Awesome Alpina for sale!

[Simon13]

Am I the only one that hates Alpina-style interiors?

Thats bmw in there, bar the steering wheel and gear nob

[DanThe]

I thought that this car changed hands for £5000 during the summer! Didnt it?

Maybe the car has had extensive mechanical work sorting all the usual E30 problems out and it's ready to go? no issues just drive and enjoy,which can't be said for most E30's

So you reckon it may have had 3k worth of work done mechanically,if I were buying, id want to see receipts, if thats the case.... also if it had 3 bags thrown at it recently, surely its worth a mention in the ad...

Also,I thought the thoery, about the money most enthusiasts throw at their cars is not recouped when selling, was shared by most on here. Just makes me wonder whats the likely explanation here.

Let me see, maybe someones trying to make one hell of a drink on it, cant knock someone for trying.....

Lush motor though.

So what are you saying? Its not worth 8.5? Or are you just being bitter about it?

[DanThe]

Am I the only one that hates Alpina-style interiors?

Calm down mate, its not made by BK

[Jables]

Am I the only one that hates Alpina-style interiors?

probably do you mean the red leather ? I love it

Just the wooden gearknob, steering wheel, even the emblem itself. Also, that red carpet is very bleh.
Extremely attractive car from the outside, a little less so from the inside (for me).

[Bob_S]

I thought that this car changed hands for £5000 during the summer! Didnt it?

Maybe the car has had extensive mechanical work sorting all the usual E30 problems out and it's ready to go? no issues just drive and enjoy,which can't be said for most E30's

So you reckon it may have had 3k worth of work done mechanically,if I were buying, id want to see receipts, if thats the case.... also if it had 3 bags thrown at it recently, surely its worth a mention in the ad...

Also,I thought the thoery, about the money most enthusiasts throw at their cars is not recouped when selling, was shared by most on here. Just makes me wonder whats the likely explanation here.

Let me see, maybe someones trying to make one hell of a drink on it, cant knock someone for trying.....

Lush motor though.

If someone is making a profit so what. anything is for sale at a price, and in this case that price is £8500. It's rarer and better equiped than a motorsport cab which command strong money and are purely sold on the title and rarely condition.
I know people who have bought M3's for 6k and shifted them for 12k, so what.

Sometimes money isnt recoupable, BUT, when was the last time you saw a genuinely nice e30 that hasn't got problems? for sale probably never because nobody will sell them now.

[oldroydsr4]

^^^

agreed. The zone is full of too many penny less cheap skates.

This care is worth 8.5k all day long, end of!!

[Colonel Sanders]

could do with a rocker cover repaint though.
not to be picky.

[DanThe]

^^^

agreed. The zone is full of too money penny less cheap skates.

This care is worth 8.5k all day long, end of!!

'bitter' penny less cheap skates

[bss325i]

^^^

agreed. The zone is full of too money penny less cheap skates.

This care is worth 8.5k all day long, end of!!

'bitter' penny less cheap skates

+100000000000000!

I f*cking hate them types! The ones who try and pick holes in anything just to get a fiver off something that costs a tenner!

Get off the dole and get a f*cking job penny less looser!

[tomtomiS]

back on topic, what a lovely car. Good luck with the sale, as previously said hopefully it will be maintained with the same care and attention its owner has bestowed upon it

[ShepsEvo3]

I don't know why, but I don't like it. Different strokes for different folks I guess, but its one car I've never been keen on.

I am obviously in the minority though

[Colonel Sanders]

I don't know why, but I don't like it. Different strokes for different folks I guess, but its one car I've never been keen on.

I am obviously in the minority though

same as, think its coz i just dont like cabs, but you cant take away from it its a nice car though.

[ShepsEvo3]

I don't mind cabs, but there summut about it I don't like... just don't push my buttons thats all. Maybe I should get some viagra then take another look?

[Low_E30]

Maybe the car has had extensive mechanical work sorting all the usual E30 problems out and it's ready to go? no issues just drive and enjoy,which can't be said for most E30's

So you reckon it may have had 3k worth of work done mechanically,if I were buying, id want to see receipts, if thats the case.... also if it had 3 bags thrown at it recently, surely its worth a mention in the ad...

Also,I thought the thoery, about the money most enthusiasts throw at their cars is not recouped when selling, was shared by most on here. Just makes me wonder whats the likely explanation here.

Let me see, maybe someones trying to make one hell of a drink on it, cant knock someone for trying.....

Lush motor though.

So what are you saying? Its not worth 8.5? Or are you just being bitter about it?

