Hagerty's new 1982–94 BMW E30 3 Series Buyer’s Guide

[Aleman]

This is a good read just released and with lots of pretty photos:

Our 1982–94 BMW E30 3 Series Buyer’s Guide

My initial reaction:

• "you'll pay around $10k for a modest four-cylinder or six-cylinder driver-quality sedan with an automatic transmission"
  I beg to differ. That's about double what I've seen lately.
  
  
• They explain the model suffixes for i, e, es, is, or ix, but show a pic of a td. Is that a Turbo Diesel?
  
  
• "In 1988 the bumpers were shortened before being completely replaced by plastic for 1989."
  I was not aware of this. Was that in the US models?

[2mAn]

I just saw that too! ... some errors, but I let it slide. The bumper "change" in 88 was shorter shocks, bumpers are the same, but the effect was a slightly tucked look

[88BlackS-ETA]

This is the '88 bumpers. Slightly tucked look from the shorter shocks.

[kronus]

> The S14 is probably the most durable and reliable of the E30 motors.

haha

[2mAn]

> The S14 is probably the most desirable of the E30 motors.

haha

probably what they meant

[roguetoaster]

> The S14 is probably the most durable and reliable of the E30 motors.

haha

...and the M10 makes 300hp at the wheels.

[Poorhouse]

My initial reaction:

• "you'll pay around $10k for a modest four-cylinder or six-cylinder driver-quality sedan with an automatic transmission"
  I beg to differ. That's about double what I've seen lately.

Meh, that's not far off.


That white '89i, auto, coupe with over 100k miles just sold for about $10k.


I would bet that car was running on all its original bushings too.

[1992mtech2]

There are plenty of great E30’s under 5k still

[laidback93]

And I thought Bat commenters were a little wacky. Sheesh! I don't know what the hell that guy that supposedly worked at BMW in the 80s was saying.

Nice little write up though.

[kickinindian]

I mean this should really help for insurance tho right? Like in case of a total loss you would have a better chance of a better payout I would assume

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[laidback93]

I mean this should really help for insurance tho right? Like in case of a total loss you would have a better chance of a better payout I would assume

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Good point. It should help.

[Aleman]

I mean this should really help for insurance tho right? Like in case of a total loss you would have a better chance of a better payout I would assume

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I have an agreed-value policy with Hagerty, so, from what I understand, they'll pay out that value if the car gets totaled. They won't write you a policy if you declare something crazy like $100k for a '90 325is. I think I've set mine at $22k, so if the values continue to climb, I will need to up that.

[laidback93]

I have an agreed-value policy with Hagerty, so, from what I understand, they'll pay out that value if the car gets totaled. They won't write you a policy if you declare something crazy like $100k for a '90 325is. I think I've set mine at $22k, so if the values continue to climb, I will need to up that.

I have an agreed value policy with State Farm. It's set for $15k.

"From what I understand" is completely right. On paper it sounds like I get $15k if, God Forbid, anything happens. But talking to the agent made me more confused. Like I'd only get market value.

If I got a check for 3 grand you'd see a mushroom cloud form over the SW region of the US.

I'll be making a trip to my SF office this weekend.

[Poorhouse]

I have an agreed value policy with State Farm. It's set for $15k.

"From what I understand" is completely right. On paper it sounds like I get $15k if, God Forbid, anything happens. But talking to the agent made me more confused. Like I'd only get market value.

If I got a check for 3 grand you'd see a mushroom cloud form over the SW region of the US.

I'll be making a trip to my SF office this weekend.

Agreed value on a collector car policy is just that. They will pay the agreed value in the case of a total loss.


Agreed Value on a standard auto policy typically means actual market value up to the agreed value. The coverage is designed to allow a customer to insure a vehicle for less than market value. Usually fleet customers who buy vehicles at a big discount.
Lots of agents don't understand how it works.
If you read your policy it will be spelled out though in the Comprehensive and Collision section.

[laidback93]

Agreed value on a collector car policy is just that. They will pay the agreed value in the case of a total loss.


Agreed Value on a standard auto policy typically means actual market value up to the agreed value. The coverage is designed to allow a customer to insure a vehicle for less than market value. Usually fleet customers who buy vehicles at a big discount.
Lots of agents don't understand how it works.
If you read your policy it will be spelled out though in the Comprehensive and Collision section.

I just reviewed my policy again and I'm 99% sure that I'm covered to my agree upon value.

It's listed under my endorsement as:

6171CJ - ANTIQUE OR CLASSIC MOTOR VEHICLE (AGREED VALUE)

w/ $15K listed on the first page of my declarations.