How much is my m3 worth?

[retro-wheels]

1988 BMW M3 176km

Thinking im going to have to sell to buy a bloody diesel as im doing big miles now.

Its just been repainted last month, new exhaust and gearbox rebuild this month, 12months mot 12months tax, bbs rs's, mint interior, full box file of history incl german history.

Whats it worth?

[maxfield]

Whatever someone's willing to pay!

I'd guess around 6-7k as it's not original colour.

[march109]

I'd say max is almost on the button, an original colour respray would have added value, also depends on the quality of the work and stuff like that, can't really gauge it from the info you've given but looking on Pistonheads at similar cars I'd expect you cold sell it for 6-7k.

Probalem is these cars are moving very slowly at the moment from what I've seen! (especially on the zone!) Got a car in mind for P/X you might get some extra interest if/when you actually do sell?

[SlipNSlide]

i hear you can put diesel in m3's anyway

[maxfield]

i hear you can put diesel in m3's anyway

'Tis true. OK it doesn't go/run very well but it runs...

[retro-wheels]

Thanks for the help chaps!

Diesel in an M3 is nothing more than sacralige!!

px wise not really thought about that, poss a mk4 golf tdi or something like that not sure anything Bm would give me the mpg im after and the cash back i need

[maxfield]

Diesel in an M3 is nothing more than sacralige!!

See my Avatar...

[SlipNSlide]

have you thought of converting to gas on your next car?

[march109]

Thanks for the help chaps!

Diesel in an M3 is nothing more than sacralige!!

px wise not really thought about that, poss a mk4 golf tdi or something like that not sure anything Bm would give me the mpg im after and the cash back i need

Unfortuanatly you haven't had the car long either, I would bet they will appreciate in value as they have for the past couple years. As long as you get out even or just a few pennies down I wouldn't be too worried. I doubt a large payout on your investment is in the future if you sell so soon.

Unless you bought it at an absolute bargain price!

[retro-wheels]

i have thought about gas, as i have mentioned on here in the past, my father is pioneering a gas kit for diesels which not only bumps the economy up it also increases bhp and torque to over 40% (have dyno sheet from owen developments to prove this) so im keen to get a diesel to get it fitted, not only would it be a good pr tool for him it'd be bloody cheap motoring for me so win win really

I really dont want to sell the M3, tbh if i can i'll store it and use it on weekends and track days but atm its not looking like i can afford to

[romario]

Would it be possible to keep the M3 and run something cheap and diesel? Something unloved like a Citroen ZX or Mk1 Mondeo seem capable of high millages and still around in reasonable numbers.

[retro-wheels]

im not sure right now, im totally crapping myself atm money wise im running on fumes with large bills coming in.... i cant think of another way of raising the cash and getting a cheaper car to run

[retro-wheels]

sod it, now on ebay starting £3500 no reserve......

[playo]

sod it, now on ebay starting £3500 no reserve......

Ouch!

Sorry to hear this mate, I know you haven't owned it long so must be real gutting for you.

[Kos]

you're nuts.

buy a cheap hack , £500 will do it.

[retro-wheels]

tbh im so stressed atm i dont really know what to do with myself this seems like the only logical thing to do, im truely gutted.

Kos mate, I was going to but a massive bill has just come in so im totally buggered, unless i sell a set or two of wheels in time!

[Ziggy]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0158901666 Good luck!

[retro-wheels]

id be fine if i was smoking what ever this guy is:

"you take 3700 and i take it ring me on ********* *** cash buyer"

Nothing like an insulting first offer to start the ball rolling

Thanks Ziggy

[Kos]

stall the bills mate, and dont worry about the strut brace for now

push the wheels and take a hit on them and not the car.

[playo]

^^^^£3700 Oh lord! Let the fun begin ^^^^

[Ziggy]

id be fine if i was smoking what ever this guy is:

"you take 3700 and i take it ring me on ********* *** cash buyer"

Nothing like an insulting first offer to start the ball rolling

Thanks Ziggy

That's eBay for you... Could have put a decent BIN on there to show what you're after?

(the black grill really doesn't suit it imo - would look much classier with the original, & dare I say attract a classier buyer?!)

At the end of the day it's just a car so don't get too upset - you'll get another one soon enough I'm sure!

[retro-wheels]

trying to part with the 16" rm's i built specially for it as well as some rs's that im willing to let go for cheap. Ive got a set of 19" BBS LM's in 5x100 fitment worth £2300 but ive not finished them yet

[playo]

Christ mate!

You must have over £5K in wheels all together?

How BIG is this bill??

[retro-wheels]

yeh but its selling the wheels, specialist wheels take time to sell as they are expensive. Bills come to £2060

[maxfield]

A night down King's Cross should cover that

[Rosc0PColtrane]

Don't sell the fecking M3. It's stunning.

Can't you sue your bank and recover bank charges/PPI payment monies ??? There has to be a way around this.

[retro-wheels]

hahaha, worth considering it

yeh im pretty sure the bank owes me over 2k in charges so far, bunch of robbing turds, i have 9 days to work something out

[march109]

You'd struggle to sell an M3 in 9 days too mate.

If your in real trouble have you considered an IVA, or phoning whoever you owe and aranging a payment plan? If they know you can't pay and there is a risk of them never seeing they're money again then they may be more flexible to payment terms.

[old_skool]

Retro dude - you have PM

[Frenchy]

Retro PM from me.

[retro-wheels]

pms replied, Frenchy emailed

[retro-wheels]

lowered the start price to get some bidding action on the go.....SOMEONE BUY MY WHEELS

[Rosc0PColtrane]

You need help with creative financing, let me know......

[retro-wheels]

i need help full stop

[Rosc0PColtrane]

Lol, that sort of help I can empathise with!!!