E30 M3 for sale in vancouver...

[MikesJo]

Here's the link: http://www.vwdov.ca/forum/showthread.php?threadid=39628

I love the color!

[motoyen]

Front end looks like it had/needs some work. It's missing the fogs and tow hook covers, also the M badge is on the wrong side. Interior looks clean, the original shifter has been replaced. I wonder who the owner is?

[MikesJo]

You have to wonder why the badge is in the wrong place...if the guy really liked the car he'd put it in the right place imo. lol.

I think the owner is the guy selling it? Check out his photo album in his post there.

[Mike 91 318ic]

Looks like it could be a good project car, like Anthony said the front end is missing some peices but the price is decent, and I'll be he'd take 15k. I wish I could buy it but I need something bigger for a second car.

[royalflush313]

hey, just signed up here. Nice site!

Anyways, couple of my friends are friends with the owner of the red M3. I'm gonna go give the car a visit sometime this week hopefully.
I've been looking for a nice E30 just to get me around on weekends and what not -- maybe this will be it.

problem is... call me crazy but im starting to like the lines of the regular E30 better :smokin: And 325is' are nice cars..

Anyways, the owner told me that the car needs the following according to his mechanic at Euro otto sports, he did the inspection last week:
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Right ball joint
right tie rod end outer
Power steering pump bushings
rear cross member bushings
right sway bar link broken of shock
CAT starting to crack at rear welds
rear muffler loose on clamps
oil leak on timing chain tensioner and cam housing
play on rear diff axle joints
rusted threw on left lift front block

Havent talked to him in a few days, so i wouldnt be too surprised if its sold though..that's pretty cheap for the M. (isnt it?)

I saw this on BMWBC site too http://www.bmwccbc.org/cgi/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=4sale;action=display;num=1072722612

[royalflush313]

oh and just to add...

The car is from US, I believe originally from Maryland or sumthing.

[motoyen]

:welcome: royalflush313

If you want someone to go with you to take a look at the car let me know. If I were you I would take the car to cgmotorsports (http://www.cgmotorsports.com) and have Chris go over it before you plunk down any cash. I wouldn't say that price is cheap considering the repairs that you listed. Given those repairs and as long as nothing else is required I would probably offer $15K. The silver one on the BMW BC Club board apparently is mint but I've heard the owner isn't 100% committed to selling it.

A clean E30 with M-Tecnic kit, lowered and wheels I think looks just as good if not better than the E30 M3. The M3 is all about aggressive looks and while it works for that car, nice clean lines on an E30 can't be beat. Certainly not by any E36. :D

Now will one of you E30 guys buy a freakin M-Tecnic kit so we show it off! Vince? Bueller? Bueller?

[royalflush313]

:welcome: royalflush313

If you want someone to go with you to take a look at the car let me know. If I were you I would take the car to cgmotorsports (http://www.cgmotorsports.com) and have Chris go over it before you plunk down any cash. I wouldn't say that price is cheap considering the repairs that you listed. Given those repairs and as long as nothing else is required I would probably offer $15K. The silver one on the BMW BC Club board apparently is mint but I've heard the owner isn't 100% committed to selling it.

A clean E30 with M-Tecnic kit, lowered and wheels I think looks just as good if not better than the E30 M3. The M3 is all about aggressive looks and while it works for that car, nice clean lines on an E30 can't be beat. Certainly not by any E36. :D

Now will one of you E30 guys buy a freakin M-Tecnic kit so we show it off! Vince? Bueller? Bueller?

well if an M3 expert would tag along with me, that would be awesome. I'm sure you guys could spot more stuff than me. (For example, i didnt notice that the shifter was replaced.. or the badge on wrong side).

How much do you think it will cost to cover those problems?

[MikesJo]

Where's the car located?

[fastbmw]

I still think the touring is the most rare and beautiful car and any one that owns one is king and extremely good looking too! Oh wait, we own one...haha j/k

[VtwinVince]

Tell you what, Anthony, I'll volunteer my car as a guinea pig, you supply the Mtechnic kit and we're done.

