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Elliott
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Someone got a deal @$1650....
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Elliott wrote:Someone got a deal @$1650....
Maybe.
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Yep, true statement.
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Ebay winner failed to pay the $1650 winning bid. Seller offered me the car for $1850 :shock:

I offered him $1250 because I already have two very cool e23s enroute and he is a jerk for asking more $$ than the winning bid.
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T_C_D wrote:I offered him $1250 because I already have two very cool e23s enroute.
:alright:
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Greg E34 wrote:
T_C_D wrote:I already have two very cool e23s enroute.
:alright:
And possibly a new pet or two.
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mooseheadm5 wrote:
Greg E34 wrote:
T_C_D wrote:I already have two very cool e23s enroute.
:alright:
And possibly a new pet or two.
Hoping the ride to WI sets them free!
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T_C_D wrote:Ebay winner failed to pay the $1650 winning bid. Seller offered me the car for $1850 :shock:

I offered him $1250 because I already have two very cool e23s enroute and he is a jerk for asking more $$ than the winning bid.
:pics!:
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T_C_D wrote:Ebay winner failed to pay the $1650 winning bid. Seller offered me the car for $1850 :shock:

I offered him $1250 because I already have two very cool e23s enroute and he is a jerk for asking more $$ than the winning bid.
So, did he take it?

Without knowing the buyer it's always easier to ask high and come down than price low and say, er, I really meant...
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Mike W. wrote:
So, did he take it?

Without knowing the buyer it's always easier to ask high and come down than price low and say, er, I really meant...
Nope, he mentioned something about driving it and relisting it next year.
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So it was relisted in Feb and I won the auction for $1350. Car is nicer than I expected. It's had the same Owner from 7/86-9/13. It's a 1983 euro 735i with the 10.0CR 218hp m30. It has a pretty decent respray. It runs/shifts great. I tossed some wheels on it and plan to do springs tomorrow with BBS front spoiler to follow in a few weeks.

It's a nice time capsule.

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Are you loving the color now? :lol:
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$1350? Well done, sir.
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Adam W in MN wrote:Are you loving the color now? :lol:
I am fine with the color. Better than having one in a better color with poor condition paint.
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Not a Bronzit fan, but it looks pretty nice on that car.
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I can't believe you took that badge off the trunklid.
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wkohler wrote:I can't believe you took that badge off the trunklid.
I hope I can order a 735i badge since there are 3 holes in the trunk lid which I find surprising since one of the options was "badge delete".

Thankfully I have a pair of unmolested rear bumper side molding thingies since the current ones have a side marker cut into them.

Only other stupid thing I can find is the remote keyed alarm system in the driver's Qtr. I'll be removing it and putting in a plastic plug.

Also need a new antennae for the driver's fender. It's still available from the dealer.

Interestingly, it doesn't have an oil cooler like I thought it would but does have an undamaged under engine tray. Also has an open 325 big diff. What's the point of that?
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Installed RD springs that were in the trunk of the mouse house e23. It's amazing what wheels and springs do for these cars! :D Front BBS spoiler and rear mtec trunk spoiler next week.

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Bitchin e23 Todd!
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Greg E34
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Kyle in NO wrote:Bitchin e23 Todd!
Kahl needs an E23.
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Should've called me, I would've inspected this back in November.
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ElGuappo wrote:Should've called me, I would've inspected this back in November.
Thanks for the offer but I like surprises.
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T_C_D wrote:Installed RD springs that were in the trunk of the mouse house e23. It's amazing what wheels and springs do for these cars! :D Front BBS spoiler and rear mtec trunk spoiler next week.

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Looks good.. even for a bronzit car.. cant wait to see the spoiler mounted
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Installed the BBS front spoiler from the "mouse house". Left it gray since the rear apron is gray.

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Installed the new intake boot and elbow and the used but white coolant reservoir from the "mouse house".

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The current to install list:

373lsd
decent sound system
redye and install the "mouse house" seats and door panels
change the oil
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great looking car! leadphut likes this
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Elliott
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Post by Elliott »

Looks like a nice car TCD, glad you picked her up.
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Elliott wrote:Looks like a nice car TCD, glad you picked her up.
Thanks. I am sure you will have a chance to buy it again. 😄
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