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#1. WTB: One 225-45-17 Kumho Victoracer - from DocWyte
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Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2007 16:37:33 -0600 From: DocWyte <docwyte@comcast.net> Subject: WTB: One 225-45-17 Kumho Victoracer Just like the header sez, I'm looking for one, count em, one, 225-45-17 Kumho Victoracer. Would prefer a new one (of course) but used is perfectly acceptable. If used, must have even wear and have as much tread and as few heat cycles as possible. TIA!
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#2. 1995 M3 Parts for sale - from Chuck Brazeau
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Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:03:17 -0500 From: "Chuck Brazeau" <ChuckBrazeau@aol.com> Subject: 1995 M3 Parts for sale I have a few factory parts off my '95 M3 that i'm selling to make room in the garage (wheels/tires, oilpan, valvecover, swaybars, head/turn/marker/tail lights, and front struts for cut-n-gut donors). All of it with pics can be seen here: http://www.brazeauracing.com/forsale/ Thanks! Chuck Brazeau http://www.brazeauracing.com/
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#3. WTB 2 x Hoosier R6 245 35 18 - from Ivan Petrov
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Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2007 21:31:40 -0700 From: "Ivan Petrov" <crazyinp@hotmail.com> Subject: WTB 2 x Hoosier R6 245 35 18 I am looking for 2 either new or slightly used Hoosier R6 245x35x18 Let me know Thanks Ivan
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#4. OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 14:58:33 EDT From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 I've got a 2002 Box S with 54k miles in excellent condition and need something bigger for work and the kids. I've been driving my 95 M3 3x a week and the Boxster a couple days a week and it's not practical with 3 kids under 10 and a job that requires a lot of client interaction. I should be able to get $26k for the Boxster as it has a new Borla exhaust and varous factory upgrades. I haven't researched the M5 and would love any feedback on the 2000 / 01. It would be ideal to pick up a 2000 with 75k ish that was well maintained. Any known issues to watch for other than the standard fare? Shel Hart 1995 M3 2002 Boxster S Orlando, Fl ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
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#5. RE: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 - from ben@rogueengineering.com
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Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 15:47:33 -0400 (EDT) From: ben@rogueengineering.com Subject: RE: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 If possible, focus on 2001-03 model M5s. The downsides of the 2000s include: - Small NAV screen - Engine issues (for one, can only use 10W-60) - No LED taillights - Old skool steering wheel - No Angel Eyes (if you're into that) Don't worry about the cars with over 50k, if they're been maintained well. I've put over 27k miles on my 2001 and have spent less than $500 in voluntary maintenance (O2 sensors, aftermarket cats, plugs, oil changes). These "older" cars are still servicable by the competent DIYer, since you can still read CELs with a Peake code reader. Otherwise, virtually every code can cost you $500-$1000 per dealer visit. Good luck. Best Regards, Ben Liaw Rogue Engineering • 201-444-8150 -----Original Message----- From: Shelhart2@aol.com Sent: Sun, September 16, 2007 3:08 pm To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Subject: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 14:58:33 EDT From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 I've got a 2002 Box S with 54k miles in excellent condition and need something bigger for work and the kids. I've been driving my 95 M3 3x a week and the Boxster a couple days a week and it's not practical with 3 kids under 10 and a job that requires a lot of client interaction. I should be able to get $26k for the Boxster as it has a new Borla exhaust and varous factory upgrades. I haven't researched the M5 and would love any feedback on the 2000 / 01. It would be ideal to pick up a 2000 with 75k ish that was well maintained. Any known issues to watch for other than the standard fare? Shel Hart 1995 M3 2002 Boxster S Orlando, Fl ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ************************************************* Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm *************************************************
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#6. RE: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 - from Paul L Fisher
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Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 15:29:52 -0500 From: "Paul L Fisher" <bmw@paul-fisher.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 $26K for a 2002 Boxster S? More like $20-$22. Paul L Fisher 2000 M Roadster E36/7 S52 Cosmos Black Metallic Become a BMW CCA Member! Elkhorn, WI. -----Original Message----- From: Shelhart2@aol.com [mailto:Shelhart2@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2007 2:09 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 14:58:33 EDT From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 I've got a 2002 Box S with 54k miles in excellent condition and need something bigger for work and the kids. I've been driving my 95 M3 3x a week and the Boxster a couple days a week and it's not practical with 3 kids under 10 and a job that requires a lot of client interaction. I should be able to get $26k for the Boxster as it has a new Borla exhaust and varous factory upgrades. I haven't researched the M5 and would love any feedback on the 2000 / 01. It would be ideal to pick up a 2000 with 75k ish that was well maintained. Any known issues to watch for other than the standard fare? Shel Hart 1995 M3 2002 Boxster S Orlando, Fl No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.487 / Virus Database: 269.13.21/1010 - Release Date: 9/15/2007 7:54 PM
