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Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 14, 2015 7:59 AM
by MicahO
dsmith wrote:
Can't tell much from the pics, but could be a great parts car with all that euro.
Or it's a scary phishing scam. I'd go armed.

Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 14, 2015 11:48 AM
by Drew in NYC
I thought this ad was mildly interesting (or at least eyebrow-raising), even if the car isn't particularly:
- The car is on offer for $8500. Naively, I would have assumed the seller paid more
- Despite their "Buy-back policy", the car isn't being sold back to EAG (whatever the reason)
1991 BMW e30 325i - $8500 (Center City)
You are looking at a very clean 1991 BMW 325i, a coveted e30 model, that is as stock as they come. This car set the tone for the German luxury coupes that had a very sporty feel to them. The engine runs incredibly smoothly and the manual gearbox and clutch assembly are in excellent condition. The suspension components are in excellent condition and the car's handling feels very tight and nimble. Absolute blast in the corners. The interior is in phenomenal condition with very little signs that this car has 120,000 miles on it, mostly highway miles (I have only put 6000 miles on it). It has also never been smoked in and it smells very clean. Included is a new head unit with an improved sound system. The tires are new and have a lot of life left in them. As mentioned before this car has no serious after market mods to it. This car comes with a full service history as well as the original manual and other original documents. You will not find another car like this. I purchased the car 14 months ago and as much as I love it, I have decided I want something new. The pictures used in this listing are from the dealership I purchased the car from. Car looks identical to the photos and if you want any additional pictures please feel free to ask. I am very busy and didn't have any time to give the car a proper photo shoot. I bought the car from Enthusiast Auto Group, but they are not selling this car, it is a private listing. Please do not call or contact them about the vehicle as they will not be able to help you purchase it.Before I purchased it these parts were replaced or repaired(as of (6/2014):Water pump, Timing Belt, and tensioner Accessory drive belts Oil pan gasket, front main sealValve cover gasketTransmission selector seal, output seal, and guiboDifferential pinion and axle sealsBoth front strut assemblies and upper mountsFront control arm bushingsLower control arm assembliesBoth tie rod assemblies and an alignment after all the suspension
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5221042837.html
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 15, 2015 4:06 PM
by Burnze
This Florida M5 popped up in the LA craigslist. $18000
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/ct ... 3705.html
1988 BMW 5 Series M5 E28 GEN. 5 SPEED MANUAL BLACK/TAN - $18000
Rare opportunity to own an affordable driver quality 88 M5. This car is mostly stock except for Billy Boat Performance exhaust (also have factory) previous owner did some maintenance in the past year.
-New radiator / hosing / and overflow tank.
-New bushings and thrust arms up front.
-New motor mounts.
-New transmission mounts.
-New shifter bushings.
-New Billy Boat exhaust system.
-Fresh window tints (legal)
-Freshly revalanced driveshaft.
-Various relays and switches.
-New rear window motors.
-New headunit with Bluetooth/ipod.
-New front/rear brake disks. (rears not yet installed)
Original/OEm parts that come with the purchase.
-OEM leather M steering wheel (was removed for preservation, extremely good condition)
-OEM Exhaust system (mid section-back only)
The bad: Dash has normal cracks (but has a dash pad, can barely notice its aftermarket), normal wear on the leather, normal wear on the paint. (has been repainted in its life. remember its a driver quality and not a $70,000 showroom quality), speedometer works, but trip odometer has a snapped gear, this happen within the past 500 miles.
