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    Default What do you think this is worth?

    The add says it's a 88 525i but it's from Japan so I actually think it's a 89 525i. I'm thinking of buying it, I know it may not be the style that the member here like but what do you think it's worth. here are some pictures. This is what I know about the car. It has a widebody kit, 18" Work wheels, custom exaust. I don't know the mileage but it would be around 60,000 to 100,000 miles.




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    if you like the looks of it, then get it, dont worry about our opinions. I just dont like the "all show no go" part - but, that is just that...an opinion.

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    considering its a kit car and probably not maintained well and just driven/beat I wouldnt spend much. if you have it inspected and it has maintenance records its a different story.
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    ps looks like the rims were used as curb feelers so there isn't any value in them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by epj3
    if you like the looks of it, then get it, dont worry about our opinions. I just dont like the "all show no go" part - but, that is just that...an opinion.
    I like the look, but like you said it would be all show no go, so a engine swap would be in order. The M20 is kinda a dead end engine isn't it? The wheels can be repaired. The place that is selling it has a good reputation for selling cars in good shape. The curb rash is very common of car comming from Japan.

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    I actually think it looks pretty good. I would switch that front bumper and exhaust, but the rest of the kit looks good.

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    guys I'm just looking for a $ range on what you think it would loosely be worth.

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    Default Does anybody think "Rice" when they see this, or am I being "Purist"?

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    Coffee can exhaust, over the top (OTT) fibreglass and rims...
    Need I say more?
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    Quote Originally Posted by magnum
    guys I'm just looking for a $ range on what you think it would loosely be worth.
    I would guess they would be asking $US 7-10k. Maybe more if there is more to the car. People always try to up the asking price by listing mods.

    1992 525i 5 speed (Calypso/Parchment) - 1989 525iA (Schwartz/Natur) SOLD

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trevor
    IMHO
    Coffee can exhaust, over the top (OTT) fibreglass and rims...
    Need I say more?

    The way it looks like it's been taken care of.... those work wheels are "worked", damn shame... I doubt it has much in the way of performance mods. Therefore, it is indeed riced.

    I'm not impressed. I wouldn't buy it, but I'd say it's worth between 2-3k.

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