Ebay Find: One-Owner, Low Mileage, Sunroof-Delete S54

[jrmartin03]

I'm sorry to be posting all these, but there have been some really interesting coupes for sale this summer. I'm not sure the selling dealership knows what they have, so it could be a good deal for somebody. They said the SSR GT3 wheels are a rare factory option . The coupe itself looks immaculate with only 26,000 miles and one owner (never driven in the rain). It appears pretty stock to me besides the wheels, and I think probably lowering springs. They didn't set a buy-it-now, so I'm not sure what they want for it. Let me know if you find out.

http://************/01irsunroofdelete
http://listings.mcoupebuyersguide.co...?ListingID=176

[GB5416]

Never driven in the rain in Portland OR would explain the low milage.

[GoBLue]

$25k, I spoke to the dealer this morning. The previous owner traded in a M3, this car, and a replica Porsche Speedster on a XKR.

[sleepy740]

damn, $25k?
seems like a really good deal to me.
paging enthusiast auto!

[TexaZ3]

Man....that is the car I want....color, interior, miles...Anyone want to buy S52 MC for $25K? :-)

[Vinci]

What tacky wheels. I would just hate to own that coupe...

[Jeremy]

$25k, I spoke to the dealer this morning. The previous owner traded in a M3, this car, and a replica Porsche Speedster on a XKR.

What a crappy trade. I'd rather own a Kia.
Jag =

[Jonny Z3]

They probably thought the SSR's were factory because of the centercaps Beautiful car though!

[jrmartin03]

What a crappy trade. I'd rather own a Kia.
Jag =

Not sure about Kia...but agreed. I'd rather have any of the three cars he traded over an XK.

[Jeremy]

Not sure about Kia...but agreed. I'd rather have any of the three cars he traded over an XK.

It was an exaggeration for sure... Just the same, if you could measure the residual value, utility of the vehicle, overall design, quality, and enjoyability, the Kia would come out on top. I guess that's somewhat subjective though.

[GoBLue]

They probably thought the SSR's were factory because of the centercaps Beautiful car though!

They have the roadstars too...

[DocSean]

$25k would be a walkaway steal. Wheels is nasty.

[JWin]

Bonerific. The ex-wife must have traded her divorce lottery winnings to have the jag she always wanted.

Wait, this has been posted since this morning and EA hasn't bought it yet? Wtf?

[jrmartin03]

They just listed it on AutoTrader at a price of $24,995. Someone buy it!

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

It almost makes me suspicious that Enthusiast Auto hasn't bought it yet...

[BradK]

I'm sorry to be posting all these, but there have been some really interesting coupes for sale this summer.

Keep posting them man! I like to see other coupes for sale out there. You never know if I might be tempted to start a collection

[BenH]

I think what you're doing is great. Your website is so organized and I like the commentary you put in as well. I've never seen so many M coupes up for sale. Do you know the average number of days between listing and close?

[Jeremy]

It almost makes me suspicious that Enthusiast Auto hasn't bought it yet...

Me too. I wish I had something more clever to say about it...

[jrmartin03]

The Ebay reserve has already been met at $24k. I think they'll end up getting over their asking price with 8 days still left.

I think what you're doing is great. Your website is so organized and I like the commentary you put in as well. I've never seen so many M coupes up for sale. Do you know the average number of days between listing and close?

I don't have average number of days calculated yet, but sounds like a great idea for a feature addition. I'll let you know when it's ready.

[geraldkealakai]

Hi; I just came across this Bimmerforum discussion about the 2001 M Coupe that's for sale at Monte Shelton Jaguar in Portland, Oregon.

I saw the ad on Autotrader this morning, telephoned the salesman, Dave, at the dealership when it opened, verified the $24,995 price with no extra charges, and put a $250 VISA deposit on the car subject to my inspection. I stopped at my bank and got a bank draft for the balance of the car thinking that the car would be perfect.

I was over an hour into the 5-hour drive and just crossing over the U.S. border to see the car when Dave called me and said that the deal was off. Then I talked with Dave's sales manager, Neil, and Neil said that although the car was listed on Autotrader at $24,995, that he would not sell the car at that price and that he was obligated to let the E-Bay listing run its course.

As all elements of a contract were in place between myself and the dealership for the sale and purchase of the car, i.e. offer, acceptance and consideration. However, Neil offered to reimburse me with a check for $100 from the dealership by my not pursuing the issue - which I accepted and appreciated.

Now notice that the Autotrader ad is now cancelled.

later, g.

[jrmartin03]

That's too bad. It sounds like it is a nice car. I heard it has the original rod bearings, but that can be easily remedied.

Here's another nice deal for the imola red coupe fans: http://listings.mcoupebuyersguide.co...?ListingID=179

[Jeremy]

Hi; I just came across this Bimmerforum discussion about the 2001 M Coupe that's for sale at Monte Shelton Jaguar in Portland, Oregon.

I saw the ad on Autotrader this morning, telephoned the salesman, Dave, at the dealership when it opened, verified the $24,995 price with no extra charges, and put a $250 VISA deposit on the car subject to my inspection. I stopped at my bank and got a bank draft for the balance of the car thinking that the car would be perfect.

I was over an hour into the 5-hour drive and just crossing over the U.S. border to see the car when Dave called me and said that the deal was off. Then I talked with Dave's sales manager, Neil, and Neil said that although the car was listed on Autotrader at $24,995, that he would not sell the car at that price and that he was obligated to let the E-Bay listing run its course.

As all elements of a contract were in place between myself and the dealership for the sale and purchase of the car, i.e. offer, acceptance and consideration. However, Neil offered to reimburse me with a check for $100 from the dealership by my not pursuing the issue - which I accepted and appreciated.

Now notice that the Autotrader ad is now cancelled.

later, g.

Bummer man. Sorry to hear that. Pretty crappy of them, but I supposed nothing was set in stone.

I wonder if Enthusiast Auto has their hands in this now...

[geraldkealakai]

I've heard of dealers doing a bait-and-switch by using certain favorable pricing on a particular car.

By the sales manager of Monte Shelton Jaguar giving me consideration of a $100 check in order not to pursue the completion of our deal, it seems to me that this dealer was on the up-and-up, and someone in their office truly made a mistake by listing the car for sale on Autotrader, when the car should have been listed by the dealer only on E-Bay.

I'll do a bid for the car on E-Bay later.

later, g.

[BenFenner]

I think what you're doing is great. Your website is so organized and I like the commentary you put in as well. I've never seen so many M coupes up for sale.

I completely agree. As someone who's in the market for one I'll say I should basically be paying jrmartin for all his help!

jr, do you keep track of M coupes only? (Or can I find non-M coupes on there?)

[jrmartin03]

Do you keep track of M coupes only? (Or can I find non-M coupes on there?)

Just M Coupes at this point. If I ever have more time I may expand to Z3 Coupes or Z4 M Coupes.

By the way, I have a 99 Sentra SE-Limited with the SR20. I haven't run into an SE-R owner for a while.

[Shoe Coupe]

nice coupe!!!!