Craigslist good buys

[Badhobz]

Originally Posted by noclue

https://www.mercedes-benz-north-vanc...amg-id34519029

Not a bad price and the carfax shows decent service history but if something breaks...

Aren’t these things like stupidly unreliable ?!

[whitev70r]

If you're still looking for a sub $10K, BMW i3, here is one. But it is pretty high kms.

2015 BMW i3 Range Extender, 200K kms, $9800

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DFqPUUpcy/

[red kryptonite]

Originally Posted by trollface

Are guys are using your real profiles to sell stuff?

Amateur hr in here. Make an account, sell, and delete. Reviews mean literally nothing.

Originally Posted by dark0821

But thats the thing though, anytime I buy anything more than $100, i want to see a profile that was from 2007, instead of a brand new account, I get sketched out if its a new profile.

Though so far so good, I live 2 blocks from Burnaby RCMP deerlake so all my transactions are done there~~ hahaha

ive always used a different account for FBM, my alias dates back to 2007.
its great, u can mess around with the lowballers and lowball a crackhead's "questionable" item.
most importantly, i dont need people in my circle knowing what im selling. dont need friends and coworkers making me an offer. dont need to family questioning if im hurting for money when im trying to sell a pair of shorts for $15 instead of just donating it.

[radeonboy]

Originally Posted by red kryptonite

most importantly, i dont need people in my circle knowing what im selling. dont need friends and coworkers making me an offer. dont need to family questioning if im hurting for money when im trying to sell a pair of shorts for $15 instead of just donating it.

There's an option to exclude visibility from your FB friends - not sure how well that works though.


@roastpuff, would your wife accept a X5 if it was purple? It's already set up for towing.

2021 BMW x5 xdrive40i | bmw certified - CA$52,995 / 57,800 km
https://www.parkshorebmw.com/used/20...d11733559.html

[BIC_BAWS]

Ooh BMW individual? me likely

[roastpuff]

Purple? She'd probably go for it lol. We aren't looking to buy this year though... too many other things on the budget. That is a nice setup. I like!

[JDMDreams]

The interior looks pretty standard for an individual, and I wouldn't really call that purple

[BIC_BAWS]

Originally Posted by JDMDreams

The interior looks pretty standard for an individual, and I wouldn't really call that purple

Unfortunately individual spec could just be limited to ext. colour nowadays.

ie. Champagne Quartz

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/...ned/1700132002

[Badhobz]

Originally Posted by roastpuff

Purple? She'd probably go for it lol. We aren't looking to buy this year though... too many other things on the budget. That is a nice setup. I like!

WHAT?!?!?! then why the fuck did you do all this gay ass research then!?!?!! YOU TIRE KICKING MOTHERFUCKER!!!

[roastpuff]

I'm one of those guys who researches the SHIT out of anything I'm remotely interested in.

Ask me about dishwashers and washing machines.

[Badhobz]

I will later this year. My folks need a new washer and dryer setup but they want the integrated top load one for some reason. Their current Bosch front load has been working for 10 years and my mom is a nut job clean freak who washes shit everyday

[EvoFire]

Originally Posted by radeonboy

There's an option to exclude visibility from your FB friends - not sure how well that works though.


@roastpuff, would your wife accept a X5 if it was purple? It's already set up for towing.

I think that's called Aubegine, it's not really individual as it was offered as part of the regular set of colours, you just pay more for it. Looks better in pictures than it does in person.

[trollface]

Aubegine as in egg plant?

Has anyone played the game hide the Aubegine

[EvoFire]

Yes aubegine as in eggplant, that purple is pretty eggplant.

[radeonboy]

VIN decoder shows the color as Ametrin Metallic, which is an "Individual" color like Dravit Grey or Tanzanite Blue.



The X5 lineup does have more exclusive Individual colors, but I think it was a $5,000 option IIRC:

[supafamous]

Originally Posted by trollface

Are guys are using your real profiles to sell stuff?

Amateur hr in here. Make an account, sell, and delete. Reviews mean literally nothing.

I use my real profile on FB - I ain't selling nothing sketchy. Reviews matter to me - there are a lot of fake accounts (dormant accounts that have been taken over in particular). I always check to see if the person is actually local and is at least semi-active on FB.

Re: selling privately - I've sold 5 cars so far and have had little trouble in my dealings. Every person who has actually shown up to see the car ended up buying it - one even flew from Ontario with his wife to get it (my NB). I've had a few no shows but most people at least message me in advance to tell me they are not making it. Of course all the cars I've sold have been listed for less than $12k.

