Going to the dark side - Selling the E30

[Joey Link]

I'm aware I'm going to get alot of shit for this, so I'll just put my flame suit now :D

I've decided I'm going to sell my E30 325i and get an E36. I'm not sure if which model it's going to be yet, either a 328is or an M3 depending on purchase price and insurance costs.

Don't get me wrong, I love the 325i, but I think for my purposes the E36 would be a much better car for me. Better gas mileage, more comfort, quieter, updated look, and OBD2 all had parts to play in this. Call me a weenie or whatever, but I like the little luxuries in my daily drivers. I really wish I could keep both, unfortunately I cannot.

Any ideas as to how much I could get for it?

1990 325i
5 speed
136,xxx Miles
3.73 LSD
$500 alarm with keyless, remote start, paging
6-button OBC
Manual Sunroof
Standard Seats (but I'm throwing in the fuzzy seat covers!)
1.9L Z3 Short Shifter
3 senior owners before me
Couple cracks in dash :(

I do plan on getting a lip for it before I sell, as I think it'll help with the sale.

I took more pics today, here they are:

[Digitalwave]

You aren't a wieny, I'd do the same thing if I could afford it.

Just curious though, why did you put a $500 alarm on a car that is stock like that?

[Dave]

Clean it up and put a lip on it - you could get close to 4 for it.

[Joey Link]

Well that's good to hear :D

I live in a bad part of town. The main reason is because if any of my friends or neighbors ever have a problem downstairs coming to or from my apartment they know they can hit my car (with their hand) and it'll page me. I also wanted keyless entry and remote start.

[grapedrink]

Well that's good to hear :D

I live in a bad part of town. The main reason is because if any of my friends or neighbors ever have a problem downstairs coming to or from my apartment they know they can hit my car (with their hand) and it'll page me. I also wanted keyless entry and remote start.

Interesting reason to get an alarm for the car !!!

[CGDoig]

hmmm, goin the pick up ladies route eh.

[nando]

You aren't a wieny, I'd do the same thing if I could afford it.

Just curious though, why did you put a $500 alarm on a car that is stock like that?

My insurance company gives a discount for anti theft devices.. that's one good reason.

good luck with the E36!

[Jon325i]

Clean it up and put a lip on it - you could get close to 4 for it.

Once its all ready, set your price at $4K. Try to get at least $3.5K for it.

Jon

[CleanAzzE30z]

Ive not met one person that for whatever reason got an E36 after an E30 that didnt instantly or after some time want an E30 again. And Ive known quite a few who have moved "up" if you wanna call it that.
Be warned. :)

Mariano

[Fidhle007]

I very nearly made this move this spring (I was in a rock band and had dillusions of grandeur) but I quit my band and I'm sticking with the e30 for now. Good luck with the sale, it's a nice looking car!

[bmwmike]

when you said your going to the darkside, i thought you were going to start with, so Im selling the e30 and getting a honda...

I dont see why anyone would flame you for buying an updated 3 series. I have mine b/c I wanted the lightest, coolest looking little bmw to swap some big power into. An E36 would be cool, but the E30 is just lighter and should be more of a sleeper.

BTW, has anyone swapped the M30 into a E36?

[DarkWing6]

My insurance company gives a discount for anti theft devices.. that's one good reason.

Ya I save a whole $12 a year.

EDIT - BTW Joey don't sell your car!!! and I'll give you $500 for it.

[James Crivellone]

Weenie ;), E36's suck.

Sorry to hear u wanna sell it though.

[peterz]

Well that's good to hear :D

I live in a bad part of town. The main reason is because if any of my friends or neighbors ever have a problem downstairs coming to or from my apartment they know they can hit my car (with their hand) and it'll page me. I also wanted keyless entry and remote start.

LOL

[bergie33]

I just sold my E36 M3

(keep in mind, some of this was for financial reasons)

I had a 1993 325is, sold it and got a 1986 325, then got a 1997 E36 M3 as the "fun" car, while keeping the 325 as the daily beater (100 miles per day). I liked the 325, but wanted a little more sporty and was done with the M3. I sold the 325 and the M3 and got a 1991 318is. I haven't regretted it yet. I liked the M3, but insurance, gas and cost made the 318is very attractive. Besides, the 318is is still a great handler and loves to rev.