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 15, 2015 5:25 PM
by phenobarb1
Drew in NYC wrote:I thought this ad was mildly interesting (or at least eyebrow-raising), even if the car isn't particularly:
- The car is on offer for $8500. Naively, I would have assumed the seller paid more
- Despite their "Buy-back policy", the car isn't being sold back to EAG (whatever the reason)
1991 BMW e30 325i - $8500 (Center City)
You are looking at a very clean 1991 BMW 325i, a coveted e30 model, that is as stock as they come. This car set the tone for the German luxury coupes that had a very sporty feel to them. The engine runs incredibly smoothly and the manual gearbox and clutch assembly are in excellent condition. The suspension components are in excellent condition and the car's handling feels very tight and nimble. Absolute blast in the corners. The interior is in phenomenal condition with very little signs that this car has 120,000 miles on it, mostly highway miles (I have only put 6000 miles on it). It has also never been smoked in and it smells very clean. Included is a new head unit with an improved sound system. The tires are new and have a lot of life left in them. As mentioned before this car has no serious after market mods to it. This car comes with a full service history as well as the original manual and other original documents. You will not find another car like this. I purchased the car 14 months ago and as much as I love it, I have decided I want something new. The pictures used in this listing are from the dealership I purchased the car from. Car looks identical to the photos and if you want any additional pictures please feel free to ask. I am very busy and didn't have any time to give the car a proper photo shoot. I bought the car from Enthusiast Auto Group, but they are not selling this car, it is a private listing. Please do not call or contact them about the vehicle as they will not be able to help you purchase it.Before I purchased it these parts were replaced or repaired(as of (6/2014):Water pump, Timing Belt, and tensioner Accessory drive belts Oil pan gasket, front main sealValve cover gasketTransmission selector seal, output seal, and guiboDifferential pinion and axle sealsBoth front strut assemblies and upper mountsFront control arm bushingsLower control arm assembliesBoth tie rod assemblies and an alignment after all the suspension
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5221042837.html
That's a perfect example of the problem with EAG cars. I recall that seller paying about $14.5-15k about a year ago for that car. He recently put it on Ebaay, but nobody would bite. Then he listed it for $9500, and nobody bought it. Now he's down to $8500, which is unfortunate. People have to be careful about buying into some of the ridiculous recent inflation in E30 and E28 prices.
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 15, 2015 7:16 PM
by wkohler
Did anyone watch this auction? Wonder what it sold for. Last time I checked, it was $5800 in pre-bidding with 4 days to go.
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 15, 2015 7:33 PM
by nightowl
This is the same car and has been listed multiple times over the past few months.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-M5-Base-Sed ... 1512169396
If you search the VIN it can be found here in a post from about 2-3 years ago with the same mileage. So, the mileage is very much unknown.
Burnze wrote:This Florida M5 popped up in the LA craigslist. $18000
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/ct ... 3705.html
1988 BMW 5 Series M5 E28 GEN. 5 SPEED MANUAL BLACK/TAN - $18000
Rare opportunity to own an affordable driver quality 88 M5. This car is mostly stock except for Billy Boat Performance exhaust (also have factory) previous owner did some maintenance in the past year.
-New radiator / hosing / and overflow tank.
-New bushings and thrust arms up front.
-New motor mounts.
-New transmission mounts.
-New shifter bushings.
-New Billy Boat exhaust system.
-Fresh window tints (legal)
-Freshly revalanced driveshaft.
-Various relays and switches.
-New rear window motors.
-New headunit with Bluetooth/ipod.
-New front/rear brake disks. (rears not yet installed)
Original/OEm parts that come with the purchase.
-OEM leather M steering wheel (was removed for preservation, extremely good condition)
-OEM Exhaust system (mid section-back only)
The bad: Dash has normal cracks (but has a dash pad, can barely notice its aftermarket), normal wear on the leather, normal wear on the paint. (has been repainted in its life. remember its a driver quality and not a $70,000 showroom quality), speedometer works, but trip odometer has a snapped gear, this happen within the past 500 miles.
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 15, 2015 11:47 PM
by e_schauble
I had a friend watching this auction and last I heard it was at $16,100 - Yikes!!!!!!!
wkohler wrote:
Did anyone watch this auction? Wonder what it sold for. Last time I checked, it was $5800 in pre-bidding with 4 days to go.
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 16, 2015 8:44 AM
by jbyang413
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 16, 2015 12:46 PM
by wkohler
Lipoed bumper and that flexi coolant hose...
