Haven't seen this posted yet so I thought I'd share. The /DRIVE youtube channel is doing a series with an old $2000 325is. Looks like it could be pretty entertaining.
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Well there goes the rest of the affordable e30s on the market.My Garage
2001 Z3 2.5i Steel Gray/Black (Lexi)
1988 325ix Diamond Schwartz/Black (Izzy)
1989 325i Cirrus Blue/Houndstooth (Stitch)
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How long until there are no more new E30 lemons/chump/GRM cars because examples that aren't rusting to bits are just too expensive?
IG @turbovarg
'91 318is, M20 turbo
[CoTM: 4-18]
'94 525iT slicktop, 600WHP or bust, forged M50B30 + S366SX-E project - updated 6-25
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It'll be a long time as there are just so many E30s, and so many of those have already been given a comprehensive track car treatment, which saves them from the scrapper for years (unless they crash out).
It is odd that E36s haven't picked up the slack as they're a more competent track platform than the E30 and have a low point of entry.
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Originally posted by roguetoaster View Post
It is odd that E36s haven't picked up the slack as they're a more competent track platform than the E30 and have a low point of entry.
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Originally posted by varg View PostHow long until there are no more new E30 lemons/chump/GRM cars because examples that aren't rusting to bits are just too expensive?My previous build (currently E30-less)
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170390
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Just watched the first episode.
Man, I am going to start hoarding any E30 I can find.
Appparently even absolute shitboxes are being sold for 2k.
Insanity.My previous build (currently E30-less)
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170390
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Love /Drive and their love of the e30. Give me more please :)
Counterpoint: Who would complain about the car(s) they own going up in value? That's so confusing to me.
Also, as the barrier for entry goes up (albeit slightly) the amount of care they receive should improve as well. Keyword there is should. I'm not totally convinced about that myself. Just a thought.Euro S50 Daily Driver: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=279195
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Originally posted by MR E30 325is View PostMan, I am going to start hoarding any E30 I can find.
Originally posted by Luke_M View PostCounterpoint: Who would complain about the car(s) they own going up in value? That's so confusing to me.
IG @turbovarg
'91 318is, M20 turbo
[CoTM: 4-18]
'94 525iT slicktop, 600WHP or bust, forged M50B30 + S366SX-E project - updated 6-25
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Originally posted by varg View PostThe only people who look at E30s as an investment to make money off of are people who don't like driving them, because driving a "collectible car" ruins its value to the type who pays big bucks for it. If you're buying a car that's fun to drive and modifying it to be more fun/faster, you aren't likely the type who is concerned with resale value.
I cringed so much watching this video... god damn
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Originally posted by roguetoaster View PostIt is odd that E36s haven't picked up the slack as they're a more competent track platform than the E30 and have a low point of entry.
Originally posted by Luke_M View PostCounterpoint: Who would complain about the car(s) they own going up in value? That's so confusing to me.My Garage
2001 Z3 2.5i Steel Gray/Black (Lexi)
1988 325ix Diamond Schwartz/Black (Izzy)
1989 325i Cirrus Blue/Houndstooth (Stitch)
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Instagram: Stone.Hopkins
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Originally posted by roguetoaster View PostIt is odd that E36s haven't picked up the slack as they're a more competent track platform than the E30 and have a low point of entry.
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Originally posted by Luke_M View PostCounterpoint: Who would complain about the car(s) they own going up in value? That's so confusing to me.
My first car was a Datsun 280Z, and the community I think is pretty similar, if not a bit hardcore with regards to performance modifications, and the I think the Z is a bit ahead of the non-M E30 with regards to rising prices. At this point, I can't see myself buying another Z. The nicer ones are too expensive, and too nice to do what I want with them, and the poorer ones are hard to find here in usable condition. It sucks to see. But again, the flip side is that they are more likely to be preserved and restored. It's a double edged sword. I'm glad that my two Zs are crappy enough that I'll never feel bad about modifying as I please. Same with my E30. Nice enough car, but it has a salvage title. It'll likely never be worth anything.
Of course, some cars, like the 240SX, could have benefited from prices going up much sooner than they did.
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