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2007 Volvo V70R

by Ben on April 26, 2013 in Uncategorized with 5 Comments

We have a thing for fast wagons here at GCFSB. While this Volvo V70R doesn’t hail from Germany it does possess the right qualities to be featured among some of our favorite German muscle. The V70 has been a staple for hauling families and groceries for over fifteen years. What many people seem to forget is the second generation model came available as a 300hp, AWD estate that had the ability to leave many Porsche Boxster owners shocked at the stop light. This particular Baltimore wagon is a 2007 that came with the row-your-own 6-speed and looks to be in good condition.

Year: 2007
Model: V70R
Engine: Turbo Inline -5
Transmission: 6-Speed manual
Mileage: 84,500
Price: $21,000

2007 Volvo V70R on Craigslist

Owner is quick and to the point:

2007 Volvo V70R, 300 hp, 6-speed manual, black sapphire metallic, tan leather interior, 84,500 mi, brand new Continental ExtremeContact DWS tires, new angle gear, professionally detailed inside and out, well maintained, must see

I love the R wagons and tried tirelessly to get my dad to look at one when they came out in 2004. He ended up with the normally-aspirated 2.4 I5 and loved it for the cargo and fuel economy but I know deep down he wished he had opted for the thrilling R.

Black Sapphire paint adds to the stealth fighter attitude of this R while the tan leather is somewhat less desirable and looking faded in the pictures. There are some standout styling features such as the unique shifter design, blue gauges and gorgeous 18” Pegasus alloys that I’ve been trying to source for my 9-3 for over a year now. That being said, $21,000 is way too much for a 2007 with close to 85K on the clock let alone the lower mileage V70Rs. KBB has this one priced between $14-15K which is reasonable but I think $13.5K is the right price given repair costs that give BMWs a run for their money and start to creep up at this mileage.

-Ben

2006 MINI Cooper S Dinan

by Paul on April 6, 2013 in BMW, Dinan, Uncategorized with 2 Comments

A little more than two years on, I’m still enamored with my 2006 MINI Cooper S. I was lucky to stumble upon my Astro Black (dark metallic blue) R53 at a used car lot outside of Philadelphia with a scant 33,000 miles on the clock. I am just about to turn 45,000 miles, because I take public transport to work, using the car simply on weekends and road trips. Every time I get behind the wheel, this car puts a smile on my face in every gear.

Since 2006, the MINI lineup has grown a lot larger, much to some purists’ chagrin. Like the Porsche Panamera and Cayenne, I understand cars like the MINI Countryman and Paceman have their time and place, but for me, only a Cooper will do. We haven’t featured an R53 in a while here on GCFSB, but this Cooper S for sale in Florida has some nice Dinan upgrades and is making the right noises.

Year: 2006
Model: Cooper S Dinan
Engine: 1.6 liter supercharged inline four
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: 72,000
Price: $14,900

2006 MINI Cooper S Dinan on BMW CCA Classifieds

Stunning example of the last year supercharged R53. Fully optioned: Cold weather pkg, Premium pkg, Sport pkg, limited slip differential, HK sound plus more. 206 HP Dinan S2/S3 upgrades, too numerous to list. Outstanding condition. Second owner, have owned for six years. CA car since new, no accidents or repaint. Never raced, tracked or abused. Complete documented maintenance records. Email for full fact sheet. See 36 photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/24088817@N08/sets/72157632842957629/

When I bought my Cooper S in early 2011, I paid just a hair over $15,000. My car is a base Cooper S without the Sport Package or Premium Package, but it does have the Cold Weather Package. The mileage on my car is still much lower than this example, but in all honesty, this souped up Cooper S certainly looks just as mint as mine. I’d say this car’s extra features and power are evened out by the lower mileage on my car. So after two years then, we’re just about even when it comes to depreciation? Probably not. But at this asking price, we’re not that far off. I’m guessing this car would probably shift for somewhere between $13,500 to $14,500.

