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02-11-2024, 08:28 PM | #8053 | |
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The right front frame rail was shoved up about 2ft from where it it is supposed to be. Iirc, the right apron was also pushed back to the strut tower. It’s been sold a few times since then I think. I wouldn’t touch that unless it was reallyyyyy cheap. |
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02-11-2024, 08:31 PM | #8054 | |
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02-11-2024, 08:38 PM | #8056 | |
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The work done on the inside, who knows how they fixed it or if it was done somewhat properly. I was going to buy it for parts because of how bad it looked. Not wanting to give details over the phone is red flag no.1. Price is ok if repairs were done properly and frame rail and apron don’t look like spaghetti, but I doubt it. |
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02-11-2024, 08:42 PM | #8057 | |
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I'm currently after a RWD E91 LCI, but this one really isn't it... unless I can see documentation for that work. And I'm not flying out to TX for that lol. |
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02-11-2024, 08:49 PM | #8058 |
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Meh, repairs can be done at small body shops and paid cash where an invoice isn’t given. Invoices can also be fabricated.
I’d be more interested in photos during the repair process and detailed, close up photos of the frame rail and engine bay. If there is overspray on parts, (which is a sign of cut corners) then they cut corners elsewhere too. |
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02-11-2024, 08:51 PM | #8059 | |
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02-11-2024, 09:08 PM | #8060 |
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Another salvage bodge... got the VIN from the registration: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...ssenger_banner
Googling the VIN (WBAUU3C53AA544855) yields a picture of the damage... and you can see that the rear door isn't fitting quite right. Plus the stupid lip spoiler. Top it all off with a non-responsive seller. Given how many of these things I see completely trashed, I'm starting to understand why I'm having such a hard time finding a solid LCI... |
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02-12-2024, 01:47 AM | #8061 | |
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The body line that runs across the upset half of the body doesn’t match between the quarter panel and the doors and there’s a noticeable gap + bumper doesn’t line up well. The body filler looks wavy and it tells me that 10/10, the quarter panel skin is wrinkled underneath the filler, the inner wheel well looks like bacon, the door is probably touchy to close, and I’d bet that door jamb doesn’t look too nice either Still looks decent for the damage it had, but not at that price. |
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02-13-2024, 05:23 PM | #8063 |
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If anyone has an e91 m sport for sale please shoot me a PM!
Primary wants: M sport Transmission doesn't matter Clean history/decent miles (sub 100 ) LCI White/black/silver Last edited by bmwnick; 02-13-2024 at 09:18 PM.. |
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02-13-2024, 09:11 PM | #8064 |
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I guess I'll bump my WTB here too... Looking for a 6-spd LCI, ZSP or ZMP, ideally RWD, but I'll seriously consider AWDs that aren't suffering from New England Syndrome. Don't mind millage or minor cosmetic issues if its mechanically sound, looking for a driver.
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02-15-2024, 11:59 AM | #8065 |
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Question for people who have been closely following the E91 market longer than I... is this usually a slow time, or are all of the wagons finally all gone? I've been watching for a year give or take, and it feels like they've all dried up the moment I have the money to get serious... time of year, or has the demand just finally outpaced the supply?
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02-15-2024, 12:30 PM | #8066 | |
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02-15-2024, 01:18 PM | #8067 | |
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I bought my first E91 locally about an hour away from me in NJ. The second one was purchased out of California. Best of luck on your search. |
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02-15-2024, 02:53 PM | #8068 |
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In general, car market for used cars picks back up in spring, as weather improves, the slog of dark days and cold weather amd jsut driving to work amd back home ends, amd also people recover from holiday spending.
Then people start trading in / selling their old car and getting that “stimulus” aka tax refund to used for downpayment, thinking of summer and new vehicle for summer road trip don’t want to spend another winter in this one, etc… At least that is the way I see it. Except so cal, where they are seemingly always for sale everywhere, all th3 time. December thru march seems to be the least “available” but Also the least demand. Followed by back to school.
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02-15-2024, 04:27 PM | #8069 | |
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02-15-2024, 10:36 PM | #8070 | |
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This thread used to have a lot more listed last year, not many posts now. The demand is still there. I’d say for every e91 that pops up, there’s 5+ people looking at it. You need to find out what you’re comfortable with when it comes to buying one. Are you comfortable wiring a deposit on a car you haven’t seen in person? Or are you going to tip toe around a good deal? Are you open to different color combos/options? I tell people that are looking for one to be ready for a purchase when a good deal pops up or you risk someone buying it before you do if you tip toe around it. Most of the time, waiting a year+ means you’re waiting for the right spec or taking too long to to finalize a deal. But a RWD MT M Sport is highly desired and they’re gone quick, considering they’re not priced too aggressively, so I can see why it’s taking you a while. One will pop up and be ready when it does. Both of my M sports were paid sight unseen along with other cars that had the specs I wanted. E70 took me a year to find and had it shipped 2100 miles, haha. |
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02-15-2024, 11:41 PM | #8071 | |
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02-16-2024, 08:57 AM | #8072 | |
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02-16-2024, 09:31 AM | #8073 | |
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02-16-2024, 09:56 AM | #8074 | |
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If not set on M sport, it seems as if any LCI will suit you, if you’re willing to do some retrofits to a car. A base model can easily be converted to Sports Package model, if you’re ok with the vin not listing ZSP. The base and sport models are the same except for the seats, steering wheel, and suspension in RWD models. In XI models, it’s only the steering wheel and seats, as the suspension is the same on base and sport XI models. The wheels differ from car to car. At their age, the suspension probably needs to be replaced anyways, so there’s 1 mod, swap in sport shocks. The steering wheel swap is easy. The seat swap is easy, but depending on what color you get, it may be difficult to find the front sport seats. IE: red/brown or saddle brown would be a tough color to find front sport seats. I’ve converted a few base models into sport packages and that’s really all there is to it and unless decoding the vin, its a sport pack. Cold weather package can also be swapped in easily. |
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