doesn't sound like $9.5k E9 to me (more) (archive)

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it sounds like a $4-6k car, especially with the motor likely needing work. The odometer being broken is common (mine doesn't work either) and not too big a deal (at this point, who cares about how many miles are on it), but the rust and general shape of things sounds bad. You can find these cars for sale by people who take care of them, probably at that same price as well.

the carbs may be way out of tune or leaking gas, also does it smoke? that motor may be seriously gone.

when I was shopping for my car, I saw cars like this one in the 4-6k range and bought mine for 8k (with new paint, new body panels, a good original motor and pretty good interior). It's a USA-bumper one, but without major problems. I don't see why you would want this thing for 9.5k... also I would be worried about any E9 that wound up at a dealer, but that's just me.

you're probably looking at a car that you'll need to dissasemble, fix up, paint, assemble, remove and replace the motor in, plus some other mechanical stuff. and then expensive interior cosmetics. If you can get it super cheap, maybe it's a cost effective way to go.

Hi all, I've just recently fallen in love with the various CS models, and I've encountered one that I need advice about. When I came up close to it, my heart started racing and I was head over heels. I'm seriously considering buying it. Also, I've got a mechanic coming with me to look at it, so I think between him and this list I can come to the right price to offer for this vehicle. The dealer has started at $9,500.

It is a 1973 3.0cs. It is unrestored and needs a medium amount of cosmetic work (it could use a new paint job, dash veneer). Seats are pretty good, if a little worn. The engine had a new head put on, and a transmission rebuild. Clean looking engine. Webers replaced the Zeniths. Spotless trunk. I saw no rust on the sheet metal. Sounds ok so far, right? Well... I said I was in love, but I'm not blind.

There is some rust underneath, but not at the pillars. The extent of the rust I didn't determine, but will. The seat belt cables (not the belts, but the assembly they attach to) are worn through and might break on impact. Air is only marginally cool. Steering is very vague at center (supposedly the 'center drag link' needs to be replaced). The paint is bubbling on the passenger side, but no rust beneath the bubbles that I can tell. Electric windows are sloooow. And the engine seemed to have no power - I expected at least some 'oooomph', but was dissapointed. Two small dents, not that bad.

So, does this 'sound' like a $9,500 cs? All my research and price comparison tells me this is high. What ballpark of price does my description above smack of?

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