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I want to sell my E30 but I'm not sure how much its worth

Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 4:50 pm
by burwood
It is a 1988 318i automatic 1.8
The engine runs perfectly, at 118k.

A good amount of previous history, services and mot certificates.

The car is currently sorn with no tax.

The gearbox has lost reverse and feels like it is stuck in a high gear, it does drive but pulls away very slowly and doesn't change gear. I'm not sure if it needs a new gearbox or not? Therefor it will need to be towed away if sold.

The exterior has various rust, on the drivers side front arch, this will need replacing its not aesthetically pleasing, there is some on the boot lid, and the rear passenger arch looks although it has been filtered at some point and repainted. Underneath the doors are rusty although I'm told the sills are fine. Also a few odd small spots on the roof near the sunroof.

The interior has beige leather door cards, would benefit from new front seats as they have rips. The rears are fine, the dashboard has the classic crack on the top.

The car is lowered on adjustable platform and springs, though i do have the original suspension.

Good condition 8J futura reps with stretched nankang tyres 185/35/17

The sunroof does not open well.

The speedometer works now and again.

The central locking isn't working.

There is a fair amount of work to be done, if i wasn't a student i would 100% keep her but i just do not have the time, money or experience to.

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Re: I want to sell my E30 but I'm not sure how much its wort

Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 4:52 pm
by burwood
i will post pictures of defects

Re: I want to sell my E30 but I'm not sure how much its wort

Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 5:54 pm
by bosers
Meeeow! :)

Re: I want to sell my E30 but I'm not sure how much its wort

Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 6:26 pm
by Nobby_N
You forgot sticker on rear screen! Individuals

Re: I want to sell my E30 but I'm not sure how much its wort

Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 7:33 pm
by Grrrmachine
If you want to see any decent coin, get those horrendous rims off and sell them separately. If you've got time, it might also make sense to take your adjustable suspension off and flog that too, as it won't add any meaningful value to a 1.8 auto fourdoor.

Once you've done that and taken honest, daylit photos of the rust, you might see something between 1000-1500. However, the rot on the roof may well spell curtains for the entire shell, so it's up to your moral compass to determine how clearly you state that fact to the next owner.

Re: I want to sell my E30 but I'm not sure how much its wort

Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 7:49 pm
by Kos
Sell of the bits, break it and throw the rest away


PS we don't allow what it worth threads so I'm locking this because the thread will turn to shit