E30 m3

lejeunebimmer · 11-10-2010, 11:59 PM

Ok, so I am looking at E30 M3's for sale and I found two that caught my eyes.

One is a 1988 with 155,000 miles for 11k.

Pros
-Beautiful Car
-Good Shape
-Only 54k on the engine

Cons
-Painted Ferrari Yellow (Incorrect color)
-Engine from a 1990 M3 (VIN Will never match again so if I kept it long enough to ever go to a classics auction there goes some value)
-M5 Replica wheels

The other is a 1990 with 127,780 miles for 10k

Pros
-5k on rebuilt engine

Cons
-Roll Cage
-Racing Seat
-Lots of mods
-Needs paint desperately

Honestly I think the 88 is a better deal since it isn't highly molested and doesnt appear to have been beaten up on out on the track, it also pretty much ready to go now even though the paint color isnt original.

What do you guys think?

Blocked Out · 11-11-2010, 12:08 AM

First of all I think that E30 M3 is the best and most beautiful BMW ever made.

I also think that you should pass both of them. Reason why is that the first one appears to be owned by non-enthusiast and the second one appears to be beaten up(roll cage and need of paint , most likely from countless laps behind another car)

I have no Idea what E30 M3s cost where you live, so I cant comment on prices.

BTW, '89 is the best year to by an E30 M3 (there are countless reasons why its is the best year, over at S14.net)

clydesdale · 11-11-2010, 08:38 AM

I too would pass on both. Damn I love the e30. My wife just got a zhp, but there is something about the basic, raw, e30.

nk_zhp · 11-11-2010, 08:50 AM

First off, are you a member on s14.net? It is an extraordinary group of M3 enthusiasts that are in great position to give you advise. Watch the cars being sold there so you can build up knowledge on what you would expect to spend on a car that you want. I looked for mine for 2 years, it was a worthwhile wait.

Be careful choosing your car, the cosmetics are going to be the least of your worries, if you get stuck with a neglected example the cost will go through the roof.

here are few shots of my toy: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/album.php?albumid=1777

ZeGhost · 11-11-2010, 09:10 AM

I would definitely pass over both. First one sounds like the owner didn't know what he was doing with it. The second sounds like you're going to have to turn a track car into a livable street car. Either one of those is going to cost you a lot of $$$ to get into decent shape.

tim330i · 11-11-2010, 10:00 AM

I believe the "rule" on E30 M3s is 20K. You either buy one in good shape for 20K or get one for less and spend on the repairs it needs.

Tim

Blocked Out · 11-11-2010, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tim330i

I believe the "rule" on E30 M3s is 20K. You either buy one in good shape for 20K or get one for less and spend on the repairs it needs.

Tim

So thats the rule in US, I see.

Over here the "rule" is 26ish.

oskulm3 · 11-18-2010, 01:58 AM

It's between $20-$25k.

FTWeisse · 11-18-2010, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oskulm3

It's between $20-$25k.

That's beautiful

11-10-2010, 11:59 PM	#1
lejeunebimmer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oakdale, MN Posts: 778 My Ride: 02' M3 SMG, 02' 330i View My Garage	E30 m3 Ok, so I am looking at E30 M3's for sale and I found two that caught my eyes. One is a 1988 with 155,000 miles for 11k. Pros -Beautiful Car -Good Shape -Only 54k on the engine Cons -Painted Ferrari Yellow (Incorrect color) -Engine from a 1990 M3 (VIN Will never match again so if I kept it long enough to ever go to a classics auction there goes some value) -M5 Replica wheels The other is a 1990 with 127,780 miles for 10k Pros -5k on rebuilt engine Cons -Roll Cage -Racing Seat -Lots of mods -Needs paint desperately Honestly I think the 88 is a better deal since it isn't highly molested and doesnt appear to have been beaten up on out on the track, it also pretty much ready to go now even though the paint color isnt original. What do you guys think? __________________ 330i - AA Tuned, Headers, UUC Stage I LW FW, e36 M3 Clutch, UUC SS Clutch line, BMW Performance Intake, Evo Sport Pulleys, BMW Performance Cross-Drilled Rotors, Hawk HPS, BW SS Brake Lines, BW Solid Guide Bushings, BMW Performance CF Strut Brace, H&R Sways, H&R Sport Springs, Bilstein Sport Shocks, Powerflex Bushings, LED Tails, Clear Sides/Turns, Black Grill, Mtech 2, CF Splitters M3 - Not enough room to list

11-11-2010, 12:08 AM	#2
Blocked Out Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 5,457 My Ride: Imola 330i M-Sport View My Garage	First of all I think that E30 M3 is the best and most beautiful BMW ever made. I also think that you should pass both of them. Reason why is that the first one appears to be owned by non-enthusiast and the second one appears to be beaten up(roll cage and need of paint , most likely from countless laps behind another car) I have no Idea what E30 M3s cost where you live, so I cant comment on prices. BTW, '89 is the best year to by an E30 M3 (there are countless reasons why its is the best year, over at S14.net) __________________ Original BMW Teile /// ====>>> E46 Coupe Airbags Last edited by Blocked Out; 11-11-2010 at 12:11 AM.

11-11-2010, 08:50 AM	#4
nk_zhp Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 712 My Ride: ZHP / E30 M3 View My Garage	First off, are you a member on s14.net? It is an extraordinary group of M3 enthusiasts that are in great position to give you advise. Watch the cars being sold there so you can build up knowledge on what you would expect to spend on a car that you want. I looked for mine for 2 years, it was a worthwhile wait. Be careful choosing your car, the cosmetics are going to be the least of your worries, if you get stuck with a neglected example the cost will go through the roof. here are few shots of my toy: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/album.php?albumid=1777 __________________ '04 330i ZHP - OEM Clears - ///M Strut bar - CoolantSnitch Last edited by nk_zhp; 11-11-2010 at 09:00 AM.

11-11-2010, 09:10 AM	#5
ZeGhost Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 99 My Ride: 05 Alpine White 325i View My Garage	I would definitely pass over both. First one sounds like the owner didn't know what he was doing with it. The second sounds like you're going to have to turn a track car into a livable street car. Either one of those is going to cost you a lot of $$$ to get into decent shape. __________________ 2005 M54 325i///Alpine White///UUC Lightweight Flywheel///UUC Evo3 w/DSSR///UUC TSE3///UUC Sway Barbarians///BMW Performance Strut Brace///H&R Sport Cup Kit///O.Z. Ultraleggera 18X8.5's///Predator Orion V2's///K&N CAI///Shark Injected, Mother approved.

11-11-2010, 10:00 AM	#6
tim330i Owner/Admin Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Boston Posts: 10,626 My Ride: 03 Ti Silver M3 View My Garage	I believe the "rule" on E30 M3s is 20K. You either buy one in good shape for 20K or get one for less and spend on the repairs it needs. Tim __________________ The F32 4 Series Coupe - On sale summer 2013 More pictures of the F32 4 Series Coupe

11-11-2010, 08:38 AM	#3
clydesdale Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NY Posts: 282 My Ride: e30, 2004 zhp View My Garage	I too would pass on both. Damn I love the e30. My wife just got a zhp, but there is something about the basic, raw, e30.

11-18-2010, 01:58 AM	#8
oskulm3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Irvine Posts: 4 My Ride: 88 e30 m3 View My Garage	It's between $20-$25k. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by oskulm3; 11-18-2010 at 02:05 AM.

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