E30 M3 Inspection Help

[rex]

I like this strategy. IMHO, I'd increase in 5k increments....to each his own

Not sure if OP was willing to accept that price range as he seemed more interested in a "killer deal" than paying actual market value. I also think the sellers dont' have any contractual obligation to the seller. I mean it's not like he's family or anything, just some "kid" they remember from down the street offering $XXX for the car.

If I or someone else comes along and offers more in cash, and they are willing to sell, I'm sure it would be gone without even call to OP of what the new offer is.

i wouldn't be so sure, OP said he and the sellers agreed he would have right of first refusal and not everyone is like that.

i see this as more of a case of OP trying to obtain a unicorn that is crazy hard to find at any price (with added personal value cause he lusted for this car seeing it around the block) rather than get a huge discount off unsuspecting people.

[Stanley Rockafella]

Id go over there with $40k cash. I would offer $30k. If they say no, offer the other $10k.

If they don't go for $40k, they know what the car is worth.

I like this strategy. IMHO, I'd increase in 5k increments....to each his own

Not sure if OP was willing to accept that price range as he seemed more interested in a "killer deal" than paying actual market value. I also think the sellers dont' have any contractual obligation to the seller. I mean it's not like he's family or anything, just some "kid" they remember from down the street offering $XXX for the car.

If I or someone else comes along and offers more in cash, and they are willing to sell, I'm sure it would be gone without even call to OP of what the new offer is.

[thriftshopclassics]

Wow! What a find, i wish you luck with the purchase, and I hope it comes through for you.

[jhaurimn]

Id go over there with $40k cash. I would offer $30k. If they say no, offer the other $10k.

If they don't go for $40k, they know what the car is worth.

[apm]

I hope you get it man!

A vintage 911 was sold not far from me last week. One owner 77k miles as well. Posted for just 2 hours and still someone beat me to it.

I know the feeling of disappointment and I hope you get this M3. Looks very nice too.

If they are still thinking about it, I think your cash offer is not enough to sway them on the side of selling it.

Typically adding enough premium sometimes sway the seller if they are stil inconclusive.

[rex]

good luck OP, this is a really cool story

[Aveman]

I hope you get it, from the pictures it looks super clean and
Original. Looks like it has never seen a flake of snow. I change what I said earlier, anything under $40K and you've done well.

FYI 1990 and 1991 cars in the USA had an airbag wheel standard, it was optional on Canadian cars. My old car had the optional airbag wheel. Only Canadian cars that didn't come with the optional airbag wheel got an Mtech 2 wheel from the factory. All other North American E30 M3s had an Mtech 1 wheel or an airbag wheel.



Just thought that was pretty cool.

Good Luck

[e30austin]

Sounds kinda like my story. Mine wasn't quite as nice as yours, but I almost lost it because I didn't act quick enough. You've got a killer example. Don't think twice and give them time to renege, go back there, show them cash or a cashier's check and get that thing!

[Powling]

This could yet be the best e30 m3 "Barn Find" of 2015. Just stay in contact with the owner like glue, but don't be too pushy/aggressive that could become annoying. This one owner with low mile car is worth at least $50k today...easily. I would not be surprised if EAG had seen this thread and are playing detective already.

Good luck and I hope you will get it.

I'm already sensing this is happening by trying to stay in contact often. I'm sure there are people trying to track this car down too. I'm confident in what I've done and where the deal is going.

[88Alpine]

This could yet be the best e30 m3 "Barn Find" of 2015. Just stay in contact with the owner like glue, but don't be too pushy/aggressive that could become annoying. This one owner with low mile car is worth at least $50k today...easily. I would not be surprised if EAG had seen this thread and are playing detective already.

Good luck and I hope you will get it.

[Powling]

First I hope you get the car. Not hating.

No way would I have walked away without a yes or no. Not a maybe. Your giving them time to research and find buyers. If they even find out how to get intouch with Enthusiast, this deal is done.

No one entertains offers without having a price that they want for the car.

Entertain me means make me say yes.

Is this husband and wife? Roughly what age?

Using Google.ca the first few listings have prices attached.

No stress, each situation is different. They know where I stand and I know where they stand and we've made an agreement that if anyone else comes along and makes an offer then I have the chance to match or better it before its sold to someone else.

If they don't want to sell then they don't have to, but when the time comes they know I will be there with an offer. You don't have to force anyone to sell something they love just because you want it.

[jhaurimn]

Good luck in acquiring the car! She looks extremely well kept.

[GT BMW E30]

First I hope you get the car. Not hating.

No way would I have walked away without a yes or no. Not a maybe. Your giving them time to research and find buyers. If they even find out how to get intouch with Enthusiast, this deal is done.

No one entertains offers without having a price that they want for the car.

Entertain me means make me say yes.

Is this husband and wife? Roughly what age?

Using Google.ca the first few listings have prices attached.

I made an offer, waiting for them to agree to selling it. How is that "epic fail"?

[BlackbirdM3]

I hope they accept your offer. That is a great looking car that will clean up very nicely with not a lot of effort. 74K km single owner cars are rare.

Will

[Powling]

Sorry but I gotta say this "Epic Fail". Either close the deal or pass it on to someone and make a few dollars for referral.

I made an offer, waiting for them to agree to selling it. How is that "epic fail"?