Or corruptionperfect example of our bureaucratic incompetence.
Or corruptionperfect example of our bureaucratic incompetence.
I'll spell out the mechanical needs as if I was keeping it and wanted to drive it 100,000KM. Typically this is how I get a used car ready to use as a daily. SInce it has been in storage 7 years, add something unexpected.Why not post more specific info of the mechanical needs, some basic pics of the interior and show us any of the imperfections/rust that may exist. I have had 6 bmw wagons and currently drive an e91. This car is interesting for sure.
Great advice Mike. I will try to take it.I have been here before. Car I absolutely loved, had to go. I was sure it was valuable. Other opinions, ...not so much. I began to think that if I sunk even MORE $$$ into its renovation, I could get the dollars I was sure would be offered. In the end, I realized, this was not happening. Time to move on. Lots of other stuff to do. Save the further investments. Paradigms have changed. No longer can we assume a "rare car in a rare colour/drivetrain/sunroof/no sunroof/wheel package" etc, will be recognized or even desired by future car buyers. In my opinion, get what you can and move on. Then you can breathe, save storage, stress of repairs, parts, installation and further market mayhem. Just my opinion Bob, but differences in perceived/hoped dollars received for this rather unique BMW, well, just may not be worth all the work.
I hope this all works out for you.Mike
I think you are right.I tend to agree with Mike‘s comments here above. The price you’ve asked seems fair but there is a big list of relatively expensive stuff if you‘re no mechanic. Bases on what you’ve said here, there seems to be a few thousand dollars in deferred maintenance. That guy’s offer may not be too low if you don’t want to mess with it or sink more money into a car you’re not planning on using
Yes that is true…I should have said for a Canadian car. But it is in no way California or Arizona clean"minimal corrosion" equals corrision. Reminds me of my High School English teach er when he taught us how to see through "ad speak". "Cascade leaves dishes virtually spotless." That's spotless, except for the spots.
Interesting car. Love the manual. Love wagons. But...
Hold out for a better price (aka the right buyer). I have a grey market, 'unicorn optioned', e28 that i picked up from a guy who sold it to me for the 'its just an old bmw' price, but a price commensurate with the going rate for similar, standard appointed e28s. Its was a low mile, single owner euro with heated seats, cruise control, power sunroof, power locks, rear window shade, high comp, 'dirty 30' , an original first aid kit 'pillow' ... and... an auto trans, albeit with the sport mode.In selling my e46 sport package manual wagon, I have just been informed that there were only 5 sold in North America with my combo of options.
Seems to me this makes it worth more than the measly $6750 cdn I have it listed at and even then I am anticipating local offers 30% less than that. Anyone think the desirability and value of this car is likely to increase substantially or are they just old cars in a nice colour. There is a guy from California who wants to buy it at $4900 usd. Maybe I should just put it in long term storage somewhere???
Advice appreciated. It has mechanical needs and wear and tear from my ownership and living in CanadaView attachment 186731
Congrats!Sold it to just the right new owner. Young guy who works in the Ceramic coatings mfg industry and has a BMW collection going. A nice 745, a Turbo E36 Convertible and some other stuff. He says he will keep it stock and bring the original paint back to life, only repainting what he has to. Why I should care, I can't answer, but somehow I impart special sentiment to select mass manufactured goods...even though I once worked in a car factory and saw rolls of steel turned into parts. Now have an ad trying to sell my 2022 Subaru BRZ in Auto Trader. Got totally screwed by a dealer who dangled a reasonable price in front of me , only to offer thousands less once I prepped the car (It is Mint) and drove an hour and a half there. Wasted a whole day basically. If the BRZ sells, the next one to go is my 2007 Forester XT. That will be a hard one to place in the right hands.
Earlier in the summer, I was selling a 1984 Honda VF500 Interceptor parts bike that I have lost my storage space for. Was down to $650 Canadian, at which point I wanted to strip it down for parts, keep the motor and sell a few bits and pieces. This guy from Thunder Bay gets in touch and wants to buy it. I said at $650 I did not want to sell it, because I might need the motor one day. HE says he'll pay $800. A few days go buy, he is pleading with me he wants it. I tell him there is a very nice example in Winnipeg for $3000 Cdn that looks good. Mine needs absolutely everything, looks awful is missing some parts. He says he wants a project. SO OK. He drives down from Thunder Bay in a diesel pickup, loads bike in, turns around heads back. At least 26 hours driving time. The parts he needs will add up to probably $1000. Interesting young guy enjoying the journey.
Thanks, I have a good feeling this car will be profitable for him as well the longer he owns it. I talked to a guy with a Ford Skyliner last night. Was amazed at how much went into building that roof mechanism and there it was in amazing shape because someone thought it worth taking care of. Looks like I have a buyer for the other car on Saturday.Congrats!