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For Sale My 1988 Henna Red BMW e30 M3 is on BAT

Discussion in 'Other Cars' started by jvmax, May 11, 2018.

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  1. jvmax

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    #1 jvmax, May 11, 2018
    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-bmw-m3-48/

    This 1988 BMW M3 is a US-spec example that is finished in Henna Red over Pearl Beige leather and was purchased eight years ago by the seller, who has since added approximately 2k miles. Power comes from a stock 2.3-liter S14 inline-four paired to a 5-speed manual transmission. Alterations include one known repaint, E39 5-Series alloy wheels, and reupholstered front seats. Over $14k in servicing has been completed during the seller’s ownership as detailed below, primarily by German MotorWerks, Inc. of Longwood, Florida. The sale includes the original wheels, a BMW certificate, a clear Carfax, and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name. Henna Red was only offered for the 1988 model year on US-spec E30 M3s.

    Auction ends Thursday, May 17th at 2:10pm EST
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    #2 Afonsolaw, May 16, 2018
    Beautiful car good luck with the sale!
     
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    #3 Jakuzzi, May 16, 2018
    MY same sentiments. :)
     
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    #4 jvmax, May 17, 2018
    10 minutes left, bidding at $40,919
     
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    #5 henryr, May 17, 2018
    that was a shock
     
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    #6 BMW.SauberF1Team, May 17, 2018
    I love the vintage Magic license plate. I'm a big time Magic fan.
     
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    #7 jvmax, May 17, 2018
    you and me both, when a white e30 m3 with 95k miles sold last week for $50k on BAT
     
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    #8 boat3, May 23, 2018
    I was following this on BAT, what do you think held the price back? I was very surprised at the low bid.
     
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    #9 JG333SP, May 24, 2018
    Just saw this and spent my weekly 45 mins on BAT! Always wanted one of these and I'd be glad it didn't make the reserve-it's worth more. They didn't make many of these, it still had the 4 cyl engine, it's a Fla car and has more records/history than most. Love the red also
     
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    #10 yelcab, May 31, 2018
    These are the reasons for the lower prices:

    1. Rust repair by replacing the whole trunk, so car is no longer original
    2. The engine compartment does not show well compared to the exterior of the car, so car was not well tended to before the repaint.
    3. Speedo inop for a time

    I had a car like this except with medium tan interior. I think at $40k, it is an ok deal.
     
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    #11 WJHMH, Jun 1, 2018
    Love that color, very rare. Henna Red is one of my favorites.

    GLWTS
     
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    #13 rdynamix, Jun 6, 2018
    Lovely cars...
     
  14. jvmax

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    #14 jvmax, Aug 22, 2018
    still available, and I am asking $44,900
     
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    #15 daviday, Aug 22, 2018
    I can't count how many of these I passed up 10 years ago. :( Beautiful car. Good luck.
     
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    #16 henryr, Aug 23, 2018
    thats a deal folks - i sold the one i had with 143k on the clock two weeks ago for 37500.....$
     
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    #17 jvmax, Aug 23, 2018
    yes, I did really well on my 1962 VW Bus sale that I am letting this M3 go below market for a fast sale. henryr - what site did you sell your M3 on?
     
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    #18 henryr, Aug 23, 2018
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    Its just finding the right buyer. you have the stock wheels ? if so put them back on

    BAT has been good even for the cars I auctioned RNM. Other bidders either stepped up or I just directed inquiries to the site instead of having to give details every call.
     
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    #19 Afonsolaw, Sep 9, 2018
    I agree bring the car back to as original as possible ... it is what the market demands.
     

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