People saying that I've been screwed

[5Toes]

I empathize with GG 101% for every post.

IMO most important thing on an e30 is going to be bodywork and paint condition. Everything else can be easily traded/upgraded to get the combination youre looking for.

Sure, coilovers raise a car's value... but not as much as all original everything from mile 1 dealer maintenance stacks yada yada yada that is what people are going to pay the most money for.

[ahrensNW]

As long as it doesn't smell like cooter dust toes will drive it.

[nando]

the reality is about 95% of remaining E30s are basically piles of shit. You'll always have somebody claim that they found a perfect E30 with low miles/1 owner/all records for $500 and that you're an idiot for paying a penny more, but if you've seen enough E30s you will know that few cars like that actually exist. Most of them have been passed around many times and have had numerous questionable repairs, neglect, trashed/dirty interiors, failing paint, poor maintenance, and lots of "mods". Not to mention the quantity with significant rust issues or accidents that weren't repaired correctly..

[Exodus_2pt0]

I don't have an E30 anymore, because I got my first Sedan for a steal. When I got back into looking for a cheap car to drive, E30's are no longer that.

Would I personally pay 12k for an E30? No, but I did spend 8k on a B5 S4 that I couldn't afford if I didn't do my own work.

It comes down to personal preference. If you love the car, and you felt it was justified to spend YOUR money on it, then you didn't get screwed.

Being screwed would have been purchasing the car at gun point.

[Exodus_2pt0]

Not to mention the quantity with significant rust issues or accidents that weren't repaired correctly..

Anyone else remember that guy who posted about his "rust repair" involving fiberglass and POR-15? Yea, it looked great! But I feel sorry for the person who doesn't look that car over closely before dropping cash on the hack job.

[mr2peak]

If you're happy, that's all that matters.

Treat it well, and you'll have one of the last clean base model cars. Everyone else will have an iS, yours will likely be more unique.

[gwb72tii]

After what I've been through restoring mine I would of rather paid a premium for a mint example

[ELVA164]

If you're happy, that's all that matters.

Treat it well, and you'll have one of the last clean base model cars. Everyone else will have an iS, yours will likely be more unique.

[Red_liner740]

People gave you crap because you went to another persons for sale add and basically said his 325iX TOURING wasnt worth 13.5k because your super duper low mileage base model 325i you paid 12k for is in better shape.

We've already explained it to you....a Touring is a RARE e30, especially in North America, especially a 325iX, they command a premium. I get it, you dont get the appeal of the Tourings, and thats ok, but dont pout when people bitch slap you for your views.

So now that you got your super duper minty fresh low mileage e30, you gonna drive the pants off of it? Or you gonna spank on the hood knowing in the back of your mind that any mileage you put on it devalues the "low mileage" premium you paid. Fucking waste of a car siting there....

Its not a 5 year old vehicles where 300k or 30k matter. Rubber bushing deteriorate whether the car sits there or is on the highway, same for 80% of the componenets on the vehicle. Your car is 25 years plus, even if it has ZERO miles on it, components WILL need replacement.

So are you saying your 54k E30 is better than an e30 that had all its worn out components replaced?

In regards to paying premium for a finished car vs doing the work yourself and how R3V peeps are cheap (how nice of you btw). I'm in my early 30's, def make enough $$$ to afford the most premium of e30's being sold here but would rather buy a vehicle in need of work and spend the time wrenching, replacing parts and spending time on it, because thats more than half the enjoyment of being an enthusiast.

A decade ago there was a saying thats faded away a bit...."built, not bought...."

[agent]

I would of rather paid a premium

...would have rather paid...

[ThatOneEuroE30]

...would have rather paid...

Thank you. I don't know how I could of ever lived my life with out that.

[agent]

I don't know how I could of ever lived my life with out that.

...could have ever lived....

[ThatOneEuroE30]

...could have ever lived....

Must really have nothing better to do with your life huh? Play grammar nazi and close down all the good threads before they even get a chance.

[agent]

Must really have nothing better to do with your life huh? Play grammar nazi and close down all the good threads before they even get a chance.

You're welcome to PM me to continue any discussion about my moderation of this forum. In the meantime, you may want to brush up on your proficiency of written English.

[fakeplstctrees]

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