WTB M42 - Oregon

[SiGmA_X]

Hey guys, I'm looking for an M42 from an e30, hopefully in Oregon. I can haul it back if its near oregon, but the closer the better!

-Roman

[SiGmA_X]

Perhaps you should swap it this weekend?

[Van Westervelt]

But a whole car with good m42 and fresh susp, brakes, clutch etc just body damage for 2k? :)

[SiGmA_X]

I just need the motor. Thanks tho Curt! And 2k with body damage seems like a really bad deal, a clean late model is worth maybe 2k. Maybe. These are 17+yo cars!

[Van Westervelt]

That sell for 3-5k ;) Unless they are crappy, stock, and neglected. Then 2k and below.

[Mot]

C'mon ro, these cars are worth more then you think these days. they are now "classics".

[SiGmA_X]

No, they are not classics. And no, they aren't worth that much. A late model *might* be with 3k in perfect condition. 5 years ago I almost bought a MINT 163k full record 91 318iS, for $3500. 5 years ago.

[Van Westervelt]

Wow, you shoulda snagged it if it was mint. They still go for that. I have bought and sold 3 late models in the last 2 years and none were sold for less than 4500. All sold within 2 weeks.

Show me a mint late model, 325 or 318 for 2k and I will buy you a beer in Leavenworth.

[SiGmA_X]

I was about 30min late. So I found my mint e36. Well, it was mint when I picked it up.

I congratulate you on those sales. Unless they were mint, coupe, and under 150k, I'd be shocked.

I'm sorry but I'm not shopping for decent e30's, I found a decent shell for $500 that needs minor motor work / motor replacement (both are roughly the same price). If I were actually shopping for an e30 that shouldn't be a problem. But I encourage your enthusiasm for e30's and their value :) Edit: Found you two cars: http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/1227191801.html http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/1217082981.html

[Van Westervelt]

One was over 250k and a sedan. lol

[SiGmA_X]

Jesus. Nice job on the sale in that case. IMO, an e36 like mine (stock) is worth maybe 3k in clean condition, 4-5k in MINT condition. With my mods (Over 30k invested) I wouldn't ask over 12k, its just not worth it. How long have you been selling your car? I like your car a ton, but the market proved its not worth 20k... Its all good tho, if you can fetch 2k for a body damaged late model, more power to you! I just wouldn't pay, ever. That's just me. Good luck with the sale tho!!

[Van Westervelt]

I havent really tried to sell it. More so posted on a forum where the people with the ability to buy it are few and far between. I have had trade offers for cars worth 16-25k. If I was serious, I would list it on ebay or the like. Which I still might do.

I am not entertaining the idea of selling out of need, more so boredom and wanted to build something again.

E30s stopped depreciating a few years back more or less.

[SiGmA_X]

I understand where you're coming from on the sale of your car and the wanting someting different. Once its really complete, the fun is gone! So I question why you haven't put a snail on it ;-)

I'm not so sure if they stopped depreciating, or if more so the owners decided to think they did. Because KBB, Craigslist, and Autotrader disagree.. Its all good tho, I think its pretty cool that you could get as much as you did for those cars, good sales job!!

Now back on subject: Where is my M42 guys?!

[3bvert]

around here a clean 91e30 will fetch more than a clean93 e36

[Van Westervelt]

around here a clean 91e30 will fetch more than a clean93 e36

QFT, its how it is. E36s are the Honda Civic of the German car world.