Archive for Low Mile
1988 BMW E28 M5 with 12k for Sale
That’s right, twelve thousand miles. I will take a second and let you wrap your head around that. I have to think this car is one of the lowest mile and best preserved examples in existence. Just take a look at these pictures and try to find a serious flaw.
From the seller -
“This is truly the rarest of rare finds in the vintage BMW marketplace. A 100% original E28 M5 with only 12,700 original miles(this is not a misprint, its 12 thousand seven hundred). This car is undoubtedly one of the best of the best of vintage M5′s and without question one of the lowest mileage in existence anywhere in the world. Extensive research indicates only 1 car exists with lower mileage and that one recently sold to another collector last year.
With the exception of only the tires, everything on this car is 100% original and absolutely perfect. It has been collector owned since new and meticulously maintained by professional Motorsport specialists.The original paint still shines like new and is completely free of dings, scratches, and any imperfections whatsoever (with the exception of a miniscule door ding just below the drivers door handle which is not even visible in the photos and difficult to find in person). This car is truly the most flawless example of this highly collectible and increasingly rare edition of BMW’s legendary Motorsport performance sedan. The photos do not do this car justice as it looks even better in person. The interior is 100% original right down to the floor mats. And the pristine condition of the leather and carpeting certainly reflects the extremely limited use this vehicle has seen over the past two decades.
Everything in the vehicle operates as it did on the showroom floor when it was purchased new in 1988 including the lights in the visor mirrors, the power seats, heated seats, and even the power headrests. The air conditioning is all original, leak free, and considerably colder than the systems found in new BMW’s.
As incredible as this car looks, its performance and mechanical condition is even more extraordinary. It is truly like driving a brand new one out of the BMW dealers lot. With its minimal and pampered use since new, this true time capsule provides the same level of world class acceleration and handling that made BMW’s Motorsport cars legendary in the sports car market in the late 80′s.
I purchased this car last year to add to my private collection from another vintage sports car collector from New England. My plan was to keep this car long term but a few months ago I purchased some new property and am building a new home there and have decided to down size my collection. I will also be listing a few other cars from my long-time collection over the next few weeks.
The car includes the original owners manuals, BMW glove box flashlight, and original BMW tools in trunk. This is a true investment grade collectible and arguable one of the top 3 vintage E28′s in existence today.”
I won’t bore you with all the reasons why this car is so special. What is interesting is that the car sits at $29k with a few days to go. There is no reserve so this car is going to have a lucky new owner. If you are in the market for an E28 the selling price of this car will give you an idea of the price range would be at it’s most extreme.
I am beginning to think that no reserve eBay auctions have become the true barometer for determining value on a car. While many still use the values associated with KBB, those numbers are arbitrary. These auctions define what a car actually sold for, a much better determination of value. /End rant.
In terms of this E28, if you have been waiting for the perfect E28 M5 this is the car for you.
~Aaron.
Low-mile White/Black Diesel/Gas Caddies for sale
As I’ve mentioned before, my first car was a white caddy. It was an awesome little car, light enough to be fun, plenty weird, and irrefutably German. Mine had a later 2.0, but these two options on eBay right now have very different motors but are each uniquely desirable.
The first is a very clean white diesel LX. Mechanically, if you’re looking for an efficient and utilitarian car with personality, this is the one. A Euro-market 1.6l diesel with just 60k miles and Jetta 5-speed gearbox highlight the restoration, along with a clean paint job. I could do without the wheels, but this is a great (if plain) Caddy.
Next up we have something a little more fancy. This black 1981 Sportruck is a little more Dubby, blacked out with quad rounds, lowered on some prettier 5-spokes, and supplemented with just about 16v-Scirocco everything. It’s been thoroughly gone through top to bottom and is more show car than econo-commuter, but would still be a great little driver. Would have been nice if he provided more than thumbnails, though.
The diesels definitely command a premium these days, and this restored white LX is reserve-not-met at $5,600 with less than a day left. The black one is just r-n-m at just over $2k, but should go up a bit in the 3 days it has left. If it could be had for $5k or less, it would be a great purchase, and is probably the one I’d rather have.
