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ntocamping Nov 9, 2011 03:22 AM

Finally ended my search for a replacement to my e46 vert. Although I love that car and would love to just keep it I felt it was time for a change. I actually found this car from a fellow forum member, bha7176. The car was exactly as described and in great shape. I spent about 2 hours last night detailing the interior as I like to detail a any ca I buy but, I told my wife when I was done that this was the cleanest car I have bought except for a brand new car. Hats off to Bryan for taking such great care of his car. Can't wait to learn more from you guys on the forum.

Bounce Nov 9, 2011 03:42 AM

<--- Jealous! Nice pick up. :thumbsup:

dmb012 Nov 9, 2011 04:11 AM


Originally Posted by ntocamping (Post 1397790)
Finally ended my search for a replacement to my e46 vert. Although I love that car and would love to just keep it I felt it was time for a change. I actually found this car from a fellow forum member, bha7176. The car was exactly as described and in great shape. I spent about 2 hours last night detailing the interior as I like to detail a any ca I buy but, I told my wife when I was done that this was the cleanest car I have bought except for a brand new car. Hats off to Bryan for taking such great care of his car. Can't wait to learn more from you guys on the forum.

Pictures or it didn't happen.

Joe550i Nov 9, 2011 07:29 AM

Congrats! But we need pics!

bha7176 Nov 16, 2011 08:10 AM

You are welcome Jim! Its a great car man, and I'm sure you will continue to keep it that way! Also glad that I found you to sell it to, another enthusiast who I know will appreciate and take care of it.

Paint looks excellent once all that damn car wash residue came off, right? I couldn't beleive that touchless car wash left such a mess on it.

Hey, BTW, under the passengar seat is a game for a sony PSP - son dropped it two years ago and I could never get it out. If you get "that" into detailing it, let me know, he'd like the game back :smile: - i forgot about it, he reminded me.

ntocamping Nov 16, 2011 09:00 AM


Originally Posted by bha7176 (Post 1399730)
You are welcome Jim! Its a great car man, and I'm sure you will continue to keep it that way! Also glad that I found you to sell it to, another enthusiast who I know will appreciate and take care of it.

Paint looks excellent once all that damn car wash residue came off, right? I couldn't beleive that touchless car wash left such a mess on it.

Hey, BTW, under the passengar seat is a game for a sony PSP - son dropped it two years ago and I could never get it out. If you get "that" into detailing it, let me know, he'd like the game back :smile: - i forgot about it, he reminded me.

I'll make a note to look for it. Those spaces under those seats are pretty tight so I can imagine it being quite hard to retrieve.

Yea, Sunday was a 5 hour exterior detailing job. PA water must be pretty hard as those water spots had etched the paint and I needed to use an orange pad and more abrasive polish first, followed by a white pad and finish polish, then followed by a polymer/sealant hand wax job. Gotta love a porter cable 7424. I was beat but it sure looks good now!!! Sitting in the garage staying dry and clean. :)

bha7176 Nov 16, 2011 09:41 AM


Originally Posted by ntocamping (Post 1399741)
I'll make a note to look for it. Those spaces under those seats are pretty tight so I can imagine it being quite hard to retrieve.

Yea, Sunday was a 5 hour exterior detailing job. PA water must be pretty hard as those water spots had etched the paint and I needed to use an orange pad and more abrasive polish first, followed by a white pad and finish polish, then followed by a polymer/sealant hand wax job. Gotta love a porter cable 7424. I was beat but it sure looks good now!!! Sitting in the garage staying dry and clean. :)


Awesome! Yeah, sorry about that. I should have let it go, it wasn't even that dusty to begin with. Keep me posted, I'd like to keep track of the car and what mods you do or undo :unsure:


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