With all of the discussion on the desire to see rising coupe prices, which I agree is a good thing, I see an ad like this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-..._Cars_Trucks&hash=item35b8e4ec8a#ht_902wt_948
From the ad:
"This is a CA car that has recently been restored." Then why does seller say there is paint bubbling. Why did he replace some leather with vinyl, because he says it holds up longer. He put in a used engine, was it rebuilt? He repainted the engine compartment, but in black? Exterior photos look good, but I wouldn't consider or recommend to a prospective coupe owner that this is a $30K coupe. Rising prices need to parallel the condition, this one doesn't in my opinion. I have seen many $30, $40 and $50K coupes and the price was warranted by the condition and/or mods and the integrity of the seller who provided an honest perspective on the true condition and any faults. It isn't always a good thing when a coupe goes for a "rising price/value" like this one. I would feel bad for an uninformed buyer at this price. Just one person's opinion though.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-..._Cars_Trucks&hash=item35b8e4ec8a#ht_902wt_948
From the ad:
"This is a CA car that has recently been restored." Then why does seller say there is paint bubbling. Why did he replace some leather with vinyl, because he says it holds up longer. He put in a used engine, was it rebuilt? He repainted the engine compartment, but in black? Exterior photos look good, but I wouldn't consider or recommend to a prospective coupe owner that this is a $30K coupe. Rising prices need to parallel the condition, this one doesn't in my opinion. I have seen many $30, $40 and $50K coupes and the price was warranted by the condition and/or mods and the integrity of the seller who provided an honest perspective on the true condition and any faults. It isn't always a good thing when a coupe goes for a "rising price/value" like this one. I would feel bad for an uninformed buyer at this price. Just one person's opinion though.
