BMW 325i manual. E30, 4 door.

[wildy]

1986 BMW 325i manual, 4 door. It has been stood outdoors for a couple of years now. Starting to rust on rear arches some rust on sills. The gentleman who owns it is probably going to sell rather than repair/restore. What's it worth?

[compass]

IMO, mileage and history are massive factors to the value of these. If its done a few miles, limited history, quite a few owners, no MOT etc, then probably just a few hundred quid. However, low miles/owners, good history etc etc and with the rust repaired well, could fetch 4-5k.

[Bacon]

I would disagree with it being a few hundred quid, if your going down that route you should consider breaking it as the return will be greatly more.

[bavarianretro]

Why would you disagree? Read how the previous poster qualified his answer.
So, how much is a leggy, rusty, multi-ownered, pre facelift with too many doors, no MoT and no history that has been stood for outside for a couple of years worth on your planet?

[Bacon]

Dec 4, 2013 20:13:57 GMT bavarianretro said:

Why would you disagree? Read how the previous poster qualified his answer.
So, how much is a leggy, rusty, multi-ownered, pre facelift with too many doors, no MoT and no history that has been stood for outside for a couple of years worth on your planet?

I think you know the answer is more than a couple hundred quid, you have first hand experience of selling these bits after all.

[bavarianretro]

No it isn't.

I also have first hand, recent experience of buying these cars. We are not discussing the value of all the bits. We are discussing the value of the car to sell.

The question wasn't, "What is this worth in bits?"

And if it is as In the previous poster's assumption, then his valuation is pretty much correct.

I'll ask again, what would you pay for a breaker?

[Bacon]

I was pointing out it was worth more in bits.

if your going down that route you should consider breaking it as the return will be greatly more.

I don't see what your issue is with me, its only my opinion.

[bavarianretro]

Brilliant piece of selective quoting.

I took no issue with that bit. The bit I questioned was, "I would disagree with it being a few hundred quid".

"It's worth a few hundred quid, but you'll get more breaking it" is correct, but isn't what you said.

I have no issue with you.

[Bacon]

I don't see what your getting at?

I would disagree with it being a few hundred quid, if your going down that route you should consider breaking it as the return will be greatly more.

If you read it wrong, i apologise, i didn't mean it how you read it.

Lets look at this another way:

1986 pre face lift chrome bumpers are worth £200

Before you consider all the other bits

[bavarianretro]

Dec 4, 2013 22:01:59 GMT Bacon said:

I don't see what your getting at?

Obviously. Forget it.

[wildy]

Thanks for the bump guys! A little more information: Car has done 115k miles. completely original condition. All trim exterior/interior present and undamaged. Alloys in good condition no kerb marks. Rubber starting to perish, exhaust rubbers already gone. I'll try and get some pictures up by the weekend.

[spartacus]

Where is it, does it start, are you selling the whole car or breaking it? I'm interested in the engine and box, but I'll buy the whole car if it's the right price, cheers.

[loudandproud205]

I paid £80 for a 1987 4 door in faded red no tax or test. I swapped it with someone that took it tramp drifting.

[wildy]

The car is in Swindon. The owner is forced to sell due to loss of storage. The car will be sold complete.

[bavarianretro]

PM me an asking price please.

[kite]

Put the car up for sale on e-bay at a low start price, it will find its value.
I would guess £400-£600 and prob be striped for parts.

[wildy]

Car now sold. Thanks for looking.

[bavarianretro]

Thanks for a smooth, simple transaction, Wildy. Car likely to be broken for spares. Anyone looking for anything, please get in touch.

[rallymantony]

I need a 325 engine, any idea of a price?

[bavarianretro]

This one is the early pre facelift model. What year is your car?