[royalflush313]

does any M3 owners here wanna come with me on Saturday to look at the red M? I'm sure some of you M3 owners will be able to spot the imperfections/problems etc a lot better than I can - maybe you can tell me if it's a car worth buying or not.

:smokin:

[royalflush313]

Anthony, thanks so much for coming out to see the car with me.

Anyone looking for a clean M3 should stay away from this car, the car looked like it needed a LOT of work, and the seller wasn't able to tell us ANYTHING about the car. :rolleyes:

[Spaz]

oh really, what did this car need....i'm looking to sell my 1990 325is, and opt for an m3 sometime near the end of this year. good luck with your hunt.

[motoyen]

Spaz I would stay away from this car. I am willing to bet that it has been crashed a few times. Assuming the engine is solid, which I doubt based on what I heard today, I wouldn't pay more than $10K for this car. Too many questionable to be worth more than that.

[royalflush313]

yep, the car didn't sound right. Random parts appeared to be re-painted (owner didn't know why), and the paintjob was terrible.

Owner said that the previous owner (his friend) hit a deer, and that's the only accident.

Well people told me carfax doesnt tell you anything so i never looked it up, but I typed the VIN# in, and there are 19 records for the car. I didn't bother paying for it though, because I have no interest in that car now.

[mazenz]

if you wanna spend some money, im thinking of selling my car. asking fairly top dollar for it though... :(

[royalflush313]

if you wanna spend some money, im thinking of selling my car. asking fairly top dollar for it though... :(

give me a lil more info :)

[Spaz]

http://www.carfax.com/cfm/FSBO.cfm?report=CFX000006564638

here you go guys, i saw the car this weekend, you cna contact me if you want my opinon on it.

btw: i have some interest in buying an m3 so if u have one for sale contact me.

[Mike 91 318ic]

wow did I read that right it's been written off over 4 times! and received a junk title?

I guess it could still be used as a track car, but I pitty the person who buys it with out knowing it's history.

M

[Spike]

hey anyone notice that all those pics on that link are tottally different cars, look at the lisence plates, all different

[E30Ty]

Yea, I just assumed the owner was lazy and took pics off the net. Either way I wouldn't touch that car with a ten foot pole.

[Spike]

I'd hope so, ya sounds like a dirty car.....

[vr6_boyee]

I'd hope so, ya sounds like a dirty car.....


Thanks for the great compliments guys!! I feel much love on this bmw forum.

PS if you guys didn't know the car isn't forsale no more, i showed Spaz the car cause he was interested in my friends car and I told them I'll show him my car if he was interested. God every board is the same so many flamers. Spaz I didn't expect you to rebump the post.

[vr6_boyee]

hey anyone notice that all those pics on that link are tottally different cars, look at the lisence plates, all different


They are the same cars, just that it has different plates on it.

[vr6_boyee]

wow did I read that right it's been written off over 4 times! and received a junk title?

I guess it could still be used as a track car, but I pitty the person who buys it with out knowing it's history.

M

This sedan has had 3 owners and was owned in Texas, Florida and Indiana. The first title for this sedan was reported to CARFAX by a Texas DMV in 1988.
It was involved in an accident in Florida that was reported to the police.
It was severely damaged and issued a Salvage and Junk title by a DMV. It was later issued a Rebuilt title by a Texas DMV, which allows for the vehicle to be repaired and returned to the road.
It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. The last odometer reading, reported on 11/12/1998, was 94,859 miles.
It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary of terms.

It was only in one accident in FL, it wasn't hit 4 times, please read! It's probably renewing insurance or aircare shows up with SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED.

