whats with the crazy pricing for used parts?

[marshallnoise]

That doesn't mean anything. You can pick up $80-100k e38s for less than $2k now.

And even still cars cost less to manufacture than what they sell for.

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[Kershaw]

That doesn't mean anything. You can pick up $80-100k e38s for less than $2k now.

[djjerme]

Just keep in the back of your mind how much these cars were brand new..



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[Kevinl]

I went to a bmw only recycling yard looking for seats he wanted $800 each for used sport seats i bought a pair already reupholstered for that much

They also wanted $4500 for a S52 i can buy an e36 M3 for $4500 or less

[Mwishlist]

Hell, $300 for a dash that will crack in 2 years is just a waste of money.

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This, dash prices are up and I can't understand who would pay $300 for a dash that;s already 20 years old and is going to crack eventually.

[Alpina]

Geographically, you are in a unique position. You are like Americans who live in Hawaii.

Here in the states, buying a $2,000 e30 and then spending $300 steering wheel or $750for a set of wheels just violates all sorts of common sense nerve-endings in most Americans. Hell, $300 for a dash that will crack in 2 years is just a waste of money.

Indeed

OT,, i am 100% sure that there is,,not a single dashboard that have cracked, in Iceland,like we are so often reading ,, about US E30

[marshallnoise]

To those concerned.........

Keep in mind that the E30 is over 30 years old,, many parts are absolutely not available any more,,,

what parts are expensive ??

As i can speak from the Iceland community i would say,, An E30 with minor rust is damned expensive,, because here ,,it is almost impossible to find an E30 that have been used as daily in that condition.. I think there is maximum 3 E30 that are used as daily in the country
and the population is 330.000 and the size is 40.000. sqm,, all other cars are garaged in the winter

LSD,, diff is $$$$ in most cases,, no diff is sold under 1000 bucks ,, if the ratio is rare then the price is higher,,

Yes i know the game with E28 and E34 diffs that can be swapped,, but the cover is what really matters,,

Preface EURO bumpers are like their weight in gold,, Ludicrous amount,,

M-tech I and II kits are also dangerously expensive

rear subframe and trailing arms ,, with discs is expensive in most cases, you guys must keep in mind that we are in the North Atlantic,, and a long way from everything

51mm struts,,, yes they cost,,, M3 struts,,, well here we are talking about criminal behavior ,just thinking you want a set, because it is not for sale, even in EU a set is sold for 1500€ USED,,, that is 1650 usd,,,

No car in the history of BMW have such a high cult status as E30,, and it will last forever

these parts in many cases, will be hard to find,, so except the value,, if not, then get yourself another car

just my opinion

Geographically, you are in a unique position. You are like Americans who live in Hawaii.

Here in the states, buying a $2,000 e30 and then spending $300 steering wheel or $750for a set of wheels just violates all sorts of common sense nerve-endings in most Americans. Hell, $300 for a dash that will crack in 2 years is just a waste of money.

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[Alpina]

To those concerned.........

Keep in mind that the E30 is over 30 years old,, many parts are absolutely not available any more,,,

what parts are expensive ??

As i can speak from the Iceland community i would say,, An E30 with minor rust is damned expensive,, because here ,,it is almost impossible to find an E30 that have been used as daily in that condition.. I think there is maximum 3 E30 that are used as daily in the country
and the population is 330.000 and the size is 40.000. sqm,, all other cars are garaged in the winter

LSD,, diff is $$$$ in most cases,, no diff is sold under 1000 bucks ,, if the ratio is rare then the price is higher,,

Yes i know the game with E28 and E34 diffs that can be swapped,, but the cover is what really matters,,

Preface EURO bumpers are like their weight in gold,, Ludicrous amount,,

M-tech I and II kits are also dangerously expensive

rear subframe and trailing arms ,, with discs is expensive in most cases, you guys must keep in mind that we are in the North Atlantic,, and a long way from everything

51mm struts,,, yes they cost,,, M3 struts,,, well here we are talking about criminal behavior ,just thinking you want a set, because it is not for sale, even in EU a set is sold for 1500€ USED,,, that is 1650 usd,,,

No car in the history of BMW have such a high cult status as E30,, and it will last forever

these parts in many cases, will be hard to find,, so except the value,, if not, then get yourself another car

just my opinion

[AbsorbantNut]

If you try to rip off your family, you're the scum of the earth. Plain and simple.

[cool breeze]

the noobs are the one asking high prices. theyre used to hondas and think since its a BMW the parts need to be expensive.

dont pay the high prices,youre only feeding the fire.

THIS! Market will only bear what people will pay.

[redsubdivisions]

lol This reminds me of that guy who tried to sell a roundel backlit sign for $1,200. One thousand, two hundred dollars. You read that shit right. Talk about hyperinflation.

[marshallnoise]

Steering wheels and actual wheels are the things that blow me away.

[djjerme]

Usually when I sell stuff - I go the same route of seeing what the market is getting. Sometimes I look at Completed/Sold listings on eBay. And even then, everything I post/list the price is always negotiable..

Course, cash always talks.

I have gotten some great deals/free stuff from other local members, and I try to play it forward the same way. Figure, if I can at least break even off stuff, or make a little to pay for another part that I need, then it's a win for everyone.

That's not to say, I can see why some people get cheesed off with selling online - there is a lot of tire kickers and people who will try and get everything for free (with free shipping!)

As I said cash talks - but I also am a huge fan of just trading. That to me is a better transaction if both parties get something they need out of the deal! Something is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it, and if the something I have is not worth much to me, something else may be worth more to me. If we trade for items we both want - win-win.

Heck - I traded an E34 for the E30 I am parting out straight across. The E34 ran, had a clean title and was in decent shape - whereas the E30 didn't start (bad fuel pump), won't go in gear (linkage broken) and has some bad rust in the quarter panel. BUT - it had two fenders and a hood that I needed for my other project car. So for me it was a good trade/deal.

[J.Rizo]

If people left their sale prices in their ads (like the rules state you have to in the classifieds section) then I don't think this would be nearly an big of an issue.

omgaaaaaaah +1.

I've never understood why people delete literally everything in the op, makes no sense. and like you said, its supposed to be a rule.

[5Toes]

the noobs are the one asking high prices. theyre used to hondas and think since its a BMW the parts need to be expensive.

dont pay the high prices,youre only feeding the fire.