by "bwp240" (bwp240)
Published 12/11/2017 at 13:55
by "bwp240" (bwp240)
Published 12/11/2017 at 13:55
Tags: BMWs
; autctions
; FLIP OR FLOP
STARS: 0
While perusing the random internets I stumbled upon this ad from the local public auto auction, and of course my first thought was to share it with all of you because there is at least one person on here that probably wants this thing.
This is a 1993 BMW 525i Wagon . It has a clean title and 205,531 miles on it. It’s 6-cylinder engine puts out an advertised 189 horsepower to the rear wheels. It has a period luxury interior and the wagon allows for plenty of storage or room for activities.
From the pictures, this car looks like it is held together by several nuts and bolts as well as duct tape and plenty of rust. But really, how bad could it be?
That straight 6 engine looks pretty good. It looks like it might start, or be an untraceable little tick that prevents everything from working.
That wood grain though. Pure early 1990's luxury. Everything looks like it needs help, but it is not so far gone that it needs to be fixed before it can be used. At least it looks that way until the bio lab results come back.
The rear bumper is cracked and the 3rd brake light seems to be held in with duct tape. That should be fine, parts are easy to get right?
So this auction is currently asking for a $500 minimum bid. For grins and giggles, what would your bid be?
Although, it is high mileage, worn, and questionably reliable BMW... sounds like the perfect piece for a Wichita area man’s car collection...
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/11/2017 at 13:59, STARS: 0
I feel like this is a missed oportunity, had they posted it in some hipster blog and calling it “distressed” and “experienced” it would’ve sold for 4000 dollars.
You see, hipsters pay a premium for patina, its like beard oil; if you can’t grow your own pay someone to do it!
"CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever" (carsoffortlangley)
12/11/2017 at 14:04, STARS: 1
$40.00 is my bid
"jimz" (jimz)
12/11/2017 at 14:08, STARS: 4
But really, how bad could it be?
"bwp240" (bwp240)
12/11/2017 at 14:12, STARS: 3
hmm, at first I laughed, but now I am questioning it’s legitimacy. That might just work...
"average user" (avgusr)
12/11/2017 at 14:12, STARS: 0
A goner. Some drivetrain and interior trims might be usable but otherwise it is dead as a door nail.
"bwp240" (bwp240)
12/11/2017 at 14:13, STARS: 5
I think a more realistic timeline might be...
Hour 1: $1383.24
Hour 1.1: $337.32
Hour 5: $247.25
Hour 12: $2257.83
...
"Dru" (therealkennyd)
12/11/2017 at 14:17, STARS: 1
Depending on how terminal the rust is, it could be a decent proposition, but only at the right price. And that price in those case should be “as close to free as possible.”
"Under_Score" (tomtheatum)
12/11/2017 at 17:36, STARS: 0
This site has many gems. Please check out this 2001 Town & Country; it’s missing something!
http://www.towlot.com/auction_2581-car_19784
"bwp240" (bwp240)
12/11/2017 at 18:29, STARS: 1
Passenger side window, obvious CP.
I would “steer” away.
"bwp240" (bwp240)
12/11/2017 at 18:31, STARS: 1
and yes this site has lots of silly stuff. They all look like high mileage trade-ins or cars abondoned on the highway, but it is open to the public without needing a license. I am surprised their buyer fees seem really low.
"duurtlang" (duurtlang)
12/12/2017 at 07:16, STARS: 0
These aren’t unreliable, but that body is just too far gone. The slushbox is a big downside. Parts car or cheap beater.
"Under_Score" (tomtheatum)
12/12/2017 at 07:20, STARS: 0
That Golf that’s only a 2013 but with 130,000 miles and decomposing though. One of the more shocking cars, along with the rollovers that have simply “major damage”.