-NR
Ultra Low Mile 1987 944 Available
I have posted several 944′s over the past few months, low mile, modified, and everything in between. Sellers that have a nice and unmolested example usually know what they have and are looking to fetch a premium for their car.
What we have here is your average run of the mill 1987 944 with 17k miles, in fact this car has traveled less than 200 miles in the last five years. The car looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor, the hood is pristine, and it has even been serviced. All of this for the low low price of $12.9k, although I would gather the reserve is a bit less.
There really are no bargains in used German autos, if you think you got a good deal just wait until something breaks, it all evens out. While the seller mentions a recent service this car is going to need fluids, hoses, gaskets, seals, and anything else that may have dried or or become brittle over the years of inactivity. It may also need a timing belt, water pump, motor mounts, and steering rack which are all traditionally weak points on these cars.
To best assign a value to this car you need to fully understand exactly what you are getting into before you bid. For an eBay auction this is never easy, a quick call to set up a third party PPI would be the next logical step. Take a look and let me know what you think.
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Seller’s post -
“This car is an absolute beauty. With only 16,900 original miles on it and every detail taken care of in terms of maintenance and repairs, this car can be driven away as if it just came from the dealership.
This car has not been driven in 2 years, has been serviced, detailed and stored at a facility along with other collector cars. This really is your chance to own a great car at a silly price.”
Initially I mistakenly pegged this as a 951, that price for a Turbo would be a steal. For a base 944, with the possibility of major maintenance looming I cannot get on board. Something in the $8k range seems more reasonable, for that you would have a newish 944 that you could use as a daily or garage for the occasional concourse.
~Aaron.
1986 Porsche 928 Time Capsule With 6k Miles
I have always admired a nice 928, problem being it is so rare when one becomes available. I have pretty high standards and my dream 928 would need to have the following:
- Exceptional shape, both mechanically and cosmetically
- Low miles
- Manual transmission
- Black on black color scheme
- No modifications
This 928 on eBay meets all of my demands with flying colors. It is rare when a car with this low of mileage comes along, if you are a fan of the shark this car will catch your eye.
From the seller’s ad -
“You are being offering a rare chance to own the lowest mileage 1986 Porsche 928S 5spd in the country! What makes this car more unique and desirable than any other 928 is the color combination of Black interior and Black exterior. There are only a few late model 928S that are available with a 5 speed option in the U.S. market. In addition, it is fully loaded with highly desirable options such as heated leather seats and LSD (Limited Slip Differential).
This one of a kind Porsche 928S is ALL ORIGINAL, EXTREMELY LOW MILEAGE, and COMPLETELY UNALTERED! Since this vehicle has been barely used from day one, there has never been a need to perform any routine service (except for oil changes).
Because of the way this vehicle was preserved in a climate controlled indoor environment, all of the components (especially the hoses, belts and gaskets) are still in brand new condition (soft, rubbery, uncracked and undeteriorated). One of the proper preservation methods used was to regularly start the vehicle until it warmed up, that resulted in always having fresh gas in the tank.
This car looks and smells BRAND NEW! The carpet feels soft, seats are firm and interior’s texture is immaculate!!! It really is like a time capsule that captures exactly how the car looked, felt and smelled like back in 1986. All parts are the same ones installed by Porsche when the vehicle was brand new and this can be proven by the matching factory part numbers. Even the tires and brake pads are ORIGINAL and barely used!
There is only 6600 ORIGINAL miles on this vehicle! This actual mileage is written on the face of the title and is not exempt or TMU. When you get inside of this 928S, you feel like you are sitting in a new, fully loaded Porsche 928 back in 1986. To verify the authenticity of this pristine vehicle, we have access to the salesman who sold this vehicle at the Porsche dealership when it was new. He still works at the same dealership in Massachusetts.
Another phenomenal trait is that the factory seal coating applied by Porsche during manufacturing for anti-corrison is still visible on every part! On the pictures they appear as brown marks on the undercarriage. Even the ORIGINAL leather material over the gas cap cover looks brand new!
