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QwkTrip

Check this out. I drive by this dealership a couple times a year when visiting my wife's family in Ohio. I know exactly where it is.

Thinking of calling them after the auction end and offering $1200 and parting out what I don't want. Frankly, it might even have a better driver seat than what is in my car (same color too).

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250699007415&ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT#ht_500wt_1182

QwkTrip · Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 6:13 pm Post subject:

Whoa... this isn't where I thought it was. Much longer drive. Still... could factor in cost of travel. I have a barely used car trailer just sitting near the side of my house. All I have to do is hook up and drive.

aaron_sK

QwkTrip · Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 6:30 pm Post subject:

Look at it... it's a piece of crap. Laughing

This is a used car lot and they need to cut losses and free up some cash for the next purchase. Somehow they were stupid enough to buy a salvage title car and think they could fix it and turn some money. They got part way in to the rebuild and one day everybody looked at each other and said, "OH CRAP! WHAT HAVE WE DONE???" and decided to quit. With a cracked front bumper, multiple color body panels, and air bags still not packed it's not going anywhere soon. My offer is probably better or just as good as the auction block without the hassle. I would expect a counter offer but I wouldn't move much. I'm counting on a business decision, not some private owner who is emotionally attached.

91RSVert · Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 6:32 pm Post subject:

That does seem like a very low ball offer.

Looks to me like a new nose, and some paint and that would be a nice looking car.

aaron_sK · Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 6:32 pm Post subject:

It got wrecked on '06 too. So whoever had it was driving it like that, or it was sitting. Worth a shot. Kinda hard on those cars, but if you can get a valve cover off it'll tell you a ton.

QwkTrip · Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 6:36 pm Post subject:

IROCDave · Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 6:38 pm Post subject:

Good luck, but I dont think they will respond to an offer that low.

QwkTrip · Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 6:41 pm Post subject:

Let me clarify. I'm not yet saying I'm doing it. What I really want is your opinion on the car and concerns. I don't want to get something I can't use.

aaron_sK · Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 7:05 pm Post subject:

Whiskeychick · Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 8:55 pm Post subject:

Id totally take that car, low ball them. They will prob let it go for what they put in it, and installing a QP, rocker and a used door is not really much 2-3k tops.

The front bumper is a easy fix, and quick spray job and shes good, only tricky part is the airbags but even then you can get used ones fairly easily.

I know your looking at it more for parts then as a fixer/upper, so Id say go for it. Pity its a auto and not a T56 though.

If I was in the states Id buy that car for myself as a daily, sell my 330i and fix the TA, drive that for a while then sell it Razz

Those are the kind of cars I love Razz

iansane · Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 9:01 pm Post subject:

Those guys are on crack.

RSFreak · Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 11:27 pm Post subject:

Too bad you're in Il. If you were to get it I would make you and offer for the interior. Sad

QwkTrip · Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2010 4:55 am Post subject:

QwkTrip · Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2010 5:21 am Post subject:

DOH!! I looked them up on the internet and all I could find was an auto salvage yard. They're not going to deal because they like junk. I guess this isn't a car dealer after all. This idea is shelved.