[roastpuff]

Originally Posted by EvoFire

I think that's called Aubegine, it's not really individual as it was offered as part of the regular set of colours, you just pay more for it. Looks better in pictures than it does in person.

Originally Posted by EvoFire

Yes aubegine as in eggplant, that purple is pretty eggplant.

It's Ametrin Metallic, a BMW Individual colour. I managed to find the VIN with the package/option info.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SEV...usp=drive_link

@radeonboy, looks like it was an aftermarket hitch addon, I wonder if the coding/trailer 7-pin plug was done as well.

01CB CO2 equipment 
01CE Recuperation system
01CR Remote engine start 
01MA M sports exhaust system
01PQ BMW LA wheel double spoke 742M 22\ 
0212 Equipment brake syst. country-specific 
02NH M Sport brake
02TB Sport automatic gearbox 
02VB Tyre pressure display
02VC Tyre repair set 
02VF Adaptive M chassis
0302 Alarm system 
0319 Integrated universal remote control
0322 Comfort access 
0323 Soft-Close-Automatic doors
0337 M Sports package 
03AG Reversing camera
03DZ Omission of additional lettering outer
03MC Indiv.roofrailing mirror-fin.Shadow Line
0407 Sky Lounge panoramic glass sunroof 
0417 Roller sun visor rear door 
0420 Sun protection glazing
0423 Floor mats velours 
044A Cup holder temperature-adjustable
0459 Seat adjustment electric with memory 
0481 Sports seat
0488 Lumbar support driver and passenger
04A2 Glass application Crafted Clarity 
04AW Instrument panel Sensatec
04HA Seat heating front and rear
04HB Heat comfort package front
04KK Inter.trim finishers aluminium tetragon 
04NB Autom. climate control with 4-zone ctrl
04NE Blow-by heater 
04T8 Outside mirror with auto dip
04UR Ambient interior light 
0548 Kilometre speedo
0552 Adaptive LED headlight 
05A1 LED Fog lights
05AC High-beam assistant 
05AL Active Protection
05AP Decoding anti-glare high-beam assistant 
05AS Driving Assistant
05AV Active Guard 
0610 Head-up display
0645 BMW US Radio 0655 Satellite tuner
0676 HiFi speaker system 
06AC Intelligent emergency call
06AE Teleservices 
06AK Connected Drive Services
06C4 Connected Package Professional 
06CP Preparation Apple CarPlay
06NW Telephony with wireless charging 
06U3 BMW Live operating area Professional
06U8 BMW gesture control 
06WD WLAN Hotspot
0710 M Leather steering wheel 
0715 M Aerodynamics package
0760 High gloss shadow line 
0775 Headlining anthracite
07M9 Individual option high-gloss Shadow-Line 
0823 Hot-climate version
0838 National version Canada 
0842 Cold-climate version
0845 Acoustic fasten seat belt reminder 
0853 Language versionEnglish 
08KL Oil service interval 15000 km/12 months 
08R9 Refrigerant R1234yf
08SM Car ident. number visible from outside 
0992 Control of number-plate attachment
09AA Outer skin protection 
A090 90 Ah AGM battery
DEBP PCU48GEN1 RSU FRFK RKF HO flash

[trollface]

Why did you lie to me?

[JDMDreams]

^ how much research have you been doing on golf r

[AstulzerRZD]

So that X5 actually has most of the executive package as well.
It is, however, missing:

ZPK - Parking Assistance for tight lots & downtown
[0ZX3] 360 Camera
[05DN] automatic parallel park (IMO BMW makes the best one).

ZDY - Driving Assistance for if you spend a lot of time crossing bridges in Vancouver.
[05AU]Adaptive Cruise, front cross traffic alert.
[05AR]Auto lane keep (can be hands free), extended traffic jam assist.

ZLS - Luxury Seating Package
[0453] Ventilated seats
[0456] Multicontour seats

Other options missing:
[02VR] 2 axle air suspension
[0328] Running boards
[03AC] Factory hitch
[0300] Space saver spare
[04T7] Fromt massaging seats
[0688] Harmon Kardon (though this is not good in the X5, distorts at mid volume)

Source: https://www.bimmerpost.com/goodiesfo...ing_Guides.pdf

[SSM_DC5]

Originally Posted by Badhobz

WHAT?!?!?! then why the fuck did you do all this gay ass research then!?!?!! YOU TIRE KICKING MOTHERFUCKER!!!

As someone who is more pleb than you, research early, and watch for deals as you save up to buy, so that when a deal comes up you're ready to pull the trigger. This goes for planned purchases, impulse buys are a little different and I just go by word of mouth

Originally Posted by roastpuff

I'm one of those guys who researches the SHIT out of anything I'm remotely interested in.

