I agree with you for the most part, but time makes things much rarer. I’m sure while there are plenty of e39 m5s produced, plenty are gone. I see e90m3s far more often. It comes down to what people like. I’d buy a 30k e36 m3 before a 30k e46 m3 simply because I like it more, even though the e46 is better in every measurable way.

I think the WRX 265 is a real thing, I dunno what the differences were but it's like a narrow body poor man's STI but rich man's WRX. My friend had one and I drove it when they first came out.

My friend bought one new as well. I remember going to the dealer with him to pick it up but it wasn’t a named special edition. It was just a mid cycle model improvement that the wrx was.

WRX 265 is a 'thing' ... but I agree that owner is spinning a huge tale about how it can beat an STI or Porsche 997.

Road test: 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX265
Sporty edition joins AWD fleet
https://driving.ca/subaru/impreza/re...preza-wrx265-2

Sporty WRX 265 added to the Subaru Impreza lineup
https://www.wheels.ca/news/sporty-wr...mpreza-lineup/

it's like if a 90s Impala SS creeped up in value that closed the price delta btw a decade old CTS-V, i'd be more interested in the more modern example that seems to be a better package

and i understand there's probably intangible attributes that i'm missing, so what makes it more desirable other than being slightly rarer?

Because someone likes it more? It's not a crazy concept. I think it looks better. It's not quantitative. People like what they like.

FWIW, when I was selling my (second) e39 M5 2 years ago with a clean title, 01+, 175k kms, i had it listed for $27k, which was on the lower end of the spectrum of the CL listed prices. I had it on for months, and the only serious offer I got was 21.5k. I eventually had someone pick it up for $25, but it was a long road.

E39 M5 is my ultimate BMW, I couldn’t care less if any other models are faster or more luxurious... it’s the pinnacle of sports sedan styling/execution in my eyes.

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van...008196258.html

"good buy" lol

There’s a “craigslist fails” section for a reason people....

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/pml...008387003.html

Sexi one of a kind

And here it is, my unicorn.
Saab 9-3 Aero Sportcombi, XWD, 6MT, 2008 (clamshell hood and updated interior) with only 45K! And where is it, at? Splendid Auto, a dealer who “knows what he’s got!” It’s not really a good buy because they’re asking $20K for it. FeelsBadMan

I’m just posting it up because of it’s unicorn-ness. Please don’t fail me and add to my pain. If this thing was a reasonable price, I’d be driving down to the city to buy it tomorrow.

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/bnc...008467434.html

2008 SAAB 9-3 AERO XWD WAGON 6SP MAUAL, ONLY 45K, PRISTINE! - $19900 (New Westminster)

https://images.craigslist.org/00m0m_...A_1200x900.jpg

2008 SAAB 93 AERO XWD WAGON with 6 speed manual transmission, 280HP V6 Turbo, Pristine condition! Lots of options - BOSE Sound, sunroof, power everything, etc. Impossible to find car, let alone with such low mileage and as new condition. Everything works, Michelin tires with good thread. Drives and looks like a new car. It will not disappoint. By Appointment Only. No Doc Fees. 19,900 D30111

(604) 516-6002 Splendid Automobiles Ltd.

^ That is a beautiful specimen! Because of the high asking price, I can't thank you but ... I won't fail you either :o. Nice find.

What would you pay for something like this? I find you can easily knock off $2000 from dealer asking price without too much effort.

2002 - SIR - 211,000km , clutch replaced = $2200

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds...008385677.html

https://images.craigslist.org/00M0M_...i_1200x900.jpg

^ Great little car to learn how to drive manual and for that price, great buy!

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van...008013318.html


This got a price drop, I don't remember what it was before but I think it was around 4 or 5K.



05 Volvo S40 T5 Turbo - 247xxx - M/T - $2,900


https://images.craigslist.org/00u0u_...VL_600x450.jpg

Ok, what is wrong with these volvos? Thats outrageously low for a car that cost prob 45-50 new?

249k kms? Sun roof doesn't work? It's a lolvo so parts probably ain't cheap :rukidding:

I think it's the overall maintenance and upkeep required to keep these cars going. Maintenance/parts are not cheap (i.e. compared to your usual Japanese car) and often, not a huge market of people wanting to move over to a Volvo.

Is it as bad as an E46 or E9X 3 series tho?

Edit: in regards to maintenance

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Totally different vehicles with different target markets.

That's like comparing a Crown Vic to a BMW 5 series.
Sure they are both RWD, but that's where the similarities end.

I mean it's totally in the same price range as an e90 mt with similar mileage, so it's not like it's dirt cheap or anything

Argh snowfarmer... I feel your pain, that ad makes my pants very tight. Such a rare beauty... but geez you can find a Turbo X (which are the rims the owner has put on it anyway) for less money than that. It's at least $7-8k overpriced as it sits in my opinion..............

This is a steal, i would def buy it for a track vehicle
but this color is just not my thing...