The BMW UUC Digest
Volume 3 : Issue 480 : "text" Format
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Goodyear F1GsD3 or BFG TA KDW2?
Re: ebay deal gone bad
Re: ebay deal gone bad
<misc> Race Ramps?
Re: <misc> Race Ramps?
Re: ebay deal gone bad
Re: ebay deal gone bad
Re: ebay deal gone bad
Re: ebay deal gone bad
<FS> 4 Borbet Type T, 17x8, 4 "Motorsport" replica 17.7.5, for E36
Mechanic/PPI Recommendation: North Atlanta
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 01:22:14 -0700
From: bbarry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "[uucdigest]" <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>
Subject: Goodyear F1GsD3 or BFG TA KDW2?
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Tire time again, been mostly happy in the past with the Goodyears.
The BFG GForce Sport were weaker on traction but have a live steering
feel and wear great.
Have not tried the KDW2 before.
Tire rack rates them as dry traction 9.2, steering response 9.0, and
treadwear 7.9.
The Goodyears are rated the same for dry traction and treadwear, but
less steering response, 8.8.
Opinions please? Not interested in other tires, only between these two pls.
tia,
Barry
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 08:56:27 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
From: Chet Dawes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
Alex Cagann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
Subject: Re: ebay deal gone bad
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Alex,
This risk is why there are so many 'deals' to be had on cars on eBay. They
rarely will sell above wholesale prices. All I can offer is I hope your price
was right on this one.
You have some means through eBay, which you already know about, but otherwise
I'm not sure what legal means are available.
Cheers,
Chet Dawes
(Sorry, no cousins named Guido or Tony that I could send down to AL)
-----Original Message-----
>From: Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Sent: May 13, 2007 10:21 PM
>To: Alex Cagann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
>Subject: Re: [UUC] ebay deal gone bad
>
>--- Alex Cagann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> No BMW content, but Benz. What do you do if you buy a car on ebay and
>> it is ENTIRELY misrepresented?
>
>You bought a car on ebay sight unseen?
>That's an expensive lesson learned. Heck there are forums with threads
>that would take you a whole day to read from the nightmare buys people
>have made over the internet. I think there's a great E30 M3 one as a
>matter of fact (arch enemy of the 190-16V).
>
>I feel gun shy buying 100 dollar parts on ebay, a whole car? eeek! :-)
>
>What's the feedback on the scumbag?
>
>Carlos
>98 M3
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 18:07:51 -0700 (PDT)
From: Phil Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
Subject: Re: ebay deal gone bad
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I think this is what happens when your trying to impress your neighbors with a
cheap MB. Its something we call a southside sideways move. :-))
Phil Davis
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 09:23:34 -0400
From: Carey Probst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
Subject: <misc> Race Ramps?
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I took the cheap way out to make extensions for my ramps to get the M3
on them.
8 foot long 2x10s supported by 2x10 X braces in several places along the
ramp gave me enough distance to drive up without destroying the splitter.
Cheap and effective, if bulky.
Carey
>
> Date: Fri, 11 May 2007 15:34:02 -0700
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
> Subject: <misc> Race Ramps?
> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>
> Kevin,
> I use Rhino ramps which I believe have a higher weight rating than these
> ramps.
> I then use jack stands for backup.
>
>
> -Kevin
>
>
>
--
Carey Probst
'99M3 daily driver
'86 325 track toy, cammed, chipped, swayed
A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State,
the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 11:42:48 -0500
From: "Paul Garnier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>
Subject: Re: <misc> Race Ramps?
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Why not airbags on the trailer?!?
Deflate to lower the trailer and clear the spoilers.
I do something similar by using the electric trailer support wheel on the
nose.
Raising the nose lowers the tail and I get a straight ramp into the trailer.
Save the racecar from the rough ride and save the precious space in the
trailer.
Paul Garnier
FastNetworking.com
281-827-0725
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Carey Probst
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 8:24 AM
To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
Subject: [UUC] <misc> Race Ramps?
I took the cheap way out to make extensions for my ramps to get the M3
on them.
8 foot long 2x10s supported by 2x10 X braces in several places along the
ramp gave me enough distance to drive up without destroying the splitter.
Cheap and effective, if bulky.
Carey
>
> Date: Fri, 11 May 2007 15:34:02 -0700
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
> Subject: <misc> Race Ramps?
> Message-ID:
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>
> Kevin,
> I use Rhino ramps which I believe have a higher weight rating than these
> ramps.
