Another game of what's it worth.. 1989 325ix time capsule: 31k miles

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  • adjmcloon
    E30 Addict
    • Apr 2012
    • 446

    #1

    Another game of what's it worth.. 1989 325ix time capsule: 31k miles

    I have an opportunity to buy a pristine 89 325ix with 31k miles. Alpine white, Non sport, manual sunroof, timing belts and all maintenance done. Do you think such an example would be worth $11k? It's pretty much perfect. It was a car used at a vacation home and was driven just a couple times a year all the way up to recently.

    Is 11k fair market value for such an example?
  • Ether-D
    R3VLimited
    • Sep 2011
    • 2838

    #2
    For a 5-speed, yes, imo. Auto, probably 8-ish.
    Originally posted by Andy.B
    Whenever I am about to make a particularly questionable decision regarding a worryingly cheap diy solution, I just ask myself, "What would Ether-D do?"
    1987 325iS m30b34 Muscle car (Engine electrical phase)
    ~~~~~~~~~~
    I was born on 3/25…
    ~~~~~~~~~~

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    • adjmcloon
      E30 Addict
      • Apr 2012
      • 446

      #3
      Another game of what's it worth.. 1989 325ix time capsule: 31k miles

      Yes, sorry it is automatic and a sedan
      Last edited by adjmcloon; 06-08-2015, 03:43 PM.

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      • rcsoundn1
        No R3VLimiter
        • Nov 2012
        • 3361

        #4
        WOW. pretty cool. Will be interesting to see since one member just paid in the 20s for a low mileage E30.

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        • CorvallisBMW
          Long Schlong Longhammer
          • Feb 2005
          • 13039

          #5
          31k miles? I'd say closer to 12k given the current e30 market prices

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          • slammin.e28
            שמע ישראל
            • May 2010
            • 12054

            #6
            Depends on if all the timing belts were done.
            1974.5 Jensen Healey : 2003 330i/5

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            • EyExR
              E30 Modder
              • Jan 2011
              • 956

              #7
              A pristine iX with low miles like that? Yeah, it'll sell for $11k
              My 325iX DIY Threads:

              Front Wheel Bearing Replacement

              325iX Rear Subframe Bushings and MUCH more w/pics!

              325iX Steering Rack Replacement, Suspension, & Oil Pan job w/pics!


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              • nrubenstein
                No R3VLimiter
                • Feb 2009
                • 3148

                #8
                Yes, it's definitely worth that. Tow it out of there if you can't verify the timing belt.
                2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison
                2002 BMW M3 Alpinweiß/Black
                1999 323i GTS2 Alpinweiß
                1995 M3 Dakargelb/Black
                - S50B32/S6S420G/3.91
                1990 325is Brilliantrot/Tan
                1989 M3 Alpinweiß/Black

                Hers: 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo Black/Black
                Hers: 1988 325iX Coupe Diamantschwartz/Black 5spd

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                • Stanley Rockafella
                  R3V Elite
                  • Aug 2011
                  • 4056

                  #9
                  Originally posted by CorvallisBMW
                  31k miles? I'd say closer to 12k given the current e30 market prices
                  pfft, you do realize a 325is in Cali with about 150k miles recently sold on ebay for the mid to high teens right?

                  For this one I'd say easy thirdy-kay.
                  If it's got tits or tires, it's gonna cost ya!

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                  • TimeMachinE30
                    No R3VLimiter
                    • Jun 2014
                    • 3749

                    #10
                    Wow. Id say high teens at least given the market.
                    ACS S3 Build / Dinan 5 E34

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                    • UlrichFennec
                      E30 Fanatic
                      • Dec 2014
                      • 1268

                      #11
                      I dunno. How much could the gearbox affect the price?
                      "Leafeon" '92 Lagunengrun 325i Vert (Daily Driver/Project)
                      http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=366044
                      The stickers make it go faster. :nice:

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                      • adjmcloon
                        E30 Addict
                        • Apr 2012
                        • 446

                        #12
                        The timing belt was done. It's been sitting at a BMW Indy for 3 years. It's cherry, drives great. The only thing it needs is a passenger window regulator.

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                        • 6A LDY
                          Grease Monkey
                          • Jul 2014
                          • 317

                          #13
                          it would be very difficult to find a manual trans and manual transfer case that matched the condition of the car. It's hard to find a 5-speed swap for an ix let alone one with a decent t-case
                          1988 325iX - sold but not forgotten
                          1984 MTech1 323i

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                          • UlrichFennec
                            E30 Fanatic
                            • Dec 2014
                            • 1268

                            #14
                            I feel like it could go from a low 8k to a high 15k, but that depends on the market. Maybe you could haggle him down to 9-10?
                            "Leafeon" '92 Lagunengrun 325i Vert (Daily Driver/Project)
                            http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=366044
                            The stickers make it go faster. :nice:

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                            • Kershaw
                              R3V OG
                              • Feb 2010
                              • 11822

                              #15
                              if i had 11k to spend on an e30, i'd pick it up definitely. that body has to be completely rust free.
                              AWD > RWD

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