[royalflush313]

This sedan has had 3 owners and was owned in Texas, Florida and Indiana. The first title for this sedan was reported to CARFAX by a Texas DMV in 1988.
It was involved in an accident in Florida that was reported to the police.
It was severely damaged and issued a Salvage and Junk title by a DMV. It was later issued a Rebuilt title by a Texas DMV, which allows for the vehicle to be repaired and returned to the road.
It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. The last odometer reading, reported on 11/12/1998, was 94,859 miles.
It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary of terms.

It was only in one accident in FL, it wasn't hit 4 times, please read! It's probably renewing insurance or aircare shows up with SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED.


I dont wanna step in and look like a jackass or anything, but I have some questions for you.

You claim that the pictures are of the same car, well unless the car underwent interior color change along with other modifications, the car cannot be the same one. Your car had the beige interior, some of those pictures of the car has black intrior...

More importantly, you told me that the car was owned by your friend in Maryland, but that does not seem like the case.

It just concerns me that the car was owned in Texas, Florida and in Indiana. You also told me that the only accident was that your buddy in Maryland hit a dear, therefor the M emblem was on the wrong side.

I don't know how this story got mixed up, but at this point i feel quite fooled and scammed, as I was a potential buyer. I guess it doesnt matter anymore, now that you have decided to keep it.

[vr6_boyee]

I dont wanna step in and look like a jackass or anything, but I have some questions for you.

You claim that the pictures are of the same car, well unless the car underwent interior color change along with other modifications, the car cannot be the same one. Your car had the beige interior, some of those pictures of the car has black intrior...

More importantly, you told me that the car was owned by your friend in Maryland, but that does not seem like the case.

It just concerns me that the car was owned in Texas, Florida and in Indiana. You also told me that the only accident was that your buddy in Maryland hit a dear, therefor the M emblem was on the wrong side.

I don't know how this story got mixed up, but at this point i feel quite fooled and scammed, as I was a potential buyer. I guess it doesnt matter anymore, now that you have decided to keep it.

Why don't you come and look at the interior again and compare it to the picture. They are the same cars!!! Do u know where Maryland Indiana is between Ohio and Illinois. And yes the car was hit buy a dear when he had it and lost all the bit and peices off the bumper alost the scratch on the side of the bumper was from that. Bumper was resprayed here. I think people need to have a second thought about me, i'm not a scammer and I've been on the DOV and Vortex longer than you've been on any boards!! I have a well known rep and I have people that can prove that i'm not lying. Throw me a freaking bone!! :bigcry:

[royalflush313]

Why don't you come and look at the interior again and compare it to the picture. They are the same cars!!! Do u know where Maryland Indiana is between Ohio and Illinois. And yes the car was hit buy a dear when he had it and lost all the bit and peices off the bumper alost the scratch on the side of the bumper was from that. Bumper was resprayed here. I think people need to have a second thought about me, i'm not a scammer and I've been on the DOV and Vortex longer than you've been on any boards!! I have a well known rep and I have people that can prove that i'm not lying. Throw me a freaking bone!! :bigcry:

I can look at your interior again, and it will most likely not be black. But that's really none of my concerns.

Last time I checked Maryland is by the east coast, below Pennsylvania. But by the way you responded, it seems like you mean that Maryland is a city in Indiana. Well i dont know a Maryland in Indiana, because im not familiar with USA cities, but it seems like the car was in Warsaw and Lafayette Indiana.
Well maybe this was a misunderstanding on my bahalf that when you said Maryland, I assumed it was the Maryland state...

You advertised the car as having 90,000 miles, but you said, and the CARFAX indicates.....94,000 in '98.
It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. The last odometer reading, reported on 11/12/1998, was 94,859 miles.

I'm sure you are a nice person, and along the way, there must have been some miscommunications between you and myself and other potential buyers. But you gotta admit, there's some stuff that would concern a buyer - its a rebuilt when you said that its not, the mileage seems to be a little strange... etc.

[vr6_boyee]

I can look at your interior again, and it will most likely not be black. But that's really none of my concerns.

