Sad Sunday... sold my Baby

[Wick]

After 15 years of ownership I parted with my custom '91 e30 M3 this past Sunday. Always tough to part with a car you've owned for a long time, personalized and brought to a high level, especially an iconic car... but, it wasn't getting used much, I'm not getting any younger, and I needed to thin the fleet :smile:

I'm good now, but the drive home with an empty trailer from the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (where I delivered the car) was a lonely one.

Perhaps another "project car" is on the horizon? :smile:

Here's a few pics of my "former" car.

-Wick

 

[Aaron94T]

That is a tidy looking M3, what made you sell that over the M5?

 

[butter78]

After 15 years of ownership I parted with my custom '91 e30 M3 this past Sunday. Always tough to part with a car you've owned for a long time, personalized and brought to a high level, especially an iconic car... but, it wasn't getting used much, I'm not getting any younger, and I needed to thin the fleet :smile:

I'm good now, but the drive home with an empty trailer from the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (where I delivered the car) was a lonely one.

Perhaps another "project car" is on the horizon? :smile:

Here's a few pics of my "former" car.

-Wick

Wow that's tastefully customized M3..I love that old school look as well! Too bad you had to let it go.

 

[cmc140]

Wick,

What a stunning automobile with well executed modifications. I can't image letting go of such a fine car, but at least you have a few others to enjoy.:smile:

It was a pleasure meeting you at the PVGP.

Sincerely, (long lost son)
Chris

 

[Wick]

That is a tidy looking M3, what made you sell that over the M5?

The M5 only has 43K on it (the M3 had 93k) and is a pristine euro'ized example of an even more rare car than the e30 M3... but, without the great racing history, etc. While it isn't a 2 door coupe and doesn't have quite the value (yet) of the e30 M3s, it is more functional, more comfortable, and a joy to drive. I also have another e30 M3 (my wife's actually:smile that has less than 50K miles. So, since something had to go, the custom M3 was the logical choice for me.

 

[TURBO2GO]

Wick you're my hero with all these cool cars. For a second I though the NSX was gone and was horrified. This was a beautiful M3. Can you post pics of the M5?

 

[davidf]

Don't take this personally, but I think your nuts:biggrin:. That is a spectacular car. I love that model.:wink:

 

[davidf]

If you don't mind my asking, how are those for daily drivers, economically wise/maintanance wise?

 

[pgilliam1]

I regret selling my E30. One of the most fun cars to drive I've ever had...

 

[pgilliam1]

If you don't mind my asking, how are those for daily drivers, economically wise/maintanance wise?

Once you get them sorted out they're very dependable and reasonable for daily driving. If you find a good one, buy it. You won't be sorry.

 

[Wick]

Wick you're my hero with all these cool cars. For a second I though the NSX was gone and was horrified. This was a beautiful M3. Can you post pics of the M5?

Sure... here's a few pics of the M5.

 

[Wick]

Don't take this personally, but I think your nuts:biggrin:. That is a spectacular car. I love that model.:wink:

Probably... but, despite this sale, fortunately I still have one. :smile:

 

[Wick]

Once you get them sorted out they're very dependable and reasonable for daily driving. If you find a good one, buy it. You won't be sorry.

Totally agree!!

 

[Wick]

I regret selling my E30. One of the most fun cars to drive I've ever had...

I too will probably regret selling it one of these days, but, when you're made an offer you can't refuse... well, you too may take the $ and run:smile:

These cars are going up in value every year... good stock ones (the ideal model, as oppose to modded ones) with less than 100K miles are selling in the $30s, some under 50K miles and mint are as high as $40K. Despite mine being heavily modded, I was offered at the top of the current range, so I took it!

If we didn't still have the wife's e30 M3, I wouldn't have sold it.

 

[TURBO2GO]

I too will probably regret selling it one of these days, but, when you're made an offer you can't refuse... well, you too may take the $ and run:smile:

These cars are going up in value every year... good stock ones (the ideal model, as oppose to modded ones) with less than 100K miles are selling in the $30s, some under 50K miles and mint are as high as $40K. Despite mine being heavily modded, I was offered at the top of the current range, so I took it!

If we didn't still have the wife's e30 M3, I wouldn't have sold it.

That's because your mods didn't include "poking and hellaflushing" it on some nicely stretched tires yo.

All the mods are classy and they fit the car. I am liking that M5. So many people don't even know M's were made back then. Kids.... LOL

I want to see the M5 in person Wick!

 

[TURBO2GO]

BTW do you live in Sherwood Forest? All your pics are so green! :smile: