"PlayerWAN" (PlayerWAN)
10/18/2013 at 00:48 • Filed to: NPOCP, ask oppo
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"PlayerWAN" (PlayerWAN)
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220k miles, 325i, black interior, 5-speed. They're asking $2600. NP or CP? What say you oppo?
pdthedeuce
> PlayerWAN
10/18/2013 at 00:51 |
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seems like a deal if you wanted to make it a racecar .
Roger
> PlayerWAN
10/18/2013 at 00:55 |
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I assumed this was going to have E36 content. What's that, a 2000? NP if it's in really good shape. It wont be cheap to replace all the rubber parts and other random niggles that are bound to show up on an E46. It comes down to maintenance history.
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PlayerWAN
> Roger
10/18/2013 at 01:02 |
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I was really excited about it until I punched in book values for it. Not such a great deal after all. What's there to look after when checking one of these out?
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PlayerWAN
> Roger
10/18/2013 at 01:04 |
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Kinja fucking sucks. I meant to say 2001. Can't edit it properly
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Roger
> PlayerWAN
10/18/2013 at 01:13 |
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What were the book values?
From my experience with those cars, you'll have to worry about bushings in various parts of the front and rear suspension, you'd probably be due for new shocks and springs, maybe breaks too if they haven't been done in a while. The a/c might not work, speakers may be blown, anything power or electric might not be working including the seat adjustments, windows, mirrors, sunroof, any lightbulb, door locks, etc. Oh, and sensors. ABS sensors, TPS sensor, Cam position sensor, thermostat. And a probably brittle cooling system,
If you find a car that's been properly looked after, had things replaced as they go bad, and an owner who generally cares about the car's wellbeing, it could be a good car for a long while. But, it could have been owned by a college student who drove drunk people home on the weekends and has been vomited and defected in. It's a crap shoot, really.
Manuél Ferrari
> pdthedeuce
10/18/2013 at 01:21 |
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Except in that case you'd want the 3.0L :)
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PlayerWAN
> Roger
10/18/2013 at 01:21 |
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Book values were $2600 trade in, $3500 private party in "good" condition.
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Manuél Ferrari
> Roger
10/18/2013 at 01:22 |
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That a good list.
Negotiating hard on this car is an option. The average buyer will never buy a BMW with this many miles. Only a Jalop would take the risk and get things fixed.
I would try to talk the seller down a lot.
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Roger
> PlayerWAN
10/18/2013 at 01:38 |
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If it were something you really wanted to take on, show up with $1,600 and repeat exactly what I posted above. You'll drive away with it.
oppositecoast
> PlayerWAN
10/18/2013 at 01:55 |
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It's engine swap time. Pick one:
CSB/LSx
EcoBoost
1/2JZ
13B
KERS equipped turbo V6
2 Saab sonnet V4s welded together