Value of my 325is

[RUFFLZ]

In any case - I looked up each one of those auctions, and while the white wisconsin car was close, it had 40k more miles and none of the desirable mods on it. Essentially it was a blank canvas for someone to interpret it as they wish and make it into an even greater car.

it was also missing a 3rd pedal..OP ask for 9ish w/o bbs & suspension

[hexagone]

This might help you figure it out. Reading comprehension FTW!

Right, but the description provided was far from any 2k car that has ever existed, anywhere.

In any case - I looked up each one of those auctions, and while the white wisconsin car was close, it had 40k more miles and none of the desirable mods on it. Essentially it was a blank canvas for someone to interpret it as they wish and make it into an even greater car.

[matthugie]

Pros for the OP's car are that is relatively tastefully modded and well maintained, which is why I didn't give it a $1.5-$2k value.

I appreciate one talking with data, and the ebay auctions are a telling story. But I'm not sure where you get $1.5-2k, as that's clapped out, 10 owner rust bucket territory on CL.

This might help you figure it out. Reading comprehension FTW!

[hexagone]

Just going by actual closed sales I've seen lately both locally and on ebay. Sure there are listings that are much higher and the occasional exception to the market that really stands out above the crowd but those are exceptions not the rule. OP has no photos or anything from the description given that makes this example sound "exceptional".


All below are M20 powered examples.

• Ebay ID 300955453977 Sold for $9.6k Example of an exception- had less than 50k miles and was an exceptionally clean 'vert
• Ebay ID 200956604982 White 1990 325is sold for $5k most similar to the OPs thus far.
• Ebay ID 200957625923 White 1987 325is Cali super clean cardinal interior car didn't sell at $6k
• Ebay ID 121171002750 White 1991 MT2 'vert sold for $6.1k 101k miles (in Cook County, IL)

Pros for the OP's car are that is relatively tastefully modded and well maintained, which is why I didn't give it a $1.5-$2k value.

I appreciate one talking with data, and the ebay auctions are a telling story. But I'm not sure where you get $1.5-2k, as that's clapped out, 10 owner rust bucket territory on CL.

And the reason I consider this one a special example is that it has been preserved through caring ownership since day 1. You would be lucky to even find even an owner's manual in most e30s, compared to the 2" folder of documents that come with this one. It's OEM ++.

I think there should be a distinction made for pricing of well put together cars (with swaps, paint, mods) and those that have remained true to their factory spec (all original).

[hexagone]

Yup, some photos of the car here:

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=290070

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=282984

This is before BBS RMs, before coilovers, before sideskirts.

The downside is the cracked dash, which is really unfortunate because I bought it with a mint dash.

Considering I have over $3500 in wheels and suspension alone, it seems like I should remove those and return the billy sports and basketweaves on the car.

[bimmerteck]

Looking for some help in valuing my car - I think it's time to part with this special example as I'm relegating my M Coupe for every day driving instead. To say this car is clean is an understatement.

- 1990 325is
- Alpine White II / Tan
- No rust, FL car
- 5 speed
- 145k
- Every single record fully documented since the day it was bought new, including receipts. (suspension, clutch, head gasket, valve adjustments, alternator, timing belt, hoses, services, etc. it's all there)
- All original VINs, straight and glossy with no accidents. It's extremely clean.
- New IS lip, new IS skirts, new euro trim, M-tech spoiler
- 370mm M-tech steering wheel, Lighted M Coupe knob
- Clean sport interior, no stains, no tears, two spots with cracks in dash
- ANSA exhaust
- Ground Control coilovers powdercoated gold
- 15x7 et25 BBS RMs with newer Yoko S Drives
- BMA chip
- Stainless skid plate

It's also in Chicago, so I figure that commands a premium.

What do you think?

Photos soon, I can't upload any from work.

After looking back at your "Chicago: 1990" thread I do think you could beat the average e30 value by a good bit, but the interior and engine need to look the part as the outside seems to currently.(couldn't really find any pics of the engine bay nor the interior)

[Cabriolet]

$8k seems fair. the dash is the only drawback

[eur04lif3]

I could see it fetching around 7k to 8k.

This. And if i was in the market, that's what i would pay.

[Mlarsen]

I could see it fetching around 7k to 8k.

[RUFFLZ]

8k at the very least.
It may take a little longer, but I'd like to see it fetch that much.

DOUBTIN ME BRO?
maybe you'd like to reminisce back to this little controversial piece

[bimmerteck]

really?

these days $4000 buys you a beater eta with cut springs and ebay wheels and likely 200k miles on the broken odometer.

Just going by actual closed sales I've seen lately both locally and on ebay. Sure there are listings that are much higher and the occasional exception to the market that really stands out above the crowd but those are exceptions not the rule. OP has no photos or anything from the description given that makes this example sound "exceptional".


All below are M20 powered examples.

• Ebay ID 300955453977 Sold for $9.6k Example of an exception- had less than 50k miles and was an exceptionally clean 'vert
• Ebay ID 200956604982 White 1990 325is sold for $5k most similar to the OPs thus far.
• Ebay ID 200957625923 White 1987 325is Cali super clean cardinal interior car didn't sell at $6k
• Ebay ID 121171002750 White 1991 MT2 'vert sold for $6.1k 101k miles (in Cook County, IL)

Pros for the OP's car are that is relatively tastefully modded and well maintained, which is why I didn't give it a $1.5-$2k value.

[M-technik-3]

Only one question, why is it a special example?

[oliver.r]

15k

[gtdragon980]

I could see it sell for $6k!

[fronton]

$5-6,000