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

[suspenceful]

HipMF said:

Another car that's not good enough for @snap

https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/d/2001-bmw-330i-sport/6849989152.html

This E46 has popped up at least 3 times in the last 18 months. Each time it has the exact same pictures and a low price. After about a week or two, it'll disappear and resurface later on. Not sure what to make of it.

[P_Roloff]

https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/d/milwaukee-bmw-530i-1995/6847514775.html

This one has fallen through the cracks in previous searches of mine, looks pretty decent for what it is. Minimal visible rust (who knows what's underneath though), and a 5 speed. Could be a lot of fun for someone.

[Rekpoint]

P_Roloff said:

https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/d/milwaukee-bmw-530i-1995/6847514775.html

This one has fallen through the cracks in previous searches of mine, looks pretty decent for what it is. Minimal visible rust (who knows what's underneath though), and a 5 speed. Could be a lot of fun for someone.

@ChrisO

[RobZR]

nice swapped Ti

https://lexington.craigslist.org/snw/d/frankfort-1998-bmw-318ti-28-6cyl/6818373062.html

[Jdesign]

RobZR said:

nice swapped Ti

https://lexington.craigslist.org/snw/d/frankfort-1998-bmw-318ti-28-6cyl/6818373062.html

So many detailed pictures.

[straight6pwr]

drool

https://www.condorspeedshop.com/collections/latest-arrivals/products/group-a-3-piece-wheels-bbs-e50-motorsport?variant=14690628075566

[Jdesign]

straight6pwr said:

drool

https://www.condorspeedshop.com/collections/latest-arrivals/products/group-a-3-piece-wheels-bbs-e50-motorsport?variant=14690628075566

I mean, I rather have the real thing, but you can overpay for aluminum ones if you want..

https://www.bbs-usa.com/race_wheels/wheel_details.cfm?wheel=86

Sorry, those were 15's. Here are some threads with REAL 17's FS:

https://rennlist.com/forums/parts-marketplace/963412-17-bbs-e50-s.html

https://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5258917-FS-17x9-17x10-BBS-e50-motorsport-wheels

https://s14net.vbulletin.net/forum/s14/classifieds-e30-m3-only/wheels/54580-bbs-e50-17x8-5j

[straight6pwr]

agreed the price is insane. they are clearly targeted at very well off owners, i.e. replica DTM e30 m3 builders. the wheels are just so pretty.

if you can find a set of real 5x120 e50s for sale right now, you'd obviously get those instead. but youd be hard pressed, i imagine.

[Jdesign]

straight6pwr said:

agreed the price is insane. they are clearly targeted at very well off owners, i.e. replica DTM e30 m3 builders. the wheels are just so pretty.

if you can find a set of real 5x120 e50s for sale right now, you'd obviously get those instead. but youd be hard pressed, i imagine.

They are very handsome I agree. Aesthetically I really like them.

I was just getting at the ludicrous price for "replicas" when you have the option of finding a real set for the same, if not less.  

I did look, and found a few sets as it seems they made quite a few, but it really depends on the specs. You are better off buying the faces and building a set. I bet this place has a set if you were really looking.... 

http://www.bbs-racing.de/

[Jdesign]

Nice Alpine white E39 wagon! $3k

https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/d/madison-bmw-525it-wagon/6852276161.html

Price drop on that E21 project

https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/d/oregon-1979-bmw-e21-320i/6847247204.html

Cool vert with BaT pricing 

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/d/merrick-bmw-e30/6847434688.html

E46 M3 With one really shitty picture and no information. (If its gone its because I flagged it)

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/appleton-2006-bmw-m3/6849025275.html

Manual E61 (salvage title though?) 

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/round-lake-bmw-wagon-rare-6speed-manual/6848941076.html

[m42b32]

Totaled E30 318i sedan with 210k for $2k, hopefully it comes with $1.5k in the trunk

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/melrose-park-1991-bmw-318-e30-manual/6854352505.html

That salvage title E30 M3 project is now available with no drivetrain for $25k

https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/homer-glen-1988-bmw-e30-m3-roller/6855510387.html

[gilber33]

m42b32 said:

That salvage title E30 M3 project is now available with no drivetrain for $25k

https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/homer-glen-1988-bmw-e30-m3-roller/6855510387.html

I get its an e30 m3, but $25,000 for a salvage title shell with no drivetrain?

[Jdesign]

gilber33 said:

I get its an e30 m3, but $25,000 for a salvage title shell with no drivetrain?

He'll probably get it. People dont care if its a track car. Also consider this; if you have a track car and smash it, here is a good replacement.

[SteelBlue]

Jdesign said:

He'll probably get it. People dont car if its a track car. Also consider this; if you have a track car and smash it, here is a good replacement.

Guy strikes again. Someone needs to infiltrate this guys garage to see whats going on.

[patsbimmer1]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1995-bmw-540i-18/

This is almost the perfect e34 and reinforces my need for one of these some day!

[straight6pwr]

patsbimmer1 said:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1995-bmw-540i-18/

This is almost the perfect e34 and reinforces my need for one of these some day!

SC 4.0 should be making right about 400hp. With the 6 speed that'd be a riot of a setup, and the 540i drivetain can certain handle that in a daily capacity.

Sad it has the parchment interior, though.  Also needs an LSD and some non puke-inducing ebay wheels.

[patsbimmer1]

straight6pwr said:

SC 4.0 should be making right about 400hp. With the 6 speed that'd be a riot of a setup, and the 540i drivetain can certain handle that in a daily capacity.

Sad it has the parchment interior, though.  Also needs an LSD and some non puke-inducing ebay wheels.

I agree 100% about the wheels and interior.  A black interior and some style 42's, m par's or Styel 5's would really set this car off.

[YoungCR]

That drive by video was pretty disappointing. Clean car though!

[P_Roloff]

Needs some trim paint on the grilles and kidneys too, that alone would make it look a lot more appealing. Looks kinda whitewashed on the front as it currently sits, it bugs me.

[Rekpoint]

Lol this hurts a bit. When we bought our TI the guy had a white on black e34 540i m sport manual with sport seats and throwing stars...

It was his winter beater.

Looked nice next to his individual style color Cayman S