]

Baur are the worst thing to happen to BMW's.

[acolella76]

I would definitely try to talk him down but 12k for a Bauer with an S14 sounds like a pretty reasonable price actually.

[enigmaticdream]

Baur are the worst thing to happen to BMW's.

No, Hamann is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IbyXh_SywU&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[flyboyx]

No, Hamann is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IbyX...e_gdata_player

wow. that is effing ghey.

they kinda took the worst styling ques from a lambo and a mid 2000's mustang.


i know baur's aren't for everyone, but personally, i like them

[defaultName]

i know baur's aren't for everyone, but personally, i like them

[slammin.e28]

$12k sounds high for a Baur.

....but with an s14? Ehhh....I'm on the fence.

I'd probably take the s14 out, sell it to a guy with an M3 or 2002, and slap an s52 in there.

I would like to see some pics of said car in OP.

[dnguyen1963]

No, Hamann is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IbyX...e_gdata_player

Hamann = ricer + BMW

[cabin]

I think its reasonable if it still has all the proper euro bits. I know some of these in the state have been federalized and now have diving boards.

[N2MYE30]

I have only seen 1 baur with DB in the years in e30s. Most have euro bumpers and awful side markers. I am one that really likes these cars. The only car that I would keep an S14 in is a 2002. To each their own for whats its worth but not much of a market for them.

[cabin]

Only mention the diving boards because my friend owns one that has them... Could be the one you have seen, but maybe not.

[matthugie]

Baur's are cool, S14's are cool, but I don't really see the two together being desirable.