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  • 2mAn
    SeƱior Mod
    • Aug 2010
    • 20083

    #46
    You should convince Steve-o to buy the chassis once all the goodies sell. If I remember right, his chassis was rusty and ugly
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    • IronJoe
      R3VLimited
      • Oct 2010
      • 2275

      #47
      Originally posted by cg138
      I've been looking at the iX market for the past few months, and iXes just don't seem to be selling, even fairly priced ones. People love the concept of the iX, but most don't actually want to own one and deal with the particularities of one.
      I think this is a big part of it. Remember, what has made the e30 popular with the drift kidz is the same thing that made the hachi popular. A small, light, RWD tossable car.

      Now an IX e30 is certainly still tossable, but it's somewhat compromised by permanent all-wheel drive and the extra weight that comes with it. I think that turns off some buyers who are looking for the RWD experience.


      I understand completely why you went down the road you did. Perhaps some of your car will live on in my next project. ;)
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      • Mlarsen
        R3V Elite
        • Feb 2010
        • 4082

        #48
        I sold mine, fairly quickly without really advertising. Only on the Alpha FB page. I sold it on the super discount though on the account of some shit needing repair.

        I will say this, the iX is a completely different beast compared to the rwd e30's. You gotta really want an iX if you get one. If not you'll just get frustrated and let down.

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        • spiDmang
          No R3VLimiter
          • Nov 2010
          • 3941

          #49
          Originally posted by IronJoe
          I think this is a big part of it. Remember, what has made the e30 popular with the drift kidz is the same thing that made the hachi popular. A small, light, RWD tossable car.

          Now an IX e30 is certainly still tossable, but it's somewhat compromised by permanent all-wheel drive and the extra weight that comes with it. I think that turns off some buyers who are looking for the RWD experience.


          I understand completely why you went down the road you did. Perhaps some of your car will live on in my next project. ;)
          Originally posted by Mlarsen
          I sold mine, fairly quickly without really advertising. Only on the Alpha FB page. I sold it on the super discount though on the account of some shit needing repair.

          I will say this, the iX is a completely different beast compared to the rwd e30's. You gotta really want an iX if you get one. If not you'll just get frustrated and let down.
          I agree with you both, entirely. I've owned almost every kind of E30 available (aside from the M3) and the iX definitely had a different soul compared to their RWD kin. I personally love the RWD platform and would only own an iX for it's cool factor. Other than that, iX's are somewhat of a pain to work on, and aren't as fun. Shit, toss some blizzaks on any RWD E30, and it'll handle fine in the snow :up:

          Now buy some parts :)
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          Originally posted by IronJoe
          Alpha Team: running through e30s, gringo icebergs, and 19 yr olds.

          Originally posted by 2mAn
          Brads a standup guy even though he likes buttsex

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          • djjerme
            R3V Elite
            • Sep 2010
            • 5082

            #50
            Originally posted by spiDmang
            Shit, toss some blizzaks on any RWD E30, and it'll handle fine in the snow :up:
            I know, it's crazy, most American's used to get through all sorts of Shiate weather with RWD and regular old chains. But now, it's like there's a 1/4 inch of snow, and everyone be like "oh man, need a AWD SUV for that!" and then the studded tires go on for 6 months.

            We've gotten soft.


            Though, it does crack me up when I see a Prius still rockin' studded tires right now.
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            • cg138
              E30 Addict
              • Mar 2011
              • 589

              #51
              Originally posted by djjerme
              Makes sense..


              Possibly because almost everything drivetrain related is "iX only." From what I have seen/heard/dealt with, almost nothing on the iX drivetrain can be used in anything but an iX, and the same for the opposite.

              That's not to say they are a bad car, my buddy loves his two iX's. But he loves his M3 more..
              Originally posted by IronJoe
              I think this is a big part of it. Remember, what has made the e30 popular with the drift kidz is the same thing that made the hachi popular. A small, light, RWD tossable car.

              Now an IX e30 is certainly still tossable, but it's somewhat compromised by permanent all-wheel drive and the extra weight that comes with it. I think that turns off some buyers who are looking for the RWD experience.
              I think you both are right; a huge part of it is what you said. Oh well.