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 16, 2015 1:44 PM
by jbyang413
wkohler wrote:Lipoed bumper and that flexi coolant hose...
Here's additional pictures of the M5 from West Hollywood.
https://picasaweb.google.com/1154823228 ... 996PmfbdKQ
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 16, 2015 2:28 PM
by eyelykeknives
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 16, 2015 2:31 PM
by wkohler
Those hardly show anything. Passenger seat definitely recovered in vinyl though.
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 16, 2015 2:40 PM
by Jon in Richmond
Ruh, Roh..... Odo stopped at 000.0
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 17, 2015 4:38 PM
by Drew in NYC
Dammit -- I wouldn't mind this.
1972 Bmw 2002tii - $11500 (littleton)
1972 BMW 2002tii. Colorado Orange. The added benefits of the tii, riding on slick Borrani steelies, and including a NOS 5-speed and 3.90 limited slip. I owned this car for 6 years and I am the 3rd owner.
Some rust on the trunk lid, but the photos don't show it.
The interior has some wear and a typical crack on the dash, but nothing so severe. The engine runs strong and features a K&N filter in place of the factory airbox, an Optima battery, and recent fuel injection lines from the Kugelfischer. 1972 was the only year for the plastic intake runners shown here.
This car is not a total beauty queen. But that is the appeal. Sorry no trades only selling due to baby on the way. Serious buyers only. Thank you.
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5224377828.html
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 18, 2015 10:31 AM
by Drew in NYC
Nice car, inside and out. Had a color change (looks to be thorough, though, at least to this casual observer), not to mention AC (!). Is it worth the asking price? Will let the knowledgeable among you decide.
Location:
Boulder, Colorado 80304
VIN:
2240618
Trans:
Manual
Condition:
Excellent
Exterior:
Atlantik blue
Interior:
Red leather
Description:
1973 BMW 3.0CS, This is an American market 3.0 CS, and thus has leather interior, power windows, AC and carburetors, in this case Webers which I think were installed when the engine was rebuilt at about 90,000 miles. The car, orginally Polaris silver, was repainted by the previous owner, and I have continued this scheme under the hood, with recent work including paint and hood insulation pads, as well as repair to the right front fender which had a paint bubble, the only blemish I could find. During my two years with the car I've replaced the tie rods, battery, voltage regulator, slave cylinder, fuel pump, hoses and belts, and leather on the driver's seat base. I've also had the power steering pump rebuilt, as new originals are nearly impossible to find. The car has a wood Nardi steering wheel (a real one with Nardi's signature) and a new tool box with the original tools inside. It's a great car to drive, and will reward close inspection.
Price: $48,000 obo 303-444-7844
http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/car ... 74914.html
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 18, 2015 2:16 PM
by PhillyM5
Drew in NYC wrote:I thought this ad was mildly interesting (or at least eyebrow-raising), even if the car isn't particularly:
- The car is on offer for $8500. Naively, I would have assumed the seller paid more
- Despite their "Buy-back policy", the car isn't being sold back to EAG (whatever the reason)
1991 BMW e30 325i - $8500 (Center City)
You are looking at a very clean 1991 BMW 325i, a coveted e30 model, that is as stock as they come. This car set the tone for the German luxury coupes that had a very sporty feel to them. The engine runs incredibly smoothly and the manual gearbox and clutch assembly are in excellent condition. The suspension components are in excellent condition and the car's handling feels very tight and nimble. Absolute blast in the corners. The interior is in phenomenal condition with very little signs that this car has 120,000 miles on it, mostly highway miles (I have only put 6000 miles on it). It has also never been smoked in and it smells very clean. Included is a new head unit with an improved sound system. The tires are new and have a lot of life left in them. As mentioned before this car has no serious after market mods to it. This car comes with a full service history as well as the original manual and other original documents. You will not find another car like this. I purchased the car 14 months ago and as much as I love it, I have decided I want something new. The pictures used in this listing are from the dealership I purchased the car from. Car looks identical to the photos and if you want any additional pictures please feel free to ask. I am very busy and didn't have any time to give the car a proper photo shoot. I bought the car from Enthusiast Auto Group, but they are not selling this car, it is a private listing. Please do not call or contact them about the vehicle as they will not be able to help you purchase it.Before I purchased it these parts were replaced or repaired(as of (6/2014):Water pump, Timing Belt, and tensioner Accessory drive belts Oil pan gasket, front main sealValve cover gasketTransmission selector seal, output seal, and guiboDifferential pinion and axle sealsBoth front strut assemblies and upper mountsFront control arm bushingsLower control arm assembliesBoth tie rod assemblies and an alignment after all the suspension
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5221042837.html
This car was at Nigro’s Auto Body shop on Washington ave in South Philly last week. Not sure what type body work was being done but it had the EAG license plate tag on the back.