Even though this Porsche 928 is fully functional, it is ideal for a showroom display or to be preserved in a collection rather than being driven as a primary vehicle. It has been advised to us by a Porsche specialist that if the buyer decides to use this car as a daily driven vehicle, due to the age of the original parts that are still intact, the vehicle will need to have at least the original tires, belts, hoses and brakes replaced.”
If you get a chance you have to check out the auction, there are over 20 great pictures that document the condition of this car. As the seller states, as perfect as this car is it is not in any shape to be a daily driver. It will take several thousand dollars to make this car roadworthy. As it should be, this car is in the sort of condition should not be subjected to the morning commute.
At nearly $40k, there is a premium to be paid for the rare condition of this car. Will the seller get their price? They may but it will take a 928 enthusiast with the cash and garage space to make it happen. Either way it was fun to peruse the auction and see what these cars looked like in new condition.
~Aaron.
Stock ‘ish and Low Mile Corrado for Sale
Which of the following does not exist?
- The Easter Bunny
- Good tasting Light Beer
- A Low mile/unmodified Volkswagen Corrado
Normally I would say this is a trick question, none of these exist. However, over on eBay a nicely kept 1993 Corrado SLC has surfaced. The Corrado was intended to be the successor to the iconic Scirocco and was embraced by the VW community. The SLC was the second iteration after the supercharged G60 was introduced in 1990. Fast forward more than a decade and what is left of these wonderful cars have been modified, driven hard, or left for dead. This is what makes this particular Corrado so appealing.
From the sellers post -
“1993 VW Corrado VR6, 54,000 original miles. Probably the lowest mileage Corrado in the country. 5 speed, sunroof, The engine is essentially stock except for a cold air intake. Exterior has tasteful mods. Halogen halo headlights, badgeless front grill, Clear lens fog lights and clear taillights. Side marker lights are tinted. Adjustable coil overs all around, slightly lowered and Pirelli P-zero 225/35/17s on BBS wheels. Rear sway bar. There are absolutely no scratches or dings. The interior is gray cloth and spotless. Kenwood stereo/CD player with trunk mounted amplifier and sub-woofer. I-pod hook up which allows control through the stereo controls, and Bluetooth remote hands free for your cell phone. Cup holder. There are no problems with the car, runs like a top, and is cosmetically excellent. Everything works like new except for the sunroof which I have not had diagnosed.”
It would have been nice if the buyer took some higher quality photos. A car in this rare condition deserves every chance to impress would be buyers. Regardless, at $8.5 k this is a solid value, there is a dearth of Corrados on the market in worse shape for more money.
~Aaron.
Another Low Mile 951 Found in Sacramento
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A couple of weeks ago I posted two clean 951′s, a low mile example and another that had several desireable modifications. There was some discussion concering the price of the low mile car being on the high side, $11k I believe. With that in mind I present to you another 951 with 38,000 miles for the low low price of $8,900. Like the previous post this car is Guards Red, with black leather, and thousands of dollars of recent work. All of this for an asking price more than $2k back of the car mentioned above.
Low mile 951 for Sale:
“Price reduced – Car must sell this week. All reasonable offers considered
Car is perfect – all maintance taken care of – needs nothing
1986 944 Turbo. 38,000 original miles. Guards Red with Black leather interior. All original car with very low miles. Car is perfect inside and out. This car has been my second car for the last 3 years however I just don’t have the time for it anymore. 7K invested in the last 4 years repalcing the clutch, timing belt, water pump, oil pan and gasket as well as more. I have documents dating back to the original purchase including the factory brochure and owners manual.”
One thing the econimic downturn has done is flush many wonderful cars onto the market, this is a perfect example. Five years ago a 944 Turbo in this condition would have fetched several thousand dollars above this seller’s asking price. In fact, I don’t think I have ever seen as many low mileage 951′s available as I have the last few months. There is a little voice in my head telling me to grab a ticket, buy this car, and drive this car up I-5 to its new home. What that little voice does not realize is that I would most likely end up living in the 951 for the forseeable future. I have to think at this price this 951 will sell and make a new buyer very happy.
~Aaron.
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