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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    jpp5862 said:

    pensfan83 said:

    ~3.5 hours left on the Integra auction and it's currently sitting at $3,500. I have the wife's blessing and found a decently priced one way flight to Charlottesville via PHL. I wouldn't be surprised to see a flurry of activity closer to end time but there's a fair amount of corrosion on the rims and some of the body mishaps aren't surface scratches either so maybe it comes in lower than what I expect.

    Should I do this?

    YES!
    At that price, it sounds okay to pull the trigger. Just don't get into a last minute bidding war.
  • tifightertifighter Member Posts: 3,785
    Usually the seller will mention when the price gets above reserve in the comments of a BaT auction to stir up activity. YMMV, though.

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,825
    And he's in the game!
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  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,497
    pensfan83 said:

    ~3.5 hours left on the Integra auction and it's currently sitting at $3,500. I have the wife's blessing and found a decently priced one way flight to Charlottesville via PHL. I wouldn't be surprised to see a flurry of activity closer to end time but there's a fair amount of corrosion on the rims and some of the body mishaps aren't surface scratches either so maybe it comes in lower than what I expect.

    Should I do this?

    Don't you know what the overwhelming majority of us are going to say?

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,825
    stickguy said:


    I mean, it's not like buying an old SAAB or something.

    That was cold.
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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,347
    on that BMW Coupe, I am fine without the HIDs. Those are really expensive to deal with if they go bad. My TL had one go wonky (it occasionally went out for a while then came back). Price to fix, ouch. On something that old I am fine with just buying a really good set of bulbs.

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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    28firefighter said:

    stickguy said:


    I mean, it's not like buying an old SAAB or something.

    That was cold.
    True, but funny. :p
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,347
    28firefighter said:

    stickguy said:


    I mean, it's not like buying an old SAAB or something.

    That was cold.
    just kidding. Because something like this is exactly the type of oddball I buy on a whim at times.

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,825
    I got Sam's car seat installed. In true Swedish fashion, it feels more secure than any other car it has been in - the LATCHES restraints are perfectly placed.
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  • pensfan83pensfan83 Member Posts: 2,767
    @stickguy with the zingers lately, first on @abacomike's misfortunes and now on @28firefighter. None of us are safe anymore...
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  • jpp75jpp75 Member Posts: 1,535
    Good luck @pensfan83. As @shiftright said pick your cap and stick to it.
  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,497
    @28firefighter

    Mazel-Tov! Pics?

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,825
    Thanks! Will snap some tonight after work.
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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,347
    Integra up to $4,250 with 17 minutes to go.

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,825
    I'll be changing the channel now to BaT.
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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,347
    I love these. but man, the price!

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-honda-crx-si/

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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,825
    stickguy said:

    I love these. but man, the price!

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-honda-crx-si/

    I don't understand this at all. These cars are meant to be driven, not be collector's items!
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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,825
    I think @pensfan83 tapped out.
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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,825
    Reserve Not Met at $5900 - crazy.
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  • pensfan83pensfan83 Member Posts: 2,767
    I did. It went for lower than I expected but more than I was willing to go. I was all in for $5,000. It hit that with 5 minutes left.
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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,825
    @tbirdmarco I realized I never answered you. I bought a 2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen.
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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,825
    That Prelude on BaT went for 10,500 - pretty fair money, to me.
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  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
     Congratulations on the new two car 28 firefighter very nice I think there’s a YouTube or sob Kyle who had one a little bit newer 2001 or two with super low miles think he sold it did a review on it was pretty cool post pictures for everyone when you can 
  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
     New York car guy sorry we can talk you off the ledge in here wrong group ha ha 
  • tbirdmarcotbirdmarco Member Posts: 3,838
    Lol lol lol
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,617
    Mr_Shiftright said:

    kyfdx said:

    Wow.. look at that red leather!

    Sport package is nice, but no HIDs is a bummer in a 3-Series with that option level.

    But would you really kick a good deal just because of HIDs?
    It's a negative. That's my entire point.
    stickguy said:

    on that BMW Coupe, I am fine without the HIDs. Those are really expensive to deal with if they go bad. My TL had one go wonky (it occasionally went out for a while then came back). Price to fix, ouch. On something that old I am fine with just buying a really good set of bulbs.

    My car is 12 years old. No issues.
    Wife has had HIDs for the last 15 years in various vehicles. Never had a repair.

    Though, I'll grant that the car in question is older than that.

    Ironically, older Acuras and Nissans have the worst reputation for HID repair/reliability.

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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    28firefighter said:

    Reserve Not Met at $5900 - crazy.

    That bid was all the money. So he'll be buying it a birthday cake I guess.
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,347
    no sale RNM at $5,900. More than I would have paid anyway.

    good luck to the seller, I think he might have missed a deal he should have taken.

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  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 13,934
    kyfdx said:

    Mr_Shiftright said:

    kyfdx said:

    Wow.. look at that red leather!

    Sport package is nice, but no HIDs is a bummer in a 3-Series with that option level.

