I think I found her...

[DEV0 E30]

Thanks for the advice guys. I'll be sure to check every inch. They guy just wants a newer body style and seems to have kept this thing in good shape. I won't really know till it's infront of me. Again I'm glad I came here, you guys are reminding me of what to do. Its good to have reminders.

[Nate325ic]

An automatic 325e with 220,000 and needs a paint job isn't worth any more than $1,000-1,250.

thats only partially true... thats what its worth to an enthusiast but the average joe doesn't know any better you can probably get 1700, 2k if you really find a sucker. about the 325is, well I'd hold out on something better that kinda money can at least get you a car in decent condition and a clean title. Cars that have been in accidents are way to quirky even if things have been fixed

[Digitalwave]

An automatic 325e with 220,000 and needs a paint job isn't worth any more than $1,000-1,250.

thats only partially true... thats what its worth to an enthusiast but the average joe doesn't know any better you can probably get 1700, 2k if you really find a sucker. about the 325is, well I'd hold out on something better that kinda money can at least get you a car in decent condition and a clean title. Cars that have been in accidents are way to quirky even if things have been fixed

I don't believe so. The average Joe is going to go and look at Blue Book Value on this car, and see that it's $900 if the car is in "good" condition and $550 in "fair condition." Considering it needs a paint job I think "good" value is pushing it.

[Den]

Yeah, salvage title puts resale value right into the toilet.
Even if it has been repaired well, a salvage title is a pita to register under a new owner. A DMV guy has to inspect it and verify that the repairs have made the car roadworthy before they will issue a title. Even if you don't mind the 'salvage' status, it will kill your resale if you ever decide to sell, gets flagged on CarFax. I wouldn't pay anywhere near $2700 for a salvaged E30, with the possible exception of a pristine low-mileage M3.

Here's an example of the salvage market:

http://www.autosource.ws/NOW/99_M3.HTM

[DEV0 E30]

I don't believe so. The average Joe is going to go and look at Blue Book Value on this car, and see that it's $900 if the car is in "good" condition and $550 in "fair condition." Considering it needs a paint job I think "good" value is pushing it.

:cries:

[robert325is]

i hope it works out for you.. the car sounds badass

[clutterbucker]

man listening to all these low prices...I got RIPPED off. I can't believe this. I paid 3800 for a 133k 90 325i with beat shocks and springs, a shredded thermostat, blown fuses, pieces of moulding missing, a sunroof crank that falls off, a cracking dash, a bad exhaust, a "going" front right wheel bearing, a bad ball joint, two bad tie rods, no weather mats, a damp interior, a shot 2nd gear synchro, dings in the paint, bad rear subframe mount buishings, missing wheel roundels, and ripped cloth seats. I could shoot myself.
TAKE YOUR TIME.

[Jand3rson]

man listening to all these low prices...I got RIPPED off. I can't believe this. I paid 3800 for a 133k 90 325i with beat shocks and springs, a shredded thermostat, blown fuses, pieces of moulding missing, a sunroof crank that falls off, a cracking dash, a bad exhaust, a "going" front right wheel bearing, a bad ball joint, two bad tie rods, no weather mats, a damp interior, a shot 2nd gear synchro, dings in the paint, bad rear subframe mount buishings, missing wheel roundels, and ripped cloth seats. I could shoot myself.
TAKE YOUR TIME.

Yeah, I think it's safe to say that you got fucking worked, buddy.

I wouldn't have paid for than $1500- 2k for that car.

[clutterbucker]

nor would I, knowing what I know now. But coming from being an ignorant E36 owner, I thought E30's were supposed to be shitty like that. Boyw as I wrong, it's now one of the best cars I've ever driven and it still holds a lot of those terrible qualities I mentioned

[Jand3rson]

Well, as long as you're happy with it. Sorry, I didn't mean to come off sounding like such a prick... :oops: