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Originally Posted by jing (Post 9001497)

97 E36 M3 Sedan
VF Engineering supercharged
188.8k mi
$8800

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/nvn...207759046.html

https://images.craigslist.org/00C0C_...t2_600x450.jpg https://images.craigslist.org/00T0T_...t2_600x450.jpg https://images.craigslist.org/00W0W_...t2_600x450.jpg https://images.craigslist.org/00i0i_...t2_600x450.jpg

Spoiler!

Back up for sale. Likely by a new owner?

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van...231090074.html

https://images.craigslist.org/00z0z_...CI_600x450.jpg

Maybe we should rename this thread M3's on sale on CL.

Or craigslist ok buys

Prob heard a funny noise and listed it right in the parking lot.

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van...231658214.html

1994 Volvo 940: Turbo Limited Edition - $2,500
https://images.craigslist.org/00B0B_...2_1200x900.jpg

1994 volvo 940 turbo
Manufactured in Sweden with original owners manual
Low km’s (94,364 km)
Automatic transmission
Leather upholstery
Power windows & side view mirrors
Sunroof
Long load storage from trunk (for skis etc)
Heated seats, air conditioning, cruise control
Anti theft radio code
Always stored in enclosed garage
No dents, very minor scratches
Extra set of mounted tires

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Originally Posted by trollface (Post 9006810)

Prob heard a funny noise and listed it right in the parking lot.

It's pretty easy to realize that your e36 m3 is gonna cost you 20k, even if you buy it for 10. Better off buying the 20k one.

If you’ve got extra space and are willing to take a gamble, $2000 mazdaspeed3 could be an amazing deal if it just needs a little diagnostic

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds...231199499.html

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/pml...229729109.html

Havent seen a Hellrot M3 in a while

“Craigslist good buy thread- Unless it’s an M3, then post regardless”

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Originally Posted by essel (Post 9006869)

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/pml...229729109.html

Havent seen a Hellrot M3 in a while

Worth looking at this auction of a near identical car if you think the pricing is crazy.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1996-bmw-m3-32/

Everything on BAT is crazy. Just rich ppl buying stuff at madness prices and now every other ad on CL is (Example like this old on BAT for XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX).

BAT and Barrett Jackson literally ruined everything. I hate them.

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Originally Posted by trollface (Post 9006889)

Me as an E36 M3 owner.

https://media3.giphy.com/media/GCvktC0KFy9l6/giphy.gif

I hate BAT, but it’s still a data point. People are paying that premium for cars. I don’t buy the (insert car here) bullshit that this sold for 40k on BAT so my broken shitbox with 100k more is worth as much, but these cars are a near identical match. Honestly the local car looks nicer and it’s 7-8k less.

Local car is more original it’s the better buy of the 2 in my mind plus it’s cheaper. Especially being local (obviously).

Yah it’s $27k but you could drive this car for “free” the next 3-5 years easily with values continually increasing.

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Originally Posted by 68style (Post 9006897)

Wonder if someone will buy this car and then post it on BAT like other examples that we have seen this year.

To think, it wasn't too long ago decent Canadian Euro Spec E36's could be bought for $10K ish.

Then again I remember a time when daily driven E30 M3's could be had for $8K.

BAT is a data point but unless if you're willing to title the car in the US prior to auction then a Canadian car won't get near the identical US car gets on there.

In short, BAT has ruined the local market for cool cars.

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Originally Posted by SkunkWorks (Post 9006900)

Seems like a small price to pay for a 31-32% USD premium and a vastly larger market?

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Originally Posted by trollface (Post 9006902)

Seems like a small price to pay for a 31-32% USD premium and a vastly larger market?

Only if it sells for that premium come auction day.

Risk reward.

People can be weird when it comes to buying cars. Through an "importer", dealer or BAT they're willing to pay far more for a car for whatever reason. Even if the one on there isn't as nice as a private sale one.

that bathtub does not look fun to drive lol

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Originally Posted by 320icar (Post 9006866)

If you’ve got extra space and are willing to take a gamble, $2000 mazdaspeed3 could be an amazing deal if it just needs a little diagnostic

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds...231199499.html

Looks to be a fake ad.

Now that you say it, that’s very obvious. Lack of sleep is getting to me

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Originally Posted by SumAznGuy (Post 9006898)

The same days people could get yaletown condos for 250k. I always say it, its not that things increase in value, your purchasing power has just tanked. Those that already have everything are the ones making money. Thank our "booming economies!"