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Convertible Week: 1999 Porsche Boxster

by Paul on April 30, 2013 in Porsche, Theme Week with 5 Comments

After the demise of the front engine 928 and 968 in 1995, Porsche went a different direction with their new offering, the Boxster. Designed to bring Porsche ownership within the reach of a broader customer base, the Boxster had a mid-mounted, flat six engine which made packaging a bit of a challenge. While the car offered two trunks, access to the engine was limited, with most servicing having to be carried out from underneath. Not a car for the faint of heart do it yourselfer, then.

Today early Boxsters can be had for economy car money, discounting the obvious maintenance costs. This Boxster for sale in Missouri has low mileage for its year and is on offer at a fraction of its original price.

Year: 1999
Model: Boxster
Engine: 2.5 liter flat six
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 26,500 mi
Price: $13,995 Buy It Now

1999 Porsche Boxster on eBay

Excellent condition 1999 Porsche Boxster. Super low miles! Just in time for summer top down fun! Maintenance up to date. Synthetic oil! Contact me for further info!

One problem with the Boxster is the inevitable comparison to its bigger brother. People will almost always ask, “why didn’t you go for a 911?” Also, the Boxster has a bit of the hairdresser’s car syndrome, albeit not as profound as the BMW Z3/Z4 or Mercedes-Benz SLK. Given the mileage, this Boxster is reasonably priced and its black and red color combination is one of the better ones, in my opinion. You can expect to pay around $10,000 to $14,000 for a lower mileage non S variant. The more powerful Boxster S can wind up fetching a few thousand more dollars on average.

-Paul

1999 BMW 540i 6-speed

by Paul on April 2, 2013 in BMW with 1 Comment

All of us here at GCFSB have dreamed about owning a BMW E39 M5 at some point. Perhaps the ultimate sports sedan, this 400 horsepower beast still puts many newer cars to shame ten years after the last examples rolled off the line. Consequently, E39 M5s are not the cheapest used cars to procure, with some of the best examples with under 50,000 miles still fetching between $25,000 and $30,000. For those on more of a budget, there is a similar, albeit less powerful solution: the 540i 6-speed.

The 540i 6-speed stood out in the executive sedan segment by offering a big V8 engine with a third pedal, and enthusiasts snapped up these handsome sedans in short order. Today, they offer a good performance bang for the buck, with 282 horsepower on tap which can propel this car from a standstill to 60 mph in just over six seconds. This 540i for sale in Missouri is in good nick and has under 100,000 miles on the clock.

Year: 1999
Model: 540i
Engine: 4.4 liter V8
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: 84,777 miles
Price: $8,995 Buy It Now

1999 BMW 540i on eBay

Very nice find! 540 6-speed. Clean carfax, only 84k miles….not many left. This BMW runs and drives just like it should. Motor is very strong and leak free, the 6-speed transmission shifts great in all gears. This is a true drivers car.

On the inside, this 5 Series has a nice odor, non-smoker car. Shows very little wear with nice leather with no rips or tears and stain free carpet. Further, the dash has no cracks, wood applique is still in nice condition and all the gauges, buttons and displays are all working well. All the accessories work including all lights in and out, A/C, heat, power windows, locks, moonroof, power seats, heated seats, radio, CD, power port and more. Very well taken care of inside.

On the outside, the paint still has very good luster and shine, accident free with no dents but some dings on the rear driver’s side door that I will repair before the sale. There are also some chips and minor hard to see surface scratches from normal driving over time. Don’t miss this classic, low mileage E39.

The asking price for this 540i isn’t too far off the mark considering the mileage. Most 540i sedans I’ve come across have well over 100,000 miles. If you can find one with around 60,000 to 80,000 miles on the clock, expect to pay somewhere between $6,500 and $9,000. An M5 with well over 100,000 miles would run you at least $12,000 or so to start. While you are down 118 horsepower, the 540i offers similar driving dynamics and that slick gearbox that BMW is known for. If you could snag this one for a shade under $8,000, you would have a well-bought 5 series on your hands.

-Paul

Week in Review

by Paul on March 3, 2013 in BMW, Mercedes Benz, 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 1991 BMW 325iX Touring sold for 3,500 (~ $4,556): Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1963 Volkswagen Type III 1500S Notchback did not sell, failing to meet its reserve at $13,900: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE did not sell, failing to meet its reserve at $5,800. It has been relisted as a result: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1986 BMW L7 sold for $3,950, quite the bargain for this oft forgotten BMW: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1973 BMW 2002 Touring sold for $12,008.01: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 did not meet its reserve, with the final bid at $10,500: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300CD sold for $13,000. Pretty much on the money with GCFSB’s valuation: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1979 Porsche 911 Turbo did not sell, failing to meet its reserve at $52,001: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1989 BMW 325i that garnered much attention on our site sold for $11,101, after 51 bids. Strong money for a non-M3 E30: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1999 BMW M Coupe did not sell with a final bid of $15,767: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera did not meet its reserve at $25,300: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet sold for $24,700: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

-Paul

1999 BMW M Coupe

by Paul on February 27, 2013 in BMW with No comments

It seems that the BMW M Coupe is fast becoming the next E30 M3, a modern classic that is increasingly on the enthusiast’s radar. With greater notoriety comes higher prices, and some of the later, lower mileage M Coupes have been pushing towards the $30,000 mark. The higher priced examples are usually the 2001-02 models with the 315 horsepower S54 engine. Earlier models with the 240 horsepower S52 engine can be had slightly cheaper. This earlier ’99 M Coupe with the S52 engine for sale in California has a reasonable amount of mileage on the clock for its age and still represents a quick way to get around the autocross course. Or across town on the daily commute, if you’re so inclined.

