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

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by JST

In broad strokes, yes, but this one has the later, updated nav and the M sport package, so it looks a lot nicer. I'm not a huge fan of the brushed trim on E60/61 interiors, but other than that it's got about everything you could ask for.

I like the blue, too; maybe the best E61 color.

I don't regret selling it when I did to get the Tesla, but it really is a unique car. There's nothing like it for sale these days.

Ugh, it's in DC, too. Would this be a good car for a teenager, other than the obvious and terrible maintenance issues?

It's fate that it's in DC...

Edit: Is other Josh in the running?

Edit: No mention of the airbags...

One last edit: It's probably not the best car for anyone who has to park it outside...

[wdc330i]

Hmmm. And then there's this:

http://enthusiastauto.com/qsearch/?i...orm_display=51

*New Arrival - Former EAG Collection Vehicle* Please see this M5 Touring video on EAGBMWs YouTube Channel! BMW Individual Santorini Blue over Lotus White Nappa Leather, Extremely Rare Euro-Spec M5 Touring! Desirable Color Combination! One of only two Santorini M5 Tourings built during the entire 891 unit production run. This final-year M5T is equipped with final iteration of the S38 engine, the mighty 3.8-Liter S38B38. All 1995 M5 Tourings also were updated with a 6-speed Getrag Type D Transmission, Larger Brake Rotors with 4-Piston Calipers, Thicker Sway Bars, Nurburgring EDC suspension and 18 inch M-Parallel Wheels.

[JST]

Originally Posted by wdc330i

Hmmm. And then there's this:

http://enthusiastauto.com/qsearch/?i...orm_display=51

*New Arrival - Former EAG Collection Vehicle* Please see this M5 Touring video on EAGBMWs YouTube Channel! BMW Individual Santorini Blue over Lotus White Nappa Leather, Extremely Rare Euro-Spec M5 Touring! Desirable Color Combination! One of only two Santorini M5 Tourings built during the entire 891 unit production run. This final-year M5T is equipped with final iteration of the S38 engine, the mighty 3.8-Liter S38B38. All 1995 M5 Tourings also were updated with a 6-speed Getrag Type D Transmission, Larger Brake Rotors with 4-Piston Calipers, Thicker Sway Bars, Nurburgring EDC suspension and 18 inch M-Parallel Wheels.

OK, I can't even imagine how much they're asking for it. And the exterior is amazing. But that interior is...um. Wow.

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by JST

OK, I can't even imagine how much they're asking for it. And the exterior is amazing. But that interior is...um. Wow.

The site is really no fun anymore. They don't even list half their prices...

[SARAFIL]

Originally Posted by wdc330i

The site is really no fun anymore. They don't even list half their prices...

Yea, that is super annoying. If they have the balls to ask $200k (making that number up) for some rare BMW, why don’t they just put that on their website?

[Josh (PA)]

Originally Posted by wdc330i

It's fate that it's in DC...

Edit: Is other Josh in the running?

Edit: No mention of the airbags...

One last edit: It's probably not the best car for anyone who has to park it outside...

That was my question on BAT, but as the price climbs, my interest is quickly waining.

And I would do (and did do) an e46 xiT for a teenager. Cheaper to buy, cheaper to maintain, smaller so less kids in the back, more robust and slower without being dangerously slow.

Really a perfect winter beater / teen car.

[JST]

@sarafil—my only guess is that their business model relies on finding nice used BMWs and flipping them for a profit, so publicizing what they ask for the finished product hurts their ability to bring new inventory in at a discount.

They’re well known enough now that their asking prices move the market, in other words.

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by JST

@sarafil—my only guess is that their business model relies on finding nice used BMWs and flipping them for a profit, so publicizing what they ask for the finished product hurts their ability to bring new inventory in at a discount.

They’re well known enough now that their asking prices move the market, in other words.

I wonder if they are more of a broker/restoration firm these days. BaT has stolen a lot of their thunder, I imagine.

[SARAFIL]

Originally Posted by JST

@sarafil—my only guess is that their business model relies on finding nice used BMWs and flipping them for a profit, so publicizing what they ask for the finished product hurts their ability to bring new inventory in at a discount.



They’re well known enough now that their asking prices move the market, in other words.

Yea, that’s a good point. I’m sure they have very healthy margins. That being said, I assume that even with a healthy markup they are still paying a strong number for the cars they buy so there is still a “who cares if I’m going to make a killing on this when I sell it, go find someone else willing to give you what I’m willing to pay” angle.

That being said...

Originally Posted by wdc330i

I wonder if they are more of a broker/restoration firm these days. BaT has stolen a lot of their thunder, I imagine.

...yea, I think the growth of BAT has changed things a bit for EAG. I don’t know enough about their restoration and service business but I have to imagine that is a growing piece of their revenue. Also have no clue how many cars they own vs. consign.

[equ]

F*** EAG. For all the pristine tales they tell, I test drove one of the e46 m3's they bought, before they bought it. The seller was was idiotic and paranoid. He had all sorts of test drive conditions that I met. I did the drive. I passed on the car when I found out that he did the break-in oil chg at 1.2k and then waited 8 or 9 years to 14k miles.... :rofl: And he kept telling me that's what the display/computer asked for. Yeah, EAG sold that "premium" car for around 40k back in 2013.