The Official Bring A Trailer (BaT) Thread

[Slideways]

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[Cubieman]

Not a big forced induction guy, but I must say I do like this one.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2005-bmw-m3-coupe-212/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Model_Update

[fattycharged]

i’d have more fun lighting that cash on fire


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[ProvaLibretto]

That supercharged 2005 Competition Package coupe is an interesting one to watch. For a forced induction car, the records and how the supercharger installation was documented matter more than the spec sheet alone. A clear paper trail for the supporting work would tell me a lot about how carefully it was put together.

[ProvaLibretto]

That 2004 convertible discussion caught my eye because so much work was done in one visit. When the big maintenance items, the suspension refresh, and the other upgrades are all documented together, it is easier to judge the car as a whole. I would want to see the invoices lined up by date to check what was actually completed.

[ProvaLibretto]

The Competition Package gear on that supercharged 2005 coupe is what keeps it interesting for me, especially with the 6-speed. A supercharger can mask a tired S54 if the tune and cooling are not sorted, so I would want to know how it behaves in normal driving, not just at full throttle. Keeping the stock parts would also matter to a buyer who might want to return it closer to factory spec later.

[ProvaLibretto]

That silver and black 2004 coupe is a good test case for how much condition and history matter at this mileage. A California car with two of the big three already done still leaves a clear question about the remaining item, and a buyer will want the date and mileage for that work spelled out. The clean presentation helps, but the maintenance story is what separates a solid driver from a car that needs immediate attention.

[ProvaLibretto]

Doing so much on that 2004 convertible in one visit actually makes sense to me when the jobs overlap. If the suspension is already apart for a refresh, it is the right time to address nearby wear items instead of paying to open everything up again later. The question for a buyer is still whether each part was chosen for durability or just to fill out the invoice.

[Slideways]

i’d have more fun lighting that cash on fire


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The owner paid roughly $24 per mile.

[beemer_guy]

The owner paid roughly $24 per mile.

That uh, really puts it into perspective. Ouch