The BaT thread for the cars we won't buy, but kinda wish we would - Page 142

bren · 08-23-2017, 08:19 PM

Commie

JST · 08-23-2017, 08:42 PM

GMs suck and have always sucked and will likely always suck.

That's just the way it is.

bren · 08-23-2017, 08:49 PM

Ford people.

Edit:

Here's one for you
http://bringatrailer.com/2017/08/21/...rcury-lynx-rs/

JST · 08-23-2017, 09:06 PM

That's actually kind of amazing. Not that I'd want it, but can you imagine preserving something like that?

The related stories are also wondrous.

Theo · 08-24-2017, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lip277

I talked to the seller today.

The gal is a very 'non car' person. She has had it for 15 years. Seems like lots of things coming to age with the car and will need attention. I will call her mechanic tomorrow. VANOS is untouched. Clutch probably will need to be done too. And yes, lots and lots of small dents/scratches/scrapes and such.

So Kevin you decided not to bid? It went for $13.5.

lip277 · 08-25-2017, 12:20 AM

Yes - not the car for me. Miles and maintenance - were fine... as such. There were things that were going to be needed to be done - that comes with the territory.
The issue with me was the lack of care the PO gave the body and such.
Just way too many bumps and grinds. Like I mentioned, the PO was a very 'non-car' gal. I think that manifested itself in the abuse the car received.
If the body was in good to great shape - I would have bid (but only to about $15k).
The condition of the body also gave me a second thought or two about what problems might arise with the mechanics (given that she had to take the car in for all the work done to it - I got the feeling she or her husband did not do anything themselves to the car. That leads to things being put off or not done at all - possibly... IMO).

I'm patient -
Plus - There is a Carbon Black one in the Bay Area that 'might' be available at some point. (lol - that lets me be patient - to some extent).

Or who knows - might find something else to scratch my itch.

Jeff_DML · 08-25-2017, 09:47 PM

This is nicely optioned. My e90 was interlagos and it is not my favorite blue but wouldn't mind it again.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2005-bmw-m3-15/

Theo · 08-30-2017, 12:52 PM

JST?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...nz-300ge-w463/

JST · 08-30-2017, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Theo

JST?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...nz-300ge-w463/

I love it.

It will go for far more than I am willing to pay for something this goofy, but I love it.

bren · 08-31-2017, 11:31 AM

Here's a BAT car that is similar to one I almost bought 20 years ago, but didn't.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...ac-firebird-4/

08-25-2017, 12:20 AM	#1416
lip277 The old cranky SOB.... Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: several cars... way too many.... Location: Near Seattle Posts: 4,798	Yes - not the car for me. Miles and maintenance - were fine... as such. There were things that were going to be needed to be done - that comes with the territory. The issue with me was the lack of care the PO gave the body and such. Just way too many bumps and grinds. Like I mentioned, the PO was a very 'non-car' gal. I think that manifested itself in the abuse the car received. If the body was in good to great shape - I would have bid (but only to about $15k). The condition of the body also gave me a second thought or two about what problems might arise with the mechanics (given that she had to take the car in for all the work done to it - I got the feeling she or her husband did not do anything themselves to the car. That leads to things being put off or not done at all - possibly... IMO). I'm patient - Plus - There is a Carbon Black one in the Bay Area that 'might' be available at some point. (lol - that lets me be patient - to some extent). Or who knows - might find something else to scratch my itch. __________________ *Kevin* 1970 2800CS - - 2001 740iL - - 2006 997.1 - - 2012 Escalade 1968 Mustang GT Convertible - - 2003 Ford F250 PSD - - 1985 728i

08-30-2017, 12:52 PM	#1418
Theo Crazy Old Man Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M2C Stick Posts: 6,021	JST? https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...nz-300ge-w463/ __________________ Searching

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