[BMWCSRegistry] General input sought

[Dan Koturov]

Of all the folks calling me looking for a coupe not one has asked for an automatic, and in fact they all have specified four speeds or better. Autos I have driven have felt like dogs compared to four speeds. Sunroofs are an automatic ticket to rustville, since the drain tubes empty INTO instead of thru the rockers. You will find far more rusty coupes with than without sunroofs. 
Dan
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: SPANLAB<mailto:spanlab at entelnet.bo> 
  To: Kevin Bobb<mailto:kbobb at nmrea.com> ; bmwcsregistry at idb.ded.forest.net<mailto:bmwcsregistry at idb.ded.forest.net> 
  Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 2:09 PM
  Subject: Re: [BMWCSRegistry] General input sought


  Kevin, about a year and a half ago I purchased a 73CSA that had been 
  hit at the front right fender. No major damage just a bent fender and 
  right grill.
  The car had 17000 miles only and aside from the front fender it was 
  immaculate. It cost me delivered about 4K and was worth every penny.

  I must say I lucked out.
  Enrique

  At 12:49 PM 08/03/2007, Kevin Bobb wrote:
  >Dear Coupers,
  >
  >In the on going negotiation for a 72 CSA coupe I need the following
  >input:
  >
  >Automatic vs 4 speed Does a automatic take away in value and if so, by
  >how much +/-  I have read all about the automatic not being a good match
  >with the motor.
  >
  >Is a sunroof a detriment or value?
  >
  >Repaint  Car was repainted a different color (white) from the original
  >Silver.  I know that individual taste plays a part, but is a repaint
  >verses an original color a detriment?
  >
  >Slight damage from rear ending another car   The front end has been
  >damaged, although slightly, it has been wrecked, if you are going to do
  >a restoration does it make sense to start with a car with slight damage?
  >If so, how much does it ultimately reduce the potential value?
  >
  >Has anyone had their wood dash redone in the last few years?  What
  >should I expect for a renovation of a "fair" dash?
  >
  >The car is somewhat disassembled but seems to be all there.
  >
  >Any additional input in negotiation would be beneficial.
  >
  >Dumb questions? Maybe, but that is why I pose them to the knowledge base
  >here.
  >
  >Thanks
  >
  >
  >
  >Kevin Bobb
  >Senior Associate
  >Grubb & Ellis|New Mexico
  >2400 Louisiana NE
  >Bldg. 1 - Suite 300
  >Albuquerque, NM 87110
  >505.880.7034 - Direct
  >505.228.1134 - Cell
  >505.883.1034 - Fax
  >kevin.bobb at grubb-ellis.com
  >www.nmrea.com
  >
  >
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