Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

Mr_Shiftright · May 2018

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.

tifighter · May 2018

Usually the seller will mention when the price gets above reserve in the comments of a BaT auction to stir up activity. YMMV, though.

28firefighter · May 2018

And he's in the game!

nyccarguy · May 2018

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?

stickguy · May 2018

nice car if the price stays realistic. Honestly don't think you are risking much, if you don't end up keeping it. Clean it up good, and can always flip it.

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

28firefighter · May 2018

stickguy said:

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

That was cold.

stickguy · May 2018

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.

Mr_Shiftright · May 2018

28firefighter said:

stickguy said:

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

True, but funny.

stickguy · May 2018

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.

28firefighter · May 2018

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.

pensfan83 · May 2018

@stickguy with the zingers lately, first on @abacomike's misfortunes and now on @28firefighter. None of us are safe anymore...

jpp75 · May 2018

Good luck @pensfan83. As @shiftright said pick your cap and stick to it.

nyccarguy · May 2018

@28firefighter

Mazel-Tov! Pics?

28firefighter · May 2018

Thanks! Will snap some tonight after work.

stickguy · May 2018

Integra up to $4,250 with 17 minutes to go.

28firefighter · May 2018

I'll be changing the channel now to BaT.

stickguy · May 2018

I love these. but man, the price!

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

28firefighter · May 2018

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!

28firefighter · May 2018

I think @pensfan83 tapped out.

28firefighter · May 2018

Reserve Not Met at $5900 - crazy.

pensfan83 · May 2018

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.

28firefighter · May 2018

@tbirdmarco I realized I never answered you. I bought a 2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen.

28firefighter · May 2018

That Prelude on BaT went for 10,500 - pretty fair money, to me.

tbirdmarco · May 2018

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

tbirdmarco · May 2018

New York car guy sorry we can talk you off the ledge in here wrong group ha ha

tbirdmarco · May 2018

Lol lol lol

kyfdx · May 2018

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.

Mr_Shiftright · May 2018

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.

stickguy · May 2018

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.

andres3 · May 2018

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.

corvette · May 2018

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.

ab348 · May 2018

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.

pensfan83 · May 2018

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.

nyccarguy · May 2018

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

nyccarguy · 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

Mr_Shiftright · May 2018

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.

nyccarguy · May 2018

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

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

nyccarguy · May 2018

Looks good for the price

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

stickguy · May 2018

nice looking. good price. I still doubt that I fit though.

nyccarguy · May 2018

Clown shoe ///M Coupe anyone?

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

kyfdx · May 2018

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.

stickguy · May 2018

I saw silver one of those last weekend, driving around. Quite small in person. And somewhat awkward looking from the side.

Mr_Shiftright · May 2018

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.

kyfdx · May 2018

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.

xwesx · May 2018

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.

A few rattle cans will fix that color problem right up!

28firefighter · May 2018

A few pictures. Car looks good from 5 feet away. Up close it needs some love. The worst is the front bumper which really needs to be replaced, but that’s not happening anytime soon.

Plan is to get it detailed up and replace a couple trim bits (jack cover, drivers side weather strip), maybe some PDR on that fender, and call it good.

Goes in Tuesday for the valve cover gasket, head gasket and few other things so it’s not leaking on my garage floor.

Hard to be upset with it for $3500 bucks given how nicely it drives.

qbrozen · May 2018

Looks sharp in tiny pics on my phone.

qbrozen · May 2018

I have a minor obsession with these right now.

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

28firefighter · May 2018

qbrozen said:

Looks sharp in tiny pics on my phone.

Enlarge them. Only gets worse. Lol.

nyccarguy · May 2018

@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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