Official-look-what-i-found-thread (craigslist, other-forums, etc)

[stealthbimmer]

Rekpoint said:

Do it. I won't stop you. It'll be a good deal.

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

It will likely go for more than I have to spend. I really just want the manual swap goodies. 

Snap said:

Wondering how it ended up there with such minimal body damage

Doesnt take much for insurance companies to total 20+ year old cars. It does have a clean title though, so who knows what the circumstances are

[Earl]

Well if you end up getting it cheap, I will buy a good portion of parts off of you if you just want the trans swap

[Rekpoint]

Nooooo fix it and sell it. It's clean.. Unless you give me a deal on the front bumper [emoji14]

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

[suspenceful]

I browse CoPart every once in a while, mostly for newer BMWs, but can't do much because I don't have a dealers license.

Do you guys have a license or a way around that?

[m42b32]

suspenceful said:

I browse CoPart every once in a while, mostly for newer BMWs, but can't do much because I don't have a dealers license.

Do you guys have a license or a way around that?

I believe there are brokers who will help you buy a car with their license, but then they charge a fee

Another option is look in MN, since I believe you don't need a license there

[suspenceful]

m42b32 said:

I believe there are brokers who will help you buy a car with their license, but then they charge a fee

Another option is look in MN, since I believe you don't need a license there

I've looked into brokers, but it just seems like more hassle than it's worth. And I know getting a dealer's license isn't exactly an easy task either.

Nice tip on looking in MN.

[Rekpoint]

suspenceful said:

m42b32 said:

I believe there are brokers who will help you buy a car with their license, but then they charge a fee

Another option is look in MN, since I believe you don't need a license there

I've looked into brokers, but it just seems like more hassle than it's worth. And I know getting a dealer's license isn't exactly an easy task either.

Nice tip on looking in MN.

I heard E-Repairables is the best broker as they don't expose your high bid.

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

[Boris3]

I'm trying to figure out why this one looks familiar. Anyone here own this in the past or know the car? Maybe its just the front kidney color add-ons.   https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/d/2001-bmw-330i/6422857732.html

[B C]

Boris3 said:

I'm trying to figure out why this one looks familiar. Anyone here own this in the past or know the car? Maybe its just the front kidney color add-ons.   https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/d/2001-bmw-330i/6422857732.html

I think you may be thinking of Dimitri, with the black E39 and a similar grille coloring. Thats who I thought of. He has made it to the picnic a few times and a few other meets/drives

[Rekpoint]

@stealthbimmerThere is already a 1000 dollar bid https://dashub.com/car-auction/1995-bmw-m3/lt7057293

[Rekpoint]

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/bmw-e30-s54-swap-project/6423672495.html

[jc43089]

Rekpoint said:

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/bmw-e30-s54-swap-project/6423672495.html

I want to cry for the guy who has worked on that and has to sell it now.

[Jdesign]

That's a lot of work and it looks to be done right. I feel sorry for the guy.

[stealthbimmer]

Rekpoint said:

@stealthbimmerThere is already a 1000 dollar bid https://dashub.com/car-auction/1995-bmw-m3/lt7057293

Yea I'm sure it will go for more than I was looking to spend.

I found my turd with manual swap parts yesterday anyways. I would feel bad sending that M to the vultures.

Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk

[patsbimmer1]

That sucks to sell that e30!  There is no way he's recouping nearly what he has put into it and I can't imagine how much time has gone into that!

[patsbimmer1]

Looks like BMW didn't issue that faulty HVAC wiring recall in time... 

https://www.copart.com/lot/45767387

[GunMetalGrey]

^ What is the point of buying that thing?
Doesn't look to be a single thing that isn't toast (pun intended)

[patsbimmer1]

Yard art?  @Jdesign next post apocalyptic project?  It's already patina'd!

[patsbimmer1]

For $7500 this seems like a good price

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/open-classifieds/1998-bmw-m-roadster-hpdetrackrat-for-sale/135238/page1/

[Jdesign]

patsbimmer1 said:

Yard art?  @Jdesign next post apocalyptic project?  It's already patina'd!

Sadly it looks like everything is a complete loss on that one. The best thing you could do would be to build a tube chassis and just use the body panels, or reskin a car that hasn't been consumed by fire.