As some of you may recall, I owned a “farm find” BMW E21-chassis 3-Series a few years back. I thought it was a forever car, but one day, I realized I just didn’t love it anymore. That doesn’t happen very often when it comes to me and cars, but even as it drove away, I had no qualms about the decision to sell. So when an E21 like this one pops up for sale, I don’t have many pangs of regret, even if it looks like a honey of a car. Find this sport package-equipped 3-Series here on craigslist for $6,850 or best offer.

The E21 is in an interesting space. For a few years, values seemingly shot up after being stagnant for eons. I’m not sure when the nostalgia bug bit people, but for a handful of enthusiasts, they went buck-wild for these once-unloved 3ers. This particular car is a U.S.-market example with the desirable sport package upgrades, including a three-spoke steering wheel and factory Recaro seats. It may even have a limited-slip differential.

The 3-Series biggest failing was its humble powerplant, which didn’t yield the visceral thrills that the BMW 2002tii before it did. It was also heavier with less predictable handling, and the combination of heavy-handed emissions requirements and safety legislation leading to the bulbous big bumpers being installed helped to thwart the E21’s chances in the U.S. market. This example has survived with one repaint in its life, and wearing a very period-correct color of light green metallic paint.

The seller has a lower price listed in the description, and has apparently already discounted it once from the original asking price. The market is cooling overall, but especially for cars like this that seemingly enjoyed a momentary price spike, but that’s what it was – a moment. The seller doesn’t tell us much about its mechanical health but it looks to be a rust-free example, which is made even more likely given its New Mexico location. Thanks to Barn Finds reader PRA4SNW for the find.