Subject: How much would you pay for this shark? Author: pdef1949 : member since June, 2004 : 9698 posts Posted on: 2006-04-21 19:30:52

AL;

There is a bit of rust starting on the lip of the left rear quarter panel. Look closely at how the paint is starting to bubble around the fender well lip and particularly near the trim piece. I can't tell from the photos about the rear valance panel between the taillights. You can't see the places prone to rust from inside the turnk without removing the trim and/or the taillight assemblies.

What are those things that look like tabs on the driver's side of the dash? And it looks like the passenger side of the dash is warped.

The M Pars look fairly good except for the two that have lost the center emblem.

Interior is surprisingly clean considering the color....somebody took at least reasonable care of it. There is some wear on the driver's seat skin, but mine looked a lot worse as it got older.

The spoiler is cracked in the middle and the supporting bracket is bent. Remember what I said about the low ground clearance of the spoiler? This one's bumped a few curbs but that's an occupational hazard of the later Sharks.

At first glance the car is clean but it does have a few areas that need attention. You didn't say how it drives or how clean (or not)the engine bay is. Overall, I'd say this would be a nice daily commuter car.

I don't know about pricing in your area. Have you checked Kelley Blue Book or Edmund's? Keep in mind they tend to be about 15% optimisitic on the seller's side of pricing, so you have room to dicker.

Kelley Blue Book

Edmund's

Phil in Philadelphia

'99 740iL
'88 635CSi (sold but still close by)

• OT with a twist. How much would you pay for this shark? (Long post lot of pix) (pic) - AL 2006-04-21 14:53:32 (1157 views)
  • Is there a huge dent in the back of that e38 you saw? (nt) - absessler 2006-04-22 11:31:11 (583 views)
  • I was too busy taking pictures I forgot to check the heaters and the transmissio - AL 2006-04-22 04:23:53 (584 views)
  • Re: regarding the A/C - arunp1783 2006-04-22 04:12:45 (640 views)
  • The clear & paint will cost $3000+ to repaint. assume it having 120k mile, I'd - bmw635 2006-04-21 23:05:07 (670 views)
    • There are many 6ers out there to choose from. The M6/M635 and (pic) - dj750 2006-04-22 07:52:05 (813 views)
      • M car has problem with broken valve springs but otherwise solid. - bmw635 2006-04-22 08:02:06 (680 views)
  • Kinda' tough to say not knowing the miles, - Tim G in Central NJ 2006-04-21 19:12:28 (629 views)
  • Re: OT with a twist. How much would you pay for this shark? (Long post lot of pix) (pic) - AL 2006-04-21 15:06:10 (805 views)
    • Not OEM MPars (nt) - dj750 2006-04-22 08:42:37 (623 views)
    • How much would you pay for this shark? (url) - pdef1949 2006-04-21 19:30:52 (744 views)
      • Thanks Phil! - AL 2006-04-21 23:27:13 (633 views)
        • Make an offer - pdef1949 2006-04-21 23:55:25 (619 views)
          • The drivers seat sag when I sit on it. Do you know how much recaros cost? - AL 2006-04-22 01:28:58 (720 views)
            • Check with Maximillon for new cover and padding kit.... - txdarth 2006-04-22 10:36:59 (626 views)
            • The Recaro seat can be rebuild/ ulpholstered by a good shop. (nt) - bmw635 2006-04-22 01:47:31 (758 views)
              • Actually that was what the lady did but the seat still doesn't feel right. - AL 2006-04-22 02:08:29 (623 views)
                • I agree with Peter on this one - pdef1949 2006-04-22 03:47:52 (613 views)
                • You can convert to 5 spd. At this point, I would keep looking for a better - bmw635 2006-04-22 02:11:44 (611 views)
            • Re: The drivers seat sag when I sit on it. Do you know how much recaros cost? - pdef1949 2006-04-22 01:41:45 (645 views)