> I then use jack stands for backup.
>
>
> -Kevin
>
>
>
--
Carey Probst
'99M3 daily driver
'86 325 track toy, cammed, chipped, swayed
A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State,
the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 10:56:19 -0400
From: Bill Weismann - MSR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
Subject: Re: ebay deal gone bad
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Alex,
As a former Florida dealer, the EXEMPT issue may be something that can't
be gotten around. Many Southern states simply do not list mileage when
the car reaches 10 years of age. Sort of like my M5... it has a "bad"
carfax because it was once given an "Exceeds Mechanical Limits" title,
which MD used to do for ANY car once it hit 100k miles.
Sucks, but it is what it is.
What's the deal with the rest of the car?
Bill
Alex Cagann wrote:
> No BMW content, but Benz. What do you do if you buy a car on ebay and it is
> ENTIRELY misrepresented? Not only was every line in the description bogus,
> (I won't get into details now), but more importantly, the car was described
> as an actual mileage car (original miles) and the title says EXEMPT, and the
> car was described as running and in perfect order, and arrived non-operable.
> The owner did not write in 'exempt' in the mileage section when he assigned
> it, the title actually says EXEMPT on the top of the front page, as typed by
> the state of Alabama department of revenue. When he signed it over to me,
> he put nothing in 'his' odometer line. I cannot sell this car as accurate
> or 'original' miles with an EXEMPT typed on it. The title also says "this
> is a replacement certificate of title and may be subject to the rights of a
> person under the original certificate." This is in addition to an absolute
> laundry list of other misrepresentations in both aesthetic and mechanical
> areas.
>
> Car in question is a 1986 Benz 190-16 valve. I reside in Indiana, car came
> from AL, as noted...how much trouble am I going to have getting this lying
> $%#$?
>
> Alex
>
>
> Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
>
>
> __________________________________________________________________________
> In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA.
>
> UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate
> Short Shifter - accept no substitutes!
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>
>
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 11:04:40 -0500
From: "Alex Cagann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Bill Weismann - MSR'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>
Subject: Re: ebay deal gone bad
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Bill, I understand that a title on a vehicle ten years older can be stamped
EXEMPT. However, when this happens, you cannot legally sell the car with
actual mileage. I am selling a 72 Jimmy right now on ebay, I am selling it
with exempt mileage. I can not list the car with actual miles, nor should
the seller of this car have done so. If you sign an odometer actual
certificate here in Indy, you can state mileage as actual no matter what
year the car is. Even if the seller of this car signs an odometer statement,
since the title has it as EXEMPT, there is nothing I can do to sell the car
with actual mileage. As for the rest of the car, he lied in every line of
his description, completely. Car runs great: doesn't run. Car has no rust
anywhere: car has it all over the place. Interior is excellent with no rips
or tears: dash has 6 cracks, seats have cracks, drivers door panel looks
like a dog ate it, has a hole the size of a softball and all wrinkled and
mangled up, rear seatbelt covers are missing, etc, etc. I can go on and on
for an hour.
Alex
> As a former Florida dealer, the EXEMPT issue may be something that can't
> be gotten around. Many Southern states simply do not list mileage when
> the car reaches 10 years of age. Sort of like my M5... it has a "bad"
> carfax because it was once given an "Exceeds Mechanical Limits" title,
> which MD used to do for ANY car once it hit 100k miles.
>
> Sucks, but it is what it is.
>
> What's the deal with the rest of the car?
>
> Bill
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 12:46:35 -0400
From: Bill Weismann - MSR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Alex Cagann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
Subject: Re: ebay deal gone bad
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Alex,
It should have been listed in the listing. I have sold actual mile
vehicles on exempt titles, with the mileage history backed up by
paperwork. Carfax, service records, etc) When you title the car
subsequently in a state that requires mileage (NJ for example) you can
get the actual miles on the title.
For the rest of it.. if it were me, I would hire an attorney.