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#7. Re: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 15:35:43 -0500 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 > I haven't researched the M5 and would love any feedback on the 2000 / 01. > It would be ideal to pick up a 2000 with 75k ish that was well maintained. > Any known issues to watch for other than the standard fare? Shel, Check out www.m5board.com, there is a lot of information there about these cars. I had a 2000 for 19 months and think I must have had a "bad one". I bought it at 52K from a guy in Long Island NY, it was pristine with all the maintenance records from BMW. During the time it was under warranty, the dealer replaced $12K worth of stuff from Rear Main Seal to both catalytic converters, one Vanos unit and numerous sensors. It drank oil at an average (over most of the 19 months) of 950mL/1000 miles and that is using the Castrol TWS 10W60 at $8/L. I also found the clutch pedal to be a tad heavy for stop-and-go traffic. The final straw for me was the driveshaft went out at 92K miles, I had just had enough and sold it for $20K which was more than the local dealer would give me in trade (I was ofered $18K). All that being said it is an awesome car. It's the kind of car that you just can't use 100% of without getting into legal difficulties quickly; they are just so fast and are very comfortable at the same time. I might someday buy one again, but not a 2000. I would look for the latest, lowest mile 03 out there. Regards Jamie
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#8. Re: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 16:37:56 EDT From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 Not here in Orlando. Check auto trader. You're way off unless the car is a dog. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
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#9. RE: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 - from Sean W. Smith
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Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 16:50:10 -0400 From: "Sean W. Smith" <seansmith@nc.rr.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 Similar experience here. My 00 M5 had $25K+ worth of repairs under warranty all before 40K miles. Clutches are weak spots on M5's. The electronics, instrument cluster and sat nav are all issues too.... Learn to the clean the MAF's yourself to help with the CEL's. These m5's are very sensitive to dirty MAF's and will throw codes like crazy when they get dirty and you loose a lot of power even before that happens.... Sean -----Original Message----- From: Jamie Howton [mailto:jhowton@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2007 4:39 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 15:35:43 -0500 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 > I haven't researched the M5 and would love any feedback on the 2000 / 01. > It would be ideal to pick up a 2000 with 75k ish that was well maintained. > Any known issues to watch for other than the standard fare? Shel, Check out www.m5board.com, there is a lot of information there about these cars. I had a 2000 for 19 months and think I must have had a "bad one". I bought it at 52K from a guy in Long Island NY, it was pristine with all the maintenance records from BMW. During the time it was under warranty, the dealer replaced $12K worth of stuff from Rear Main Seal to both catalytic converters, one Vanos unit and numerous sensors. It drank oil at an average (over most of the 19 months) of 950mL/1000 miles and that is using the Castrol TWS 10W60 at $8/L. I also found the clutch pedal to be a tad heavy for stop-and-go traffic. The final straw for me was the driveshaft went out at 92K miles, I had just had enough and sold it for $20K which was more than the local dealer would give me in trade (I was ofered $18K). All that being said it is an awesome car. It's the kind of car that you just can't use 100% of without getting into legal difficulties quickly; they are just so fast and are very comfortable at the same time. I might someday buy one again, but not a 2000. I would look for the latest, lowest mile 03 out there. Regards Jamie ************************************************* Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm *************************************************
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#10. RE: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 - from Paul L Fisher
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Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 16:11:56 -0500 From: "Paul L Fisher" <bmw@paul-fisher.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 Just remember, Autotrader has cars that haven't sold. Just because I am 'asking' $26K doesn't mean I can get $26K. Looking at the Black book for Florida, $26K is what you can expect to pay to a dealer for an 'X-Clean' Boxster S with 50K-60K miles on it. An average is $20K-$24K, once again from a dealer. Private party is usually less. Black book bases their prices from actual sales, not asking prices. A resource to ask about E39 M5's would be the Yahoo Group bmwe39. http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39/ a good group of people. Paul L Fisher 2000 M Roadster E36/7 S52 Cosmos Black Metallic Become a BMW CCA Member! Elkhorn, WI. -----Original Message----- From: Shelhart2@aol.com [mailto:Shelhart2@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2007 3:39 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 16:37:56 EDT From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 Not here in Orlando. Check auto trader. You're way off unless the car is a dog. No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.487 / Virus Database: 269.13.21/1010 - Release Date: 9/15/2007 7:54 PM