Need help pricing a 1995 Club Sport

[wolferj-RIP]

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/car/561095375.html

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/car/561032613.html

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/car/560256688.html

Here are 3 examples of ti's with much lower mileage for less $, much better candidates for a swap...

[btonns]

Originally Posted by wolferj

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/car/561095375.html

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/car/561032613.html

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/car/560256688.html

Here are 3 examples of ti's with much lower mileage for less $, much better candidates for a swap...

One's an automatic, and the other two are my least favorite color--Green. And, I live in Ohio where it is hard to find Ti's. I want a Club Sport or a '96+ Sport because other the interior (especially the red/black millpoint) and the M tech bumpers. I would spend so much to try to make a Base or Active look like a Sport, and I might not be able to even find a millpoint interior in decent condition.

[wolferj-RIP]

I do understand that you have specific things you want... I guess I was trying to point out that you shouldn't necessarily jump at one too soon, with out really searching for what's out there...

Traveling for the right car may be worth it for you, considering how much you can save if it's for the right car...

just some thoughts... Good luck finding the ti that's right for you!

[tiFreak]

Originally Posted by btonns

realistically, the engine won't last much longer.

that's not true, there are ti's out there with over 200k on them that still run strong if they're taken care of well enough

[btonns]

How much longer do you think the engine might last?

[thesk8nmidget]

you can get these motors to last up to the 300 range

[krambjas]

Yeah, it all depends on how well it was maintained. You'd get a better idea if you saw his records.

Even still, there's always the possibility of rebuilding the engine with new piston rings and cleaning up the top end and it will be close to good as new again.

[btonns]

Even if the engine was re-built, I just wonder how many miles until all the suspension, steering, and drive train components wear out and have to be replaced.

[thesk8nmidget]

well its good to go through all the suspension components after that many miles. so if you end up doing all new suspension thats gonna be another big added cost!

[btonns]

Is $7-8k even too much for this ti?

[thesk8nmidget]

i would say 7 at most.

[S10mafia50]

I wouldn't offer a shred over 5k for it, I do not care if it is a club sport or not, especially since you want to do a motor swap anyways. The problem with them is that it isn't the fact they are rare, some people just think because it is a bmw people will pay out the arse for them. I hate to say it, but some idiot will pay that much for it. And I am betting the seller knows this. bluebook is usually under 3k for that kind of milage, you'd be better off buying a 95 active with the LSD and then add the m-technik bumpers and essentially, you have a clubsport clone....as some active's in 95 have every single option except the body that makes the clubsport so appealing.

Andrew

[teetime4one]

i'd sit back and wait it out...8K is far too much!
good luck

[96cali]

FWIW there is a nice S50 motor on ebay close to the OP, would make a nice update to the club sport. However I do think the CS is over priced.

[rjsolo]

My '95 Helrot Clubsport sold for $12K in 2004, w/90K miles. It had springs/bilsteins, 17"wheels, AC Snizt spoiler, intake, M3 mirrors - perfect condition.

Wish I kept it Anyone seen it in OC or LA,CA?