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Topic: valuation
Posted By: henry
Subject: valuation
Date Posted: 02-February-2005 at 15:28
| i have a bmw320 automatic E21 (1982) in excellent condition and want to get it valued. any suggestions on the best course of action? |
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Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 03-February-2005 at 04:31
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Not sure, you could try looking in one of the many classic cars mags, like Classic and sports car. They have values for a lot of classics listed in the back. ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: henry
Date Posted: 03-February-2005 at 14:42
| Thanks for the tip peter |
Posted By: Hiabboy
Date Posted: 05-February-2005 at 18:39
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Its not a valuation you need, its a buyer ! . Good luck! ------------- Profit is more reasonable than justice. |
Posted By: Andyboy
Date Posted: 06-February-2005 at 04:44
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It's like that story from the scriptures, 'the prodigal
son'. "Dad, I'm going to go out and find a good E12 5 Series" "Son, you'll never manage it. They never made one" "Well thanks for the tip Dad, but I'm gonna try anyway"......... 12 YEARS LATER....... "Dad, you were right. There's no such thing as a good E12 5 Series". "Son, I could have told you that twelve years ago". As Hiabboy says, try finding a buyer for a carburettor 320 Automatic. Someone I know sold a mint two owner manual 320 on an X plate for £450. It's all about condition. A perfect example might make £1000 on a good day but sadly, it's not a very saleable car. But good luck with it anyway. If you can afford the petrol, they're not a bad thing for cruising around in. 
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Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 06-February-2005 at 06:02
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there are often 320 E21's for sale in the BMW Classic Car section of fleabay. As andyboy says, they struggle to reach four figures. If it was a 323i E21 it would be very collectable. ------------- Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
Posted By: Andyboy
Date Posted: 06-February-2005 at 06:36
Collectable - by a man with a lorry and a hiab crane
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Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 06-February-2005 at 18:04
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Well the classic car mags reckon on about £1200 for one in A1 condition. Andyboy, not a fan of older BMWs? ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: Nigel
Date Posted: 06-February-2005 at 18:53
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You could always try the 3 series register chap, he may be able to do you a valuation ------------- Best Wishes Nigel |
Posted By: Andyboy
Date Posted: 07-February-2005 at 09:11
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No, I hate E21's with a passion. My first BMW was an
R reg 320 and it was a disaster. Then I had two 323i's and a 320 manual. They're all dead now. They were okay as a new car, but I don't do rust anymore......... |
Posted By: Hiabboy
Date Posted: 07-February-2005 at 10:15
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Andyboy you're wrong, they weren't ok when new ,they were a horrid ugly rusty gutless turd with the exception of the 323i which was a horrid ugly rusty dangerous(read fun!) turd which for its time was a hero chariot!. Was it Car magazine c1980 which wrote "more upmarket cortina than exhalted sports saloon". I must confess to having a secret penchant for a 323i in black or henna red, please don't tell anyone!. On the subject of selling an e21 try the under £50 section in the autotrader that is where i peddle my e23s ------------- Profit is more reasonable than justice. |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 07-February-2005 at 10:21
Hiab, I see you are on top form today . If you guys think Hiab hates E21's just wait till you read his opinions of e12's & e23's. Are there any BMWs that Hiab & Andyboy don't hate? Hiab - how's the white 745 coming along?
------------- Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
Hiabboy wrote:
Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 07-February-2005 at 11:18
How many cars from that era didn't rust like crazy? I can't think of any. Ugly! compared to other cars of the time I think they looked quite good. Sure they look dated now but what cars that are from the 70's and 80's don't Finally gutless. Again I hate to say it, but compared to what? Performance was on a par or better than most contemparory cars. Most cars from that time where gutless compared to now.
------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: Andyboy
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 12:12
A box of Swan plus some 95 RON.
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Posted By: Andyboy
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 12:14
Compared to what? a Cortina 2.0GL or an Alfetta. |
Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 12:15
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How does it go.....If you haven't got anything nice to say don't say anything! ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: Praktisk
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 12:23
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CALM DOWN BOYS ..sorry I'll stop shouting, ... hes only trying to shift his motor.
