3.3csi for sale, leaves me with questions

[RonP]

How car this car on ebay be at 13k right now and not have one single picture of the motor or no mention of any rust? Are there tons of clueless buyers for these cars that are ready to plop down five figures without having a question about the typical problems?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-...0636193?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4aaed2e321

 

[Stevehose]

It's got a couple pics of the motor - showing sloppy overspray on the wiper motor and bracket - and rubber hiding the fender channels - so your concerns are valid - and is that a hole in the top of the driver side fender showing the hood cable below?

 

[61porsche]

A hole by any other name would still be a hole.

 

[HB Chris]

And it sold for $26K in August but buyer flaked out.

 

[d-ace]

I think most customers buying a coupe like this and not asking one question about corrosion is just a flipper. Also when someone selling a coupe repeats photos of the seats then a big shot of an inexpensive tool kit and not one word of “RUST” or a shot of the undercarriage is very questionable. Especially on a car that is well known to rust from the inside out and restoration that can cost between $40K to $60+K to get it right and not just media blasted but all seams and closed compartments acid dipped like real restoration is done.

Although it is very rare a 1972 3.3-liter motor and 5-speed trans? I had a 1973 3.3CSL once and the importer that knew his BMW’s very well said that the 3.3-liter motor in the CSL was rare.

 

[sfdon]

Keep in mind that this is a converted US 1972 csa [auto with carbs].

Not a true csi.

It also appears to have a 74 pleated interior.
The engine is from a local Bay Area builder from 10 years ago or so.


sfdon

 

[ny30cs]

I offered $25k for the car and went to pick it up in PA. I took a train home. Color change, was blue, trunk had rust and the quality of the repaint was horrible. The wood needed to be done over and it was a MESS. I didn't even start it. It was a 20 footer. It needs a TON to make it right and don't know if it would ever be. That was a lot of money for that car. Was worth about $10 to $14 at best in that shape......The interior needed to be done over and I KNOW what that costs......The seller didn't even know it was a color change!!!! Don't think they ever came in Silver with Tan. Looks great but wasn't offered....I think.......