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Old 02-11-2019, 03:20 PM   #31
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Has to be a ‘95 if you want to tag it.
Why, because of OBDII?

An S54 E46 sedan would be a close second.
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Old 02-11-2019, 03:25 PM   #32
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Why, because of OBDII?

An S54 E46 sedan would be a close second.
Yep. There is no way to make an S50B32 pass an OBDII hookup. It doesn’t even actually have a CEL.
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Old 02-11-2019, 04:21 PM   #33
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Yep. There is no way to make an S50B32 pass an OBDII hookup. It doesn’t even actually have a CEL.
That's irritating.

So, as between building a '95 and buying something like that goofy Japanese market 94 on BaT, which would you do?

Also, you may be underpricing your E46. This one is pretty similar (slicktop, even), and is already at 12,5.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-bmw-m3-77/
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Old 02-11-2019, 04:25 PM   #34
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That's irritating.

So, as between building a '95 and buying something like that goofy Japanese market 94 on BaT, which would you do?

Also, you may be underpricing your E46. This one is pretty similar (slicktop, even), and is already at 12,5.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-bmw-m3-77/
The E46 market is kind of all over the place right now.

The S50B30 euro can’t rev as high and doesn’t make nearly the power (stock) of the S50B32. On the plus side, with a ‘94 under the 25 year rule, you could do anything you wanted and be totally clear.

Edit: If the goofy ‘94 on BAT goes for under $15k, it’d be a solid deal even if you put in a 3.2 later.
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Old 02-11-2019, 04:40 PM   #35
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The E46 market is kind of all over the place right now.

The S50B30 euro can’t rev as high and doesn’t make nearly the power (stock) of the S50B32. On the plus side, with a ‘94 under the 25 year rule, you could do anything you wanted and be totally clear.

Edit: If the goofy ‘94 on BAT goes for under $15k, it’d be a solid deal even if you put in a 3.2 later.
Somehow I think "BaT" and "solid deal" aren't compatible, but yeah that makes sense.
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Old 02-11-2019, 07:43 PM   #36
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Here is a different type of ICE entertainment. It will relieve boredom, and could also be helpful in fixing your garage issue.

Your neighbors might hate it/want to borrow it.

And please, I'm mostly joking https://www.ebay.com/i/202503374696?chn=ps

Your son might dig it
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Old 02-11-2019, 08:03 PM   #37
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See details for delivery est.
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Old 02-11-2019, 10:24 PM   #38
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A garage, standing alone, would be...150? Probably closer to 200 when you factor in work we'd want to do at the same time (i.e., repurposing the existing "garage" as living space.)
Perfect. When can they start construction?

I could be wrong but I do think it would bring you more joy than another car that sits outside that you can't work on.

A few other random observations from my own life. YMMV
  • Any time I've been bored and tried to fix it by buying a toy... It failed. Finding a new hobby or activity worked better.
  • I'm with John: working on a car with a time deadline sucks. Cars that you can let sit and finish when you are bored and have time is fun
  • I'm with Clyde. Sports cars on the street aren't that rewarding.
  • Going a totally different direction sometimes works. I can't explain why, but driving around in a stupid pickup truck is oddly satisfying to me. Driving over snow banks and curbs, etc. Think outside the box.
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Old 02-11-2019, 10:29 PM   #39
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A softop jeep might be interesting
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Going a totally different direction sometimes works. I can't explain why, but driving around in a stupid pickup truck is oddly satisfying to me. Driving over snow banks and curbs, etc. Think outside the box.
You're absolutely right; helpful to think outside the box. I ordinarily don't like driving SUVs, but driving the 4Runner in MN for a year was a surprising amount of fun. Trudging effortlessly through deep snow, driving over snowbanks (just because you can), and mild off-roading out in nature, can be really enjoyable.
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