M50 Single Vanos w/ 5sp Swap Worth

[K-Line]

Looking into a 24v swap, found one locally with a single vanos m50 out of a 525i (perfect!) with 5 speed tranny. has roughly 100k miles and runs very well, comes with everything needed for the swap! The owner doesnt really know what its worth so he told me to make an offer so i said id get back to him. I kinda have a ball park of what its worth but im not 100%, what do you think?

[haggardfab]

I just bought the exact same swap complete from a junkyard for $500

[NbAmTwE]

I'd pay as much as a grand for the ecu, harness, engine, tranny, and assurance of knowing it runs well. I'd probably pay $1200. If you can get it cheaper, great!

[K-Line]

ok so my guess was pretty good, i guessed right at that! ill low ball him with like $350 and see what he says

[ParsedOut]

ok so my guess was pretty good, i guessed right at that! ill low ball him with like $350 and see what he says

Be tactful in your lowball if you really want the parts. If I knew my shit was worth $1000-1500 and some guy offered me $350 I'd tell him to get lost and not even entertain a reasonable offer at that point. Your best bet is to act ignorant to what things are worth, be super respectful and maybe you'll come to an agreement.

[drummerchubbs]

be tactful in your lowball if you really want the parts. If i knew my shit was worth $1000-1500 and some guy offered me $350 i'd tell him to get lost and not even entertain a reasonable offer at that point. Your best bet is to act ignorant to what things are worth, be super respectful and maybe you'll come to an agreement.

^^^professional r3v'r right here^^^

[justin_l_]

One in a junk yard, guy wants 350 obo. It's in an auto e34 so already has a pan, but no trans.

[ParsedOut]

^^^professional r3v'r right here^^^

Hey, it takes skill to be a good cheap ass.

[Nick_S]

Offer $500 and play dumb and he'll either take it, or ask for more.

[kingston]

ZF trans in that, right? Nice. beats the G260...