pricing guide for e30's

RodneyWright · **Posted:** Wed Feb 06, 2013 4:53 pm

I’m contemplating selling the BMW and trying to keep the mustang. There’s not a lot of info on the web in regard to pricing for older BMW’s. Considering the condition and scarceness of the e30’s from cars.com and autorader.com, I’m thinking of selling this for around 5 grand. The car is….

> ’90 325i convertible
> manual top, replaced < 5 years ago
> 146k miles on the odo
> all stock
> bronzit on beige, paint condition is not the best in the world, could use a respray or at least have Karl work on it for a weekend

> automatic tranny w/ new fluids and filter and kick down cable
> euro headlights (have the stocks lights)
> tires are in good shape and rocking the stock 14” wheels
> needs drivers side seat bolster repaired

Other suspension and mechanical items are in good shape. I’ve been doing maintenance on and off over the last year and the car is shaping up nicely to be just a daily driver. I just don’t drive this car enough to keep it. Any suggestions on where to find a good pricing guide?

JamesShort · **Posted:** Wed Feb 06, 2013 5:21 pm

I hate to be pessimistic but I think there is a very low likelihood of selling it for $5k. If it were a hard top and a manual tranny, one of us weirdos would probably pay $5k if it were super well maintained and come with lots of spares etc.

RodneyWright · **Posted:** Wed Feb 06, 2013 5:39 pm

JamesShort wrote:

I hate to be pessimistic but I think there is a very low likelihood of selling it for $5k. If it were a hard top and a manual tranny, one of us weirdos would probably pay $5k if it were super well maintained and come with lots of spares etc.

That's why I'm hunting for a pricing guide.... Yeah, that may be a little ambitious.

Steven Carter · **Posted:** Wed Feb 06, 2013 6:15 pm

Most are in the 3k range, with a lot being worth less. Auto trans probably puts most enthusiasts out of the market, notwithstanding the convertible aspects of it. Check out pricing on R3vlimited and bimmerforums for ideas. Maybe post up some pics? Maintenance?

steve remchak · **Posted:** Wed Feb 06, 2013 7:52 pm

What was the pool on this one? :lol:

$2500 - $3K sounds about right.

Michael Westerfield · **Posted:** Wed Feb 06, 2013 8:36 pm

steve remchak wrote:

What was the pool on this one? :lol:

$2500 - $3K sounds about right.

I don't know if you remember my father in law's 325i a few years ago, but....

91' 325i
4 door
Auto
~120k (can't really remember)
In very very nice shape with a full dealership history.
Paint was a little dull, but otherwise in great shape and completely stock with BMW replacement parts always used.

IIRC we listed it for 4k, after months he finally took ~2500$

JohnByers · **Posted:** Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:59 pm

My soon to be MIL is looking a 'vert but not sure if she is ok with auto. Pics?

RodneyWright · **Posted:** Thu Feb 07, 2013 10:16 am

Looking at RoadFly.com e30 listings, looks like an appropriate price would be between 3500-4500. Have to think on this some more before I offically post up for sale.

Brett_Murphy · **Joined:** Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:02 pm **Posts:** 355

There is a strong regional bias at work in prices for those, too. If you could prove it would pass a California emissions inspection, you could get probably get $5k for it in California. You'd have to sell it on Ebay or something, though.

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