Where did you find your 8 series?

An interesting but decidedly thoughtful approach rather than, as you say, sticking an ad on Auto Trader.

If I were looking for an 8 I would steer away from Auto Trader and Ebay. That is not to say they don't have there place but I always feel there is a degree of uncertainty and you will need to be content with time wasters and low offers. Pistonheads seems to have a decent image and many cars sell there or try and negotiate a commission sale with a local independent garage, the latter probably being my first choice if I were looking.

It all depends how much you want and how long you are prepared to wait. If your car is in great condition ask a decent price and wait for it. People don't appreciate that you will not turn a £2K nudger into a £10K classic for £8K, so if it is good, ask good money. You can place an advert in the BMWCC magazine even if you are not a member, this will more likely attract an enthusiast.

Good luck and sorry that you feel the need to move on.

Cheers
Graham

Bought mine via PH and would try them when looking to sell. Good luck

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Bought mine via PH and would try them when looking to sell. Good luck

Likewise

I found my first one via this video-advert:

http://youtu.be/lVCahQc3Qec

both of them actually found me
Neither one has been a planned buy.

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both of them actually found me
neither one has been a planned buy.

BOTH Wolf?

BTW: I was lurking around for an E24 when my Lady said she doesn't like it, but what would I think of an E31 instead...
I went on on the political correct way looking for an 8 with 18" Alpinas and CSi mirrors in black/black when I found my beauty via www.mobile.de in 2006 with silvergrey interior - no regrets about that "aberration" in interior color!

EDIT

Congrats on your wifes decission!!!
Political correct colors!

Timm.....Blimey. After watching that I'm surprised you could still muster any enthusiasm!

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BOTH Wolf?

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Yes, both of them.
The yellow (ex silver) one was in my shop for repair when the owner decided that it is going to be too expensive and asked me to junk it.
The black one was advertised here and I thought it might be one for a friend of mine who is looking for an 850. But wrong color and too many miles on the clock.
I got a great deal on it and so I have two of them now.
As a matter of fact none of my "toy cars" which are the three E24 as well as the two E31 have been planned purchases. Actually also my E38-735i with LPG system was a lucky find.

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Timm.....Blimey. After watching that I'm surprised you could still muster any enthusiasm!

I must concur Timm, that was dullsville personified!

Here on this forum then copntacted the owner....the rest is history !