Mate i think you have either misunderstood what i wrote, or have read something else altogether....!

When did I ever once write that its not worth 8.5k?...

infact I never once knocked:

A. The car
B. Its condition
C. Its rarity
D. The cars asking asking price!!

All that i wrote was based on whats on this thread, which lead me to beleive that it had changed hands a few months earlier for 3k Less....In my eyes that is some apprecieation, as most cars in this financial climate are likely to lose some money.... Yes, even rare cars.

If you bought a car & then found out it had changed hands a few months earlier for 3k less, would that news leave a smile on your face??

I was merely speculating as to the reasons why... This is a forum is it not?

I also stated that if it had received some work maybe mentioning it in the ad would help (these are basic selling skills my friend)

Finally, I even wrote at the bottom that its one lush motor, hardly the words of a someone bitter, me thinks!

[Low_E30]

Maybe the car has had extensive mechanical work sorting all the usual E30 problems out and it's ready to go? no issues just drive and enjoy,which can't be said for most E30's

So you reckon it may have had 3k worth of work done mechanically,if I were buying, id want to see receipts, if thats the case.... also if it had 3 bags thrown at it recently, surely its worth a mention in the ad...

Also,I thought the thoery, about the money most enthusiasts throw at their cars is not recouped when selling, was shared by most on here. Just makes me wonder whats the likely explanation here.

Let me see, maybe someones trying to make one hell of a drink on it, cant knock someone for trying.....

Lush motor though.

If someone is making a profit so what. anything is for sale at a price, and in this case that price is £8500. It's rarer and better equiped than a motorsport cab which command strong money and are purely sold on the title and rarely condition.
I know people who have bought M3's for 6k and shifted them for 12k, so what.

Sometimes money isnt recoupable, BUT, when was the last time you saw a genuinely nice e30 that hasn't got problems? for sale probably never because nobody will sell them now.

When did i say i got an issue someone making a profit, I even stated that you cant knock someone for trying!

The trouble with with the zone is you make a subjective comment, & people automatically start getting defensive & making out you said something else altogether.

Mate iv been on the zone a long time & for the most part havent written BS on every other thread just to get my post tally up, as my post tally & the date I joined shows, or to create trouble on here, unlike some! But this just makes me think why bother at all, as i wasnt aware that i was knocking the car or offending the owner....

Did it not occur to anyone that the reason it may up for sale 3k more than it was a few months ago was bacause it may have been sold too cheap in the summer....?

[DanThe]

Did it not occur to anyone that the reason it may up for sale 3k more than it was a few months ago was bacause it may have been sold too cheap in the summer....?

Well obviously not to you as you want to see receipts!

[bmwsport]

This is a fore sale ad. No need to spam the guy, it ain't a 'what do you think my car is worth thread'... It is listed for sale at that price, if you don't like it don't buy it! simple as that. Sheesh!

Might it not occur that the guy might be open to offers too?

[Low_E30]

Maybe the car has had extensive mechanical work sorting all the usual E30 problems out and it's ready to go? no issues just drive and enjoy,which can't be said for most E30's

So you reckon it may have had 3k worth of work done mechanically,if I were buying, id want to see receipts, if thats the case.... also if it had 3 bags thrown at it recently, surely its worth a mention in the ad...

Also,I thought the thoery, about the money most enthusiasts throw at their cars is not recouped when selling, was shared by most on here. Just makes me wonder whats the likely explanation here.

Let me see, maybe someones trying to make one hell of a drink on it, cant knock someone for trying.....

Lush motor though.

Dameon probably has thrown more than 3k at this. The "likely" explanation is the fact that Dameon likes his cars to be spot on. This guy does not mess about. If there is an area that can be improved? He'll improve it. You couldn't put him further from the 2 bob messr's that come on here and run / modify their car for f*ck all.

Add that to the fact Chris Warburton will only sell the best examples I'd say this was close to bang on the money.

And for those who ain't worked it out yet, Dameon is a Mod on the zone, the author of this thread and the guy that built Barry's (BSS325i) S50 Touring. I doubt he made "one hell of a drink" on that either.

If you have a more personal knowledge of this car/ its owner, fair play to you, I didnt, & was making assumtions based on whats written on this very thread, which is supposed to be the essence of a forum like this...

Dont quite know why you mentioned Barrys S50 touring, & the fact that you doubt he made a drink on it, in response to me, as i dont know about that car, & was on about the Alpina... If he is hoping to make some money on it, so what, good luck to him..

Your making out like, its a crime be making money on a car, or to say that someone may be making money on a car.... like i did!