    But would you really kick a good deal just because of HIDs?
    It's a negative. That's my entire point.
    stickguy said:

    on that BMW Coupe, I am fine without the HIDs. Those are really expensive to deal with if they go bad. My TL had one go wonky (it occasionally went out for a while then came back). Price to fix, ouch. On something that old I am fine with just buying a really good set of bulbs.

    My car is 12 years old. No issues.
    Wife has had HIDs for the last 15 years in various vehicles. Never had a repair.

    Though, I'll grant that the car in question is older than that.

    Ironically, older Acuras and Nissans have the worst reputation for HID repair/reliability.
    In Southern CA since there is no weather other than sunshine, just avoid driving at night and it becomes a non-issue.
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  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,285
    kyfdx said:
    Wow.. look at that red leather! Sport package is nice, but no HIDs is a bummer in a 3-Series with that option level.
    But would you really kick a good deal just because of HIDs?
    It's a negative. That's my entire point.
    on that BMW Coupe, I am fine without the HIDs. Those are really expensive to deal with if they go bad. My TL had one go wonky (it occasionally went out for a while then came back). Price to fix, ouch. On something that old I am fine with just buying a really good set of bulbs.
    My car is 12 years old. No issues. Wife has had HIDs for the last 15 years in various vehicles. Never had a repair. Though, I'll grant that the car in question is older than that. Ironically, older Acuras and Nissans have the worst reputation for HID repair/reliability.
    My E39 540i had the level adjusters break (common problem on those, cheap but labor intensive DIY fix), then one of the ballasts caught fire. Fun stuff! The VW GLI’s HIDs performed well. 
  • ab348ab348 Member Posts: 20,284
    stickguy said:

    no sale RNM at $5,900. More than I would have paid anyway.

    good luck to the seller, I think he might have missed a deal he should have taken.

    Yeah, I know nice ones of those bring insane money for what they are, but that one looked to be just on the verge of being an old used car for me. Filthy engine bay, lots of dings and marks on the body, parts of the interior looked toasty, wheels badly in need of a refinish. Would take a few thou for it to become something you'd be proud of.

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  • pensfan83pensfan83 Member Posts: 2,767
    All of those are reasons why I think it went for less than others have recently gone on BaT. However I was okay with all of that for the right price. 

    I think the seller is going to have a hard time getting more than what it was auctioned for.
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  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,497
    Hmmm - 

    6-Speed Stick, Slick Top, no sport seats though.  What do y’all think of the price?

    https://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/cto/d/2010-bmw-328i-xdrive-54k/6583605253.html

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  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,497
    edited May 2018
    Shifty

    Right Transmission, too few miles, too expensive? Wrong color for you?


    https://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/cto/d/luxury-rare-porsche-911/6589604868.html

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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    That's a nice car. If it were a different color--that's the way you want to buy them. I can't abide black. Never owned a black car in my life, near as I can recall.

    I missed a really nice car just last week. It was gone in a flash. It went to Texas, which rubs salt in the wound. :p
  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,497
    117K miles, 10 years old, asking $22K?

    https://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/cto/d/2008-bmw-m3-sedan-6-speed/6589302957.html

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  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,497
    Looks good for the price

    https://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/cto/d/1999-mazda-miata-mx-5/6588090429.html

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,347
    nice looking. good price. I still doubt that I fit though.

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  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,497
    Clown shoe ///M Coupe anyone?

    https://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/cto/d/2000-bmw-coupe-39k-no/6587603117.html

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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,617
    nyccarguy said:

    117K miles, 10 years old, asking $22K?

    https://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/cto/d/2008-bmw-m3-sedan-6-speed/6589302957.html

    No idea of the actual value, but those 4-door V-8s are high on the enthusiast list.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,347
    I saw silver one of those last weekend, driving around. Quite small in person. And somewhat awkward looking from the side.

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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Too bad it's not really for sale, at that price. He says "9 out of 10". For this money, it has to be concours, as in "right out the BMW box it came in".

    $29K--$32K if it's magnificent, IMHO.
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,617
    Mr_Shiftright said:

    Too bad it's not really for sale, at that price. He says "9 out of 10". For this money, it has to be concours, as in "right out the BMW box it came in".

    $29K--$32K if it's magnificent, IMHO.

    I like those, but most want the big engine that came later.

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  • xwesxxwesx Member Posts: 17,685
    Mr_Shiftright said:

    That's a nice car. If it were a different color--that's the way you want to buy them. I can't abide black. Never owned a black car in my life, near as I can recall.

    I missed a really nice car just last week. It was gone in a flash. It went to Texas, which rubs salt in the wound. :p

    A few rattle cans will fix that color problem right up! :)
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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,736
    Looks sharp in tiny pics on my phone. :)

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,736
    edited May 2018
    I have a minor obsession with these right now.

    https://m39t6.app.goo.gl/dGmE


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  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,825
    qbrozen said:
    Looks sharp in tiny pics on my phone. :)
    Enlarge them. Only gets worse. Lol. 
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  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,497
    @28firefighter - looks great!  I’m glad it drives nicely!  Enjoy!  Like I said, I liked my “base” 9-3 Automatic a lot, so I’m sure with a bunch of extra hp (250? 255?) and a stick you will love it!

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