Dan Crouch BlogSports Car and Motorcycle Enthusiast, Web Consultant, and Niche Publisher.

If you haven't heard yet, there is an epic thread on VWVortex about the guy who got his Audi booted in his own housing development by Arizona Parking Solutions and took matters into his own hands by moving his car with the boots on into his garage via jacks and dolly's. Brilliant!

Unfortunately, the original thread was locked and a new forum, The Parking Enforcement Forum, has been created to continue the diary of this victim's tale. Very entertaining! Best of luck to the original poster!

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I've been off track alot in the last several posts. Lets get back on track with some great available cars for sale, starting with this extra low mile M Coupe:

1999 Silver BMW M Coupe with 11k miles on Roadfly:

Beautiful LOW MILEAGE M COUPE, 11,000 miles!!!, Arctic Silver Metallic, One Owner, Clean Carfax, 5 - Speed Manual Transmission, Sunroof, CD Changer, Heated Seats, Side Impact Airbags, S52 Engine with 240 hp, No paintwork or bodywork, Garage kept and meticulously maintained, This is RARE car and especially with so few miles.

Not sure I'd pay $28.5k for any M Coupe without the S54, but it is likely to be as close to a brand new as possible.

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This car may have 100k+ miles, but it has extensive history and maintenance, including what the listing describes as the last 2.3-16 motor in MB inventory!

1987 Mercedes 190 2.3-16 on eBay (Wisconsin):

This rare model is in Excellent condition. First owner to 1997 78000 miles from Dallas TX. Second owner and winter stored,was from Greendale WI. Also second owner was a officer in the local Merceedes club and searched the country to find a near perfect 190E 16V before finding this car for sale in Dallas.

He spent close to $20,000 in his ownership to keep it like new and buy many spare NOS maintainence parts that are in boxes included in the sale along with a complete set of factory service manuals. The interior retains the original material and the paint is also as factory applied in 1987 and has been invited to and shown regurlarly ( from 2000 untill 2006 ) at local concours shows as it is still excellent with no inclement weather use.

This car is currently bid at $15k and the buy-it-now was $16k. Good money for this well looked after example and still a remarkable value compared to it's main competitor, the BMW e30 M3. Considering good examples are moving for $8-12k, this looks like a good buy for a car that will need nothing for years to come.

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Here's a gray market 323i that sold while I was gone. Very cool and original upgrades:

1985 EURO BMW E30 323i with Alpina / Zender C1 2.3 M3 on eBay (Dallas, Sold for $5200):

Offered here for sale is one very rare and collectible 1985 EURO BMW E30 323i with an Alpina / Zender C1 2.3 package, based on BMW's 323i (E30 body style)

This car was purchased new in Europe Germany at the time, and then imported it to the US. The car was federalized in the USA. The service was done not long ago as well (all fluids being changed, the sparks and wires replaced, new hoses, new exhaust, etc.). It is a Texas car with no rust, shinny paint and it is registered in Texas. German tags all around, never wreck. The car is registered in Texas as a 1985 323i. This Bimmer has new upholstery. Original German front plate. The plastic and moldings are complete and in great shape. I have owned MANY e30 and e30 M3 and I never seen a cleanest and tightest e30 like this car. The interior is extra clean as well as the bay engine. No weird noises, and is really strong and very responsive when driving

This car has the following Alpina or Schnitzer parts installed: 323i-based 6-cylinder engine, limited-slip finned-cover differential, super light weight BBS 7Jx15" wheels (two pieces) , Alpina wheels emblems, Zender front fiberglass spoiler, Zender rear spoiler, and Schnitzer Side skirts. Front and rear Alpina emblem, sport springs, shocks and struts. Alpina Racing gear box with close-ratio 5-speed transmission, fuel injection system, ZF slip diff, center muffler, twin rear mufflers, instrument cluster in km(106.300) not miles, wiper and washer headlight kit. Power windows, power mirrors, power sunroof. New light tint windows, yellow beams. It is equipped with sport suspension; German Bleinstein shocks and sport short springs. Alpina rare fender turn signals. Momo gear knob. Sony exploid stereo (I rather to have the original but I bought the cat with that stereo).

I've also noticed quite a few enticing BMW's on EnthusiastAuto.com that have been listed on RoadFly. They have not one, two, or three sweet e30 M3's, but several other cool BMW's as well. Here are a few pics:

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Wow, what's not to like about this really clean, enthusiast owned, e34 540i M Sport with every Dinan goodie known to man:

Souced from Roadfly and link to personal for sale page:

Now I know there are actually some things to nit-pick, like the worn driver's seat, a few nicks here and there, and that naff Ferrari or Ansa sticker on the back. BUT, consider that this car is going on 13 years old, only has 93k miles, is loaded with Dinan goodness, has 414hp and a sub 5 second 0-60, and is only $13.5k, I think this is a screaming good deal! This better be gone before I get back from vacation or I might have to squeeze it into the budget!!

