What is the most you would spend

[Jean]

$5k-10k for a clean m3 roller. Then add manly engine lol

[bejbis]

5-6k, i just don't see the allure of them.

[2002maniac]

I'm not a fan of the s14 for a DD - it's a gutless wonder in stop and go traffic. So, I really don't care for one at this point.

I think you are going to see a split in the prices. You'll have nice sample going for $20-30k. And other will be sold as fixer'uppers $5-10k.

I agree. Check out prices on porsche 928s as an example.

[Dave McLaren]

I'm with the 20-25k guys.

[Aptyp]

wouldn't bother, unless I ran out of things I wanted and still had 20k laying around.

[pbr87]

Depends on the mileage. Anything over 150,000 miles, and I wouldn't spend more than $5,000

Anyting between 100,000 and 150,000 miles, and I wouldn't spend more than $6,500

Anything with less than 100,000 miles and I wouldn't spend more than $8,000.

I like the m3 alot. But to me they aren't worth close to what they sell for. They look very, very nice and I like their interiors......but on paper their performance record reads similar to that of an Acura ITR. For about $8,000, you can buy a well-sorted, low-mileage Nissan Silvia (240w/ clip conversion), which is easily on the same performance, rarity (in this country) and good-looks level as the e30 M3. If I had a choice between the two at $8,000, I would be unable to decide.

But in reality:

$20,000


$8,000

[dashboardmonkey]

if i wanted it bad enough i would pay as much as it takes.............IF

[GaryE30]

The price inflation is due to not only the rarity, but also the history. The car has a history of championships. That adds a few g's.

[cramer]

lol, if you can find a M3 that runs for $5k, buy it and turn a nice profit ;)

Reality is $5k will buy you a parts car. Under $10k will get you a project car in need of work (more then likey a lot of work) $10-15k will get you a higher mileage, but cleaner example requiring less money to keep it going.

[BillBrasky]

The $15K rule still applies. For a while there, it was creeping up to almost become the $20K rule, but the prices have pulled back a bit in the last 10-12 months.

[Dozyproductions]

If I really want to get an m3, but I think I could get tired of an s14 engine. I would almost rather buy a widebody kit, s54 engine and 5 lug swap to my 325i. An M3 body would be ideal.

[Court M3]

lol, if you can find a M3 that runs for $5k, buy it and turn a nice profit ;)

Reality is $5k will buy you a parts car. Under $10k will get you a project car in need of work (more then likey a lot of work) $10-15k will get you a higher mileage, but cleaner example requiring less money to keep it going.

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