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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 01:57 AM
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Finally got my 43! (Pics)

Well, looked at the car more than 2 weeks ago, I was ready to buy it. It had all records and 99,000 miles and the price was right, it was well cared for and had factory xenons which was a plus. We arranged to meet the next day, but I get a call from the seller stating in so many words that his wife would not let him sell the car, and she was still using it. He told me we would have to wait a week or two and his wife would probably realize they no longer needed the car and let him sell it at that time. I was frustrated to say the least as I new this was probably the cleanest C43 I was going to find. Well a week later he emailed me saying we had the green light, than he was traveling the week after. I just picked her up today and I am very pleased. I should also mention this car never went up for sale, the seller responded to my WTB add on craigslist so I feel it was meant to be. all work is up to date and it needs nothing mechanically at the moment. The illumination is out on the climate control and it could use a detail. Aside from that I'm looking to lower it a bit and get some 18 inch wheels, either monoblocks or w211 amg 5 spokes, any other wheel options you guys recommend?




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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 02:41 AM
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Nice and congrats. wolcome to zew club. i am in SoCal near Culver City. Caliplates maybe local lol!
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 06:18 AM
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congratulation!! happy to see more adoption fot the C43!
looks pretty clean... probably bcoz you just washed it
is it 1999 model?
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 08:12 AM
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 03:08 PM
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congrats! looks clean good mileage you will love the car. Go get the 55 wheels and upgrade the grill and maybe the front turn lights.
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 05:03 PM
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Thanks for the warm welcome guys! Can't wait to do a couple upgrades, just waiting for my m3 to sell on Wednesday.
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 01:52 AM
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Where in Cali? I'm in search of an e36 m3 too.
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 02:01 AM
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Where in Cali? I'm in search of an e36 m3 too.


In the SF bay area, Although I just finalized the sale yesterday, we are completing everything Wednesday but you never know. Here's a pic for you, hopefully this is allowed.


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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 03:13 AM
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Congrats! I saw your CL ad during my search too. GLWS of your M3.
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 09:46 PM
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[QUOTE=hookah;6073776]In the SF bay area, Although I just finalized the sale yesterday, we are completing everything Wednesday but you never know. Here's a pic for you, hopefully this is allowed.


I'm from Fairfield, pm me details of the m3 if buyer flakes. You're just a couple of minutes from me
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