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 20, 2015 11:51 PM
by Drew in NYC
1991 BMW M5 - $12500 (Tacoma)
Reluctantly selling a very clean e34 M5. Hand made S38 engine. Interior and exterior are in near perfect condition. Last year BMW handmade them. I am the third owner. Very rare E34 Alpina wheels from Germany. Great records from the last 12 years or so. 233k. I would not hesitate to drive this car anywhere. Many of these have been tracked, abused and molested. This is an original car that has been adult owned and maintained by professional shops. Many old M cars (like the e28 m5 and e30 m3) are worth big bucks today. These e34's are next to sky rocket in value.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5230006795.html
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 20, 2015 11:53 PM
by maybeillbuyit
This looks interesting, got admit I don't really know much about it , but I like it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-M5-H5SP-/11 ... 1774044634

Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 22, 2015 10:29 PM
by Drew in NYC
First order of business for the new owner: factory Basketweaves ("cross-spokes") in all four corners...
Selling my 1991 BMW E30 M3, which is the last year of production for this model. It has low miles at only about 110k on original S14 Engine and transmission.
This car has Euro upgrades and rare parts installed. It has about $4k worth of parts alone.
More details below:
1991 E30 M3, 110k miles
Billy Boat Tri-Flow Exhaust
Rare MTechnic-2 leather small diameter steering wheel
AC Schnitzer Pedals
BMW MTechnic Door Sills
MTech Polished shift knob
Brand New Husco Armrest
Authentic BMW Evolution Front Bumper Spoiler
BMW Evo3 front lip
Brand New OEM M3 Floor mats
German Check panel
New M3 grille badge, new kidney, new grill, new BMW hood and rear roundie emblems
New headlights, new smoke blinkers, new door and rear trunk seals, windshield seals
Brand new Kumho Ecsta performance tires, new wheels
Black heated seats(I think it's only for 1991 year)
Interior seats front and rear are in excellent shape.
Tuner Motorsport Chip
Clean Oregon title
Morosso red ignition wires
Eibach lowering springs, I also have Ground control coilovers not installed yet for the right price
Newly installed Master & Slave clutch cylinder
New Fuel Injectors
Schrick Cams
Redline Synthetic oil and Chevron premium gas only.
Always garage kept and not driven when raining.
I might have forgotten a few other things, but contact me if you want more details.
Serious buyer only with proof of funds please. Mostly stock including the tape cassette stereo, trunk tools, etc. The euro parts are easily reversible and they cost a lot of money too.
Straight body, very good paint and no rust. Some dings here and there. Considering the prices out there with the low mileage, this is a pretty good deal and I hope someone will get to enjoy this as much as I do.
Starts up great and drive great. It's not perfect, but only need minor things. I have driven it 650miles(about 11hrs straight) interstate with 2 passengers and a full load over the CA/OR border in high elevation and it never missed a beat.
Asking price is $29,000. I'm willing to take partial trades for smaller SUVs or pickup truck.
