by "boredalways" (boredalway666)
Published 02/03/2017 at 08:58
by "boredalways" (boredalway666)
Published 02/03/2017 at 08:58
Tags: Oh so close...
STARS: 2
It has a rare manual, which is a plus.
The rest of the interior and engine bay...meh.
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"Flavien Vidal" (flyingfrenchy)
02/03/2017 at 09:02, STARS: 0
Price seems about right to me... Manual 850i are rare as fuck, let alone running ones.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
02/03/2017 at 09:03, STARS: 1
.... Gib
"Tazio, Count Fouroff" (tazio0625)
02/03/2017 at 09:07, STARS: 1
Offer $12.5K
"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
02/03/2017 at 09:07, STARS: 3
I was working as a valet at some restaurant back in the day. One of these pulled into a parking lot. It was a manual. Driver asks me if I know how to drive a manual. I look him in the eyes and say - “I’ll learn”. Look on his face was priceless.
"boredalways" (boredalway666)
02/03/2017 at 09:10, STARS: 0
Driver seat neglected. Roof liner sagging. 122k and two tempermental ECU’s.
"DrScientist" (DrScientist)
02/03/2017 at 09:10, STARS: 3
i actually test drove this car over the summer when it was offered for sale on craigslist by a small race shop/dealer in NJ. they were asking 15k or 16k. its in very good shape mechanically, but leaves a bunch to be desired cosmetically. various dings and nicks around the body (nothing major) and the interior needs a refresh (headliner and seat leather need re-doing).
i think they’re a bit optimistic at 18.9k. i’ve watched cars languish for 12 months in the 18-25k range. cars the owners think are special, but just are not. i think its a solid 14-16k car. just not my color preferences.
"boredalways" (boredalway666)
02/03/2017 at 09:11, STARS: 1
I would offer $11k
"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
02/03/2017 at 09:13, STARS: 4
Your arguments are invalid because car phone.
"DrScientist" (DrScientist)
02/03/2017 at 09:16, STARS: 1
its just a touch high. same car was for sale over the summer for 15k (maybe as low as 13k if memory serves).
owners are a bit ambitious in their asking prices for e31s generally, as this is a very, very, very small market. those selling an m70 early car with odd colors and a 4 speed, even with low miles, expecting to get more than 15 are deluding themselves.
"boredalways" (boredalway666)
02/03/2017 at 09:16, STARS: 1
Especially when I saw it parked next to the 928.
"DrScientist" (DrScientist)
02/03/2017 at 09:27, STARS: 1
i appreciate your story :) but these are actually not bad cars to learn on.
you basically need zero throttle. just slowly get off the clutch and the torque will pull it away. its a good way to learn what to feel for without being too confused by the gas and whatnot.
"DipodomysDeserti" (dipodomysdeserti)
02/03/2017 at 09:41, STARS: 1
Not sure if you’ve seen what’s been going on with old BMW prices, but that price ain’t too far off, even with the car’s issues.
"boredalways" (boredalway666)
02/03/2017 at 09:46, STARS: 0
I was not aware of this. Still the price is a little outrageous.
"DipodomysDeserti" (dipodomysdeserti)
02/03/2017 at 09:48, STARS: 1
The price is a little high, but I’ve never seen a manual one for sale. That seems more like a “put it up and see what happens” price. I could see it selling for around $16k.
"Honeybunchesofgoats" (honeybunche0fgoats)
02/03/2017 at 10:07, STARS: 0
As a Jag owner, I feel like I’m an expert on sagging headliners, but jeez, I didn’t even know sunroof headliners could do that.
"DrScientist" (DrScientist)
02/03/2017 at 10:38, STARS: 0
are you in eastern PA? i’m always driving around between NYC and phila, including bucks county a bunch. if you ever see one of those cars, flag me down!
and believe it or not, i was planning on stopping by that exact dealer to get a look at a different car this weekend.
"boredalways" (boredalway666)
02/03/2017 at 12:37, STARS: 0
Nope, Indianapolis.
"415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)" (415s30)
02/03/2017 at 13:04, STARS: 0
Hideous color and I hate that color interior too. My neighbor has a black V8, it’s always covered not sure if it’s a manual.