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Re: Found On The Internet - II
« Reply #8040 on: November 10, 2022, 01:15:55 pm »
My colleague traded this 1987 325i in at BMW Moncton as part of his deal on a new M4 vert:

https://www.bmwmoncton.com/vehicles/1987/bmw/325i/dieppe/nb/56375470/?sale_class=used

Noticed a prominent local BMW collector is selling his E28 M5 through the dealership.  Saw this one up close at the "50 Years of M" event earlier this fall.  Beauty with an amazing exhaust rumble.

https://www.bmwmoncton.com/vehicles/1988/bmw/m5/dieppe/nb/56470343/?sale_class=used

Friend of mine from Fredericton bought a new Z4 last year.  Claimed he tried 5 different dealers, including Moncton, before he could find someone that wanted to source one for him.  Ended up buying one from the dealer in Quebec City.  He never did meet the lady salesperson physically but she was the only one who even seemed interested in sourcing one.  Said it was the most frustrating experience he's ever had buying a car. 

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Re: Found On The Internet - II
« Reply #8041 on: November 10, 2022, 01:59:35 pm »
My colleague traded this 1987 325i in at BMW Moncton as part of his deal on a new M4 vert:

https://www.bmwmoncton.com/vehicles/1987/bmw/325i/dieppe/nb/56375470/?sale_class=used

Noticed a prominent local BMW collector is selling his E28 M5 through the dealership.  Saw this one up close at the "50 Years of M" event earlier this fall.  Beauty with an amazing exhaust rumble.

https://www.bmwmoncton.com/vehicles/1988/bmw/m5/dieppe/nb/56470343/?sale_class=used

Friend of mine from Fredericton bought a new Z4 last year.  Claimed he tried 5 different dealers, including Moncton, before he could find someone that wanted to source one for him.  Ended up buying one from the dealer in Quebec City.  He never did meet the lady salesperson physically but she was the only one who even seemed interested in sourcing one.  Said it was the most frustrating experience he's ever had buying a car.

Probably no incentives or margin for them on such a niche car. We litterally swim in bimmers in my area, but I've only seen one of those in the wild so far. Ditto Supra, come to think of it.
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Re: Found On The Internet - II
« Reply #8042 on: November 10, 2022, 02:40:31 pm »
My colleague traded this 1987 325i in at BMW Moncton as part of his deal on a new M4 vert:

https://www.bmwmoncton.com/vehicles/1987/bmw/325i/dieppe/nb/56375470/?sale_class=used

Noticed a prominent local BMW collector is selling his E28 M5 through the dealership.  Saw this one up close at the "50 Years of M" event earlier this fall.  Beauty with an amazing exhaust rumble.

https://www.bmwmoncton.com/vehicles/1988/bmw/m5/dieppe/nb/56470343/?sale_class=used

Friend of mine from Fredericton bought a new Z4 last year.  Claimed he tried 5 different dealers, including Moncton, before he could find someone that wanted to source one for him.  Ended up buying one from the dealer in Quebec City.  He never did meet the lady salesperson physically but she was the only one who even seemed interested in sourcing one.  Said it was the most frustrating experience he's ever had buying a car.

Totally not surprised, based on my interactions with the current sales team. 

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Re: Found On The Internet - II
« Reply #8043 on: November 17, 2022, 10:53:59 am »
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Re: Found On The Internet - II
« Reply #8046 on: November 22, 2022, 02:33:43 pm »
Yeah, I like the Blue one. The Ram Classic is a good looking truck, and I admit that I like the way they drive. It seems they're really using up older parts for the 'classic' as that front bumper used to be unique to the "sport" models, now it looks like it's getting tossed onto those more basic Express models. Not sure if it's a trim level thing, or just the fact that they've made the 'classic' cheaper, but at work we have a 2014 BigHorn (pretty low trim level) that has a 'nicer' finished interior....two toned door panels (black and grey), an actual door on the upper dash glovebox, etc

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Re: Found On The Internet - II
« Reply #8047 on: November 22, 2022, 02:45:02 pm »
The wheels on the blue one have been around forever too.  Seem to recall a co-worker had like a 2009 or 2010 with them. 