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"Only The Tyres Are Allowed To Smoke!" -- 2001 330ci Sport (man) - "Oh This Is a Saga Now!" -- E46 Section http://www.nite-uk.com - |
Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 12:28
Compared to contemporary Fords, Vauxhalls, Peaugots, Audis, VWs etc. All cars from the 70's rust to some extent. Very few of them were fast by modern standards and most of them look dated. In fact compared to most cars of the time BMWs looked good. Do you not think it's a bit off that someone new visits the forum asking a question and some people (mentioning no names) put forward unhelpful suggestions like 'set fire to it'. This is hardly going to encourage new owners to join the club is it. ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: bmw1066
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 14:09
70's and 80's BMW;s are great, people that don't like e21, e23
with calssy chrome arches , e12, and e28, are bad to the BMW famley and
don't deserve one, ha  ------------- Mark 735 se 1982 RED BARON A E23 is for life not just for x-mas BMW e34 530 v8 Sport kit Spelling always Bad |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 14:19
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Nicely put Mark, Hiab & andyboy only say these things in the hope that they will get their butts whipped by Admin. ------------- Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
Posted By: Hiabboy
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 14:19
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Re e21 valuation .Yes but he's a 'carpet bagger' , they werent allowed on the 'register'. If he was a genuine enthusiast (like me with my 4 e23s) he would have joined up ages ago and participated in car club golfing weekends and polishing contests. His intentions aren't honourable ,he has no interest in the club only in unloading his e21. Such behaviour wasn't tolerated on the 'register'. ------------- Profit is more reasonable than justice. |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 14:22
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Blimey Hiab, you argue eloquently, like an eminent advocate. ------------- Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
Posted By: Praktisk
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 14:27
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Quality Was that said in a John Mcririck accent by any chance ? -------------
"Only The Tyres Are Allowed To Smoke!" -- 2001 330ci Sport (man) - "Oh This Is a Saga Now!" -- E46 Section http://www.nite-uk.com - |
Posted By: bmw1066
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 14:29
What's a 'carpet bagger' sory if i'm thick hear.
------------- Mark 735 se 1982 RED BARON A E23 is for life not just for x-mas BMW e34 530 v8 Sport kit Spelling always Bad |
Posted By: Praktisk
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 14:38
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Definitely not a muncher. -------------
"Only The Tyres Are Allowed To Smoke!" -- 2001 330ci Sport (man) - "Oh This Is a Saga Now!" -- E46 Section http://www.nite-uk.com - |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 16:46
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A carpet bagger is a Johnny Come Lately who joins a club or a chat board just to get what he wants, like selling his car. they do not contribute to the chat board, they are just looking out for # 1. some chat boards only allow members who have been in the club for a while to advertise cars for sale, to prevent carpet bagging. ------------- Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
Posted By: bmw1066
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 17:04
NOT FARE ON OTHER PEOPLE IS IT, WHEN THEY WELCOME ALL
------------- Mark 735 se 1982 RED BARON A E23 is for life not just for x-mas BMW e34 530 v8 Sport kit Spelling always Bad |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 18:27
 ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: Andyboy
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 19:02
Oooh, promises promises. I love it when you talk filth.
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Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 09-February-2005 at 06:22
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How do you know this? Why would anyone want to take part in a golfing weekends and polishing contests????!!! I couldn't imagine anything less interesting ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 10-February-2005 at 13:43
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Whats the big problem against older BMW's?? There is no way I would
consider one of the Chris Bangle things on my driveway, and told the
BMW dealer so this morning when I described the contents of his
showroom as 'very ugly'. When he found I had just bought an E28, he
just shrugged and smiled one of those 'you will never have one of
these' smiles. Not caring, can't ever see myself spending 40k on a
newish BM. For now the newest I'll have is around 1990. Sorry guys, I
like my classics. Besides, he valued my car at 300 quid. Growl. ------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk 
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Posted By: Hiabboy
Date Posted: 10-February-2005 at 14:54
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Jeez Doize ! a £150 profit on an e28 , pull his arm off quick !. ------------- Profit is more reasonable than justice. |
Posted By: henry
Date Posted: 10-February-2005 at 15:44
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Thanks to all the genuine helpful repiers to my question. such a shame that this, being my first try at entering into a supposedly adult forum has met with such infantile responses. My car is NOT for sale but I want to ensure that I have a correct valuation for insurance reasons. My other 2 BMWs are doing nicely thank you. A big Thank you to Peter whose replies were very helpful. I will persevere with membership of the Club in hopes that things will improve
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Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 10-February-2005 at 18:14
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You're welcome Henry, don't worry there are plenty of helpful people who use the forum. Maybe some of you guys should try to be a little bit more friendly and a little bit less bitchy ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: Nigel
Date Posted: 10-February-2005 at 18:28
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I couldnt agree with Peter more, and wish I'd kept a better eye on this thread. Welcome to the forum Henry, I think I will close this before it gets any sillier. ------------- Best Wishes Nigel |