It was exciting watching the bidding for the 94 design edition wagon in the UK. Now another one!
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Originally posted by roguetoaster View Post
BaT definitely deletes critical comments and bans users. When questioned they'll just take the stance that the now banned user was manipulating the auction to their benefit.
Long ago, before they likely significantly contributed to the rise in value of a broad spectrum of "collectable" cars, when there were CL posts or other features on there the comments were filled with negative/critical comments, often to the benefit of those uninformed about said car. Today BaT only seems to exists to create a circle jerk of positivity about whatever car and how "rare" or valuable it should be.
I get the excitement of an auction, and that the broad selection of cars available is appealing to users. However, when they crossed over from being a site that seemed to encourage enthusiasts to buy/use the cars and on to a site that encouraged investors/collectors to buy and not use the cars, they pretty much lost the plot.
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Originally posted by roguetoaster View Post
I get the excitement of an auction, and that the broad selection of cars available is appealing to users. However, when they crossed over from being a site that seemed to encourage enthusiasts to buy/use the cars and on to a site that encouraged investors/collectors to buy and not use the cars, they pretty much lost the plot.
think DeMuro's site is supposed to be a little more realistic that way than BaT now. doesn't look like he generates the same high prices which will limit attraction from sellers. more of the cars look like they will get used as cars and not trading cards though.
edit : they're not all that way, just seems to be a few more of them.Last edited by 82eye; 01-20-2023, 10:55 AM.
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M52-Swapped 1993 Touring
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...18i-touring-3/
S50-Swapped 325i
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-bmw-325i-165/
1994 316 Touring
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1994-bmw-316i-3/Last edited by 2mAn; 01-24-2023, 04:32 PM.Simon
Current Car:
-2017 i3 REx, 21st Century E30
-1975 Alfa Romeo Giulia Nuova Super 1300, the never-ending name & project
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Originally posted by 2mAn View Post1994 316 Touring
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1994-bmw-316i-4/
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Originally posted by 2mAn View PostS50-Swapped 325i
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-bmw-325i-165/
White is the best E30 color though.
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Originally posted by varg View Post
Wow if that isn't the definition of a 20 footer I don't know what is, this one is getting hot fast. I went on a roller coaster from thinking "oh that's cool I I like that" to "no hell way" in the matter of a few pictures. That is a lot of money for a car that needs a fender and windshield channel rust repair right off the bat, if you let that spread it will get bad fast because that is a moisture trap and can leak into the interior. By my judgement windshield channels are one of the worst places to have rust because fixing it requires windshield removal and re-installation and it is not a simple panel to patch. At least floor rust is just a matter of pulling the carpet and welding in a patch panel, and you can easily DIY since nobody will see your welds when you're done
White is the best E30 color though.'72 2002 pickup | '88 M5 | '89 330is | '89 M3 | '01 Z3M | '11 328xi-t
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1988 325iS
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-bmw-325is-69/
EV Mtech2 Convertible
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...-cabriolet-27/Simon
Current Car:
-2017 i3 REx, 21st Century E30
-1975 Alfa Romeo Giulia Nuova Super 1300, the never-ending name & project
Make R3V Great Again -2020
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Originally posted by 2mAn View Post1988 325iS
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-bmw-325is-69/
EV Mtech2 Convertible
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...-cabriolet-27/
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1990 2.5L M3
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-bmw-m3-84/Simon
Current Car:
-2017 i3 REx, 21st Century E30
-1975 Alfa Romeo Giulia Nuova Super 1300, the never-ending name & project
Make R3V Great Again -2020
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Originally posted by 2mAn View Post1990 2.5L M3
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-bmw-m3-84/
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Originally posted by eternal24k View Post
wonder what happened to this one
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-bmw-m3-84/Simon
Current Car:
-2017 i3 REx, 21st Century E30
-1975 Alfa Romeo Giulia Nuova Super 1300, the never-ending name & project
Make R3V Great Again -2020
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