Last time I checked Maryland is by the east coast, below Pennsylvania. But by the way you responded, it seems like you mean that Maryland is a city in Indiana. Well i dont know a Maryland in Indiana, because im not familiar with USA cities, but it seems like the car was in Warsaw and Lafayette Indiana.
Well maybe this was a misunderstanding on my bahalf that when you said Maryland, I assumed it was the Maryland state...

You advertised the car as having 90,000 miles, but you said, and the CARFAX indicates.....94,000 in '98.


I'm sure you are a nice person, and along the way, there must have been some miscommunications between you and myself and other potential buyers. But you gotta admit, there's some stuff that would concern a buyer - its a rebuilt when you said that its not, the mileage seems to be a little strange... etc.

Yes i posted the wrong miles my bad. :rolleyes: The car now was 99,000miles on it cause i've been driving it as a daily. It was from Maryland state i guess i was wrong about that, it had Maryland plates when I bought it.
Weird. :bigcry:

[VtwinVince]

Let's cut the crap, people, IMO it sounds like a pile of junk. Period.

[royalflush313]

Yes i posted the wrong miles my bad. :rolleyes: The car now was 99,000miles on it cause i've been driving it as a daily. It was from Maryland state i guess i was wrong about that, it had Maryland plates when I bought it.
Weird. :bigcry:

well i guess now you see where everyone's suspicions are coming from.

That's very weird that it had Maryland plates. And since your friend had the car, you'd be pretty sure of where the car came from.

[E30Ty]

I'm sorry, but there is no way the pictures on the website link are of the same M3.

http://www.s14.de/0130/04.jpg

http://www.s14.de/0103/02.jpg

http://www.s14.ctmnet.de/0172/01.jpg

Uhmm... no...

[Spaz]

alright guys imo it would be a great project car, needs some good love and care. needs to be started from the begining. if you are good at self repairs and you have a good amount of knowledge this is the car for you.
as i said before, don't judge this car till you seen it and if u want my unbias opinon please feel free to contact me.

-cam

[vr6_boyee]

I'm sorry, but there is no way the pictures on the website link are of the same M3.

Uhmm... no...


Oki smart ass, i just threw some pictures up of some other E30 M3's. U know what **** this board bunch of pricks anyways. I can't believe people can be so cruel to others without thinking. NOW EVERYONE Have a nice ******* DAY.

[S14addict]

Whoa...... this thread got real ugly.... :eek:

[royalflush313]

alright guys imo it would be a great project car, needs some good love and care. needs to be started from the begining. if you are good at self repairs and you have a good amount of knowledge this is the car for you.
as i said before, don't judge this car till you seen it and if u want my unbias opinon please feel free to contact me.

-cam

Im sure it would be a good project car.

If the seller was more clear and honest about the car, it would not be such an issue.

And vr6_boy, I dont think that Im being cruel to you. Im simply stating that the condition of the car is not what you had described.

If someone misguides anyone, in order to sell a car, one is bound to get criticisms. I don't think I made any statements which was false or that directly attacked you as a person.

sorry this thread had to get so ugly, but imagine if you were the potential buyer, and you were in my shoes... how would you react and feel?

I really did not intend at all to start a fight or anything....

[royalflush313]

Oki smart ass, i just threw some pictures up of some other E30 M3's. U know what **** this board bunch of pricks anyways. I can't believe people can be so cruel to others without thinking. NOW EVERYONE Have a nice ******* DAY.

wouldnt u say that you are being a little contradictory here?


Quote:
Originally Posted by Spike
hey anyone notice that all those pics on that link are tottally different cars, look at the lisence plates, all different


vr6_boyee
They are the same cars, just that it has different plates on it.

[Mike 91 318ic]

Does it come with three sets of rims? that might make it worth a few hundred more ;)

glgf
M

[motoyen]

I'm closing this thread as we have gone way off topic. I have seen the actual car, if anyone is interested in the car and wants my opinion then PM me.