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Re: Found On The Internet - II
« Reply #8048 on: November 22, 2022, 02:57:47 pm »
The wheels on the blue one have been around forever too.  Seem to recall a co-worker had like a 2009 or 2010 with them.

lol, I was thinking the same but wasn't sure. I think those were the 2009-13 top trim chrome wheels.

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Re: Found On The Internet - II
« Reply #8049 on: November 22, 2022, 03:11:59 pm »
Those wheels still look good.  Really, the trucks look good too. I just think those Ram Classics are honest trucks...speaks to my utilitarian streak. 

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Re: Found On The Internet - II
« Reply #8050 on: November 22, 2022, 03:12:36 pm »
What you guys think on pricing.

https://www.autotrader.ca/a/ram/1500%20classic/calgary/alberta/5_55064955_20140324103236175/?showcpo=ShowCpo&ncse=no&orup=2_15_2503&pc=T2X%200Z3&sprx=100


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I like the blue one for $36k.  Literally half what my co-worker just spent on a new Sierra Elevation.

Seams like the 3.6 V6 is a descent engine and gets good mileage for a truck. i would be leaning towards that engine.    They'll be better deal in Dec Jan


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Re: Found On The Internet - II
« Reply #8051 on: November 22, 2022, 03:14:08 pm »
It's pretty reliable, from what I hear anecdotally.  The HEMI appears to be a nightmare.

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Re: Found On The Internet - II
« Reply #8052 on: November 22, 2022, 04:32:32 pm »
It's pretty reliable, from what I hear anecdotally.  The HEMI appears to be a nightmare.

It does. Though my experience with the one we have at work has been good. No issues related to the engine at all, but it's only got like 65K on it. I dig the sound of the HEMI though, even though it's pretty slow, lol.

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Re: Found On The Internet - II
« Reply #8053 on: November 22, 2022, 08:29:43 pm »
The Hemis seem to either expire by 160k or run forever.  I see more bad ones than good. They seem to dislike idling, guess it starves the cam of oil which just starts getting thing’s going downhill in a hurry. I’d buy a low k hemi and warranty up as far as you can.

Whatever you do avoid the Ecodiesel.


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Re: Found On The Internet - II
« Reply #8054 on: November 23, 2022, 11:07:54 am »
Whatever you do avoid the Ecodiesel.

Or, you know, just don't buy a Dodge.  :P

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Re: Found On The Internet - II
« Reply #8055 on: November 23, 2022, 11:13:56 am »
Whatever you do avoid the Ecodiesel.

Or, you know, just don't buy a Dodge.  :P

 I'm driving past Emerson on Friday.  I'll be sure to fart in your general direction.  :P


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Re: Found On The Internet - II
« Reply #8056 on: November 23, 2022, 11:16:56 am »
Whatever you do avoid the Ecodiesel.

Or, you know, just don't buy a Dodge.  :P

 I'm driving past Emerson on Friday.  I'll be sure to fart in your general direction.  :P

 :rofl: No need, I had creamy gnocchi yesterday...I'm in no need of more gas.  :o :fall:

Have a safe trip south!

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Re: Found On The Internet - II
« Reply #8057 on: November 23, 2022, 12:07:17 pm »
Whatever you do avoid the Ecodiesel.

Or, you know, just don't buy a Dodge.  :P

 I'm driving past Emerson on Friday.  I'll be sure to fart in your general direction.  :P

 :rofl: No need, I had creamy gnocchi yesterday...I'm in no need of more gas.  :o :fall:

Have a safe trip south!

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Re: Found On The Internet - II
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Re: Found On The Internet - II
« Reply #8059 on: November 24, 2022, 11:29:04 am »
Whatever you do avoid the Ecodiesel.

Or, you know, just don't buy a Dodge.  :P

Thats sage advice....
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