Six speed go go go
06-18-2015, 01:51 PM
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My Ride: Miata Starion Forester
Six speed go go go
Cars for Sale: 2008 BMW 535xi in Thetford, VT 05074: Wagon Details - 401959764 - Autotrader
It's got a bit of miles on it but... well, 6MT.
It's got a bit of miles on it but... well, 6MT.
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06-19-2015, 05:17 AM
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My Ride: 535xi Wagon
Model Year: 2010
There are about 4 right now listed for sale. This one is not to far away, maybe perfect donor car cause that color is something to be desired.
06-19-2015, 04:30 PM
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My Ride: Miata Starion Forester
He wasn't joking
Cars for Sale: 2010 BMW 535i xDrive Wagon in Darien, CT 06820: Wagon Details - 403400287 - Autotrader
and there's also a gold one ( apparently sale is pending )
docwyte - be aware, there were only 300 6MT E61's ever imported into the US, so you may feel that price vs mileage isn't comparible versus the 6AT - really, it's the rarity price premium at play here. Being that the 535xi is a turbo, the automatic is better for acceleration etc due to lack of boost lag when shifting ( it's continously in boost, vs a manual you have to let off the gas, therefore coming out of boost ).
Cars for Sale: 2010 BMW 535i xDrive Wagon in Darien, CT 06820: Wagon Details - 403400287 - Autotrader
and there's also a gold one ( apparently sale is pending )
docwyte - be aware, there were only 300 6MT E61's ever imported into the US, so you may feel that price vs mileage isn't comparible versus the 6AT - really, it's the rarity price premium at play here. Being that the 535xi is a turbo, the automatic is better for acceleration etc due to lack of boost lag when shifting ( it's continously in boost, vs a manual you have to let off the gas, therefore coming out of boost ).
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06-19-2015, 07:18 PM
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Yeah, I know. I'm just a sucker for manual transmissions. Their price is high, higher than the car I got hosed on which was almost identical to this one in mileage, options, etc.
I'm going to see if my wholesaler friend can help me out, issue with me is all these cars are 2000 miles away, so I've got transport costs to factor in as well.
I'm going to see if my wholesaler friend can help me out, issue with me is all these cars are 2000 miles away, so I've got transport costs to factor in as well.
06-20-2015, 03:21 AM
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Yeah, I know. I'm just a sucker for manual transmissions. Their price is high, higher than the car I got hosed on which was almost identical to this one in mileage, options, etc.
I'm going to see if my wholesaler friend can help me out, issue with me is all these cars are 2000 miles away, so I've got transport costs to factor in as well.
I'm going to see if my wholesaler friend can help me out, issue with me is all these cars are 2000 miles away, so I've got transport costs to factor in as well.
Either case, if you do go fo rit, I wish you luck! I think I may go with the 6AT just to "slow it down" a bit with car stuff.
06-22-2015, 11:52 AM
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My Ride: '89 Porsche 951 LSx swapped
Well, I'm in discussions with the BMW dealer about the white one. I'm trying to work them over on price some more and get them to give me a wholesale price on transporting the car out to me. Currently have the car on "hold" so I can't get sniped. So at least I have that going for me...
