it has been a while since I sold (or bought) privately. I doubt I ever will again. Well, scratch that, when I finally get my bigger garage, might possibly wade into the cesspool looking for a toy.
I don’t know, I’ve had pretty good experiences buying and selling privately. Would you rather deal with THIS guy at the dealer instead?
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Jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Is that price for a lease or a mortgage payment. I guess it doesn’t matter since I’d have to mortgage my house to afford that. Come to think of it, that sticker price is a lot more than I paid for my house.😫
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
So I have a punch to report, but I feel like I should also share some sad news first among this group of friends.
We very unexpectedly lost our 3 year old Corgi this past Monday. We only recently noticed a mass developing around her abdomen so took her in to have it checked out. Based on her age, we were optimistic and prepared for an expensive surgery, even if it was benign, but shockingly it turned out to be a rare aggressive growth that had silently taken over, and there were no options. It was and continues to be devastating for my wife and I.
On the more light side…I’m not saying it was directly related to our sorrow, but the truth is we didn’t feel much like hanging around the house this weekend so went browsing. And given my mood, I felt free to indulge. I’ve lusted after these 8-series for a little while now, particularly given the extreme depreciation they are taking on the used market. I had been eyeing this one anyway, as I love the option list…the smaller 19” wheels, active cruise (which is not as easy to find as you may think), shadowline package. My wife offered up her Bronco, which we love to have but rarely drive (and we have the Heritage Edition coming this Fall anyway), so we did a trade yesterday.
For the record, 2021 CPO 840i GC xdrive, 19k miles.
I haven't driven an 840, but I've been in the M8 competition coupe on the Speedway, and it's amazing. (hit 141 mph on the straight, in an unmodified vehicle)
So sorry for your too-early loss, breld. Our dog is heading for (a healthy, as far as we know!) 14 , can't even think about an empty house...
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
I put regular grade fuel in the Maverick the last time I filled up, and did a couple more pulls this afternoon. With premium fuel, it did 0-60 in 5.95 and 6.0 seconds. On regular, it took 7.0 seconds both times. Daily driving did not feel much different, other than the engine needing to rev higher in a given situation, but it definitely felt less peppy on the full throttle pulls. MPG might also be lower on regular, but that's inconclusive due to different driving conditions. I'm definitely running premium from now on!
I’m very sorry about your Corgi. I have shed more tears over the loss of a pet than I have over the passing of some family members.
Congratulations on the 8er- one of the few modern BMWs I would actually want to own.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2 pics to share. The first is perspective on the size of the garage. I was able to pull in head first with the E36 and turn around with the van in there.
The 2nd pic shows where I finally found the AC low valve on the Wagon R. You can’t see it from top or bottom of car. I was feeling around the compressor when I discovered it. The system had a air pocket that I purged and, with some persistence, I was able to get freon in there with one of those spray cans. It is working for now. We’ll see if it holds.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
not the best negotiator, but certainly seems honest. If that is what you are looking for car wise, might as well get it and see what happens. But I hate bad rust.
@qbrozen said:
2 pics to share. The first is perspective on the size of the garage. I was able to pull in head first with the E36 and turn around with the van in there.
The 2nd pic shows where I finally found the AC low valve on the Wagon R. You can’t see it from top or bottom of car. I was feeling around the compressor when I discovered it. The system had a air pocket that I purged and, with some persistence, I was able to get freon in there with one of those spray cans. It is working for now. We’ll see if it holds.
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We knew you could do it; turn the car around and fix the A/C. Now tell us when you plan to replace the backup lights on the E36.
BTW, while you’re playing with cars, I’m in Myrtle Beach. Don’t ask, the water is fine.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
@qbrozen said:
2 pics to share. The first is perspective on the size of the garage. I was able to pull in head first with the E36 and turn around with the van in there.
The 2nd pic shows where I finally found the AC low valve on the Wagon R. You can’t see it from top or bottom of car. I was feeling around the compressor when I discovered it. The system had a air pocket that I purged and, with some persistence, I was able to get freon in there with one of those spray cans. It is working for now. We’ll see if it holds.
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We knew you could do it; turn the car around and fix the A/C. Now tell us when you plan to replace the backup lights on the E36.
BTW, while you’re playing with cars, I’m in Myrtle Beach. Don’t ask, the water is fine.
jmonroe
We are heading down in a little less than 2 weeks
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
@qbrozen said:
2 pics to share. The first is perspective on the size of the garage. I was able to pull in head first with the E36 and turn around with the van in there.
The 2nd pic shows where I finally found the AC low valve on the Wagon R. You can’t see it from top or bottom of car. I was feeling around the compressor when I discovered it. The system had a air pocket that I purged and, with some persistence, I was able to get freon in there with one of those spray cans. It is working for now. We’ll see if it holds.
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We knew you could do it; turn the car around and fix the A/C. Now tell us when you plan to replace the backup lights on the E36.
