Hello everyone, I am new to the site however have loved the E9 forever. Currently and have been searching for an E9. I Prefer one I can enjoy for a season before having it fully restored(if needed) Budget is $1-40k depending on condition and work needed/missing parts etc. thanks!
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Welcome to the forum. Is that Green Bay, Wisconsin? If so, it is great to have another local member in the area.
Yea, Green Bay WI is correct. Are you from here as well? I haven’t seen an E9 cruising around at all, only a few 2002 and E30s. I ve been creeping the forums as a guest but finally decided to join since everyone seems sincere and very helpful.
I am usually in Milwaukee - but my car is in Baraboo currently. And you would not see it driving around unless you lived within a few hundred yards of the garage (at least not over the past couple of years). But eventually...
Welcome! Back to car stuff
Here is my opinion:I have a quick question on your budget. Is your all-in budget $40K, or is that the budget for the starter vehicle. If it is your all-in, I would like for the nicest $40K coupe you could find with nice paint and a comfortable interior - then skip the restoration. If the $40K is for the starter car, I would look for the nicest body possible in the $25K+ range. I wouldn't look at anything publicly listed under $25K, unless it is a forum member's car. Not that there really are any public listings under $25K anyway.
LoL yes, back to car stuff. Well I am experienced enough in car stuff to know that the starting budget is never ALL IN. However to answer your question I d like to find a car from Free - 40K, enjoy it as is for a little while then get to restoring it and worrying about the $ when that day comes. Im not opposed to an immediate project, but would rather have something i can move in and out of the garage on its own power without much work. I know its not the biggest budget but its a realistic starter budget. Dont get me wrong im not going to over pay either .
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I think that $40K is a realistic budget for a car that you can tune and repair without tearing the fenders off. There have been some nice cars that sold in the high 30’s over the last six months.
floridabmx
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I have a 72 3.0cs driver I would sell for 23k
Look here...
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-bmw-3-0cs-21/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-bmw-3-0cs-21/
You see! Member cars always seem to be inside the stratosphere. OP - it's worth investigating. This car looks pretty nice on the outside and @floridabmx has had enough of these cars to know what it really needs.
It will be interesting to see where this one lands. Not a bad car and still priced fair.
Belgiumbarry
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for that budget i would buy a running coupe and drive the hell out of it …. restoring is for our grand kids … YOLO
… YOLOBelated Happy New Year everyone! Had some baby health scares and personal health scares this past month and half but still very interested in an E9. I lost touch with a few i was planning on coming to see and possibly purchase, so if you re still interested in selling please let me know. Any new potential new sellers interested in shooting me info on their car, please fee free to do so. Just a note, with the new health limitations (issue with hands, feet and joints), I will be limited to doing mechanical work that requires much dexterity. Which basically is most things. I would now be more interested in a decent dry, drivable E9. Minor rust and issues arent a big deal depending on price. Budget is up to 40k. Thanks, and apologies to anyone i lost touch with.
Welcome back.
Seems like you missed out on the Arizona one recently on CL.
Keep looking! You should be able to find a good #4 car for under $40k.
Seems like you missed out on the Arizona one recently on CL.
Keep looking! You should be able to find a good #4 car for under $40k.
Hey I’m in milwaukee as well and I know of a white one that is not for sale but maybe the owner might be interested in having a conversation. Send me a PM w/ your email and I’ll connect you two. Very original car on its second owner and the first was also in WI, somewhere up north.
Luis
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