I want to buy a E30 M3

Thanks Rick,
To be honest prices have risen so far so fast I am seeing some real dogs now for collector money. They made so many of these I thought I could find a stock car in a color I can live with (no red exteriors or beige interiors) for under $20k. Hardly anything I have looked at is stock, a lot of cars have been looked after by the corner gas station and/or rodded hard. 200,000 miles, jeepers, the motor may or not be sound but I've been this route, you will die from $200 bills for all the small stuff that is falling off the car and still need a motor soon.

I may have to switch to a 2002 tii with Alpina accents......

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Originally Posted by mrbeverlyhills

Thanks Rick,
To be honest prices have risen so far so fast I am seeing some real dogs now for collector money. They made so many of these I thought I could find a stock car in a color I can live with (no red exteriors or beige interiors) for under $20k. Hardly anything I have looked at is stock, a lot of cars have been looked after by the corner gas station and/or rodded hard. 200,000 miles, jeepers, the motor may or not be sound but I've been this route, you will die from $200 bills for all the small stuff that is falling off the car and still need a motor soon.

I may have to switch to a 2002 tii with Alpina accents......

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Don't give up. I'm just completing a full restoration on a 121k-mile car that, if I'm honest, didn't need it. I looked for months before I finally found the right car but when I did, it was worth it (and I got a good deal). The deals are out there from time to time. You just have to act fast when you find one. Watch the Craigslist ads in SoCal. Lots of these cars on the west coast and the ads on Craigslist are typically underpriced compared to the prices on the enthusiast sites. I found mine in San Diego.

. . . good cars cost . . . .

From today's Roundel classifieds . . .

'91, white/grey, 57k mi

. . . original paint, interior, drive train & wheels, matching VIN tags, all four original keys, cold a/c, synthetic oils, various extras, complete booklet set, garaged & covered, comprehensive service records to 1991, clear title in-hand, old-school maintenance . . .

Asking $36k

http://www.bmwcca.org/classifieds/li...-coupe&id=5523

(Not mine)

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Originally Posted by LongRanger

. . . good cars cost . . .

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In the E30 M3 world, that's WAY more than a good car. Still overpriced - I can get you a 12k-mile car for $35k - but a very rare car to find with that mileage and in that condition. Most of these have seen a ditch or a hedge in their lifetime.

http://bringatrailer.com/2013/02/28/...19-bmw-e30-m3/

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Originally Posted by davewadd

http://bringatrailer.com/2013/02/28/...19-bmw-e30-m3/

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Too rich for my blood, nice car though.

I think LivefromNY said it best: most of these have been in a ditch or a hedge at some point. I would add many have been to Autozone for any go faster item that can be bolted on. And furry dice.

I am just looking for a clean sun belt driver that isn't molested beyond five grand of put backs for under 20k. Not red and no beige or grey interiors. Has my ship sailed? ( I was too smart to pay $100,000 for a 73 rs in good condition)

Pm has been sent.

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Originally Posted by LongRanger

. . . on eBay . . .

. . . Offered for sale is an absolutely impeccable 1990 BMW E30 M3 with only 74k original miles . . .

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1990-...orcev4exp=true

(Not mine)

Needs a proper/thorough PPI, but car's kinda local to me, so . . .

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Winning bid: $29,829.00

Too rich for my blood. Still, someone at least bought a nice car.....

Apparently, you are not the only one looking: http://jalopnik.com/is-now-the-time-...0-m3-451320035