BTW, while you’re playing with cars, I’m in Myrtle Beach. Don’t ask, the water is fine.
jmonroe
We are heading down in a little less than 2 weeks
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Years ago we used to come down here in the middle of August. I don’t know how our grandkids could enjoy it that way, knowing they’d be heading off to school just a few days after we returned. I think the best time would be about a week or two after July 4th.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
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Watch it, that guy looks a lot like my dearly departed uncle Herbie.
Jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
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I would too but he’d probably try to get more from me. Typical salesman, always selling.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
….where can I get a $749 mortgage payment?
I wish just my taxes were $749
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Pure is the base I believe, yes.
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Asking price has dropped to 6K. It’s a few towns up. Maybe I’ll drop him a line:
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
Seems like a no brainer for $6k if in fact all that work has been done. This is an Outback?
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
As to being mechanic owned, remember the saying about the shoemakers kids going barefoot.🥹
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
We very unexpectedly lost our 3 year old Corgi this past Monday. We only recently noticed a mass developing around her abdomen so took her in to have it checked out. Based on her age, we were optimistic and prepared for an expensive surgery, even if it was benign, but shockingly it turned out to be a rare aggressive growth that had silently taken over, and there were no options. It was and continues to be devastating for my wife and I.
On the more light side…I’m not saying it was directly related to our sorrow, but the truth is we didn’t feel much like hanging around the house this weekend so went browsing. And given my mood, I felt free to indulge. I’ve lusted after these 8-series for a little while now, particularly given the extreme depreciation they are taking on the used market. I had been eyeing this one anyway, as I love the option list…the smaller 19” wheels, active cruise (which is not as easy to find as you may think), shadowline package. My wife offered up her Bronco, which we love to have but rarely drive (and we have the Heritage Edition coming this Fall anyway), so we did a trade yesterday.
For the record, 2021 CPO 840i GC xdrive, 19k miles.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
@breld
So sorry to hear, never easy but three years old is just too soon.
As for the car ? Wow you maintain your GOAT status here. You know I’m a sucker for white. Just gorgeous!
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Icon I6L Golf Cart
I haven't driven an 840, but I've been in the M8 competition coupe on the Speedway, and it's amazing. (hit 141 mph on the straight, in an unmodified vehicle)
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So sorry, @breld. That’s brutal.
Congrats on the punch, though!
Our dog is heading for (a healthy, as far as we know!) 14 , can't even think about an empty house...
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
So sorry about the pup. That is way too young
And that is quite an impressive car.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Congrats on the new bimmer, just stunning! What color is the interior? Wish you many enjoyable and safe miles!
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
With premium fuel, it did 0-60 in 5.95 and 6.0 seconds. On regular, it took 7.0 seconds both times. Daily driving did not feel much different, other than the engine needing to rev higher in a given situation, but it definitely felt less peppy on the full throttle pulls. MPG might also be lower on regular, but that's inconclusive due to different driving conditions. I'm definitely running premium from now on!
Mileage is higher and feels quicker.
All of the BMWs spec 91.
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Absolutely love the BMW.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
Dogs are the easiest hello and hardest goodbye. My condolences for losing your pup.
On the car, nice ride!
I’m very sorry about your Corgi. I have shed more tears over the loss of a pet than I have over the passing of some family members.
Congratulations on the 8er- one of the few modern BMWs I would actually want to own.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2 pics to share. The first is perspective on the size of the garage. I was able to pull in head first with the E36 and turn around with the van in there.
The 2nd pic shows where I finally found the AC low valve on the Wagon R. You can’t see it from top or bottom of car. I was feeling around the compressor when I discovered it. The system had a air pocket that I purged and, with some persistence, I was able to get freon in there with one of those spray cans. It is working for now. We’ll see if it holds.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
- Ray
But congrats on the punch!
@breld - so sorry to hear about your dog.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
It seems I’ve found a very honest guy on FB market place:
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
That sounds promising, although I’m concerned about the corrosion.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
@nyccarguy, so you’re considering stick shift for your son?
It’s a possibility
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
The corrosion is a nonstarter for me. Moving on.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
@breld, my condolences. That’s way too early to lose a pup. No one would even think of something like that.
Nice ride. Who’s side of the garage is that beauty parked on?
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
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We knew you could do it; turn the car around and fix the A/C. Now tell us when you plan to replace the backup lights on the E36.
BTW, while you’re playing with cars, I’m in Myrtle Beach. Don’t ask, the water is fine.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
@breld so sorry about the loss of your Corgi. You get so attached to them so quickly.
I’m glad you got the shadowline package already installed in the 8er😂
We are heading down in a little less than 2 weeks
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
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Years ago we used to come down here in the middle of August. I don’t know how our grandkids could enjoy it that way, knowing they’d be heading off to school just a few days after we returned. I think the best time would be about a week or two after July 4th.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Totally understand why. Doesn’t that dramatically cut back the pool of used vehicles in the northeast, particularly in the sub-$7500 bracket?