E46 BMW 330 ZHP Buyers Corner -- Is it a good deal?

[Lublisha]

Details ?

99,xxx miles, 6MT no CW or premium package. 2 owner.

[Lublisha]

100k miles (I think I see 99,475 on the odometer)? Pretty good for $8k! You can always retrofit heated seats or try and find some heated front seats from a parts car. Good luck, hope it works out.

Thanks!

In related news. any feedback on particular car shipping companies?

[Vas]

99,xxx miles, 6MT no CW or premium package. 2 owner.

Nice

[BMWCurves]

Thanks!

In related news. any feedback on particular car shipping companies?

Where is it located?

[Lublisha]

Where is it located?

Houston. I am not up for that trip lol

[cjares]

What do you guys think is a fair price for this one? It's a salvage title, but otherwise appears to be quite nice:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/5637521291.html

[BMWCurves]

That's actually a member's car. It's OtterEffect's car, his for sale ad is here:

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...it-a-new-home-)

[cjares]

Indeed. It isn't clear from this thread what the consensus is on salvaged titles. I imagine it lowers the value, but not sure by how much. Any thoughts on that?


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[NoVAphotog]

Indeed. It isn't clear from this thread what the consensus is on salvaged titles. I imagine it lowers the value, but not sure by how much. Any thoughts on that?


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I wouldn't. I think the consensus is that if you have the means or resources to use it as a "spare" vehicle in an otherwise off-road use then it's fine, but as a DD or family hauler...keep looking for a clean title. Member's car or not. You don't want to have to deal with this whole thing when it comes time to sell down the line.

http://www.edmunds.com/car-buying/wh...e-vehicle.html

http://thegarage.jalopnik.com/why-yo...cle-1653320003

[BMWCurves]

I'd normally agree with you, Daniel, because salvaged titles can be such a can of worms. In this case though, according to the build thread from Dario, it was salvaged due to a fire with the LCM? So while it's not ideal, it's better than flood/theft/accident damage.

@cjares, if you like the, I would contact Dario and/or OtterEffect to discuss the extent of the fire and the damage. What's the worst that could happen? You find out it's too questionable and you can walk away. And unfortunately, Daniel is right, you will have trouble recouping your costs down the line if you plan to sell it because of that salvaged title.