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Rekpoint said:

OOOOOOOOO Hm I guess time will tell if it ends up being in my price range LOL

can you at least give us mileage and a price ?

Rekpoint said:

Someone should buy this

https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/d/2001-bmw-m3-lsb/6772509920.html

If I didn't have the m3 right now Id drive down ans swoop it up.

Subframe completely junk, salvage title and a none running engine in pieces.....seems like a easy pass for me.

wally509 said:

The seller re-wrote the ad based on what was said here on the forum:

https://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/d/2011-bmw-528i/6765554534.html

My previous comment about the car being a "deferred maintenance nightmare" was inappropriate, I apologized to the seller for that.  That came out because I consider the water pump/thermostat, coil packs and oil filter housing gasket on N52's to be "maintenance" and not "repairs" since pretty much ALL of them will need to be done at some point.  Whoever buys this car will have those to look forward to, more than likely sooner rather than later.  Just because those haven't been done, doesn't mean it's a bad car or that the seller wasn't properly maintaining it.

He still didnt take our advice and lower the price. Dont think his FS ad is going to matter is he is still asking 9 or 10k. He should be asking 8500 and take anything above 7k

AsparagusMike said:

So a co-worker and good friend of mine is having a tough time trying to sell his bmw that he's owned for a couple of years now. He has had very little interest in it so far and feels that his price is pretty fair but is not really sure and is wondering that maybe its just a tough time of year for selling that particular car. I'm just trying to seek out some advice/opinions on what you guys think of the car or what you know about that particular model and year already that may be a reason for why its not particularly selling as fast as he was hoping.

Just from my own personal experience, this car is super clean and he is the type of guy that is nit picky about all the little things and takes very good care of what he owns. He has had zero trouble with the car as a whole throughout his ownership and the car has proved to be very reliable for him.

https://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/d/2011-bmw-528i-2-sets-of/6739816865.htm

Considering kbb is mid/upper 8s and people usually pay under Kelly's blue book for a vehicle that isnt special aka M car or such. Also this being only 2wd and can pick these up at dealer auctions for 6k with close to same mileage I'd say that's your issue.

Considering your xi and the subframe needs to be dropped unless someone local has access to a lift and engine support of say your better off going to a shop.

4-6hrs for valve covet gasket. 3.5-4.5hrs for oil filter housing. Low end of the scale being bmw warranty labor hours.

what app or site is everyone using for Craigslist searching ? site I usually used for a broader search got deleted.

Nice

I have a place here in IL. He comes and picks them up from the shop. Has done all of our head work and is the guy that the local bmw dealers use as well. Anything wrong with it?

240sxguy said:

Thanks for posting this up Chris. If anyone has any questions, ask. 

There's a reason for that, if you take care of them they never degrade to shitbox status. I can't say my E55 AMG was a clear upgrade honestly. 

What's your thoughts on a e55 amg? Have been eyeing them up lately. Problems? Rust issues? Etc.

I got it all. We're are you located?

E30 owners have lost their minds!

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/5824531422.html

patsbimmer1 said:

I've never heard an intelligent human call the m3 a downgrade from a non m car.

S65 is not a good motor to mod.

If you took a stock 135i and put the amount of money you saved towards not buying an M3, you can have a car that handles the same (M3 suspension+LSD), is faster in the straight's (FBO+RB+Meth), and looks better (M-Sport with molded lips, Wheels, etc). 

This setup would still cost less than a bone stock M3, and be a better all-around performer, not to mention the mountain of torque you would have for city driving.

51k, Rod bearings are definitely due. But real question is why the down grade?

Earl said:

I wish my coupe had the fob still=/ My compact had both fobs and two original keys. Only thing I didn't have was the plastic key. I have that for the coupe though=)

I have it somewere I think. Along with an extra key as well.

Earl said:

At least they ruined an already crashed phoenix yellow car

You do have a point..agreed

Who owns this monstrosity of a M?

https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/5713316177.html

Hmm....I have a e92 335i and your localish.

Something cool finally pops up in WI shweet. Please tell me this is going in a clean plastic bumpered car and not diving boards.