Bill
Alex Cagann wrote:
> Bill, I understand that a title on a vehicle ten years older can be stamped
> EXEMPT. However, when this happens, you cannot legally sell the car with
> actual mileage. I am selling a 72 Jimmy right now on ebay, I am selling it
> with exempt mileage. I can not list the car with actual miles, nor should
> the seller of this car have done so. If you sign an odometer actual
> certificate here in Indy, you can state mileage as actual no matter what
> year the car is. Even if the seller of this car signs an odometer statement,
> since the title has it as EXEMPT, there is nothing I can do to sell the car
> with actual mileage. As for the rest of the car, he lied in every line of
> his description, completely. Car runs great: doesn't run. Car has no rust
> anywhere: car has it all over the place. Interior is excellent with no rips
> or tears: dash has 6 cracks, seats have cracks, drivers door panel looks
> like a dog ate it, has a hole the size of a softball and all wrinkled and
> mangled up, rear seatbelt covers are missing, etc, etc. I can go on and on
> for an hour.
>
> Alex
>
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 13:00:16 -0400
From: "Matt Bader" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>
Subject: Re: ebay deal gone bad
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Since the car came from Alabama, I am wondering if it is one of the "flood
victim" Katrina/Rita cars showing up in various places.
Sorry to hear about this unfortunate situation. Some people just don't have
a conscience it seems.
Matt Bader
98 M3/4
Delaware
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alex Cagann
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 12:05 PM
To: 'Bill Weismann - MSR'
Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
Subject: Re: [UUC] ebay deal gone bad
Bill, I understand that a title on a vehicle ten years older can be stamped
EXEMPT. However, when this happens, you cannot legally sell the car with
actual mileage. I am selling a 72 Jimmy right now on ebay, I am selling it
with exempt mileage. I can not list the car with actual miles, nor should
the seller of this car have done so. If you sign an odometer actual
certificate here in Indy, you can state mileage as actual no matter what
year the car is. Even if the seller of this car signs an odometer statement,
since the title has it as EXEMPT, there is nothing I can do to sell the car
with actual mileage. As for the rest of the car, he lied in every line of
his description, completely. Car runs great: doesn't run. Car has no rust
anywhere: car has it all over the place. Interior is excellent with no rips
or tears: dash has 6 cracks, seats have cracks, drivers door panel looks
like a dog ate it, has a hole the size of a softball and all wrinkled and
mangled up, rear seatbelt covers are missing, etc, etc. I can go on and on
for an hour.
Alex
> As a former Florida dealer, the EXEMPT issue may be something that can't
> be gotten around. Many Southern states simply do not list mileage when
> the car reaches 10 years of age. Sort of like my M5... it has a "bad"
> carfax because it was once given an "Exceeds Mechanical Limits" title,
> which MD used to do for ANY car once it hit 100k miles.
>
> Sucks, but it is what it is.
>
> What's the deal with the rest of the car?
>
> Bill
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UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate
Short Shifter - accept no substitutes!
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 11:45:02 -0700
From: bbarry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "[uucdigest]" <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>,
bmw digest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: <FS> 4 Borbet Type T, 17x8, 4 "Motorsport" replica 17.7.5, for E36
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
<FS> 4 Borbet Type T (?) black, 17x8, clean and true. Very light at
19.5 pounds.
Was holding onto these til I needed new tires but now am getting
different wheels too.
Will sell or trade. ask $525. cash.
Also have 4 "Motorsport" 17.7.5 replicas, some rash but all straight and
true (up to at least 142mph) with 225/45x17
Bridgestone RE750, front with 4-5/32, rears with one RE750 at wear bars
and one BFG GForce Sport with very little wear as it was a replacement
for a flat. Better tire overall than the RE750.
Ask $345.
Or will take $750. for all 8 wheels and four tires.
pls reply privately, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Barry
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 19:32:51 -0400
From: "M540" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>
Subject: Mechanic/PPI Recommendation: North Atlanta
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
All:
I just wanted to pass this along in case it helps anyone now or down the
road in an archive search.
Last week I had John Anderson of Bavarian Mobile Works
(http://www.bavarianmobileworks.com/index.html) perform a pre-purchase
inspection for me on an E46 sedan in the Roswell/N. Atlanta area. I found
his name highly recommended in other BMW forums and can now add my own
praises to his resume. Although he is willing to do PPIs on-site when cars
cannot be moved, in this case he worked closely with the selling dealer to
get the car to his shop where he charged me a pre-agreed upon two hours
labor for a very thorough inspection. He caught little details (ex: very
slightly defective audio speakers) that I'd have not caught in person and
was enormously helpful, available, and professional throughout. If I lived
in that area, John would be my mechanic.
I never actually was able to visit his shop, but the dealer said it was
packed with BMWs and Porsches and he looked to be staying very busy.
No affiliation beyond being a very happy customer...
Kevin
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