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    I got to watch, and benefit, as the air-cooled 911 market went up. Now I sell restorations that are 500% of what we used to pay for a completed car- and I kinda regret it. I didn't get rich and I priced myself out of the market for cars I now love.

    But... there are more wheel choices than ever. There are more restoration parts available now than ever. There’s the ability to build something and get out of it right if you want to change things up. If i play my cards right and increase my profits, I can buy a car and have the most options I’ve had during the 13 years I’ve been playing with Porsche.

    I’m building my ‘90 to sell. I’m impatient and have a hard time saving five figures for the car I want so I’d rather build a car I can break even on or sell for that amount while developing relationships with suppliers and used parts guys. I’m depending on the market to be strong so I can buy a tub and enough parts to get my next project rolling.
    1990 325i/4/5, 1992 240SX, 1995 RRC, 1998 M3/4/5

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      was that an outlier or are the IXs going to rise in value ??
      Simon
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      -1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle

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        Originally posted by 2mAn View Post
        was that an outlier or are the IXs going to rise in value ??
        I sure hope so! About to submit mine in the next few days. Going to miss it, but bringing it to Baltimore would have been an act of cruelty, salt and terrible quality roads... :puppy:
        91 325iX - magnaflow, h&r sports+bilstein hds, chip

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          1990 BMW 325is 5-Speed

          Bid for the chance to own a 1990 BMW 325is 5-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #13,017.

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            Originally posted by 2mAn View Post
            was that an outlier or are the IXs going to rise in value ??
            Holy shit. 14k for an 88 iX with 248k miles?! That's about 10k too much IMO. I mean it's clean and well taken care of but that's a lot of money.
            "I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj

            85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
            88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
            89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
            91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER

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              After seeing that, I think my buddies going to list his white iX.

              That’s insane if it’s a true indicator of the market for them.


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              1991 325i MT2 Touring (JDM bro)
              2016 Ford Flex
              2011 Audi A3 - wife's other German car

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                Originally posted by djjerme View Post
                After seeing that, I think my buddies going to list his white iX.

                That’s insane if it’s a true indicator of the market for them.


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                Maybe I'll make mine nice, if that's the case.
                '72 2002 | '74 3.0cs | '88 M5 | '89 330is | '89 M3 | '11 328i

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                  I think long term ownership, lots of records and still a great looking car came into play with the bidding war that happened with that one. From my perspective, an IX typically will live its life in snow and if it doesnt have rust and passes the jack test then you are off to a great start. Add a clean body and interior and you should be in a good position
                  Simon
                  Current Cars:
                  -1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle

                  Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                    Originally posted by ColdAccord View Post
                    My 240z is now on BaT:

                    Bid for the chance to own a 1973 Datsun 240Z at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #12,875.


                    crazy how quick the week goes by... good luck today!
                    Simon
                    Current Cars:
                    -1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle

                    Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                      Beautiful Z, I'd take a nice clean Z over an E30 M3 any day. Second kind of cool on this one. Doesn't matter that an M3 is a faster car with a better chassis.

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                      '91 318is, M20 turbo
                      [CoTM: 4-18]
                      '94 525iT slicktop, M50B30 + S362SX-E, 600WHP DD or bust
                      '93 RX-7 FD3S

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                        Uncle of mine had an early Z back in the late 80’s. After the third time it was stolen (they would just smash the rear hatch window), he sold it.


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                          Originally posted by Rusty.Piranha View Post
                          I just want to reach through my monitor and rip those side skirts and spoiler off! Bleck!!

                          Going to be interesting where this one goes.
                          90 Bronzit 325is
                          16 Black Sapphire 340i M Sport

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                            Originally posted by laidback93 View Post
                            I just want to reach through my monitor and rip those side skirts and spoiler off! Bleck!!

                            Going to be interesting where this one goes.

                            and headlights, and seat headrests....
                            If it's got tits or tires, it's gonna cost ya!

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                              Originally posted by Stanley Rockafella View Post
                              and headlights, and seat headrests....


                              Oh I thought about continuing but I didn’t think people wanted to hear me bitch anymore.

                              I guess this would be the opposite of “tasteful” mods.


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                              16 Black Sapphire 340i M Sport

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                                Originally posted by Rusty.Piranha View Post
                                I feel like this car will go 2 ways, either some senseless hipster is going to pay way to much because the cars "unique" or hopefully someone will get a deal on the car and return it to stock.

                                I've never even seen that wing or those skirts before!

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                                Originally posted by Sonny
                                Buy the E30s, they ain't gonna last long
                                E30 can make you, E30 can break you
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