Keep, break or sell whole..

[iDreamBeemer]

Seeing a long road ahead I'm toying with selling my e30. Its a little bit of a frankenstein but here what I've got so far...

I haven't finished with what I would like but I also just don't drive it. If its not worth much because its a bit rough and modded I'll keep it but if in this state I could get say £4-5k I'd seriously think about selling up.

2-door E30 325i SE
Mileage: 145k
Owners: 6
Colour: Diamondswartz Black
MOT until April 2018
FSH
I’ve owned this car since 2008, it used to be my daily but for the last few years has sat in the garage and only driven occasionally in the summer, being SORN’d in the winter.
Rust? ”“ Yes, arches in good condition but it is on:
Ӣ Rear Valance
Ӣ Sunroof panel
Ӣ Sills and jacking points
Ӣ Scuttle panel
Ӣ Side mirrors
Ӣ Both doors
This car has been modified as follows:
Ӣ Auto to manual conversion
Ӣ Z3 1.9 Short-shift conversion
Ӣ 35mm drop using H&R springs and Bilstein B8 shocks
Ӣ E46 Clubsport rack conversion
Ӣ Stainless steel exhaust
Ӣ Keskin KT4 alloys
Ӣ M3 Houndstooth Interior / Sports seats
Options:
Ӣ Check panel and 13 button OBC
Ӣ Red Hella Heckblende (rear number plate surround)
Ӣ 370mm Tech 2 steering wheel
Ӣ Alpine Head unit with glovebox USB
Ӣ ABS
Ӣ Electric Windows and Sunroof
Ӣ Aftermarket alarm & central locking
Included (but not fitted):
”¢ SE sideskirts + fittings ”“ new from BMW
”¢ iS lip + fittings ”“ news from BMW and sprayed in diamondswartz black
”¢ 5 15”a BBS wheels with tyres
Ӣ E30 Cruise Control
Ӣ BMW number plate holders
Ӣ Leather handbrake gaitor and handle
Ӣ Map-light rear-view mirror
Ӣ Parcel-shelf with blind

[iDreamBeemer]

Feels a bit weird not having a load of opinions jump all over this! Haven't seen many project cars sell so don't have an idea what the market is like at the mo.

[Sambe30]

Id take shelf and heckblende!

[Brianmoooore]

Don't think this has been modded to the point where it seriously affects its value.
What that value ultimately is, depends on the extent of the rust, and whether this really is a 'project', or is still sound enough to use with minor cosmetic work.
Don't underestimate the time and effort required to break a car and market the parts. The ever circling vultures on here will quickly relieve you of the more juicy morsels, but the profit in breaking a car comes from selling nearly every last bit.

[lellis]

I agree with Brian; I think the 'mods' that have been done will help the car sell as they are parts that improve the overall feel of the car. Also they are not super tacky aftermarket parts (not a fan of the wheels though..)

And breaking a car seems like a huge hassle as you know how unreliable some buyers can be.

All e30's have rust, just depends on the extend of it.

[brutus]

yes worth breaking only if in bad cond,

[tha881]

Rear valance and door rust is not going to put anyone off. The sunroof and scuttle rust might. The sunroof panel isnt a problem really it depends if rust has affected the tray that is fixed to the roof.

If you sort all the rust and colour coded the bumpers, fitted skirts, lip and bbs you would have a fantastic and extremely desirable 2 door e30

[Brianmoooore]

colour coded the bumpers, fitted skirts, and bbs

These should be on a SE anyway. Definitely change the wheels back to BBS, and sell the wheels that are on it separately. They definitely detract from the value of the car.