              Originally posted by DrJosh
              Misguided morals? Armchair restorers? I'd be willing to bet that most people in here have at least one project (you know I do, given your snarky comments in the past). If being a little disappointed seeing an uncommon example of an increasingly hard-to-find car being parted out for no reason makes one have "misguided morals", then so be it.
              I know you have projects, and I’m sure there are others in here that do as well. Much respect from me. But just because you, or others have projects doesn’t mean that I have to have a project, or that if I am unwilling to have one, then I have to give the car up at a bargain basement price just to keep a potential project intact for someone else.

              Originally posted by DrJosh
              Like you said, your car, your decision. But to shit on those who offer up advice, or even a wrench, is pretty lame.
              Hence:

              Originally posted by cg138
              To those who are merely providing a warning of the undoubtedly time and labor intensive process of parting a car out, thank you. I am going into this fully aware.
              Originally posted by cg138
              I do want to thank those who reached out seeking to purchase the vehicle based on genuine interest and in good faith. It's too bad that we were unable to make a deal happen. Best wishes in your future endeavors.
              I specifically thanked those who are here to give advice. I even thank those who were interested in purchasing the car. Please explain to me how comments such as:

              Originally posted by StinkE30
              Booooooo. Don't support e30 killers.
              is advice, or an offer to help?

              Originally posted by DrJosh
              It's just a car Cheuk.
              You’re absolutely right, Josh. It is just a car, and it will behoove those (not specifically you) who are only criticizing and not offering help or providing advice to keep that in mind too.

              Originally posted by DrJosh
              And given the last line in your little diatribe, you may or may not have misinterpreted my previous comment. I wasn't saying that it bass shitty that this part out was happening, I was saying it was shitty that the fog lights sold.
              Diatribe? I would call my post a response and explanation, but to each his own. Either way, I feel that it’s entirely justified given how some people have come into this thread solely to give me crap for my decision to part the car out. I understand the disappointment, but I also object to the bashing.

              And I know you're only saying it's shitty the fog lights were sold, the quote of yours I used was specifically to say if you didn't want to see the car parted, then you should buy it.

              Originally posted by IronJoe
              I understand completely why you went down the road you did. Perhaps some of your car will live on in my next project. ;-)
              Tell me the deets!
              Last edited by cg138; 02-12-2016, 11:46 AM.
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              • 2mAn
                SeƱior Mod
                • Aug 2010
                • 20083

                #52
                Just use the money to buy cool shit for the M5 and we're good
                Simon
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                • spiDmang
                  No R3VLimiter
                  • Nov 2010
                  • 3941

                  #53
                  Parts added as of 2/12/16

                  -plastic bumpers (front and rear $250)
                  -iX weaves (no tires)- $100
                  -iX weaves center caps -$90
                  -Brad, AlphaTeam Motorwerks, LLC
                  91' 318iS - S54/6MT Swapped
                  08' E90 M3 6MT - Daily
                  04' Chevy Duramax CCLB - Work Truck/Hauler


                  Originally posted by IronJoe
                  Alpha Team: running through e30s, gringo icebergs, and 19 yr olds.

                  Originally posted by 2mAn
                  Brads a standup guy even though he likes buttsex

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                  • ncsubowen
                    E30 Enthusiast
                    • Nov 2013
                    • 1012

                    #54
                    Man, don't pay so much attention to what's being said. Part outs are fine. It's your car, you'll make more money off it that way, and people will get things that they want for their car.

                    People are sentimental about stuff, but it's just stuff. This car, that car, who cares. Nobody wanted to pony up the $$ for it whole, so now you'll get likely more than that for the sum of the parts. If people were so sad to see it get parted, then they could very well have put together the money to keep it.

                    Honestly, I think parting cars is neat. Gives your car the opportunity to live on in the form of a bunch of other cars being that much better. 200k+ on a drivetrain and the associated maintenance is just another hassle, it clearly lived a long life.
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                    • DER E30
                      R3VLimited
                      • Sep 2013
                      • 2343

                      #55
                      Dibs on the hood, trunk, bumpers for my friend.
                      I'd also like the roof off it before the shell goes to scrap. May part of it live on as part of mine. Will send pm in a few mins.

                      edit: you've got PM.
                      Last edited by DER E30; 02-13-2016, 11:08 AM.
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                      • spiDmang
                        No R3VLimiter
                        • Nov 2010
                        • 3941

                        #56
                        Updated the parts list. Stuff is moving fast.