Ask me about dishwashers and washing machines.

bosch dishwasher >$1000 is good. What else is out there worth considering?

for washing machine....are the all-in-one washing drying machines any good. Pretty convenient to just throw it in and come back hours later when you're busy with so many other things in life.

[EvoFire]

Originally Posted by trollface

Why did you lie to me?

I'm sorry my life is a lie

[GS8]

Originally Posted by roastpuff

I'm one of those guys who researches the SHIT out of anything I'm remotely interested in.

Ask me about dishwashers and washing machines.

How about your wife?

Spoiler!

JK. She bashfully came up to me at the last noob meet and asked to see my car and it seemed to make her night

[roastpuff]

Originally Posted by AstulzerRZD

So that X5 actually has most of the executive package as well.
It is, however, missing:

ZPK - Parking Assistance for tight lots & downtown
[0ZX3] 360 Camera
[05DN] automatic parallel park (IMO BMW makes the best one).

ZDY - Driving Assistance for if you spend a lot of time crossing bridges in Vancouver.
[05AU]Adaptive Cruise, front cross traffic alert.
[05AR]Auto lane keep (can be hands free), extended traffic jam assist.

ZLS - Luxury Seating Package
[0453] Ventilated seats
[0456] Multicontour seats

Other options missing:
[02VR] 2 axle air suspension
[0328] Running boards
[03AC] Factory hitch
[0300] Space saver spare
[04T7] Fromt massaging seats
[0688] Harmon Kardon (though this is not good in the X5, distorts at mid volume)

Source: https://www.bimmerpost.com/goodiesfo...ing_Guides.pdf

Yeah it's a bit of a weird build, it's like someone really went a la carte with what they wanted and nothing more. Definitely not a stock order for a dealer!

Originally Posted by SSM_DC5

As someone who is more pleb than you, research early, and watch for deals as you save up to buy, so that when a deal comes up you're ready to pull the trigger. This goes for planned purchases, impulse buys are a little different and I just go by word of mouth



bosch dishwasher >$1000 is good. What else is out there worth considering?

for washing machine....are the all-in-one washing drying machines any good. Pretty convenient to just throw it in and come back hours later when you're busy with so many other things in life.

Miele for over $1000 as well, ASKO is one that I see more now.

I haven't done much research about the all in one washing machines, but what I heard is that the cycle is really long, capacity is not great, and the dryers for the heat pump ones aren't really... dry.

Originally Posted by GS8

How about your wife?

Spoiler!

JK. She bashfully came up to me at the last noob meet and asked to see my car and it seemed to make her night

You bet I did my research

And yes she loved your car, she thought it was awesome. Now I have to go put wood paneling on my A4, brb

[BIC_BAWS]

Wow this blow BMW individual builds out of the water. I knew MB had a similar program, but it's more rare than BMW individual or maybe cause I'm not into Mercs

Per the requests, here are some more photos including some original pictures of the car when it was going through the AMG Designo Performance Studio facility. Shortly after I bought the car, I was contacted by the head of Designo North America who said I had just bought a very special car.

I had been searching for an E63 wagon for a while. In 2020, I finally joined the 209 owners club group on IG where the 2012-13 registry is available. I started searching vin numbers on Google of all the white cars. That led me to a phone number. I called it and when they picked up, I said "you don't know me but is there any chance you have a white 2012 E63 wagon?" He replied that he did and when I asked if he would sell, he said "probably. But you wouldn't want this one because it has 180k.." I explicitly recall thinking he was going to say miles as my heart sank but what he was saying was $180k sticker price. I immediately responded with that's impossible. But he went on to tell me about the car. When he told me it had a full interior the color of a basketball (my absolute favorite interior color of all time, I knew I had to have it. Turns out he knew who I was from BAT and we made a deal. I picked up the car the next day as it was already in VA.

The MSRP wasn't for a flex. I didn't buy it new. It's just almost unbelievable that someone did this in 2012. He ordered 2. His and hers. But only his got the interior. Which is all leather and Alcantara! Literally no plastic surface except the console which are black pieces. Designo also did the trim and wheels in white and the CCB calipers in yellow.

Interesting fact: Mercedes wouldn't do the dash or steering wheel center because they'd have to make multiple for airbag testing so Brabus did the dash. It's ever so slightly a different shade.

I don't think I'll ever sell this car. It's just perfect in every way. It does everything right. Goldilocks.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1XVPyoLSAg/

Reddit link in case y'all don't have FB: https://www.reddit.com/r/mercedes_be...tudio_e63_amg/