FS: E30 M3 Front 5 Lug Setup + GC Coilovers + Control Arms SOLD

[Pootis]

I don't see anything wrong with selling locally. Although shitty for the guy it is what it is I wouldn't want to ship those either.

[Schnitzer318is]

If you accepted an offer and received payment, then reneged on the deal to a higher (later) offer to a local after the fact, then I too would have had some choice words. A man is only as good as his word.

You made a deal, stick to it.

Totally understand that position. And I have no problem with frustration or choice words, but anything beyond that is immature. He had an opportunity to get what apparently are very desirable and valuable parts for a fraction of their worth. Didn't work out this time.

But I am not a 20 year old with nothing but time on his hands. I did not want to ship these, and the opportunity arose to avoid that. I did not solicit a local buyer after making the original deal. They contacted me and I took the opportunity.

[Digitalwave]

Unbelievably good deal, wish I had been the lucky one.

Unbelievable too that you renegged on someone after accepting payment from them. Not cool.

[e30austin]

Unbelievably good deal, wish I had been the lucky one.

Unbelievable too that you renegged on someone after accepting payment from them. Not cool.

If it makes you feel any better, the new owner of them is looking to sell them...for $1500 + shipping... :/

[Schnitzer318is]

If it makes you feel any better, the new owner of them is looking to sell them...for $1500 + shipping... :/

Really? Got a link?

Buyer told me they were going to use it on their e30. Not that it matters to me, just wondering why he would lie.

[Digitalwave]

Really? Got a link?

Buyer told me they were going to use it on their e30. Not that it matters to me, just wondering why he would lie.

Because he knows how good of a deal it was and that he was going to make $1k flipping them.

[e30austin]

He posted a picture of them on r3v Facebook. I commented and said that if he decides not to use them, to please let me know. Attached is our conversation. I'm all for someone making a few bucks, I don't care. The bidding war is where I have an issue. This isn't fucking eBay. Take that shit elsewhere.

[Schnitzer318is]

He posted a picture of them on r3v Facebook. I commented and said that if he decides not to use them, to please let me know. Attached is our conversation. I'm all for someone making a few bucks, I don't care. The bidding war is where I have an issue. This isn't fucking eBay. Take that shit elsewhere.

Yeah, I hear you. I just wanted it gone and thought it was semi-junk. All the messages I started to get were getting to be a bidding situation, and all involved shipping, and as you said, this isn't eBay.

Selling this stuff was never about making a lot of money obviously. Parts sales don't go far with a toddler, infant, and wife to tend to. I had already spent a couple evenings working on the stuff and as I said originally didn't want to ship. All I could do is refund and apologize to the California buyer. When you have more important priorities, the time aspect changes the way you think about things.

[Mouse]

Damn.

*Heads to garage to see if there are any e30 M3 parts lying around*

[stonea]

Man thats really messed up you sold it to another guy after getting paid for it. The original buyer just didn't miss out "this time" as you put it. These are very desirable parts and hard to find at all not to mention at this price. This was really a once in a lifetime opportunity. I don't feel bad that the new owner is selling them for a very nice profit, but I do feel bad that the original buyer missed out on what could be the finishing touch on his build.

[Schnitzer318is]

^I don't disagree with you on any of that. Certainly don't blame the new owner for flipping, as they say, "everyone's got their hustle.

But you have to remember before waxing all altruistic about this. I said I did not want to ship and that I have no idea what this stuff is worth. None of the original 4 or 5 guys who contacted me offered a realistic price (based on their worth that I know now), or informed me of the actual worth of the parts, and all of them involved shipping. Instead of respecting the listing they all tried to offer just enough to get me to ship, but still nowhere near a fair price for the parts.

I feel bad he missed out, but we've all had deals we missed out on in our lifetimes... be they parts, cars, etc. This is not a major life event. I did not run off with the $$$ as we have seen go down on here in the past, and I have not dodged any of his text messages. I have sold lots of stuff on R3V and been around here for a long time.

[PRF3CT]

Seller is a really cool dude. The guy litterally couldn’t pick up the coil overs when I picked them up so I completely understand why he wouldn’t want to ship.

I should have researched the rear e30 M3 brakes and parts before I got these parts, it’s a lot more $ than I thought for the rear M3 parts. GC restoration is also more than I thought for what I wanted to do. I happen to have spare E46 M3 brakes and e46 Rear brakes. A simple 5 lug kit would have been better suited for me.

I was offered $1k + shipping before even mentioning about selling when I posted about the find. So don’t give me shit for asking for $1500 OBO when this same thread mentions that’s about what they are worth.


For now I’m looking to trade for GC coilovers or a similar setup like this.

https://groundcontrolstore.com/collections/e30/products/bmw-e30-complete-coilover-suspension

[Powling]

Seller is a really cool dude. The guy litterally couldn’t pick up the coil overs when I picked them up so I completely understand why he wouldn’t want to ship.

I should have researched the rear e30 M3 brakes and parts before I got these parts, it’s a lot more $ than I thought for the rear M3 parts. GC restoration is also more than I thought for what I wanted to do. I happen to have spare E46 M3 brakes and e46 Rear brakes. A simple 5 lug kit would have been better suited for me.

I was offered $1k + shipping before even mentioning about selling when I posted about the find. So don’t give me shit for asking for $1500 OBO when this same thread mentions that’s about what they are worth.


For now I’m looking to trade for GC coilovers or a similar setup like this.

https://groundcontrolstore.com/colle...ver-suspension

Why not just connect with the original buyer in CA and offer to sell it to him for the price + shipping that OP was going to sell it for. You get your money back, the OP gets to save face and the original buyer gets what he original paid for.

[Josh1254]

Why not just connect with the original buyer in CA and offer to sell it to him for the price + shipping that OP was going to sell it for. You get your money back, the OP gets to save face and the original buyer gets what he original paid for.

Exactly. Even if the original buyer pays a little more on top for your time. The OP was giving a great deal and now that the parts wont be used the original buyer should get them because he actually paid for them initially. Lets show some character and do the right thing rather than try to make 1k on this situation.

[PRF3CT]

I’m just trading at this point.