The BaT thread for the cars we won't buy, but kinda wish we would

[lip277]

Originally Posted by wdc330i

Whoa!

BTW, how is your restoration going?

Almost finished... about 3 to 5 weeks out now.

Engine, trans, driveshaft, brakes/suspension, intake, exhaust... all are complete, or nearly so.

Been so busy at work that I have not had the chance to post any pics or such.

I figure I will fly down to Oakland , use the car for a couple of days and fly home. I will give the car back to the shop to have (I figure) the final items addressed. I'll then drive down from Seattle (with my trailer) to collect it shortly after.

I have a 28' enclosed car trailer - that is the reason I have the F250...

[ZBB]

Originally Posted by lip277

Yeah - They are right over the border.
But - since it already has a WA state title and (I figure) matching registration - would be stupid simple for me to take.

But - if the $$ were tight before (aka - Ted's M5 - lol) - they are REALLY tight now with all the BS going on at work.

Still -Will be interesting to see how it works.

CRAP - I just saw the current price. Will now be a bit less interesting to see how it works out.
LOL -

Looks like it got some press...
https://apple.news/A_xqmPf_rTvOjPtNdDCXycw

The E34 really is a beautiful design. Still looks like it could be made today (With a few interior tweaks). Hard to believe it came out 32 years ago!

[Theo]

ALREADY!!??

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...18-cayman-gt4/

[dan]

That’s a great blue

[Josh (PA)]

Originally Posted by equ

Good way to think about it and let go of the final few bucks. You don't have to buy tires for that car any more and do many other things... Speaking of which, is everything done and wrapped up?

Everything is done and wrapped up. I drove it down to him in Jersey and came back with a handful of cash. It is nice to have it completed. I was nervous walking by it in the garage everyday and obsessing over every water mark.

Now the 1er and the P-Car can share our garage and the wagon can move out of the street back into the driveway. Yeah.

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

Everything is done and wrapped up. I drove it down to him in Jersey and came back with a handful of cash. It is nice to have it completed. I was nervous walking by it in the garage everyday and obsessing over every water mark.

Now the 1er and the P-Car can share our garage and the wagon can move out of the street back into the driveway. Yeah.

Congrats! Don't you also have an X5, or did I make that up?

Edit: I see it in your sig....

[Plaz]

Originally Posted by dan

That’s a great blue

[Josh (PA)]

Originally Posted by wdc330i

Congrats! Don't you also have an X5, or did I make that up?

Edit: I see it in your sig....

x5 is parked next to the wagon in the driveway

It had been z3 and p-car in the garages, x5 and 1er in the driveway and wagon out front. It was a bit ridiculous.

Sidebar comment, but the 1er is just an excellent car. I've been drving it a bit the last few days and even compared to the 911, it is just fun. You need to be a bit cautious to not over-drive (ie its got power to easily break away) with the 911, but with the 1er you can thrash on it a little bit without excessive drama. The infotainment from 2011 is worlds better than the 2017 version of PCM.
The 1er is the best car I've ever owned.

[Josh (PA)]

Originally Posted by Theo

ALREADY!!??

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...18-cayman-gt4/

I think there is / was a yellow one on there from last week too.

[Alan]

Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

The infotainment from 2011 is worlds better than the 2017 version of PCM.

Is it maybe you need time to get used to the PCM my 540 which is a 2019 has a good idrive system but the PCM in the cayman which is the same as the 991.2 I think is pretty good. It just has buttons on the dash compared to having an idrive controller.

I’m not a music guy so maybe this has something to do with it