The Official 'Craigslist find' thread - awesome & awful (eBay, Kijiji, etc.)

[Rusty.Piranha]

I had a quick phone call with him and he didn't offer much. Said the car was sitting because the brake master cylinder was bad and he bought it as a project car. No compression testing was done on the engine. It also has a cracked dash that he didn't mention in the ad.

Too bad it ends today it, I'd like to hear what someone thought about it when they see it in person.

Did he fix the brake master cylinder? Dash looks good from the photos, classic he "forgot" to mention that in ad. I know you were originally pretty interested in this e30, are you going to hold off now?

[mkmcde]

Did he fix the brake master cylinder? Dash looks good from the photos, classic he "forgot" to mention that in ad. I know you were originally pretty interested in this e30, are you going to hold off now?

Yeah, he fixed it. I forgot to mention he said it passed smog but I can't find any new records of it here: https://www.bar.ca.gov/pubwebquery/v...pubtstqry.aspx

I might hold off, I'm debating paying the $1000 to have it shipped here or take the risk and drive it back.

[Rusty.Piranha]

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/6125899525.html

Little off topic, but 2002's are gorgeous.

[325e '87]

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/6125899525.html

Little off topic, but 2002's are gorgeous.

It's so cool the way they lean forward and stand tall at the same time. I knew a guy that drove one in the summer time, what a great car.

[Rusty.Piranha]

I agree.....one day I'll have a 2002

[Rusty.Piranha]

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/la...120338999.html - This has been on CL for 2+ months...can anyone figure out why? Does have cheap reps, volvo front lip?, dent on driver side valance and cracked dash.

[c0rbin9]

^ I've been trying to figure that one out myself.

[Rusty.Piranha]

^ Something is up, it must be a total bucket in person and thrown together by a stance nation teen

[roguetoaster]

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/la...120338999.html - This has been on CL for 2+ months...can anyone figure out why? Does have cheap reps, volvo front lip?, dent on driver side valance and cracked dash.

Probably has some reason why it can't be registered in CA, thus the AZ plates.

That, or people still hate the M42.

[Rusty.Piranha]

Probably has some reason why it can't be registered in CA, thus the AZ plates.

That, or people still hate the M42.

I asked him to send photo of door jam sticker and he said "I can't, my phone doesn't have data. You just need to come see car." HAHHA

What you think of the M42?

[itsonlygeorge]

https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/cto/6124527685.html

1989 BMW E30 with S52 Swap. Needs minor framework... for $6000

[MR E30 325is]

^^ Get the fuck outta here.

Insane.

[Rusty.Piranha]

That's how Massachusetts rolls

[jmg]

$6K?!?! That's hilarious.

[roguetoaster]

I asked him to send photo of door jam sticker and he said "I can't, my phone doesn't have data. You just need to come see car." HAHHA

What you think of the M42?

I flipping love the M42, easy to work on, reliable, not a powerhouse, but economical to compensate. I think I like them so much that I've owned 9 in cars, several more engines, and both of my daily drivers have them. So, no, any opinion I have of the M42 is completely unbiased.

But seriously, if you can learn to love something without a whole 34 more stock horsepower than an M20 car it'll be fine, and dare I say, better than the M20 experience. It should be said that M20s have far more aftermarket support, and will of course have the higher performance potential, but the M42 is not without support. Finally, the M42 powered Chump Car that I spent so many hours working on placed 4th at Daytona while netting just over 14 MPG and all of the M20 cars didn't crack the top 20, so there's that.

https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/cto/6124527685.html



1989 BMW E30 with S52 Swap. Needs minor framework... for $6000

Seller states: "I've been quoted $3-4k for full repair by two separate BMW experts.
Runs and shifts. Several thousand in parts alone."

Offer negative two thousand for the car, claim that your math is as flawless as his. Before he hangs up, compliment his "drifting."