BHCC 73 3.0CSI - $25k

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Love the description - “could use some light cosmetics.”

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Yea, I would agree. But it’s already in CA so keeping it in CA is no big deal.
 
oh, but for 25k you get the opportunity to spend another 25k to eliminate the free rust that comes with the car ... then paint it and redo the interior. another gorgeous example that we have to expect from BHCC. my advice ... run, quickly
 
oh, but for 25k you get the opportunity to spend another 25k to eliminate the free rust that comes with the car ... then paint it and redo the interior. another gorgeous example that we have to expect from BHCC. my advice ... run, quickly
If it only took $25K to make this car right, then it would be worth considering. One really doesn't know the truth until the fenders come off, and if one is truly doing rust repair correctly, the car has to be acid dipped to expose weak metal that hasn't rusted yet, but is about to. The amount of tiny holes that showed up after my coupe was dipped was shocking - and this being told by the seller it was a relatively dry coupe (He lied, shocking). My experience suggests after an acid dip you'll be spending $25k just on body panels and replacement - and you still haven't gotten to the body work that comes after that to make it ready for paint. And that's before you get to interior and all the last trim bits when your 95% done that take up a lot of time to find and cost quite a bit - I don't know how tough it is to get the correct velour today, but I was lucky to get the correct black velour a while back, and it was next to unobtanium then. BHCC has a spotty reputation, so caveat emptor - to the max! On the plus side, there's AC and power windows which is not common in a CSi. If you have the time, space and knowledge to repair a car like this on your own then go for it, otherwise, as many have said here, 'buy the best coupe you can afford' - which includes resto costs! Seems a good solid driver e9 is a $50K car these days - I remember getting my first e9 off ebay in 2004 from Colorado with new leather interior, 5 speed and rusty inner fenders for $1750!! Those days are gone!!
 
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It actually doesn't look TOO bad for $25k.

I missed an opportunity to buy a CSi from these guys last year for only $12k. It wasn't running, but it actually was more solid than this.

I just didn't have the room at the time.

May be worth a look if you're in the market for a resto candidate.

If you're smart, and it's solid, even if you were to put $50k into it, you're way ahead as far as restored CSi's go for.
 
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If it only took $25K to make this car right, then it would be worth considering. One really doesn't know the truth until the fenders come off, and if one is truly doing rust repair correctly, the car has to be acid dipped to expose weak metal that hasn't rusted yet, but is about to. The amount of tiny holes that showed up after my coupe was dipped was shocking - and this being told by the seller it was a relatively dry coupe (He lied, shocking). My experience suggests after an acid dip you'll be spending $25k just on body panels and replacement - and you still haven't gotten to the body work that comes after that to make it ready for paint. And that's before you get to interior and all the last trim bits when your 95% done that take up a lot of time to find and cost quite a bit - I don't know how tough it is to get the correct velour today, but I was lucky to get the correct black velour a while back, and it was next to unobtanium then. BHCC has a spotty reputation, so caveat emptor - to the max! On the plus side, there's AC and power windows which is not common in a CSi. If you have the time, space and knowledge to repair a car like this on your own then go for it, otherwise, as many have said here, 'buy the best coupe you can afford' - which includes resto costs! Seems a good solid driver e9 is a $50K car these days - I remember getting my first e9 off ebay in 2004 from Colorado with new leather interior, 5 speed and rusty inner fenders for $1750!! Those days are gone!!
who said anything about only 25k - that was just for the getting the body squared away before painting, before interior and before mechanicals. i think this coupe all in will cost you between 75k and 100k all in.
 
Love the description - “could use some light cosmetics.”

Beverly Hills Car Club always displays the utmost honesty when describing its cars. By mentioning the "light cosmetics" I'm sure they're simply pointing out that the LF parking light needs some attention:

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and yes, I'm kidding.
 
I miss the cracks in the concrete floor. They did a perfect job of reflecting the quality automobiles they shill shamelesslyl!
 
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