Year: 1999
Model: M Coupe
Engine: 3.2 liter inline six
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 77,200
Price: $18,900 Buy It Now

1999 BMW M Coupe on eBay

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Rare 1999 BMW M Coupe! Finished in “cosmosshwarz-metallic” over tan leather hides, this modern day collectible classic M Coupe has been driven just over 77,000 miles since purchased new 13 years ago. It sports the 240 horsepower 3.2 liter inline six cylinder engine mated to the 5 speed manual transmission. It features dual front and side air bags, traction control, heated electric leather seats, tilting glass moonroof, air conditioning, cruise control, short shift kit, cross-drilled rotors and 17″ staggered size factory alloy wheels. It is being sold with a clear and clean California title, perfect Carfax report and is being sold with a 3,000 mile/90 day powertrain warranty!

THE BODY AND TRIM
As I hope is articulated in the many photos here, the body and trim of this 1999 BMW are in very good to excellent original condition overall! There are a few expected light blemishes and scratches befitting a low-mileage example as this. There is some light curb rash on two of the wheels which all have excellent Continental tires.

THE INTERIOR
The interior of this M Coupe is in excellent condition overall. There is some light wear on the side panel of the drivers seat, a barely noticeable 1/2″ crack in the center console plastic, the airbag light is on [driver side lower seat buckle]. All gauges and controls including blinkers, lights, cold A/C and stereo work as they should. This is a very nice cockpit!

THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE
This 1999 M COUPE starts, runs and drives very well! The engine has excellent power with excellent willing free-revving M-powered accelleration [i believ the 0-60 time is 5.4 seconds], the transmission up and downshifts perfectly and the steering is very tight and responsive. The braking is strong and straight with excellent pedal feel and the stock suspension is very tight free of any clunks or rattles. This one very fun and superbly satisfying car to drive!

This M Coupe is certainly priced well within the range of what these cars are attaining value wise. While it isn’t the more desirable S54 motored M Coupe, 240 horsepower is nothing to sneeze at in such a small car. This M Coupe still has plenty of thrills to offer even with the less powerful engine. If a deal could be cut somewhere between $15,000 to $17,000, I would consider this car well bought.

-Paul

1999 BMW M3

by Paul on January 12, 2013 in BMW with 3 Comments

With E30 M3s being all the rage, the E36 M3 is getting lost a bit in the shuffle amongst BMW enthusiasts. These are sport sedans with plenty of merit, as anyone who has driven one will tell you. This generation M3 also opened up the US market to more variants, such as the Cabriolet and Sedan. But for the purist, only the original two door will do. This final year E36 M3 Coupe for sale in Illinois is part of a dying breed, as fewer lower mileage E36s become available on the market as time goes on.

Year: 1999
Model: M3
Engine: 3.2 inline six
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 65,800 mi
Price: $15,995

1999 BMW M3 on eBay

1999 BMW M3. The last year of the E36 M3. Don’t miss out on this beautiful M3 Coupe. Loaded up. 100% Carfax certified, 100% Autocheck certified. Clean vehicle history report. Meticulously maintained and extremely well cared for. Serviced at Concours BMW.

Inspection I & II performed

A/C condensor and lines replaced

A/C module replaced

A/C control panel replaced

Brake fluid flush

Power steering lines replaced

Coolant overflow tank replaced

Radiator replaced

Service records included.

Cosmos Black Metallic Exterior, Gray leather interior

240 hp, 3.2 liter inline 6 S52, 5-speed manual transmission

17″ polished 5-double spoke forged alloy wheels

Premium Harmon/Kardon Sound System

Power tilt/slide sunroof

Power front seats

Rear spoiler

Heated front seats

On board trip computer

Cruise control

It’s nice to see a regular, two door 1999 M3 Coupe for sale, as the glut of 1999 M3s I see are automatic cabriolets. I’ve never quite understood the appeal of the M3 cabriolet, as it misses the point when it comes to a honed performance machine. Almost $16,000 is a bit rich for an M3 with this kind of mileage. Realistically, this is about a $13,000 to $14,000 car at best. While the E36 M3 might pale in comparison on a purity level as compared to the original E30 M3, this is reflected in market values. At the moment, the time hasn’t been better to pick up one of these high performance 3 series.

-Paul

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