1973 BMW 3.0CS

[EchoNiner]

Hi All,

I’m new to the community and have been reading some of your posts on here and am astounded as to your great collective knowledge about this car.

I have found this listing

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Am really scared to pay this kind of money for something that’s not listing anything about the vehicle. It also feels like they are simply flipping this offering that was sold in February at $28,000 as a project. Mileage appears to be nearly identical (one digit off conveniently similar), color appears a bit different but it could be due to lighting/filters. (Photo attached)

I live in southwest Florida and if there are any knowledgeable enthusiast that live in the Fort Lauderdale area that would be willing to go look at it in person with me that would be great.

This is probably a long shot but thank you for your attention in this matter.

Adrian

 

[jmackro]

A quote from the Hemmings ad:

"Only approximately 450 four-speed 3.0 CS models were sold in the United States, making this a scarce specification". Only 450 manuals sold in the US over the whole 3.0CS run? I find that hard to believe.

EchoNiner:

I suspect that your instincts are correct. There are some red flags in the write-up, such as:

- It has seen minimal use over the last 15 years.
- Factory air conditioning is present (currently not blowing cold)
- This is not a concours-level car but a well-preserved, driver-quality example (a driver-quality example would be priced closer to its last, $28K selling price).
- The passenger and rear windows are power-operated and functional, while the driver’s window is manual (no car left the factory that way)

You should have someone knowledgeable about these cars do a thorough inspection. Better still, see it yourself. If it looks like something that you might want, then begin bargaining. If the seller won't meet your price, walk away; there are LOTS of other e9's coming on the market.

 

[Jon B]

Only 450 manuals sold in the US over the whole 3.0CS run? I find that hard to believe.

Jay, only 450 manual '73 US models were produced, in addition to 314 automatics.
In total, here were 1368 manual and 1189 automatic US models produced from 1971-74.

Jon B.

 

[EchoNiner]

Yeah, obviously some profit for them is expected, plus auction fee and probably 2-3k in transport, but damn, 45k?
I’ll head over there in a few weeks to take a look at it. Was really hoping someone with some E9 insight might go with me.

 

[rsporsche]

calling @Drew Gregg ... perhaps you could strike a deal with @EchoNiner to have a look at this car.

 

[Jimmi]

Hi Adrian,

Welcome to the E9 community! Good call to see if Drew will join you to check out this car. Finding the right car at the right price is a tricky proposition. Some of us have waited 1-2 years to find the right car. Be patient. And no matter what, be sure to get a pre-purchase inspection (PPI) on the car you are hoping to buy. Good luck!

 

[Drew Gregg]

Please call or text me--954-649-4654. I have one of those rare 1973 USA coupes. Doug has only owned his 1972 coupe for 41 years, so between us we should be able to give you an accurate idea of what to expect from this car. And Dirk might like to add his thoughts also. Here's a painting of our Coupes.
Dirk has the Inka CSL, Drew has the Turkis CS, and Doug has the Taiga CSi.
Drew Gregg

 

[EchoNiner]

Haha, that’s awesome. Would love to meet you all.
Will call you in a little bit.

 

[EchoNiner]

Hi Adrian,

Welcome to the E9 community! Good call to see if Drew will join you to check out this car. Finding the right car at the right price is a tricky proposition. Some of us have waited 1-2 years to find the right car. Be patient. And no matter what, be sure to get a pre-purchase inspection (PPI) on the car you are hoping to buy. Good luck!

Good points Jimmi. I was thinking the same

 

[DWMBMW]

Please call or text me--954-649-4654. I have one of those rare 1973 USA coupes. Doug has only owned his 1972 coupe for 41 years, so between us we should be able to give you an accurate idea of what to expect from this car. And Dirk might like to add his thoughts also. Here's a painting of our Coupes.
Dirk has the Inka CSL, Drew has the Turkis CS, and Doug has the Taiga CSi.
Drew Gregg