bekker 7 Report post Posted March 4, 2016 Hi guys Anyone in Auckland know this car? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1042786286 I spoke with the seller yesterday and queried him about the price. He said he has dropped it down from $12500 recently. Am I completely out of touch? In his own words he said he considered it a restoration project and it needed TLC. He also said it had recently had an $11500 engine recon! $11500?? On a M30 restoration project? Engine recon aside, I would have thought it worth around a quarter what he is asking. Any thoughts? He's asking reasonable 6 series money for this. Don't get me wrong, he didn't sound dodgy and was very nice to deal with. He also said the car will be on display at the BMW car club stand at the Brit Euro car show (in Pakuranga?) this weekend. Anyone going? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted March 4, 2016 I'll be there. I'll take a look if you like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemn 50 Report post Posted March 4, 2016 he is dreaming, the other one is a far better spec with all the fruit, this one is a rubbish car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted March 4, 2016 +1 dreaming, especially if it needs TLC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted March 4, 2016 he can ask what he likes for it..You dont have to agree,or like it..There are only two people who matter in these pointless discussions. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted March 4, 2016 he can ask what he likes for it..You dont have to agree,or like it..There are only two people who matter in these pointless discussions. Speaking of pointless.... ^^ 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bekker 7 Report post Posted March 5, 2016 I'll be there. I'll take a look if you like. Yes please that would be great! Cheers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bekker 7 Report post Posted March 5, 2016 he can ask what he likes for it..You dont have to agree,or like it..There are only two people who matter in these pointless discussions. Why pointless? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted March 5, 2016 Because people talking about the price of a vehicle that are not actually involved in buying have absolutely no influence on the price Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted March 5, 2016 Isnt talking about cars on Trademe the whole point in the "trademe discussions" section on this site? It seems you may be lost if you're in this section looking for something other than discussions about cars on TM. It should also be said that the OP was asking for opinions on the price, to which people responded. The OP is looking to buy an E23. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bekker 7 Report post Posted March 5, 2016 Because people talking about the price of a vehicle that are not actually involved in buying have absolutely no influence on the priceSo why are you commenting then? If you have nothing to add to the discussion move on. Unless you actually have a thought on what it might be worth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted March 5, 2016 Ok then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted March 6, 2016 Had a look. Milan (Beemn) is right, it's not that flash. A bit of rust is bubbling up here and there, hard to know if any is structural but certainly looks like a bit that'll need work. Interior was low spec and fairly shabby. Didn't see the engine or meet the owner. I think the asking price is too high. It might be an appreciating classic... One day, but not yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bekker 7 Report post Posted March 6, 2016 Had a look. Milan (Beemn) is right, it's not that flash. A bit of rust is bubbling up here and there, hard to know if any is structural but certainly looks like a bit that'll need work. Interior was low spec and fairly shabby. Didn't see the engine or meet the owner. I think the asking price is too high. It might be an appreciating classic... One day, but not yet.thanks very much for taking a look. Good to know.I don't mind something that needs a little work, and I really like the pre facelift E23 but at the right price! Do you have any thoughts on what it might be worth? Cheers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted March 6, 2016 To tell you the truth I don't know but given the resto costs I wouldn't want to pay more than $2-3k for an average one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted March 7, 2016 e 23 will be more rust prone than a e32 or later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bekker 7 Report post Posted March 7, 2016 I hate these decisions. I love the E23 shape, especially the pre facelift and I really love the 70's interiors. But in almost every other way the E32 is the better option. I'd even suggest that an E32 is easier to maintain and somewhat more straight forward. Also parts a lot easier to get. Thing is, is that why we drive BMW's? I'm torn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted March 7, 2016 Get both! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bekker 7 Report post Posted March 7, 2016 Get both! I see you have an E12 Grant. I'm super envious. They are me fav. Only want a 7 over a 5 as I need to fit the family in sometimes too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted March 7, 2016 why not this one ?? , better spec than those early cars , has the way better updated heater control system , 4 spd sports auto etc buffalo leather etc , less prone to rust etc this spec drive really nice , I have driven a few other the years . 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bekker 7 Report post Posted March 8, 2016 why not this one ?? , better spec than those early cars , has the way better updated heater control system , 4 spd sports auto etc buffalo leather etc , less prone to rust etc this spec drive really nice , I have driven a few other the years . Which one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted March 8, 2016 Which one? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1043692793.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bekker 7 Report post Posted March 8, 2016 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1043692793.htm I thought that was probably the one. Will try and check it out this weekend. I see the white one in Auckland has been relisted. Much cheaper, but still too much I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