                        I hate you Monday, bump!
                        -Brad, AlphaTeam Motorwerks, LLC
                        91' 318iS - S54/6MT Swapped
                        08' E90 M3 6MT - Daily
                        04' Chevy Duramax CCLB - Work Truck/Hauler


                        Originally posted by IronJoe
                        Alpha Team: running through e30s, gringo icebergs, and 19 yr olds.

                        Originally posted by 2mAn
                        Brads a standup guy even though he likes buttsex

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                        • gasgasrider
                          Advanced Member
                          • Nov 2009
                          • 150

                          #57
                          Dibs mean nothing. Especially to this seller. As a matter of fact, neither does a firm commitment, which I got from him last week. Wednesday we had a respectful text conversation in which a price for the 3.91 differential and factory antennae was agreed upon. I expressed that I didn't want it sold out from under me and sitting in my garage was better than his, to which he agreed, telling me they'll be out in a couple days. Next I hear is he forgot about me and sold them to someone else. I told him in no uncertain terms how shitty that was and he replied about how many flakes he has to deal with, I was just another prospective buyer and cash talks. Worst part, for me, is I committed these parts to family member cars. Committed. I guess that means more to some than others...

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                          • Gregolas
                            E30 Enthusiast
                            • Jun 2011
                            • 1187

                            #58
                            Originally posted by gasgasrider
                            Dibs mean nothing. Especially to this seller. As a matter of fact, neither does a firm commitment, which I got from him last week. Wednesday we had a respectful text conversation in which a price for the 3.91 differential and factory antennae was agreed upon. I expressed that I didn't want it sold out from under me and sitting in my garage was better than his, to which he agreed, telling me they'll be out in a couple days. Next I hear is he forgot about me and sold them to someone else. I told him in no uncertain terms how shitty that was and he replied about how many flakes he has to deal with, I was just another prospective buyer and cash talks. Worst part, for me, is I committed these parts to family member cars. Committed. I guess that means more to some than others...
                            These things can happen. I am in the midst of parting a car myself and things can slip through the cracks. We all make mistakes. Unless people keep communicating with me on what they want, I simply cannot keep track of everything and everyone. I have 25 different people who constantly text me for parts, plus another 7-10 emails coming in. It's not an easy process, I can attest to it. Especially with parting not being my full time job.

                            Brad is a standup guy, those in this community who know and have dealt with him can support this. I am sure he meant no harm and wouldn't do this on purpose, that is not the kind of guy he is.
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                            • e30_world
                              E30 Addict
                              • Aug 2014
                              • 586

                              #59
                              Originally posted by gasgasrider
                              Dibs mean nothing. Especially to this seller. As a matter of fact, neither does a firm commitment, which I got from him last week. Wednesday we had a respectful text conversation in which a price for the 3.91 differential and factory antennae was agreed upon. I expressed that I didn't want it sold out from under me and sitting in my garage was better than his, to which he agreed, telling me they'll be out in a couple days. Next I hear is he forgot about me and sold them to someone else. I told him in no uncertain terms how shitty that was and he replied about how many flakes he has to deal with, I was just another prospective buyer and cash talks. Worst part, for me, is I committed these parts to family member cars. Committed. I guess that means more to some than others...
                              It happens man. I am sure he didn't mean to do it on purpose. I also thought I had the bumpers locked in and the seats, but hey thats life. Sending money in hand is the only way to secure the parts. I am sure its not easy to part out a car and keep track of everything thats going on. Sorry you had trouble, but speaking from someone who has sold a lot of crap, someones word on CL or rev isn't the same as SOLD.
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                              • gasgasrider
                                Advanced Member
                                • Nov 2009
                                • 150

                                #60
                                I realize mistakes happen, cash talks and all that. I would have been up there that night if they were out, or he expressed any interest in wanting help in getting them out. Fact is, he committed, wanted a few days, and I trusted. Clearly my bad. I hope Karma is real...

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