E46 B3 S CABRIO #238

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E46 B3 S CABRIO #238

Post by Bob » Mon May 10, 2021 3:45 pm

Feels like the tester was a little over zealous on the last test, either that or it's only ever been driven in the winter and/or rain.

B3 S CABRIO [E46 LCI] #238; 335 - Estoril Blue (Sonderlack)/N6SW - Black Montana Leather; 2004_04; £15.0k; 36k; Auction
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Re: E46 B3 S CABRIO #238

Post by hashluck » Mon May 10, 2021 5:01 pm

Looks like it has been stored badly for 8 years - put away wet or stored damp or both. Then put through an MOT to see what is wrong with it (hate that approach vs doing everything possible to ensure a pass). Then minimum amount of work to get a ticket.

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Re: E46 B3 S CABRIO #238

Post by Fast3000 » Mon May 10, 2021 11:49 pm

Nicely specced car. Especially that wood - not seen that trim before!
Question for you knowledgeable chaps. Would the dampers be shot with age/lack of use?
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Re: E46 B3 S CABRIO #238

Post by shell1967 » Tue May 11, 2021 10:25 am

Lovely looking car,I would agree on the situaton with the the MOT, surely the owner would have
had a pre check over before the test, however it doesn't take away the fact that it still a nice car.

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Re: E46 B3 S CABRIO #238

Post by Bob » Sun May 23, 2021 8:51 pm

Very strong result for this one yesterday: £22,781

Possibly plus another £200 if it was an online bid. Hammer £16,875 & 12.5% + VAT Buyers Premium
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