Craigslist good buys

[GLOW]

Originally Posted by Shark Tank

Will try to get some pics up once I get a car. Until then I religiously browse CL, Autotrader on the daily. Most of the cars that I want badly are over my budget though. Not looking to get in debt or finance like many do wanna pay cash!

so you want a nice car...but don't want to pay for it?

[essel]

1994 BMW E36 with Euro-Spec S50 M3 Motor

I think I saw this for sale last summer, looks like it's back up for sale again. 325is with euro m3 swap

[white rocket]

^^attn: freakshow. here's your track car

[AudiFreak]

Originally Posted by essel

1994 BMW E36 with Euro-Spec S50 M3 Motor

I think I saw this for sale last summer, looks like it's back up for sale again. 325is with euro m3 swap

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...ec-converstion

Here is some more information regarding this vehicle. The chassis should have approximately 101k on it, and may still need the following:
1.) Front subframe cracked around engine mounts - $600 + part
2.) Slight front vibration, Front rotors cracked - 600$
3.) Rear trailing arm bushings worn out - 600$

This is from the ad posted a year ago. The new (current) owner may or may not have addressed these issues.

[invader]

Anybody else see the 2006 M3 black manual with only 68000km on CL yesterday?
Was only posted for 2 hours and the guy said it sold immediately.

[LP700-4]

I had a bank draft prepared to be made. Guy tells me he would get back to me then this afternoon says its sold

[knight604]

how much?

[LP700-4]

$23,900

Asked him for inspection so i guess he gave to the first guy with cash. What if there are subframe issues or VANOS problems. Didnt want to go in buying a car blind as cheap and good deal as it was.

[cpt000]

Is it just me or does the new CL layout totally blow? Tried looking for something in auto parts and I was getting searches from every other category.

[Klondike]

^ I hope the layout doesn't turn into a clusterfuck like Kijiji.

[ruthless]

Originally Posted by invader

Anybody else see the 2006 M3 black manual with only 68000km on CL yesterday?
Was only posted for 2 hours and the guy said it sold immediately.

Saw it, posted it in RS chat in the evening and within 5 minutes the ad was deleted.

[westopher]

Originally Posted by essel

1994 BMW E36 with Euro-Spec S50 M3 Motor

I think I saw this for sale last summer, looks like it's back up for sale again. 325is with euro m3 swap

That was the car I inspected before I bought my m3. Needed about 5k worth of work before it is the quality it deserves to be with that drivetrain in it. It's a sick car though, and crazy fast. The fastest NA car I've ever driven, and maybe even been in.

[Shark Tank]

Originally Posted by LP700-4

I had a bank draft prepared to be made. Guy tells me he would get back to me then this afternoon says its sold

Guess who's being in the market for a E46:

You never know, it could have been me

Spoiler!

Just sayin'

[Gucci Mane]

it wasnt you, you fucking tart. now fuck off.

[GLOW]

Originally Posted by Shark Tank

Guess who's being in the market for a E46:

You never know, it could have been me

Spoiler!

Just sayin'

what's your budget?

[westopher]

I've had a couple PMs about what I know about that e36 so I'll just post here. As said before, subframe is cracked, front rotors are cracked and many of the suspension bushings need to be replaced. Other things I remember is the motor needs a valve adjustment, headlights were flickering so needed something to do with the wiring fixed. Car had a US spec exhaust and should be replaced with a proper euro spec exhaust. Car needs a new carpet as its torn quite badly behind the center console. Armrest is missing (not a bad thing, I fucking hate mine.) I wouldn't be running a race bucket and no airbag without harnesses and a cage, so either way, something should be done about that. If you want the car to thrash, about 2.5k and some time in your garage should suffice, if you want the car to be a driver that you want to take on road trips, have look amazing and a few days at the track I'd say you'd hit that 5k mark when all said and done. This info is all based on the thought that the current owner has addressed none of the previous problems, that it had when he purchased the car a year ago. If someone drove the car for a year WITHOUT dealing with things like a cracked subframe and fucked up rotors, I wouldn't even consider buying a car from them though.
My opinion:
By the time all is said and done you are going to be into the car for 12-13k and its still not an M3. Its as good as one, but it wont carry the same value when you sell it. Also the last INCREDIBLE eurospec M3 I saw for sale was 14k, and you are going to be able to sell that car for 14k or more until the economy completely takes a shit again.

[E46 8=====D ~~~]

Originally Posted by westopher

I've had a couple PMs about what I know about that e36 so I'll just post here. As said before, subframe is cracked, front rotors are cracked and many of the suspension bushings need to be replaced. Other things I remember is the motor needs a valve adjustment, headlights were flickering so needed something to do with the wiring fixed. Car had a US spec exhaust and should be replaced with a proper euro spec exhaust. Car needs a new carpet as its torn quite badly behind the center console. Armrest is missing (not a bad thing, I fucking hate mine.) I wouldn't be running a race bucket and no airbag without harnesses and a cage, so either way, something should be done about that. If you want the car to thrash, about 2.5k and some time in your garage should suffice, if you want the car to be a driver that you want to take on road trips, have look amazing and a few days at the track I'd say you'd hit that 5k mark when all said and done. This info is all based on the thought that the current owner has addressed none of the previous problems, that it had when he purchased the car a year ago. If someone drove the car for a year WITHOUT dealing with things like a cracked subframe and fucked up rotors, I wouldn't even consider buying a car from them though.
My opinion:
By the time all is said and done you are going to be into the car for 12-13k and its still not an M3. Its as good as one, but it wont carry the same value when you sell it. Also the last INCREDIBLE eurospec M3 I saw for sale was 14k, and you are going to be able to sell that car for 14k or more until the economy completely takes a shit again.

I was the one who drove out to langely late last night to see the car. Current owner has not addressed any of the issues at all , however he did purchase the subframe reinforcement kit . Just not installed. Car has rough idle, mushy brakes and the cracked frame makes loud noises when making right turns. Interior isn't in the best condition for a car that has so little miles . Like westopher said - I wouldn't consider this car at all knowing the fact that it's been driven for a hard 8,000km with significant damage to the frame. Car has potential just not for me. FYI he is now asking $10k for it , not $9.

[westopher]

Good information to share.

[tofu1413]

Now I think I sold my E36 for too cheap

[Gucci Mane]

Originally Posted by tofu1413

Now I think I sold my E36 for too cheap

you did and i really regret not buying it when i had the chance. im so damn indecisive

[westopher]

Lol you got it for too cheap too. Definitely put in some good work to really bring that car up to snuff though.

[tofu1413]

A bucket seat and roll bar away from track ready looked and handled like M3 as well. That 2.5 M50 was pretty reliable.

[fivetwo]

Originally Posted by E46 8=====D ~~~

I was the one who drove out to langely late last night to see the car. Current owner has not addressed any of the issues at all , however he did purchase the subframe reinforcement kit . Just not installed. Car has rough idle, mushy brakes and the cracked frame makes loud noises when making right turns. Interior isn't in the best condition for a car that has so little miles . Like westopher said - I wouldn't consider this car at all knowing the fact that it's been driven for a hard 8,000km with significant damage to the frame. Car has potential just not for me. FYI he is now asking $10k for it , not $9.

Strong username

[jasonturbo]

That E36 325i could be a good buy, offer no more than 9K, sell the goofy racing dynamics bits for insane money, gut, track, win?

[hud 91gt]

I don't know how people believe that car is worth it. Buy an M3.


Look at the resale of a B16 EG that was cool in 2004.