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Hello, long time lurker, infrequent poster due to my lack of acceptable barge.
A good friend is selling a 2000 e39 528i with 133k on the clock, owned by him and his father for a long time . He hasn't had a sniff yet after a month or so. The ad looks fine, but looking at the MOT History I noticed it states that the brake pipes are corroded, which would put me off.
Am I right in thinking this is a big job on these (fuel tank drop etc)? Anyone have an experience in getting this done and approximate costs? It's both front and rears that are down as advisories.
Can't decide whether to advise him to drop the price/get it done or just keep waiting. It's also got a misty/condensation filled front headlight, is there an easy fix for this, or should it be replaced to lighten up the front-end?
Bit of a double edged post this, as if the price goes low enough I'd probably take it off him as I love the ride, balloon style tyres and the straight 6 engine.
Thanks for your help!
A good friend is selling a 2000 e39 528i with 133k on the clock, owned by him and his father for a long time . He hasn't had a sniff yet after a month or so. The ad looks fine, but looking at the MOT History I noticed it states that the brake pipes are corroded, which would put me off.
Am I right in thinking this is a big job on these (fuel tank drop etc)? Anyone have an experience in getting this done and approximate costs? It's both front and rears that are down as advisories.
Can't decide whether to advise him to drop the price/get it done or just keep waiting. It's also got a misty/condensation filled front headlight, is there an easy fix for this, or should it be replaced to lighten up the front-end?
Bit of a double edged post this, as if the price goes low enough I'd probably take it off him as I love the ride, balloon style tyres and the straight 6 engine.
Thanks for your help!
Salmonofdoubt said:
Pothole said:
SpeckledJim said:
Never mind all that... You're a Breakfast Show presenter!?
Definitely the best job of any of us, as far as I know. My cup of envy overfloweth.
He's basically PH's Alan Partridge.Definitely the best job of any of us, as far as I know. My cup of envy overfloweth.
I spend every waking moment trying and often failing to police my inner Partridge. It's awful. My cross to bear.
SpeckledJim said:
BorniteIdentity said:
Hello gang.
Because I did this. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshi...
And because of looming uncertainty at work
I probably need to sell a car.
Now I'm joined at the hip/wing to my Ford Sierra Base. I mean - who wouldn't be?
Ford Sierra Base and Ford Mustang V8 by Bornite Identity, on Flickr
My Avensis is worth £200 owing to the fact it's 20 years old and got 243,000 on the clock. The Granvia is the only 7 seater we have.
Which leaves this. My fave.
My Mercedes 190. by Bornite Identity, on Flickr
My Mercedes 190 by Bornite Identity, on Flickr
What are we looking at value wise do you think? It's a spartan carb powered example with no sunroof and medium red cloth. 97k. Fat Envelope of pretty much every bill ever including the order form from 1989. I think I got it a little cheap at £1400 because it was January and badly photographed. It may also be that I got it at the right price. I just don't know. Full MOT, no advisories.
Any help appreciated. I don't really want to, but I may need to.
Never mind all that... You're a Breakfast Show presenter!? Because I did this. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshi...
And because of looming uncertainty at work
I probably need to sell a car.
Now I'm joined at the hip/wing to my Ford Sierra Base. I mean - who wouldn't be?
Ford Sierra Base and Ford Mustang V8 by Bornite Identity, on FlickrMy Avensis is worth £200 owing to the fact it's 20 years old and got 243,000 on the clock. The Granvia is the only 7 seater we have.
Which leaves this. My fave.
My Mercedes 190. by Bornite Identity, on FlickrMy Mercedes 190 by Bornite Identity, on FlickrWhat are we looking at value wise do you think? It's a spartan carb powered example with no sunroof and medium red cloth. 97k. Fat Envelope of pretty much every bill ever including the order form from 1989. I think I got it a little cheap at £1400 because it was January and badly photographed. It may also be that I got it at the right price. I just don't know. Full MOT, no advisories.
Any help appreciated. I don't really want to, but I may need to.
Definitely the best job of any of us, as far as I know. My cup of envy overfloweth.
I could never sell the Sierra. It’s irreplaceable. In the 3 years I’ve had it, extensive research leads be to truly believe it’s the only grey grille base model left in the UK. There’s a large part of me in that car too. Plus it’s flipping worthless (!)
BorniteIdentity said:
Excellent work. In a sort of similar tale the S600 Coupe I bought via this thread was originally owned by a family friend and I had been in it a lot when it was new!Did not realise you were local, I am in Cambourne.
Ben
NitJay said:
Hello, long time lurker, infrequent poster due to my lack of acceptable barge.
A good friend is selling a 2000 e39 528i with 133k on the clock, owned by him and his father for a long time . He hasn't had a sniff yet after a month or so. The ad looks fine, but looking at the MOT History I noticed it states that the brake pipes are corroded, which would put me off.
Am I right in thinking this is a big job on these (fuel tank drop etc)? Anyone have an experience in getting this done and approximate costs? It's both front and rears that are down as advisories.
Can't decide whether to advise him to drop the price/get it done or just keep waiting. It's also got a misty/condensation filled front headlight, is there an easy fix for this, or should it be replaced to lighten up the front-end?
Bit of a double edged post this, as if the price goes low enough I'd probably take it off him as I love the ride, balloon style tyres and the straight 6 engine.
Thanks for your help!
Corroded brake pipes is a standard MoT advisory IME. I've had most of my cars over the years with it. Misted headlamps and broken adjusters are standard E39 issues (have a look here: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=... )A good friend is selling a 2000 e39 528i with 133k on the clock, owned by him and his father for a long time . He hasn't had a sniff yet after a month or so. The ad looks fine, but looking at the MOT History I noticed it states that the brake pipes are corroded, which would put me off.
Am I right in thinking this is a big job on these (fuel tank drop etc)? Anyone have an experience in getting this done and approximate costs? It's both front and rears that are down as advisories.
Can't decide whether to advise him to drop the price/get it done or just keep waiting. It's also got a misty/condensation filled front headlight, is there an easy fix for this, or should it be replaced to lighten up the front-end?
Bit of a double edged post this, as if the price goes low enough I'd probably take it off him as I love the ride, balloon style tyres and the straight 6 engine.
Thanks for your help!
Sounds as though your one is around £1,000 - 1,500 at a guess (less is better(. Decent cars overall
Edited by tobinen on Friday 22 February 13:07
Krikkit said:
SpeckledJim said:
And we already thought this thread was niche before this morning.
I feel like we should perhaps have another thread somewhere for derin and his weird fetishes 
I've never heard such nonsense in my life!
Edited by derin100 on Friday 22 February 13:21
tobinen said:
Corroded brake pipes is a standard MoT advisory IME. I've had most of my cars over the years with it. Misted headlamps and broken adjusters are standard E39 issues (have a look here: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=... )
Sounds as though your one is around £1,000 - 1,500 at a guess (less is better(. Decent cars overall
Thanks tobinen, particularly for the valuation, my gut feel was that the price was too high (£2.5k) at that mileage. That thread makes for some good reading, think I'll put my wallet back in my pocket - although it might come out again if he sends it to WBAC for £600...Sounds as though your one is around £1,000 - 1,500 at a guess (less is better(. Decent cars overall
Edited by tobinen on Friday 22 February 13:07
derin100 said:
Krikkit said:
SpeckledJim said:
And we already thought this thread was niche before this morning.
I feel like we should perhaps have another thread somewhere for derin and his weird fetishes I've never heard such nonsense in my life!
I can hear all the jokes writing themselves just now.
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