Would like feedback on this E9 listed for Sale

e9Leveque - All opinions are welcomed!

I know there’s a lot I don’t know, about these cars,…& everything involved from acquiring them to maintaining them. That’s why I here!
 
if i was thinking about anything that is tariffed, i would wait until the Supreme Court passes judgement on the current tariff approach - it might well change in your favor. remember, the tariff is your responsibility as the importer, not the seller.

i will give you my thoughts on Oldenzaal - they get a lot of things right, but they gloss over a lot of little things. if you just wanted a nice coupe that would not be a concours car or a perfect CSL, they are worth considering - if the money is right. i think the work required to create a concours level car is not something that most want to pay for. these are things that many people here notice quickly ... but a lot aren't hard to put correct ... its just a pain to pay a ton of money for a car that they just didn't spend the time to put it right.

i was very cautious on buying a car with a red interior based on the photos. i went and saw it in person and i bought the car. the red looked bright and garish in the pix but was beautiful in person. okay the car is white and that is a classic combination. what i am not a fan of is a red interior with red carpet - a bit toooooo much. i like black / charcoal carpet with the red interior.
 
I would be wary of importing a red screwdriver to complete the tool kit. The Supreme Court may rule against the tariffs, but that will not be the end of it.

Be patient, the right car will appear. This forum will give you its expert opinion based on a forensic analysis. Ignore it at your peril.

Steve
 
Hey Scott,

Good point regarding the Tariff issue - That might come down any day.

Personally, I have no predilections on importing a car - I’d much rather buy the right car locally, from someone I feel I can trust,…as well as, forego the additional costs.

I currently don’t have the knowledge & discernment, to make an informed purchase decision, on something I see on BaT, eBay, etc. So, I’ve spent time looking for Companies that restore & traffic in E9s, to find who does things right & who has the type of reputation I can feel comfortable buying from. I spent lots of time viewing E9s on YouTube, Google searches, etc. In doing so, I came across the car & dealer which I inquired about above, along with companies like Oldenzaal, Scuderia Sportiva, Germany Exlusive, etc. I also came across a reference to this site, so I began doing searches here, on the companies above, to get a feel for what this community thought of their work & reputation. Aside from that, I did some reading/homework. Eventually, I registered for an account & got approved.

I have sent multiple emails to Oldenzaal & Scuderia Sportiva, inquiring about vehicles they have listed for Sale. I am yet to receive a response from either company. That’s left me feeling cold, in regards to doing business with either.

Long story short - I’ve been looking at E9s restored & for sale in Europe, because that’s where I was able to find companies who did both & had stock to sell. Further, I was trying to figure who did the best work & who I could trust, in making such a large purchase from. I only want to do this once (purchase) & I want to do it right (proper car)

Nice to meet you, I’ve read plenty of your comments here,…. & apologies for the long reply.
 
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Interesting you mention that,… I thought so too. Then, after reading/watching hours of content on E9s, I read or heard (I don’t remember which) someone say that Chamonix White really shows well at dusk!!! I immediately thought back to this video & wondered if that’s why he filmed it there & then
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I have been experimenting with photographing my Chamonix and this one was at dusk. It was way darker than it looks, actually getting hard to see the path in the forest as I walked back. But the iPhone camera made it really clear and colorful!

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And like others have said, I think buying from Europe right now would be unnecessarily expensive. I hear you when you say you want to buy from a reputable company, but there are plenty of cars with good provenance and excellent restoration available in the US for cheaper. You might not buy directly from the restoring company, but that doesn’t mean the restoration is any worse.

I’m sure the blue/red one in California is amazing but if it isn’t to your taste, and you can wait a few months, others will come along.

In fact, at that price point, you are looking at concours-winning cars. Beautiful, but almost too good to drive around. You can get a well-restored “driver quality” coupe for half that, or a basically rust-free survivor for 1/3 that if you are willing to wait. It might have little paint chips and some minor wear in the interior, but it will still present very nicely and you won’t be afraid to take it on the freeway.

You can get the forum’s opinion on each one that comes up for sale, find a knowledgeable shop to do a pre-purchase inspection, and make sure you get a good one.

That’s my 2c
 
You could replace the red interior in Chris's blue car for less money than the cost of import, duties and tariffs. Its just not that big a deal. The seats have already been rebuilt so it's covers only. It's already in the US.
 
Lucas said:
Some E9 for sale in Europe:

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Don't forget that the dollar is down 13% against the Euro so far this year. So that takes a big bite out of your budget right from the start.
 
I would sleep much better if my new wheels had been vetted by Don or Chris or any other E9coupe owner with decades of experience, than a company thousands of miles and dollars away. You are dealing with a business that sells cars, their bottom line rules. You have no recourse, none, when the surprises pop up. And, sadly, for many cars they will.
 
Any others here notice the seat belt gear mounted on the rear “hat” shelf?

They are mounted on .086” sheet metal that is unsupported.

German TÜV inspectors would faint at that sight.



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sfdon said:
Any others here notice the seat belt gear mounted on the rear “hat” shelf?

They are mounted on .086” sheet metal that is unsupported.

German TÜV inspectors would faint at that sight.



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This position was an option I really like, but these with covers on topare really rare.
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Curious on opinions regarding period-correct cloth seats vs updated leather seats?

Personally, I liked the look of the cloth/velour seats. Below are some interior pics of a Baikal Blue car:
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I much prefer valour over leather. The grey shown in the photo above is one of my favorites. Valour: warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer than leather.

Classy and refined.
 
Tate said:
Curious on opinions regarding period-correct cloth seats vs updated leather seats?

Personally, I liked the look of the cloth/velour seats. Below are some interior pics of a Baikal Blue car:
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That's a beautiful seat comb and the first I've seen. I've been trying to decide what direction to go with my interior as I was lucky to grab a pretty nice set of restored Scheel Mann seats in new cloth / leather (dark tan / black). I considered recovering them and the the rears in brown leather to go with a set of very nice brown door cards I've had laying around for years. But this makes me think doing the rears in the same combo as the Scheels is the right move.
 
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