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11-08-2006, 06:05 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i Sport, Premium, Logic 7, Jet Black, Black Leather, M-Aero Kit, 15% (very dark) Tint, Eichbach Lowering Springs, Red Brake Calipers, Radenergie R-10's, Michelin PilotSport2 in 245/35/20 and 285/30/20, Rolled Fenders, and a nifty Graco Baby Car Seat.
Next Up: Xenon fogs, Eisemann Exhaust, iPod Interface, Comfort Seats.
I recently bought a car that I found on Ebay. Sent them money, they shipped the car to me next day.
Never saw it in person.
Never drove it.
Saw 30+ pics.
But it's perfect, everything the seller advertised and more.
Would you ever take that leap of faith- even if, as in my case, it meant saving $10k?
CATTMAN
Never saw it in person.
Never drove it.
Saw 30+ pics.
But it's perfect, everything the seller advertised and more.
Would you ever take that leap of faith- even if, as in my case, it meant saving $10k?
CATTMAN
11-08-2006, 06:17 PM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
WOW you're a brave man. I guess there are still some honest people out there. I dont have that much trust in the human race as you do anymore.
I'm glad it worked out for you.
Congrats!
Sooooo
I'm glad it worked out for you.
Congrats!
Sooooo
11-08-2006, 06:21 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
That's how I got my 545! Never test drove the SMG. I did test drive a 545 6speed though prior to taking delivery of the car.
11-10-2006, 07:12 PM
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My Ride: 2006 525i Silver Gray/Gray Dakota Leather | Steptronic | Cold Weather | Xenon | Premium Package
Modifications:
M Aero Kit | Carbon Fiber Kidney Grill | K&N Air Filter | Charcoal Filter Removed | Radenergie R10 Silver 20" soon | kW coilover V3 | SprintBooster soon | M5 trunk finisher
Next planned mods:
?Hamann quad exhaust + Hamann quad rear diffuser + Hamann Front Lip?
One of my close friends bought a 2006 CLK-500 for a really great price on ebay. And the car itself is awesome. My vote: YES 
11-11-2006, 05:17 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i - Titanium Silver, Step, Black Interior, Sports Pkg.,CWP,Comfort Access, Nav, Premium Sound, Sat. Radio
I was really tempted to buy this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...165947&rd=1
A brand new 2006 BMW M Coupe - selling price was $30,100.00. Just seems too good to be true.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...165947&rd=1
A brand new 2006 BMW M Coupe - selling price was $30,100.00. Just seems too good to be true.
11-11-2006, 05:42 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i stock.
2000 Jeep Wrangler non-stock =)
Bought and sold a couple motorcycles on ebay before, no real problems. Had one buyer baill out on me, but the second buyer was a great person to work with and i'm glad it went to him.
11-11-2006, 07:03 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i
Build date 11/2005
options include:
cold weather package/ convenience package/premium sound package/ sport package/sunshades/Navigation/ V3 cradle/ OE 166 wheels/M-tech upgrade/M rear spoiler/ racemesh m-tech grill/racemesh kidney grills/M5 mirrors/M5 steering wheel/ HID fog light conversion/ M5 SMG paddles
EBay is a great source! Albiet, be careful with e60 BMWs - a bunch of grey market vehicles were released from NJ and seem to have found there way there...if they are purchased in states that dont enforce a lemon law under these buy back conditions (like TX) you can end up with one of these cars unknowingly...
I have bought:
2004 Touareg
2005 Audi A4 Convertible
2006 Mini Cooper S
2005 Corvette Convertible
In each case, I have made money on these vehicles - enough that cover my costs and prevent me from losing when I am ready to get another. In some cases I have only kept these cars for a few months (what can I say-- car freak!).
If you know what youre buying, and its not been moded out etc, the "in person" experience is under rated. EBay has buyer protection for up to $20,000.00. Moreover, most of these guys are making a LOT of money selling over the web (consider they sell 10 cars a month and make $1000.00 per car)...the last thing they want is negative feedback that would slow down there business!
I have bought:
2004 Touareg
2005 Audi A4 Convertible
2006 Mini Cooper S
2005 Corvette Convertible
In each case, I have made money on these vehicles - enough that cover my costs and prevent me from losing when I am ready to get another. In some cases I have only kept these cars for a few months (what can I say-- car freak!).
If you know what youre buying, and its not been moded out etc, the "in person" experience is under rated. EBay has buyer protection for up to $20,000.00. Moreover, most of these guys are making a LOT of money selling over the web (consider they sell 10 cars a month and make $1000.00 per car)...the last thing they want is negative feedback that would slow down there business!
11-11-2006, 07:09 PM
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in 2001 i bought a brand new tahoe online ( i know dont laugh, im beemerized now), even got 3 dealerships in a bidding war. the truck was about 43,000 retail, got them down to 33,000. went and signed the papers. buying a used car online w/o seeing it, i dont know, people arent honest anymore especially when your dealing w/ thousands of dollars, but i guess every situation is different. hopefully you got what you wanted and are satisfied. good luck !
11-13-2006, 03:17 AM
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My Ride: 06 (Oct. prod.) 530i Titanium Silver / Black Leather - prem. pkg., step,nav,park dist,comf seats,xenon, push start, comf accs, rear fold seats...can't remember anymore...
Mods: Radenergie R-10's 20x 9,20x 10 Mich PS2 tires 245/35fr 285/30rr, Eibach prokit springs, AC Schnitzer front lip, ACS side skirts, ACS exhaust, ACS silver carbon interior and Hamann rear trunk spoiler...to be cont.
if anyone is interested , im selling my car in the classified section. No leap of faith with me....rest assured u will get what i promise.
11-13-2006, 03:19 AM
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My Ride: 06 (Oct. prod.) 530i Titanium Silver / Black Leather - prem. pkg., step,nav,park dist,comf seats,xenon, push start, comf accs, rear fold seats...can't remember anymore...
Mods: Radenergie R-10's 20x 9,20x 10 Mich PS2 tires 245/35fr 285/30rr, Eibach prokit springs, AC Schnitzer front lip, ACS side skirts, ACS exhaust, ACS silver carbon interior and Hamann rear trunk spoiler...to be cont.
hey cattmann , glad everything worked out, enjoy the new porsche. WHAT A MACHINE....and hey i understand about the wheels , i knew they would fly on that car. How did u sell your car? in the AJC or online?