[wes.myers]

Cosmetic issues

[wes.myers]

I figure the cosmetic issues give me some negotiation power, and gives me an excuse to upgrade front and rear bumper. I found an M3 rep bumper and M sport rear bumper both primed for paint for $750 altogether. Had a very reputable shop near me quote me $1500 to paint both bumpers plus the hood. That sets me back $2,250. I haven't got any more quotes, but I don't want to be cheap either.

[hassmaschine]

that car doesn't look cared for at all. "530whp", but it's completely falling apart.. I'd pass, or negotiate down - no way I'd pay $9k for that heap.

[wes.myers]

Originally Posted by hassmaschine

that car doesn't look cared for at all. "530whp", but it's completely falling apart.. I'd pass, or negotiate down - no way I'd pay $9k for that heap.

I'd have to agree with you. But the question is how much is it worth?

[wes.myers]

I'd love to get her back to looking beautiful

[S65Hunter]

Offer $6500. If he wont budge, then walk away. No one who cares for their car would let it get to that point.

[hassmaschine]

Originally Posted by AlpineE93

Offer $6500. If he wont budge, then walk away. No one who cares for their car would let it get to that point.

IMO that's way too much. it needs like $3000 in paint alone.

I'm not against buying a 2007 335i with high miles as a project, but when you look at this car you have to seriously doubt the claims of power and mods. And that's just what you can see on the surface - what does it look like internally? how much hacked together shit is there hidden under plastic covers and electrical tape?

There's been a few times when I've been car shopping, and as soon as I saw the car's condition, I knew immediately if I wanted it or not (my 330i was one such car, I literally only drove it around the block and bought it on the spot). Basically, you can tell if the car is super clean, inside and out - the engine bay is clean, there's not dirty air filters sucking in hot air, the body isn't trashed.. that somebody cared for the car. 5 years later and it's been the best car I've ever owned.

And then you have this car which is literally the polar opposite. It reminds me of a WRX a buddy wanted to buy, that had obviously been in a serious wreck, and not repaired well at all - even though the dealer insisted it hadn't because the carfax was clean.. Then he took us on a test drive while beating the shit out of it. Hard pass.

I think you'd be way better off getting a cleaner, closer to stock 335i and going from there. Not only does this look horrible, but I guarantee the current owner beat the fuck out of it. They couldn't even be bothered to wash the thing before the put it up for sale..

[_Steve_]

I'd roll the dice. Like others said, part it out if it doesn't pan out.
Edit: I didn't see the pics and such at 1st.. Ya I'd pass.. like the guy above me said, he couldn't even clean it up 1st, goes to show how it got treated.

[wes.myers]

Yeah, I decided against getting it. I guess no one has a montego blue six speed for sale in the country that they aren't asking over twice its value or have treated like shit lol.

[wes.myers]

Well guys I finally got a 335i! Its space gray as opposed to montego blue, but damn it is clean!

[wes.myers]

Its also bone stock with only 103k, it has been very well taken care of

[wes.myers]

If anyone has a black and red or black and brown full interior for cheap, I'd be interested

[thormessiah]

Originally Posted by wes.myers

If anyone has a black and red or black and brown full interior for cheap, I'd be interested

What part of Texas are you from?

[wes.myers]

The Woodlands - North Houston area

[Bimmer_Engineer]

Congrats...speaking as someone who has I drive...no I drive is the way to go...

[wes.myers]

Originally Posted by Bimmer_Engineer

Congrats...speaking as someone who has I drive...no I drive is the way to go...

Thanks! I wasn't sure how I felt about the gray interior, but for the price I got it for it doesn't matter at all...and to be honest its kinda growing on me

[Bimmer_Engineer]

I have the gray interior...I think it’s fine. Biggest issue is the seat bolsters show dirt...

[feuer]

Originally Posted by Bimmer_Engineer

Congrats...speaking as someone who has I drive...no I drive is the way to go...

I have two, 2008 and 2010 non I-drive that I retrofitted to have I-drive. I like it so much. Added CarPlay too.

[JonOhh]

Congrats on a beautiful car. Also yes, I think you'll learn to love the iDriveless e90. The radio has a ton of functionality for what it is, and the clean dash line is really nice from the driver perspective. Also a big fan of the "MUSIC" L7 mode.

[turbohugh]

Originally Posted by wes.myers

Its also bone stock with only 103k, it has been very well taken care of

Glad you walked away . I'm a Montero Blue fan. I got one but it's a 6At car. Was looking for a 6MT but they all were ragged. Most of the 'affordable' 6MT cars I found [DC/Md/Va] were 07s and ragged ..

If you had got the blue one and then found the gray one you'd be kicking yourself. Now you can mod the car with precision.

Good luck.

[hassmaschine]

The new car looks great. Glad you listened to reason - there's just way too many of these cars to waste time with a jalopy - although, I admit I really liked the blue.