Thanks!
http://salem.craigslist.org/cto/5233206696.html
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 23, 2015 6:04 PM
by funfunfer
Drew in NYC wrote:
1991 BMW M5 - $12500 (Tacoma)
Reluctantly selling a very clean e34 M5. Hand made S38 engine. Interior and exterior are in near perfect condition. Last year BMW handmade them. I am the third owner. Very rare E34 Alpina wheels from Germany. Great records from the last 12 years or so. 233k. I would not hesitate to drive this car anywhere. Many of these have been tracked, abused and molested. This is an original car that has been adult owned and maintained by professional shops. Many old M cars (like the e28 m5 and e30 m3) are worth big bucks today. These e34's are next to sky rocket in value.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5230006795.html
I should have bought this instead of rebuilding my engine!
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 23, 2015 6:05 PM
by wkohler
It has black kidneys, so it's a DO NOT BUY.

Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 23, 2015 9:46 PM
by Drew in NYC
This ad will surely meet with the approval of MyE28's resident arbiter(s) of such things.
Year: 1991
Make: BMW
Model: M5
Exterior Color: Red
Transmission: Manual- 5Speed
Mileage: 130,414
Price: $15,995
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/ctd/5235763730.html
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 23, 2015 11:09 PM
by tig
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 24, 2015 12:01 AM
by Cactus
Does anybody have any thoughts on this one? I called the guy, he claimed no rust on anything that matters, said compression numbers were all 145ish (sounds like a US motor to me) and it was imported when new. He said he's the third owner. I want to go check it out, but I wont' be able to till the weekend. I think the price is a bit high, given the interior needs, but this could replace my e90 for daily duty.
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 24, 2015 12:03 AM
by wkohler
I have some thoughts.
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 24, 2015 10:43 AM
by Durden
Cactus wrote:
Does anybody have any thoughts on this one? I called the guy, he claimed no rust on anything that matters, said compression numbers were all 145ish (sounds like a US motor to me) and it was imported when new. He said he's the third owner. I want to go check it out, but I wont' be able to till the weekend. I think the price is a bit high, given the interior needs, but this could replace my e90 for daily duty.
I've thought about going to see it now a few times...could never get quite excited enough to make the hour trip.
Let us know how it goes!
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 24, 2015 11:10 AM
by carlb
Cactus wrote:
Does anybody have any thoughts on this one? I called the guy, he claimed no rust on anything that matters, said compression numbers were all 145ish (sounds like a US motor to me) and it was imported when new. He said he's the third owner. I want to go check it out, but I wont' be able to till the weekend. I think the price is a bit high, given the interior needs, but this could replace my e90 for daily duty.
Was posted on here before from a previous ebay listing. Was recently Laguna Seca blue and repainted (likely cheaply given the price point, mentions of paint defects in ad and lack of mentioning recent respray in ad). Here's the ebay listing from a few months ago:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-BMW-M5-/16 ... 7675.l2557
Who knows, it might be better than recent history suggests.
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 24, 2015 10:22 PM
by molly_watah
The prices on that M sport and m5 look shockingly low... low enough to fly across country maybe?
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 25, 2015 12:54 AM
by wkohler
The M-sport does. The M5 looks like it would be a rough car, I think.
Re: The Non-Affiliated Thread for September 2015
Posted: Sep 25, 2015 12:55 AM
by wkohler
carlb wrote:Cactus wrote:
Does anybody have any thoughts on this one? I called the guy, he claimed no rust on anything that matters, said compression numbers were all 145ish (sounds like a US motor to me) and it was imported when new. He said he's the third owner. I want to go check it out, but I wont' be able to till the weekend. I think the price is a bit high, given the interior needs, but this could replace my e90 for daily duty.
Was posted on here before from a previous ebay listing. Was recently Laguna Seca blue and repainted (likely cheaply given the price point, mentions of paint defects in ad and lack of mentioning recent respray in ad). Here's the ebay listing from a few months ago:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-BMW-M5-/16 ... 7675.l2557
Who knows, it might be better than recent history suggests.
Looking down the side of that car told me all I needed to know about the new paint job.