Shark Attack

auto trader.. PITA with the asses you have to weed outm But it works!.. IIRC people called right away and lowballed me. I assume these were people looking to flip and watch AT for new listings. So just hold firm, you will get your price.

Ahmet

Isn't THIS the ad?

There are no issues w/the clutch or any seals, there's not even a seep from anything, it's completely dry. As for the IMS bearing, as a PCA instructor and having added tens of thousands of trouble free miles to 996s, I'm of the opinion that it's over blown on the internet.

Dark Helmet

GAH, DO WANT...

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Ahmet

Here's a couple more pictures to tempt you:

and

I flushed the brake/clutch fluid and lines yesterday, and cleaned the insides of the wheels, etc. I am pretty OCD...

Tanner2305

nice.

Ahmet

Hey thanks.I flushed the brakes/clutch with BG fluid (higher dry boiling point than ATE Super Blue, and clear fluid, doesn't stain the reservoirs ), also put in new pads. There's a B&M short shifter installed as well, otherwise it's mostly stock... Well, aside from the updated center caps w/the larger crests, the european side markers, etc. I've been taking it back to stock since I bought it, it had faux carbon fiber stick on pieces (ew!). It's a WONDERFUL car to own and drive, and everything works properly, since I'm a bit OCD... Like I got a new OEM windshield put in at the dealer.

fjr_wertheimber

I hate you, Ahmet. Between you and eharrison, you guys are just torturing me over here...

Ahmet

What does he have, got a link?

Just edited my AutoTrader ad to reflect the same asking price btw.

Eharrison

I just avoid bumping the thread.... My subconscious way to avoid selling it!

fjr_wertheimber

Yes, Ed, avoid selling it!! Until at least about mid-February...

Ahmet

Well, in case it was in anybody's mind, I put a clutch in it today. The clutch disc that came out was the original (dated 10/01, I guess that means my car's a late production 2002 model?), though in good shape and didn't need to be replaced yet, the release bearing was also in good shape, though of course I replaced that too -that little thing is listed for $160+, jeez that's a bit more than my M3's was, in fact the whole clutch kit is a bit more money. Anyway, even though nothing looked obviously worn or damaged, it did have 96k miles on it, and I do notice a lighter clutch pedal feel, and slightly smoother take up. So hey, couldn't hurt I guess.

johnnyreb2010

Ahmet, I really like that color & I don't think you should have any trouble selling it, would be a great car especially a Newbie just gettin started. what about the color of the interior, is it considered a popular color or could it hurt the sale of it.

Ahmet

I think it's fantastic, I'd owned an MK1 that was almost the same combo. I also like silver and the dark charcoal-ish colors, but those seem harder to come by.
There are other cars I want to move to, honestly didn't think I'd still have it. I've turned down $24,500 like 3 days after I'd advertised it...

Here's a comparison of a new clutch disc vs. the old one (@100k miles, it was the factory clutch. Looks like it's had an easy life);


the whole clutch kit:


I had some free time so I pulled out the short shifter and lubricated everything/re-adjusted it.

Ahmet

Any input on why this isn't sold yet? I think the lowest price I would take is slightly lower than my asking price, but I wonder if I dropped the price any more if it'd be too low to be taken seriously. I expect a few surprises w/a car that's priced too low...

ivangene

I think its where you list it that really counts... those who used auto trader or other "pay to list" sites seem to have sold.... I listed mine on here, craigslist and the local shops, pca boards with absolute POOR traffic and took almost a year to sell.

it wasnt an unpleasant year, just wished I would have sold it outright.... but it worked OK in the end