If he's losing out, like you say he might be, it would still be a good idea to put the money spent in the ad....

[bmwsport]

Agreed^^^, the ad does need a better write up thats for sure.

[Low_E30]

This is a fore sale ad. No need to spam the guy, it ain't a 'what do you think my car is worth thread'... It is listed for sale at that price, if you don't like it don't buy it! simple as that. Sheesh!

Might it not occur that the guy might be open to offers too?

If this a for sale ad, why is it not in the for sale section?

If it was in the for sale section , I probably would not have even made a comment, but as it was in the chat section I did.... probably wish i hadnt now LOL

[Low_E30]

Did it not occur to anyone that the reason it may up for sale 3k more than it was a few months ago was bacause it may have been sold too cheap in the summer....?

Well obviously not to you as you want to see receipts!

I was writing in response to what Simon13 had said about it possibly having had extensive work done on the mechanics...

If you read properly you would have noted that I said IF I WAS BUYING, I would want to see the receipts, wouldnt you??

But then again, what good are receipts to you, with the reading skills demonstrated by yourself...

[Maxus]

A biased opinion I know, but this is a stunning looking quality car which the current owner has spent time and money on maintaining and improving. This car has certainly had more than it's current sales price spent on it over the last few years (and I can account for 65% of this!). As has been pointed out, you rarely get back what you "invest" when it comes to cars but keeping on top of all the jobs on a car like this will increase the desirability and therefore the value.

An £8k non M E30 will always start a debate and the answer to its value is what someone is willing to pay. If you are after a unique and genuine cab then your options are limited. This one fits that bill.

Good luck with the sale, and lets hope the next owner enjoys it and keeps it original.............and is on the Zone.

[e30topless]

I absolutely love this car for me it is the ultimate E30, 8.5k is a good price and IMO worth every single penny

I really hope it goes to a real enthusiast and not a tit who will wreck it

Simon13 get it bought !!!

[Felix79]

If I could fit in to an cab I would happily pay the asking price and I have done when the c2 2.5 I have now came up for sale. I like many others who have the luck to own a C2 2.5 know this little beauity is mega rare and is very special and will sell with ease.

[DanThe]

If you read properly you would have noted that I said IF I WAS BUYING, I would want to see the receipts, wouldnt you??

What if, the previous owner did all the work himself? Then there would be no receipts, would that stop you buying?

[Low_E30]

If you read properly you would have noted that I said IF I WAS BUYING, I would want to see the receipts, wouldnt you??

What if, the previous owner did all the work himself? Then there would be no receipts, would that stop you buying?

What are you on about now?..... I should really stop responding to you as im getting the feeling that I would be typing in vain, & you will just come back with another question which is miles away from the last.... But I will carry on for now, as i think there is still hope for you....

Back to your question, let me put it this way, would you buy a car, any car, that was up for 8 large, but you also knew in your head, it changed hands for 5 large only a few months earlier....lets now say, the new increased value of the car was based on recent work carried out (not the fact it may have been sold too cheap a few months earlier,as might be the case with the Alpina), would you pay the asking price without paperwork/receipts, I know I wouldnt.( If I liked the car alot, i would use the lack of receipts as a bargaining tool).

The reality is, receipts/ Paperwork will help shift a car, not the vendors word that he did the work. I know FSH on a car like an E30 is not a important as it was. The condition, the way it drives, is more of the essence, but recent paperwork/receipts, that can verify work carried out will help obtain top money, especially for specialist cars which only appeal to enthusiasts.

My opinions with regards to this particalar Alpina i will keep to myself, with the fear of offending or being misconstrued being at the forefront of my mind.

[DanThe]

But what if you really really liked the car, would you still need a receipt before you believed your eyes? Or would you try and chip him 3k because he did the work himself

[spook]

You can always bid him down to 5k

[DanThe]

This is a serious discussion spook, stop being silly...

[jamie323i]

Get off the dole and get a f*cking job penny less looser![/quote] Well said!

[Colonel Sanders]

Get off the dole and get a f*cking job penny less looser! Well said!

Not really, thats just abuse....

[barryj]

Another Alpina..............................another slanging match. Anyone else notice a pattern settling in here?

[Jhonno]

People who can't afford trying to talk prices down.. Probably

[spook]

This is a serious discussion spook, stop being silly...

Sorry Dan

[hubble]

Another Alpina..............................another slanging match. Anyone else notice a pattern settling in here?

Agreed. No need at all. A perfectly normal and interesting post ends up being 'Pistols at dawn"