Kees 594 Report post Posted October 1, 2021 Just spotted this on Facebook Market Place. $8.8K for an E31 850i. Seems like a pretty good deal if there isn't too much wrong with it. Cosmetically it looks pretty good at least! According to the description it needs some fuel pump related work to run and a leaky valley cover gasket needs to be replaced. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/153592866976059 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treone 648 Report post Posted October 1, 2021 Now sold? Hope whoever bought it has their eyes open 😁. Fuel pump x2 = cha-ching haha. Hope it gets saved! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted October 2, 2021 Someone either got the bargain of their life or a whole lotta pain. Will no doubt see this on TM soon with some nice pics for $30k. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted October 2, 2021 yea didnt last long i know of a 6spd gbox for a v12 which would be pretty cool adition 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 494 Report post Posted October 2, 2021 Sreten makes it look so easy though 🙂 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted October 2, 2021 That will be a great project for someone, but I get it gets a quick and nasty repair and resold for a lot more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted October 2, 2021 Dang, what a bargain haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLACK DORIS 9 Report post Posted October 5, 2021 A bit OT but how is marketplace? I've never used it. Does it have similar safeguards to TM? Anyone traded there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted October 5, 2021 45 minutes ago, BLACK DORIS said: A bit OT but how is marketplace? I've never used it. Does it have similar safeguards to TM? Anyone traded there? Zero safeguards. Never transfer any $ to someone you don't personally know. However, 'normal' legislation around private buying should apply. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 477 Report post Posted October 5, 2021 46 minutes ago, BLACK DORIS said: A bit OT but how is marketplace? I've never used it. Does it have similar safeguards to TM? Anyone traded there? It's a lottery, but you can get a hint from the replies. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted October 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Palazzo said: It's a lottery, but you can get a hint from the replies. If you get a reply. God that annoys me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 477 Report post Posted October 6, 2021 True, but the no reply is a hint in itself. I've bought some good stuff from FB and enquired about a lot more. Bad replies, no replies or one reply then silence are common. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kees 594 Report post Posted October 6, 2021 2 hours ago, KwS said: If you get a reply. God that annoys me. Especially when its: a $5K M Package E34 540i/6, $9K E31 850i, or $600 staggered set of genuine M Pars with good tyres. Those are just some of the wonderful deals I never got a reply from even when I would message within in an hour of them being posted. My one market place win were my set of throwing stars for my E34, although I did pay what I think is a very fair price it was more of a rarity thing on actually finding a set for sale within a 20 minute drive from my house. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kees 594 Report post Posted October 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Palazzo said: True, but the no reply is a hint in itself. I've bought some good stuff from FB and enquired about a lot more. Bad replies, no replies or one reply then silence are common. Yeah you can generally tell a lot from the replies (if you get them) judging by the way an individual crafts their responses and how quickly they reply back to you as well as from having a quick look at their Facebook profile. The main issue with MarketPlace is you have to be really quick to get a good deal before the person realises what they are selling is worth a lot more than they think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 477 Report post Posted October 6, 2021 We are a bit off topic, but yes, like the $80 pfl e30 bumper I agreed on last week. “Oh it was stolen, don’t bother coming” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 106 Report post Posted October 6, 2021 7 hours ago, BLACK DORIS said: A bit OT but how is marketplace? I've never used it. Does it have similar safeguards to TM? Anyone traded there? Yes , similar safeguards to TM.. NONE...what safeguards does TM have when buying privately??? None that I am aware of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted October 6, 2021 17 hours ago, topnotchrally said: Yes , similar safeguards to TM.. NONE...what safeguards does TM have when buying privately??? None that I am aware of. Feedback, address verification, a disputes process and disabling of accounts. TM email confirming no response from seller was also helpful in bringing a prosecution and they passed bank details to the police to allow the person to be located. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted October 6, 2021 Such an insane buy for $8800 this car has real potential!! 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kees 594 Report post Posted June 16, 2022 (edited) Well here it is! Took longer than I thought it would to get back on the market. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/other/listing/3642010450 Edited June 16, 2022 by Kees Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted June 16, 2022 Guy had the fuel pump replaced and one bushing 😂 #winning 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kees 594 Report post Posted June 16, 2022 11 minutes ago, Sammo said: Guy had the fuel pump replaced and one bushing 😂 #winning Saw that lol, didn't even do both pumps. What a quality effort!! 🤣 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted June 16, 2022 On 10/2/2021 at 4:49 PM, KwS said: That will be a great project for someone, but I bet it gets a quick and nasty repair and resold for a lot more. I wasnt wrong... 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 758 Report post Posted June 16, 2022 31 minutes ago, Sammo said: Guy had the fuel pump replaced and one bushing 😂 #winning The anti-Sreten from M539 restorations 🤨 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted June 16, 2022 Didn't bother fixing crooked rear number plate....grrrrr 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kees 594 Report post Posted June 16, 2022 I love that the bumper is damaged, badge needs to be replaced and the TOW HOOK IS STILL THERE!!! What an absolute joke. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
