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gmt · Mar 6, 2015

Hello,

After saving for years I feel this is the right time to buy an E9 coupe. (very unfortunate that I missed the blue and the polaris ones for sale near me). I remember the first time I saw one and has been my dream car ever since. Now that I relocated to the Bay Area, I think e9 would go well with the twisty roads.

I currently own a challenger and a 93 e30 325i convertible, and I want to get rid of the challenger to daily drive the e30 and keep the e9 for the weekends. Does anyone daily drive an e9 here? Would it make sense(other than the obvious old car issues)?

I've read through the FAQ site but I was unable to find the upgrade FAQ's mentioned, could someone please provide me a link for it?

Also would any members in the Bay Area be kind enough to let me take a look at their cars and have a quick chat?

I have my eyes on this car;

http://www.autotraderclassics.com/classic-car/1970-BMW-2800-1698551.xhtml?conversationId=2505

Is this car member owned or does anyone know anything about this particular one?

Any answers would be greatly appreciated.

GMT

Peter Coomaraswamy · Mar 6, 2015

I think you should see if sfDon is available, you'll learn more than you want to know. The car you mentioned looks nice but I think the dealer has a reputation so you will need a real expert before buying anything. Welcome to the group and good luck- there are lots of members up your way!

gmt · Mar 6, 2015

Peter Coomaraswamy said:
I think you should see if sfDon is available, you'll learn more than you want to know. The car you mentioned looks nice but I think the dealer has a reputation so you will need a real expert before buying anything. Welcome to the group and good luck- there are lots of members up your way!

Thanks Peter!

I have read all that I can but you can only learn so much from just research. I will send sfDon a message.

tmason · Mar 6, 2015

+1 for sfDon. He would be my 1st stop for buying a cs.
Good Luck in your search and welcome aboard.
Tim

sfdon · Mar 6, 2015

Come on by!
I have 10 coupes in the shop to look at for colors and versions.
Mr. Wyman's arrived today in fresh Granat Rot. I will let him post pics though!
Iversons Turkis is nearby and I have fjord, Malaga, nacht Blau, Polaris to look at
And chamonix!

GolfBavaria · Mar 6, 2015

sfdon what is the name of your shop?

sfdon · Mar 6, 2015

There is no name and no sign. No website.
Lots of cameras and a ADT security system.
Let me know if you would like an invitation.

sfdon · Mar 6, 2015

FYI on the car in Oregon at the dealer. That looks like a monster of rust eating away at the strut top sheet metal. I wouldn't go over 20 mph with that ball of hamburger and butter popping out. You need a real PPI on this.

MyFemurHurts · Mar 7, 2015

Welcome GMT!

I'm in Belmont, and there a good number of Coupe owners around the area. I'm tied up the next few weekends, but if you want to check out my Coupe and go drive around for awhile shoot me a message and we can link up.

Highly recommend meeting Don too. I learned more talking to him on the phone a few times and meeting him once than I did searching this forum for months.

jefftepper · Mar 7, 2015

Is this that car?

http://www.e9coupe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17756&highlight=freeman

Stan · Mar 7, 2015

sfdon said:
Come on by!
I have 10 coupes in the shop to look at for colors and versions.
Mr. Wyman's arrived today in fresh Granat Rot. I will let him post pics though!
Iversons Turkis is nearby and I have fjord, Malaga, nacht Blau, Polaris to look at
And chamonix!

I would love to see that TURKIS if it is completed.
Any pics?

Arde · Mar 7, 2015

Welcome to the board. Will be glad to provide the owner's perspective beyond Don's mechanic's perspective. My Verona comes alive on beautiful weekends like this and the next 40 weekends here in Cupertino.

rb1971 · Mar 9, 2015

Welcome! There are usually a couple of coupes and Bavs at the bay area BMW meetings or the local cars & coffee. Mine just came out of the shop with a working franken-airconditioner (Don: I owe you a call, money, and probably a beer - been traveling but will get on all of these) so I will be at the next one.

-John

gmt · Mar 9, 2015

Thank you very much for the warm welcome everyone!

I am looking forward to meeting everyone in the Bay Area. From the link to the thread on the Polaris, does anyone know if it actually went through a respray? If the issues have been fixed and there is not rust, the car "looks" very original.

Above all, it seems I am going to pay Don a visit before even thinking about a particular e9.

Ed G · Mar 13, 2015

jefftepper said:
Is this that car?

http://www.e9coupe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17756&highlight=freeman

A probable yes, if you check out the left door wood that is mentioned in the post.

GolfBavaria · Mar 13, 2015

Your shop

sfdon said:
There is no name and no sign. No website.
Lots of cameras and a ADT security system.
Let me know if you would like an invitation.

Don.....funny sounds just like my buddies shop where my car is being worked on. I used to live in SF at Larkin and Clay, then Larkin and Washington...anyhow....I would love to take you up on seeing your shop some day. Folks live in Santa Rosa and I still visit "The City" quite often. I still have a lot of friends up there. Maybe next time I roll through I will give you a heads up..Thanks!

Tom P · Mar 14, 2015

You are welcome out here in Walnut Creek too... Enjoy the journey!

12doplumbing · Mar 19, 2015

Anything yet?

Interested in what you've found, Gmt. Even what you've looked at or learned from Sfdon
I'm in Windsor -- new coupe owner as of 3/10/15, head scratcher, shade tree screw-up, etc. I have a lift in my shop at my home; you're welcome to help me roll my 16 year old's 240z off and pull whatever you find onto it.

gmt · Mar 26, 2015

Thanks a lot!

Per Don's recommendation, I am just waiting with cash in my hand for the right car.

12doplumbing said:
Interested in what you've found, Gmt. Even what you've looked at or learned from Sfdon
I'm in Windsor -- new coupe owner as of 3/10/15, head scratcher, shade tree screw-up, etc. I have a lift in my shop at my home; you're welcome to help me roll my 16 year old's 240z off and pull whatever you find onto it.

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