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Originally posted by Rusty.Piranha View Post
You do realize all of this is on the first post, right?Simon
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Originally posted by 2mAn View PostSwapped E30 sold for a bit less than I thought... I wonder what kept the price so low. $10k+ still isnt bad, but not as high as I had hopedMy previous build (currently E30-less)
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170390
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Originally posted by MR E30 325is View PostFor some reason I just never see those sell as high. I am not sure what it is either though.
the money is in stock or near stock E30s.
The 24v swap cars are yes fast, yes stronger, yes "better", yes quicker but too small of a market comprised mainly of people who don't have or don't want to spend any actual money.
Take a nicely cared for, bone stock E30 325iS,,, it would crush that number.
I just don't understand the surprise here on this board other than pure "hope" that the 24v swapped E30 is the next car to get "discovered" and spring upward in value...
As an E30 M3 owner, be careful what you wish for.
Current E30 M3 values are like a pestilence to me.
I wish they were still where they were back in the 15K full days and I own several of them.Jimmy P.
87 E30 M3 Prodrive British Touring Car
88 E30 M3 Zinnoberot - Garage Queen
88 E30 M3 Lachsilber - SCCA SPU #98
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Originally posted by JimmyP View PostThey are a niche car. I don't understand the surprise that a 24v swapped E30 didn't do more than 10k-ish.
the money is in stock or near stock E30s.
The 24v swap cars are yes fast, yes stronger, yes "better", yes quicker but too small of a market comprised mainly of people who don't have or don't want to spend any actual money.
Take a nicely cared for, bone stock E30 325iS,,, it would crush that number.
I just don't understand the surprise here on this board other than pure "hope" that the 24v swapped E30 is the next car to get "discovered" and spring upward in value...
I agree with all your points.
I wonder if someday there will be more interest in swapped E30s.
There is a strong market for hotrod/outlaw 911s. The E30 is a similar, versatile platform. I could see the market for well done hotrods trend upwards as the stockers climb.1991 318iC
1989 325i Field Rescue
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Originally posted by Poorhouse View PostI agree with all your points.
I wonder if someday there will be more interest in swapped E30s.
There is a strong market for hotrod/outlaw 911s. The E30 is a similar, versatile platform. I could see the market for well done hotrods trend upwards as the stockers climb.
I think one of the issues with swapped cars is there is a larger level of risk for the buyer than with a stock car. Whenever I see a swapped car FS add 90% of them I wouldn't even consider, DIY or some no name shop did the swap. I'm sure this is the same issue when it is advertised to the masses on BAT.
Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of DIY guys and smaller unknown shops who have done great swaps, but unless you are well known amongst the community and have done several well documented swaps it is not worth the risk nor will it command a premium.Last edited by Zeemz; 06-20-2017, 11:00 AM.
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Originally posted by JimmyP View PostThey are a niche car. I don't understand the surprise that a 24v swapped E30 didn't do more than 10k-ish.
the money is in stock or near stock E30s.
The 24v swap cars are yes fast, yes stronger, yes "better", yes quicker but too small of a market comprised mainly of people who don't have or don't want to spend any actual money.
Take a nicely cared for, bone stock E30 325iS,,, it would crush that number.
I just don't understand the surprise here on this board other than pure "hope" that the 24v swapped E30 is the next car to get "discovered" and spring upward in value...
As an E30 M3 owner, be careful what you wish for.
Current E30 M3 values are like a pestilence to me.
I wish they were still where they were back in the 15K full days and I own several of them.
I was merely trying to understand why this occurs. I am well aware that stock low mileage E30's eat those numbers for a light breakfast.My previous build (currently E30-less)
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170390
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Originally posted by Zeemz View PostI think one of the issues with swapped cars is there is a larger level of risk for the buyer than with a stock car. Whenever I see a swapped car FS add 90% of them I wouldn't even consider, DIY or some no name shop did the swap. I'm sure this is the same issue when it is advertised to the masses on BAT.
Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of DIY guys and smaller unknown shops who have done great swaps, but unless you are well known amongst the community and have done several well documented swaps it is not worth the risk nor will it command a premium.Jimmy P.
87 E30 M3 Prodrive British Touring Car
88 E30 M3 Zinnoberot - Garage Queen
88 E30 M3 Lachsilber - SCCA SPU #98
92 M Technic Cabrio - S14 Powered!
98 318Ti Morea Green
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Originally posted by Cptcarisma View PostJimmy,
I see you only have 44 posts, but have an impressive/interesting list of cars owned.
Can you please post up some pics so we can oogle, oohhh & ahhhhh?!
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This site houses loads of great information. I try to give back when I can.
I've posted a few pics, I'll gather some up and upload. I'm not a huge picture poster (old guy).Jimmy P.
87 E30 M3 Prodrive British Touring Car
88 E30 M3 Zinnoberot - Garage Queen
88 E30 M3 Lachsilber - SCCA SPU #98
92 M Technic Cabrio - S14 Powered!
98 318Ti Morea Green
04 Ford F350 Dually Tow Machine
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