Update 3.30.08Looks like the car sold in only 12 hours!

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Update: This listing has long since expired. Check out these other e34 M5's for sale right now:

V2 KW DAMPER COILOVER SUSPENSION BMW E34 M5 91-93

US $4,299.99 End Date: Tuesday Jun-12-2012 13:08:55 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $4,299.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

KW Variant 2 Coilover Kit BMW E34 M5 Sedan 91-93

US $4,299.99 End Date: Saturday Jun-16-2012 13:14:36 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $4,299.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Brembo 4 Piston 332x32 2pc Brake Kit 91-93 BMW M5 E34

US $3,295.00 End Date: Wednesday Jun-06-2012 4:48:24 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $3,295.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

V1 KW DAMPER COILOVER SUSPENSION BMW E34 M5 91-93

US $3,199.99 End Date: Tuesday Jun-12-2012 12:42:26 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $3,199.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

KW Variant 1 Coilover Kit BMW E34 M5 Sedan 91-93

US $3,199.99 End Date: Saturday Jun-16-2012 13:13:48 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $3,199.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

BMW E24 635csi M6 E30 M3 E28/E34 535i M5 BI-TURBO ALPINA 17 WHEELS 17X8.5 17X9.5

US $2,995.00 End Date: Monday Jun-11-2012 19:04:03 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $2,995.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Brembo 4 Piston 332x32 1pc Front Brake Kit 91-93 BMW M5 E34

US $2,195.00 End Date: Wednesday Jun-06-2012 7:33:08 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $2,195.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

BMW : 5 Series 1991 BMW E34 M5

US $2,146.00 (11 Bids) End Date: Wednesday May-23-2012 15:55:30 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

BMW E30 M3 16" BBS RS 061 WHEELS 16 x 8J ET20 OEM S14 E34 E39 525 535 540 M5 840

US $1,199.00 End Date: Thursday Jun-07-2012 16:57:33 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $1,199.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

1988-1996 BMW 5 Series E34 4dr M5 VIS Full Body Kit

US $1,026.45 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 14:08:43 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $1,026.45 Buy it now | Add to watch list

19" Miro 111 Wheels Fit E34 E39 E60 E61 M5 M6

US $999.00 End Date: Saturday Jun-02-2012 22:59:05 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $999.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

19" Miro 111 Wheels Fit E34 E39 E60 E61 M5 M6

US $999.00 End Date: Saturday Jun-09-2012 23:25:20 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $999.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

BMW RACING DYNAMICS WHEELS E30 M3 E34 E39 525 528 M5 BBS ALPINA BORBET RONAL

US $900.00 End Date: Friday Jun-08-2012 21:31:21 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $900.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

20" Wheels BMW E34 38 E60 E63 65 M5 535 535 550 645 740

US $899.00 End Date: Friday Jun-01-2012 13:32:48 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $899.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

BMW E34 S38 M5 3.6 B36 MOTOR CYLINDER/ENGINE BLOCK STD VGC

US $805.50 End Date: Thursday Jun-14-2012 19:36:17 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $805.50 Buy it now | Add to watch list

BMW E34 E39 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 6 SPEED GETRAG 420G 540 M5

US $800.00 End Date: Wednesday Jun-06-2012 11:03:45 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $800.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

19" BMW M6 STYLE WHEELS E34 E39 E60 E61 F10 F11 M5 M6

US $769.00 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 21:38:53 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $769.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

BMW E34 M5 INDIVIDUALTHROTTLE BODIES, BMW MOTOR SPORT PART

US $750.00 End Date: Sunday Jun-10-2012 14:53:47 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $750.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

RC 550cc Fuel Injectors BMW 540i 740i M5 Z8 Bosch NEW

US $711.00 End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 23:45:40 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $711.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

RC 1000cc Fuel Injectors BMW 540i 740i M5 Z8 Bosch NEW

US $711.00 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 11:12:52 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $711.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

This is the most incredibly detailed listing I think I've ever seen for a car under $100k. This car has clearly been owned by a devoted and obsessed M Coupe afficiondo ($23k, CO):

2000 BMW M Coupe For Sale by Owner linked on Roadfly

You will find abundance information about this car and hundreds (literally) pictures on that site. I have gathered all the pertinent information that I have and presented it with honesty. This car is a true enthusiast car and has been maintained with the highest level of devotion and affection by a BMW enthusiast. I hope this car will find a new home where she will be treated as good as she has been.

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I am the only driver, no one (no relatives, friends, even wife) allowed to drive the car

Subframe and rear floor pan are in pristine condition, no sign of stress, pop welds, or cracks

Never driven in snow, only caught in rain less than 10 times.

No burnouts, donuts, drag-races

No food or drink has ever entered the car

No smoke or pet

I love M Coupe's and this one looks to be incredible condition with only 32k miles, extensive history, and detailing. Blue book is out the window when it comes to cars like this and I hope the owner gets his full asking from the right buyer.

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