E30 with engine swaps

Fri Jan 02, 2009 12:02 pm

Hypathetical question if you was to buy an E30 with an engine conversion do you think inflated prices becuase of the engine are justified? Im talking about common conversions; for example average non crusty E30 Touring with M50/M52 is it worth more than a 325 model if you was going to buy it such a car?

Fri Jan 02, 2009 12:12 pm

Yes I think they are worth it, as long as they are done properly

Fri Jan 02, 2009 12:42 pm

it would be worth a bit more but not the added sum of all money spent.that seems to be the way some price their cars after conversions. spending £5000+ on a conversion doesnt add £5000+ to the value .

Fri Jan 02, 2009 12:53 pm

Converted cars are worth the sum of their parts.

Fri Jan 02, 2009 12:57 pm

What sort of money would you buy or sell an E30 with a common conversion? Seen something i like but think well over inflated price think trying to recover costs of the conversion but im no dummy

Fri Jan 02, 2009 1:06 pm

again it depends on the engine/parts fitted.

Fri Jan 02, 2009 1:14 pm

ShakeyC wrote:Hypathetical question if you was to buy an E30 with an engine conversion do you think inflated prices becuase of the engine are justified? Im talking about common conversions; for example average non crusty E30 Touring with M50/M52 is it worth more than a 325 model if you was going to buy it such a car?

Yes I would say it is worth more if everything has been done to a high standard.
If the car costs less than it would cost to buy a standard engined e30 and do the conversion yourself then your on to a winner really

I thought you didnt want an e30?

Fri Jan 02, 2009 1:30 pm

Oakey I think my E30 bas'turdos barrier has a new year technical glitch im now open to attacks. A few interesting ones come up for sale very tempted if a bargin can be had without owners adding up thier reciepts thinking thats what the car is worth.

Fri Jan 02, 2009 4:18 pm

What is the spec of the car in question and how much is being asked?

Fri Jan 02, 2009 6:20 pm

it's worth what your willing to pay mate.
Personally I have an m50 powered 320 but I wouldn't even consider selling it, I'd want about £2500 for it but realistically I would struggle to sell it so I would frag it keep what I wanted and sell the rest..

Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:01 am

It's all about a willing buyer and a willing seller agreeing on a sum which makes each other happy.

Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:09 am

my cars price will start as a good clean 325 se(was a 320).... then we add the schnitzer items........ wheels £650+ ... steering wheel...£200+ bodykit.... £550+ wing mirrors.... £350+ strutbrace... £200+.... these figures with the + sign means i want more than the price iv put on here.... rare morsels indeed... i still need to acquire the strut brace and mirrors... minor detail... im not fussed if i sell them or not... i dont need the money so i will keep them ALL!!!

Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:10 am

beemwr wrote:It's all about a willing buyer and a willing seller agreeing on a sum which makes each other happy.

well there you go. i bet none of us realised it was that easy

you still need to know a rough valuation to start your negotiations from.

Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:13 am

mine is worth more to break. i turned down 2 offers at £3500+ last year.

Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:14 am

fuzzy wrote:mine is worth more to break. i turned down 2 offers at £3500+ last year.

were they taking the pi$$???

Sat Jan 03, 2009 12:10 pm

its a 100000 mile tech2 touring worth a realistic £1200-£1500 max that would break for more with the leather, lsd , kit ,suspension, brakes etc assuming i refitted a 325 engine to it.
i could probably break it for £4500 in total but £3500-£4000 is a realistic price for selling the car as a whole i would have thought. the £2600 labour charges for fitting the engine is irrelevent .