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Old 05-06-2016, 11:27 AM   #141
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I wonder if that's Stuka's.
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Old 05-06-2016, 11:28 AM   #142
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OK I need to stop looking at BAT!

I already spent way to much on my prior one but I always go back to wanting another.

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/199...nvertible-e36/
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Old 05-06-2016, 11:49 AM   #143
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OK I need to stop looking at BAT!

I already spent way to much on my prior one but I always go back to wanting another.

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/199...nvertible-e36/
That's a cool car. I love the interior color, just because it's not dove gray.
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Old 05-06-2016, 11:51 AM   #144
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I am tempted but scared of the engine blowing up.
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Old 05-06-2016, 01:00 PM   #145
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That's a cool car. I love the interior color, just because it's not dove gray.
+1 perfect color combo. I'm sure very rare too.
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Old 05-06-2016, 01:31 PM   #146
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+1 perfect color combo. I'm sure very rare too.
So comment the three ex E36 M3 vert owners.
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Old 05-07-2016, 12:23 PM   #147
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I gotta stop looking at these cars.... lol
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Old 05-09-2016, 01:58 PM   #148
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Ok, I am seriously considering this S4 as a replacement for the X5. The timing chain stuff is terrifying, but supposedly less common on the B7 S4 compared to the earlier ones.

I'm a bit troubled by having a 10+ year old Audi as my family's primary mode of transportation.
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Old 05-09-2016, 02:31 PM   #149
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I wonder if that's Stuka's.
Not likely as carfax shows bay area ownership from 2005.
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Old 05-09-2016, 02:33 PM   #150
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I am tempted but scared of the engine blowing up.
Good looking and powerful, but they just don't drive that well. And also that v8 mpg/range...
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