Went to look at an E30 M3 today...
17 February 2003, 02:57 PM
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Thought I'd increase the collection of cars - so to compliment the Merc, I'm vaguely looking for an E30 M3.
Found one going very cheap
Went to have a look - not expecting a great deal.
Now fair play to the chap, he did warn me it wasn't great but...
I have never come across a car so utterly shagged.
Interior was horrendous red aftermarket retrim and filthy.
The bodywork was terrible - all rust and micro blisters
It had at some point in its life had a sizable stereo system which had been butchered in, and then butchered out again.
Estimate it needed at least £6000 spent to get it acceptable again, and it was long past ever being a concours car...
And how much did this guy want?
£3500!!!!
Why? oh Why?
I mean how knackered does a car have to be before it stops being 'M3 drivers car collectors item rare as you like' to 'just another shagged 3 series'.
I'd have struggled to feel like stumping up £500 for it.
Found one going very cheap
Went to have a look - not expecting a great deal.
Now fair play to the chap, he did warn me it wasn't great but...
I have never come across a car so utterly shagged.
Interior was horrendous red aftermarket retrim and filthy.
The bodywork was terrible - all rust and micro blisters
It had at some point in its life had a sizable stereo system which had been butchered in, and then butchered out again.
Estimate it needed at least £6000 spent to get it acceptable again, and it was long past ever being a concours car...
And how much did this guy want?
£3500!!!!
Why? oh Why?
I mean how knackered does a car have to be before it stops being 'M3 drivers car collectors item rare as you like' to 'just another shagged 3 series'.
I'd have struggled to feel like stumping up £500 for it.
17 February 2003, 03:01 PM
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I fancy one of these too.
I have been looking around and one of our local dealers has one in that has done 197000 miles!!
The engines (and the rest of the car I guess) must be strong as I imagine these cars are driven hard........a lot!!
I have been looking around and one of our local dealers has one in that has done 197000 miles!!
The engines (and the rest of the car I guess) must be strong as I imagine these cars are driven hard........a lot!!
17 February 2003, 03:09 PM
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Well that makes 3 of us - looking for a one myself!!!
There seems to be so much tat out there though!!!
The best ones apparently come from Spain and Italy - mature, wealthy owners and a nice warm climate. I think theres a company that has an ad in EVO.
www.munichlegends.co.uk
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There seems to be so much tat out there though!!!
The best ones apparently come from Spain and Italy - mature, wealthy owners and a nice warm climate. I think theres a company that has an ad in EVO.
www.munichlegends.co.uk
laters
stu
17 February 2003, 03:12 PM
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100K miles is the watershed for massive engine and suspension related bills.
Personally, I won't be looking at anything thats done more than 90,000miles.
It has to be original, unmolested and generally cared for.
Personally, I won't be looking at anything thats done more than 90,000miles.
It has to be original, unmolested and generally cared for.
17 February 2003, 08:01 PM
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Hi Guys
I just sold mine last week diamond metallic black 1989/F with 65000 miles and F.S.H. Great cars I can thoroughly recommend one to anyone and don't let the fact that they are lhd put you off. The only thing they could do with is a bit more power if you add schrick cams and a motec system you have a totally transformed car. Try Moseley Motorsport this guy buys sells and races these cars he knows his stuff.
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I just sold mine last week diamond metallic black 1989/F with 65000 miles and F.S.H. Great cars I can thoroughly recommend one to anyone and don't let the fact that they are lhd put you off. The only thing they could do with is a bit more power if you add schrick cams and a motec system you have a totally transformed car. Try Moseley Motorsport this guy buys sells and races these cars he knows his stuff.
Cheers
Indy.
17 February 2003, 09:48 PM
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I sold mine for 7000, it had a few mods like Koni adjustable suspension, aftermarket exhaust. strut brace, BBS alloys, apart from that the car was immaculate and it was a fully loaded model.
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I sold mine for 7000, it had a few mods like Koni adjustable suspension, aftermarket exhaust. strut brace, BBS alloys, apart from that the car was immaculate and it was a fully loaded model.
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There was one for sale in Wokingham a while ago on a K plate, lhd and looked a nice one for £6995....I almost went for it but bought a Cossy instead..pratt 
Wish I bought it now.
Nath
Wish I bought it now.Nath
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