The Official Bring A Trailer (BaT) Thread

[EthanolTurbo]

I think people get tunnel vision on auction sites like BAT, things get out of hand quickly and they end up overspending by what, 20-30% or more? Then they just lean into the character of the rich guy who wanted it so bad he doesn't care about the price, to I guess look like a baller in front of the dumbest car audience on the internet. There's no chance that dude isn't experiencing buyer's remorse for that price right now unless he's actually a complete numbskull.

Seriously, those guys in the BaT comments sre absolute morons: "Well *I*was gonna pay $55k for this 100k+ miles car with nothing redeeming other than cinnamon and slicktop for 30k more than it's worth! Haha good show old chum, glad you beat me!"

They're like baboons with big, bright red asses except the ass has mutated and migrated to their brain cavity.

[tnord]

I think people get tunnel vision on auction sites like BAT, things get out of hand quickly and they end up overspending by what, 20-30% or more? Then they just lean into the character of the rich guy who wanted it so bad he doesn't care about the price, to I guess look like a baller in front of the dumbest car audience on the internet. There's no chance that dude isn't experiencing buyer's remorse for that price right now unless he's actually a complete numbskull.

what do we think is the real value of this car? Looks like a decent condition car with a couple of good options, but I don't see specifics addressing big3. $25k?

[oceansize]

Did you see the thread on rennlist talking about BAT and GT3 prices which strongly alludes to price manipulation amongst dealers? Interesting read, IMO there is no proof, but I wouldn't be shocked if that is occurring.

[maw1124]

That + BaT doesn’t publish specs of whether title actually changes hands. They get their fee either way.

maw

[Nate047]

I think people get tunnel vision on auction sites like BAT, things get out of hand quickly and they end up overspending by what, 20-30% or more? Then they just lean into the character of the rich guy who wanted it so bad he doesn't care about the price, to I guess look like a baller in front of the dumbest car audience on the internet. There's no chance that dude isn't experiencing buyer's remorse for that price right now unless he's actually a complete numbskull.

[01SG]

I never knew you could get wood trim on the M. That clearly explains the premium.

[0-60motorsports]

I’m sure if you quiz the artificial and not intelligent long enough it’ll tell you that for a slick top 6MT in this color combo with these “rare” “custom” modifications mileage doesn’t matter.

And it will be as silly as the sales price here.

I’ve made my peace with people throwing money at anything “rare” long ago.

maw

Yeah Same, Fuck it. This was a classy combo though and i do not like silver but would have still bought this in the right circumstances. But not for 50k LOL

[0-60motorsports]

It was the wood interior, LOL

0-60motorsports

maw

hahahhaaha you know it

[maw1124]

If this car had like 25k on it - I get it. Slicktop, poo interior y’all like. But this is a ton of miles.

I’m sure if you quiz the artificial and not intelligent long enough it’ll tell you that for a slick top 6MT in this color combo with these “rare” “custom” modifications mileage doesn’t matter.

And it will be as silly as the sales price here.

I’ve made my peace with people throwing money at anything “rare” long ago.

maw

[02_lsb]

It was the wood interior, LOL

0-60motorsports

maw

If this car had like 25k on it - I get it. Slicktop, poo interior y’all like. But this is a ton of miles.

[maw1124]

Is this for real life? WTF just happened?

it’s a titanium silver with 125k. How?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...-m3-coupe-231/

It was the wood interior, LOL

0-60motorsports

maw

[02_lsb]

Is this for real life? WTF just happened?

it’s a titanium silver with 125k. How?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2004-bmw-m3-coupe-231/

[02_lsb]

So, I think the low mileage, museum quality pieces will always go for big money; but, we’re now getting to a point where a lot of us who have owned our cars for a long time and modified them and know how much time and money and energy it costs, just want an easy out - this car Estoril just needs a BBK (and maybe some period correct wheels like 163s or CHs, and front bumper fitment) and it’s perfect.

[maw1124]

Dude Damn! I never thought i would like that combo including the wood trim minus the 6MT.

My JB/Kiwi car came with that wood trim, the dash and gear surround are lost but the door handles are still with my original interior in storage.

Im getting OLD MAW LOL

Funny... I thought about wood in this car briefly but then decided the brushed aluminum actually works better with my TiAG over Imola. My "old man cars" all have nice wood interiors LOL.

maw

[oceansize]

Don't like the throwing stars. Weird choice, but I'm guessing whomever buys that car immediately ditches them for something else. Interior does look good IMO. Overall love the Estoril.

However, they doctored a photo, that is a no no. A huge one. You cannot do that. So I don't know.