Would like some advice on this CSi

[stardoc]

I'm hoping to check this car out this car this weekend and would appreciate some advice on what to look for. I remember a few weeks back a thread somewhere about this car but I just can't find it.
Any advice on this car or pricing would be greatly appreciated.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Other-E...tr=true&hash=item19ff0ceab1&item=111653218993

 

[gsshack]

Here's the thread from early February. Price has come down $4K.

http://www.e9coupe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18392

 

[stardoc]

Here's the thread from early February. Price has come down $4K.

http://www.e9coupe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18392

Oh yes. Thanks for the link. I didn't quite see a consensus from that thread.

 

[rsporsche]

looks like a very pretty coupe.

 

[CSteve]

I see a consensus one: Arnie gets it. I would add the wood and the four speaker grills diminish the value in my eyes. Not impressed by the relatively small price cut on a car like this. And go back and read my snarky comment. oneills

 

[Stevehose]

Since it's a black interior, new door cards are available albeit pricey.

 

[Bwana]

A couple of questions since we can refer back to the car from this post, at least for a little while

1) Where can I get the little chrome buttons that go into holes in the front bumper where the license plate used to go?

2) How can I refinish my aircleaner to look similar to the one for sale in the ebay link? Mine appears to have some melted looking spots on the top. Can I sand this plastic? Are new ones available?

 

[HB Chris]

Take a paint thickness gauge and go all over it, it will tell you if too much bondo was used under the paint. Maybe Stan knows this coupe, it has a Saratoga 2013 flyer in trunk. If it checks out with no issues it's probably worth asking amount but it has been for sale for quite a while so a discount is in order.

 

[HB Chris]

Bwana,

1) Ace Hardware
2) it's metal and should be grey like yours, have it media blasted and powder coated with RAL 7022, it's the closest match we've found in a standard color. Or for an additional fee any powder coater can match the original.

 

[HB Chris]

This coupe was registered by a Roger Jones in Wyndmore, Penn in 2011 and his contact info is available so I would give him a call and see what he can share.

 

[stardoc]

thanks for the advice guys and private messages . I'll be checking it out this weekend. The overt use of the black undercoating in a few places is a little worrisome.

 

[Lotuss7]

As these odometers roll over would also look for documentation on mileage. No concrete indication but seat wear and pedal wear can tell a story. (Although brake, throttle and clutch pads may hav been replaced, another tell...)

Up there in price. Be good to know the full story behind the vehicle.

 

[LarryE9E10]

little chrome hole plugs

I'm thinking this is Roger Jones' old car. If so, I bought him the chrome plugs to fill the license plate holes. (He had 4 holes, as both European and U.S. plates were fitted at various times.) Believe it or not, I got ones that fit perfectly at a True Value hardware store. In the nuts & bolts section, there are trays of chrome plugs. Just have to pick the right diameter plug for your hole size. Cost around 40 cents each. Small investment, large visual improvement.

 

[HB Chris]

It is indeed

 

[stardoc]

It is Roger Jones' car. I managed get in touch with Roger, who is a super nice guy. Got some history on the car, and he tells me that he still regrets selling her.
I'll be checking the car out this weekend and report back.

 

[12doplumbing]

Really interested to hear what your decision was and what you paid. I think when I was looking earlier this year, $45,000 got me a rust free clean interior and nice paint job ... So, a motor to restore or swap. Just like this one.

 

[stardoc]

I checked it out yesterday. The paint quality is not the greatest and it needs some work. I'm thinking about an offer but obviously $58k is quite high.