Author Topic: 1991 E30 318is Pricing... (Read 12063 times)

goober · « **on:** November 08, 2010, 08:08:56 PM »

I've been in contact with an owner of an alpine white 318is and it is in good to excellent condition, with just under 130k miles, no big scratches, dents, or tears. The interior is just as fine as the exterior. However when discussing the price, he said $5500 firm, before inspection. Now, I'm not quite sure whether or not that is a steal, or an overpriced car. Please leave your thoughts,
Thank you

DesktopDave · « **Reply #1 on:** November 08, 2010, 09:35:35 PM »

I'm guessing overpriced.

If it's completely functional, even the A/C, with fresh shocks and updated springs and a complete service history it might be worth that much. 130K miles is very low for the age, and it's the coupe; they're worth much more than the sedan. My 4-door was less than $1000 but it had 266K miles and needed a diff.

goober · « **Reply #2 on:** November 08, 2010, 10:03:36 PM »

It has fresh bilsteins, new 15" konig silver rewinds, an a/c, fair to good interior, no tears.
He pretty firm, however I still need to pay shipping...

DesktopDave · « **Reply #3 on:** November 08, 2010, 10:07:08 PM »

I'd want a pristine car for that much. No cracks in the dash, perfect sport seats, solid body, etc. I'd say a good low mileage 318is is worth about $3500. I'm not in a very high-priced market though. If you decide to buy, the weak points on the car are the timing chain (especially the cam gears), the diff and the A/C. None are that hard to fix but all are expensive.

Gerta318is · « **Reply #4 on:** November 09, 2010, 08:50:37 AM »

Goober - that seems fairly high. I know there is a guys selling one in Tacoma, WA (hour away from Seattle) for $3200. He posted up in the for sale section. I dont know where you live, but that would be worth checking out. I agree with Dave, that the pricing should be right around 3-4k depending on condition and wear. Good luck man!

Gerta318is · « **Reply #5 on:** November 09, 2010, 08:54:34 AM »

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/2047756008.html

Here's the link if you are interested. I thought about checking this out myself ...

goober · « **Reply #6 on:** November 09, 2010, 02:55:24 PM »

I dont know how to post pictures to show you the car, but I'm thinking $5500 is too much so I probably wont buy it, thanks though.

That car seems pretty good Gerta, thanks for telling me, I'm really set on an e30 318is and alpine white is even better.

DesktopDave · « **Reply #7 on:** November 09, 2010, 04:10:29 PM »

You won't be disappointed. They're not very fast, but they make up for it just by being fun. I'm not sure I can explain it...but if you're a car guy you're going to love it.

bmwm42 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 09, 2010, 11:14:43 PM »

yeah way high also one in salem oregon craigslist pretty good condition for 3k and a 325is for 2200 and both look really nice interior and all

Gerta318is · « **Reply #9 on:** November 13, 2010, 05:56:11 PM »

Hey the guy dropped his price to 2999 ... If you are serious about one of these cars and live close you could offer him 2200.

Gerta

LeeThompson · « **Reply #10 on:** November 16, 2010, 03:21:25 PM »

Stay away. THe car could be a wash when you get it. and that 6K out the window. Look for a car thats a few hours away that you can drive and go pick up with a friend. I drove from SC to Texas with a friend to pick up a e36 318i with a downing on it.

Trust me when you are there talking with cash in hand he will bend on the price.

Also for an extra 2K you can find a nice e36 m3

DesktopDave · « **Reply #11 on:** November 16, 2010, 03:42:35 PM »

An M3 would be a great ride too. I intend to get a Dakar Yellow coupe for my next car. Not as tossable but oh so much faster.

318lotis · « **Reply #12 on:** November 16, 2010, 09:16:52 PM »

If this car had only around 50,000 orig. miles, one owner, garage kept, detailed service records, profile gasket replacement by dealer, along with being perfect mint condition.
Yes, it would be worth $5500.00 to somebody.

ojingoh · « **Reply #13 on:** December 01, 2010, 03:56:06 PM »

I paid $3600 for a car with very minor paint issues and 77k original miles in october of 2008 in Portland, OR. it was a 318i (4 door) however -- which I prefer for some reason on E30s. I also also came with a dealer-installed moonroof. Car was pretty much pristine.

Mo0sE · « **Reply #14 on:** December 04, 2010, 10:57:25 PM »

Over priced 2000-2500