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I thought e30 m3s would fetch far more than their e36 counterparts and then I saw this:
Bid for the chance to own a 100-Mile 1995 BMW M3 Lightweight at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #3,197.
Yeah, $154k and reserve not met; sticker on these things were about $48k
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Originally posted by Javier h View PostI thought e30 m3s would fetch far more than their e36 counterparts and then I saw this:
Bid for the chance to own a 100-Mile 1995 BMW M3 Lightweight at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #3,197.
Yeah, $154k and reserve not met; sticker on these things were about $48kJimmy P.
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Originally posted by JimmyP View PostIf only they were "actually" that special... Same lame US stroker engine with one throttle body... It "could" have been a really special car.
I'm personally waiting for M Coupes to hit 6 digits.Drive it hard. Maintain it well.
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Originally posted by mr2peak View PostIt IS a really special car. The list of unique parts is extensive.
GTR flares
S50B32
Composite shell seats
Rear passenger seats deleted
RS type door panels
No AC
No trunk carpet
- in addition to all the other special parts it came with...
I know it had a bunch of "different" parts but I have never thought the end result was near what it could have / should have been. I have always thought it was a pretty half assed attempt,Jimmy P.
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Agreed. I am also surprised at how high they have gotten considering they are based on the US spec E36 M3. I always saw them as a novelty car. Let's call it what it is...a gutted, lightweight race version, which is awesome but unfortunately based on the neutered US model which doesn't make it all that special IMO even with a few euro parts. Apparently, collectors don't seem to mind but given one could still buy E36 M3's for under $5k. I think spending $150k on an LTW model is a little ridiculous but let's face it, few bought these to race when they were new and many only bought them to collect and look at. For those who have that kind of money, $150k for a collectible is probably a drop in the bucket and/or they are speculating they will go up.Last edited by reelizmpro; 07-29-2017, 11:32 AM."I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj
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What about them?"I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj
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Bring a Trailer Auctions, E30 edition
Originally posted by reelizmpro View PostAgreed. I am also surprised at how high they have gotten considering they are based on the US spec E36 M3. I always saw them as a novelty car. Let's call it what it is...a gutted, lightweight race version, which is awesome but unfortunately based on the neutered US model which doesn't make it all that special IMO even with a few euro parts. Apparently, collectors don't seem to mind but given one could still buy E36 M3's for under $5k. I think spending $150k on an LTW model is a little ridiculous but let's face it, few bought these to race when they were new and many only bought them to collect and look at. For those who have that kind of money, $150k for a collectible is probably a drop in the bucket and/or they are speculating they will go up.
The new 911 R is the same. It's not a particularly good car, but they were built in low quantities and have an R on them, which in the Porsche world adds 5 inches to your dick.
The LTW isn't any good, just rare.
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Bring a Trailer Auctions, E30 edition
Originally posted by reelizmpro View PostWhat about them?
The RS America is a basic 964 but has a rear seat delete, turbo brakes and limited options, but nothing different engine wise. Yet, they command significantly more than a regular 964 because they are "rare" because of that rarityLast edited by 2mAn; 07-29-2017, 02:26 PM.Simon
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Originally posted by 2mAn View PostThe RS America is a basic 964 but has a rear seat delete, turbo brakes and limited options, but nothing different engine wise. Yet, they command significantly more than a regular 964 because they are "rare" because of that rarity"I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj
85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
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91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER
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