should I sell my s52 swapped e36 for 8k

[DrMcDave]

I've been half ass trying to sell my e36 332i for about a year. Its modded to all hell, and the fact of the matter is I just don't want a modified DD anymore. There is only 50k on the s52 and the clutch was new this summer (UUC stage I). I paid 12,000 for it 2 years ago so I guess its not so bad. I was hoping to get 10k, but I am almost inclined to take the hit and get rid of it. Thoughts?

ps. I really want a factory M car. e46 m3 or mcoupe

My ix will be serving daily duty.

[SpecRaceM5]

$8k won't get you either of the cars you would like to replace yours with. However $8k in this economy seems like a good enough price for you to take it and run. Any pics of your car? May help with input from those who have not seen it before.

At this point, I say go for it! You have another car. You can save some money and purchase the new car later, or use the $8k as a down payment on a certified pre-owned.

Cheers,

Brian

[DrMcDave]

well basically i'm just trying to avoid a payment. I've put some money into the e36 and its pretty badass, but I need a mostly stock car for work.

[Edev]

pictures would be cool. a lot of people on here dont like e36s..but i love them. soo pics :)

[FredK]

I would bring the car back to stock as possible and then sell it.

Engine:
Stromung stainless steel cat back exhaust - $350-400 stock exhaust $75-100

Exterior:
- ZKW ellipsoid headlights with HIDs $300 stock headlights usually free, maybe $40
18x8.5 inch ACS type II's $$$$? stock DS-IIs with ok tires $500

Suspension:
GC Coilovers $750, stock suspension $100 - 200 with ok shocks
BMW X-brace $80
Racing Dynamics strut bar $80
Eibach F&R sway bars $200 stock sways free usually

So that's around $1400 net, if you can get the stock parts cheap, plus the cost of the wheels, which will likely put you over $2000.

[DrMcDave]

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2656547850037663008ukLSvF?vhost=good-times

Engine:
-3.2 liter engine from a 97 M3, but the car is still OBD1 (20k miles when installed @116k miles) So do the math, that is ~ 44k miles on the motor and tranny.
-5 speed tranny from the 97 M3
-Stickley (413 DME non EWS, OBD1 S52 W/ 24inj. And 3.5” HFM, Track Pipe, LW Flywheel)
-JT-Designs tranny rings
- NEW UUC stage 1 clutch kit Less than 5k on the setup
- UUC LW flywheel
- Remus stainless steel headers
- Stromung stainless steel cat back exhaust
- Custom Mandrel Bent track pipe (Exhaust sounds AMAZING. I get tons of compliments.... even from R32 guys)
-M50 Manifold
-Fan Delete
-Home Made short ram 3.5” intake
-3.5” HFM
-24# Injectors
-Dinan 3.5” to 3” reducer

Exterior:
-Orignal paint on the entire car
-OEM M3 Bumpers and sideskirts
-Black LTW Flag (can be removed)
- M3 replica mirrors
- OEM LTW Splitters
- BMP Design Foglight Brake Ducts
- OEM M3 side moldings
- Carbon Fiber Lip spoiler
- ZKW ellipsoid headlights with HIDs NO HALO’s FTW !!!!
-OEM Euro Clear Tail Lights
-OEM Clear Side Markers
-French High Beams
-Custom Spliced 332i badge (Very well done and the only one I have seen)
-Blacked out Front Kidneys
18x8.5 inch ACS type II's

Suspension:
-GC Coilovers w/ Eibach 425lb (f) 545lb r
- Koni Single adjustable shocks
- BMW X-brace
- Racing Dynamics strut bar
- Eibach F&R sway bars
- NEW UUC ADJUSTABLE CONTROL ARMS
- Powerflex polyurethane rear trailing arm bushings
- M3 master cylinder
- M3 front brakes with Porterfield R4S pads
- Stainless steel brake lines
- 3.15 m3 Limited slip differential
- E36 M3 Subframe Reinforcement Kit

Interior:
- Eclipse head unit with monitor (Motorized with pop out)... Model 6605
- 8 disc Eclipse changer
- Sony PS2 in glove box
- MB Quart QM325.20 speaker set
- Monster cable and Phoenix Gold wiring for stereo
- Dynamat inside trunk area under rear deck
- Lighted M shift knob
- Active Autowerke aluminum parking brake handle

[DrMcDave]

[DrMcDave]

that is what I was thinking. sell off some parts then sell it.

[WillisE30]

Daily driving a modded car can suck eventually, on the other hand you'll be taking a big hit in the shorts on your current ride. If I had the cash I'd give you 8 for it tomorrow, nice car.

[DrMcDave]

well I've been slowly replacing worn chassis parts/broken parts and its ending up costing me more than it would to buy a newer car with a warranty. The biggest problem is that I want a less modified car. I don't have time to tinker with a car anymore. A car like this requires some care like that. Its fast and fun but not what I want right now. Its a bit of a hit, but at the same time I can come out about even and it served me well for 2 years.

[SpecRaceM5]

Car looks great! Love the schnitzers on it!!!! If the car is not being a financial burden, I would consider holding on to it for a while, at least until the economy picks back up a little. However, it could just depreciate more so it is a bit of a gamble. Good luck either way you go!

Cheers,
Brian

[DrMcDave]

I rented my house to college students in august of this year so I need another house too. I'm clearing debt. I am a realtor and with the current lending situation its damn near impossible for me to get a loan without a cosigner because they have removed that stated income/stated assets package. I have two roomates coming with me that pay me 500/mo. each. So i'm coming into this not needed shit for money per month but still can't buy.

Car is worth every bit of 10-11k but I'm not having much luck yet.

[SamE30e]

Definetly a nice car. It's worth every penny of 10-11k, but the problem is finding a person thats willing to pay that much and knows the true value of it. You might not find them, so you might have to take the loss.

[DrMcDave]

I should probably swap the engine into my IX (yes it can be done) and part the rest of it out. Finding a buyer really is the problem. I need a rich high school kid..

[SpecRaceM5]

You need to ship the car to So Cal then. Tons of rich kids here. It may be difficult now days though because they are all getting "NEW" BMW's. ;-)