lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted February 28, 2014 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/2002/auction-701552847.htm wow. how much would it take to bring it up to par? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted February 28, 2014 Start by calculating the cost of importing any panels that may be needed... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2052NV 43 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 How long is a piece of string... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 A rough calculation for any car resto project: add up the car purchase price and your bank balance, then add 1 wife/girlfriend and the cost of something really cool and very expensive, that in 10 years time, you'll wish you'd brought instead of the unfinished pile of crap you've got in the shed Been there, done that. ALWAYS buy the best car first (even though I never do ) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 477 Report post Posted March 3, 2014 Work out what you think is a realistic budget and then apply the 3x rule. 3 times as expensive. 3 times as hard. 3 times as long. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tidy30 38 Report post Posted March 3, 2014 Work out what you think is a realistic budget and then apply the 3x rule. 3 times as expensive. 3 times as hard. 3 times as long. Its also referred to as the "pi" rule. 3.14! Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted March 3, 2014 $6250. It's a great car when working well. What value that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted March 4, 2014 dont forget the loss of value when you sell an unfinished project noone is as passionate about as you 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
