So whats my car worth? (Failed smog, tired of working on it)

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  • z50_Jumper
    E30 Mastermind
    • Apr 2007
    • 1520

    #1

    So whats my car worth? (Failed smog, tired of working on it)

    UPDATE: The car has been sold. Don't worry, she went to another local forum member, hope to see her again some time.

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    Say what you want, I'm simply tired of keeping this thing on California roads. I just failed smog this morning and I only have 12 more days until registration is due. The car runs fine but I'm going to look at another car tomorrow. If I was about 5 years younger I would still be willing to invest the time that needed to keep my baby on the road. The body is in ok shape, has some dings here and there but the frame is straight. It does have a salvage title (unknown reason) the engine was replaced before I bought it 5 years ago and I have replaced almost everything on her. Obama will give me $1,000 for it but I'd rather give her back to the community.

    Odometer was already stopped at 290k before I purchased about 5 years ago (kinda wished I had fixed it just to make a point of the reliability of these cars) Its been my daily driver and road trip the past 5 years (many trips to nor cal and Vegas with no problems)

    Things I replaced:
    - Suspension: Bilstien Sports, Low Tec 60/50 springs, Ireland Engineering adjustable front camber plates (corrected camber)
    - Front wheel bearings
    - Driveshaft assembly, It actually has a recently rebuilt large guibo shaft.
    - Rear drive cv axles (passenger side cv boot is actually ripped currently)
    - All cooling hoses
    - Timing belt and water pump (about a year old)
    - Fan clutch
    - H1 / H4 headlights
    - Unless I remove them it has newer tires on chrome bottlecaps
    - Valve adjustment a few years ago
    - Rear breaks

    This car is ready to tackle the next 20 years on this planet I just don't have the time and effort to keep doing this. Maybe later on when I want a project car I may come back but I just don't want her to get scrapped.



    Last edited by z50_Jumper; 02-24-2012, 10:52 PM.
  • MR 325
    Moderator
    • Oct 2003
    • 37825

    #2
    Noooooooo.
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    • einstein57
      R3V OG
      • Jun 2007
      • 10780

      #3
      I would have so bought this car 3 months ago.
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      • simplyclean325i
        Wrencher
        • Apr 2011
        • 259

        #4
        i would pay someone to smog it. thing looks dope.

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        • ThreeTwentyFissel
          Wrencher
          • Apr 2009
          • 220

          #5
          I would hold up on the giving up deal!? E30's are well worth dealing with...


          Simplicity is your best option!

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          • turge
            R3VLimited
            • Mar 2011
            • 2576

            #6
            Originally posted by simplyclean325i
            i would pay someone to smog it. thing looks dope.
            Agreed.

            Don't let California scrap the car. The emission standards here are utter garbage and the main reason they do it is so we go out and buy new "eco-friendly" cars. It's stupid because more then likely your car would pass smog in any other state. Sacramento just does this shit to extradite more money from the tax payers.

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            • priapism
              E30 Enthusiast
              • Mar 2010
              • 1182

              #7
              Sounds like a candidate for parting :/
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              • JGE30
                Advanced Member
                • Dec 2011
                • 104

                #8
                Price range

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                • z50_Jumper
                  E30 Mastermind
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 1520

                  #9
                  Honestly considering the car I looked at today. Just need her to go to someone. Will reply to PM's.

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                  • blackhawkimpact
                    R3VLimited
                    • Apr 2010
                    • 2415

                    #10
                    How much?

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                    • z50_Jumper
                      E30 Mastermind
                      • Apr 2007
                      • 1520

                      #11
                      Not sure if its clear or not but it is a 1986 325e. I am trying to get another car which means I am willing to work on a price if anyone is interested. Wanted to get $1k but in this economy I understand what I am saying here...

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                      • pandaboo911
                        R3VLimited
                        • May 2010
                        • 2070

                        #12
                        Its an Us bumper eta. Dont spend 200$ getting it to smog, just get another car lol

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                        • JGE30
                          Advanced Member
                          • Dec 2011
                          • 104

                          #13
                          i like the shoped staggered bottlecaps

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                          • z50_Jumper
                            E30 Mastermind
                            • Apr 2007
                            • 1520

                            #14
                            But the question still stands. Whats ot worth? Less than $1k?

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                            • JGE30
                              Advanced Member
                              • Dec 2011
                              • 104

                              #15
                              I bout mine for 300 not running jest some bent valves.
                              How far off was the smog?

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