Debating buying a 325i to part out..

[ChaseBimmer]

How much can I expect to make from this car?

http://azbmw.org/index.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=5805

It has a bad clutch, but I can either try and part it out completely or throw in a new clutch and sell it as a whole running. It has VERY low mileage...

[MRPOWER]

i couldn't see the pics but if everything else is in good working condition and he is saying it will only cost 500 for a shop to put the clutch in then just drop the 2500 on it and flip it for at least 4,000 maybe more depending on what year it is, condition, etc. id like to see the pics though if you can post them in the forums though

[ChaseBimmer]

http://azbmw.org/uploads/forums/img00124.jpg
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[ChaseBimmer]

What do you think?

[paniolo]

I think $500 for a shop to do a clutch is very optimistic. The parts alone on pelican are $400. Probably much closer to $1k at a shop. And you can't drive it to get a feel for brakes, suspension, transmission etc.

[GardenBeast]

wonder what the engine would cost to ship to say.... canada? lol. some day i'll afford an engine!

[MRPOWER]

that looks like it'l need a little TLC to be able to make any money off it. not to mention its a NON VANOS which to some people is undesirable ( NON VANOS FTW:buttrock). i think the strongest selling point is the low millage motor and the interior in some what good shape (besides the fact that its got that not so attractive wood grain trim). the paint might also be damages and that dent in the front will need to be tended to. other wise if you just replace the clutch i cant see you getting much more than 2800-3000 for it, and the 3k is all in the low millage motor.

[Seeker]

looks like the driver front fender and nose panel need replaced.

think 1750 is more of fair offer.

Hard telling exactly what is wrong with the clutch/transmission. If all you do is fix the clutch, I dont think the car would go for more than 2400 with the body damage.

[ChaseBimmer]

Thanks guys. Looks like it'd just be more of a hastle then it's worth. I'll keep on the look out!