-Paul

Wagon Week: 2011 Saab 9-3X

by Paul on March 28, 2013 in Theme Week, Uncategorized with 2 Comments

They say, sometimes, you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone. Such is the case with Saab. As I was walking to work the other day, a 2011 9-5 sedan passed me on the street and I thought “my what a pretty car.” Sad then, that this car lasted but one model year before the company wound down operations. Even more depressing was that the Sport Combi, or wagon, version of this sedan didn’t make it into production. I’ve seen some pretty wagons over time, but this one just took the cake. A few prototypes and pre-production examples were produced, enough to tease us with a taste of what might have been.

A shame then, that Saab is no longer with us. But what about the company’s other offerings at the end? The 9-3 was almost a decade old by the time Saab called it quits, but it still looked fairly fresh, given a 2008 facelift. The 9-3X was launched in 2009 as an all-wheel drive crossover variant of the 9-3 Sport Combi. Having lived in New England for a time and knowing that Saabs were popular there, I thought, wow, this will be everyone’s dream car up there – a Saab crossover. Who could ask for anything more?

As you all know, we here at GCFSB like to feature the odd Swedish car or two, mainly because they share a lot of the qualities we admire about German vehicles. This 9-3X for sale in Kentucky is as-new, with only 6 miles on the clock. Technically, you could consider it German, since it shares its architecture with the Opel Vectra.

Year: 2011
Model: 9-3X
Engine: 2.0 liter turbocharged inline four cylinder
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Mileage: 6 miles
Price: $33,900

2011 Saab 9-3X on AutoTrader

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Warranty (5 year or 60K extended service included in this price). A 2011 Saab 9-3 Sport Combi is prepped and ready for delivery! Comfort package (8-Way power passenger seat, headlamp washers, heated front seats, and universal garage door opener), express-up power windows and power tilt/slide moonroof. Saab has done it again! They have built some great vehicles and this superb 2011 Saab 9-3X is no exception! This spirited machine can turn the everyday driver into a gearhead as they experience a whole new kind of acceleration and exceptionally potent power.

Contrary to what the ad states, the 9-3X is not badged as a Sport Combi, even if it is based on one. I’d also be curious about the details of the warranty offered. As we all know, when Saab went belly up, owners of vehicles made after the GM era were out of luck when it came to a guarantee of any sort. More information on this warranty would be needed before pulling the trigger. MSRP for this 9-3X when new was just under $37,000. Is about a $3,000 discount enough to move the metal in this case. Sadly, probably not, as most pricing guides are putting resale values for a low mileage 9-3X in the low to mid $20,000 range.

-Paul

Week In Review

by Paul on March 17, 2013 in Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Uncategorized, Volkswagen, Week in Review with No comments

Welcome to Week in Review, where we’ll take a look at some of the vehicles featured on GCFSB over the last two weeks:

The 1972 Mercedes-Benz Unimog Fire Truck sold for $21,010: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Truck

The 1985 BMW 635CSi did not meet its reserve after 14 bids at $6,600. The vehicle has been re-listed with a reserve: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1972 BMW 2002tii sold for $16,000: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1990 Volkswagen Transporter Single Cab Turbo Diesel sold for $9,500: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Truck

The 1983 Audi Coupe Quattro sold for $16,888: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1997 BMW M3 Sedan sold for $9,100: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SL sold for $11,900: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1987 BMW M6 did not sell with a high bid of $18,100. The vehicle has been re-listed: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1990 BMW 325iX did not sell after it was re-listed, not meeting its reserve at $7,200: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E sold for $10,000: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

-Paul

Week in Review

by Paul on February 18, 2013 in AMG, Audi, BMW, Dinan, Mercedes Benz, Uncategorized, Volkswagen, Week in Review with Comments Off

Welcome to Week in Review, where we’ll take a look at some of the vehicles featured on GCFSB over the last two weeks:

The 1962 Volkswagen Beetle sold for $15,599: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1994 Audi S4 did not sell, with a final bid of $4,850: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz E63 Estate did not sell at $36,600, failing to meet its $41,800 reserve: Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1976 Mercedes-Benz Sbarro 450SEL sold for $21,995: Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG sold for $30,450: Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1973 BMW 2002 Touring did not sell with a final bid of $10,200.01: Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 2006 BMW M5 with Dinan upgrades sold for $33,600: Auction | Our Post on this Car

-Paul

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