Been given a classic car........don't know what to do!

save_our_socks

So as the title says I have been given a classic car by a family member to do with what I wish. So I have decided to sell it, badly need the funds for college, but havent the foggiest how to go about this or how much to sell it for.

Im ashamed to say I know hardly anything about the car or cars in general, all I know is that it is a 1972 BMW touring 2000, has been converted to accept unleaded fuel and is currently not running due to a problem with the fuel pump. As far as I know all the fixtures and interiors are all original.

So I am asking for help from boardsies to point me in the right direction of how to go about all this, not looking to sell it through boards, aware this is not allowed, but if mods feel the need to delete the thread please do so!

Here are some photos, it needs a good cleaning though!:

corktina

keep it, its a cracker.....:cool:

Johnboy Mac

corktina wrote: »

keep it, its a cracker.....:cool:

+1


Presuming the body is good (as they are known to rot everywhere) I'd keep it. There is not too many about especially this Touring version, they are a great drivers car and almost all parts are available and a lot new. Also they are easy to maintain mechanically and don't give trouble as such.

If you decide to keep it join the BMW clubs at small expense, which would be the best investment you could make.

Dusty1609

Fuel pumps can be bought for about €65 (www.jaymic.co.uk) and are only held on by two nuts. Get it running first it will be worth more.

Cheers
Jon

save_our_socks

Body is in good nick, only the old rust speck, no clusters. Has been really well taken care of.

Alot of people have told me to keep it, but the reality is I have no interest in the car, I just see it as something that is taking up space in my driveway...give me my C3 any day, which is currently residing out on the road due to the BMW taking up too much space! So Id rather give it a good home where someone will actually get enjoyment out of it!

Johnboy Mac

save_our_socks wrote: »

Body is in good nick, only the old rust speck, no clusters. Has been really well taken care of.

Alot of people have told me to keep it, but the reality is I have no interest in the car, I just see it as something that is taking up space in my driveway...give me my C3 any day, which is currently residing out on the road due to the BMW taking up too much space! So Id rather give it a good home where someone will actually get enjoyment out of it!

Sell it so as the worst thing that you can do is leave it lying unused. No silly Republic of Cork fantancy prices though!:D

As for value well it really depends on body condition but if it's 'condition 2' I'd say you should get €3-4k. Good luck.

save_our_socks

Where is the best place to advertise it for sale in Ireland? I know all the men here are into their cars and are probably gonna be annoyed with a clueless women asking ridiculous questions, cars are just not my fortay!

carchaeologist

could try www.donedeal.ie or www.carzone.ie theres adverts here on boards too.

unkel

You obviously have no interest in classic cars yourself so fair play to you to go out of your way to find this place

save_our_socks wrote: »

Where is the best place to advertise it for sale in Ireland? I know all the men here are into their cars and are probably gonna be annoyed with a clueless women asking ridiculous questions, cars are just not my fortay!

There is no best place to advertise it

Seriously, PM LIGHTNING. He is interested in the car and he will offer you a fair price if he wants it after having a look at it.

save_our_socks

unkel wrote: »

You obviously have no interest in classic cars yourself so fair play to you to go out of your way to find this place


Seriously, PM LIGHTNING. He is interested in the car and he will offer you a fair price if he wants it after having a look at it.

No interest and no clue would sum it up nicely, lucky for me there was a post on the boards homepage a while back so I didnt have to search too hard to find the forum! PM has been sent, just want to get the thing off my drive at this stage, between college and work placement I havent had the time to work on selling it. Thanks to those who have commented so far!

davidclayton

i've been looking at 2002s recently (just went to see a 2002tii last weekend), so this might be of interest. a little confusing though... it is badged a 2000, which means it should be a 4 door (which it clearly isn't), the 2002 were the 2 doors. yours is probably a single carb 100bhp model. nice colour, but body condition is everything, so it's hard to value it without actually poking about at the body. tourings are the least valuable, and single carbs are the least powerful, so even if yours is in top notch condition, its really only worth €2500. it will be hard to sell if it's not running, unless you find someone who really knows them and can pinpoint if it is really just the fuel pump.

i had a 2002 expert with me when i viewed the tii the other day, and he steered me clear and spotted lots of faults that i would not have. there is a 2002 meeting on in spawell tonight that i'm heading along to, to get advice on buying one. i presume you're car is based in cork? you never know, i might be able to get over to you and check it out... i'll be in touch. in the meantime, can you email me some bigger pics? i'll PM you my email address. thanks in advance.

dave

davidclayton

just heard back from a 2002 owner...
pre 1973 tourings were badged 2000, and post 1973 were badged 2002

Sids Not

Seeing as it cost you nothing and you've no interest in it why not raffle it for a local charity......just a thought..:)

Redrocket

"badly need the funds for college"
Stick it on adverts.ie to see if it will generate some interest. College year is nearly over so you dont need cash as bad I hope, and summer classic scene is starting and summer will be the best time to sell, so dont be in a rush to sell it. Bring it to a classic car show and stick a for sale sign on the window or stick it on evilbay

okistag

carchaeologist wrote: »

could try www.donedeal.ie or www.carzone.ie theres adverts here on boards too.

you can try www.classiccar.ie

carchaeologist

How did you get it for free if you dont mind me asking?

save_our_socks

carchaeologist wrote: »

How did you get it for free if you dont mind me asking?

It was my mothers but she is unable to drive it anymore due to illness, so she gave it to me to help raise funds for college incase I dont get a grant next year. Nothing shady or anything, honest reason for recieving it and selling!

carchaeologist

save_our_socks wrote: »

It was my mothers but she is unable to drive it anymore due to illness, so she gave it to me to help raise funds for college incase I dont get a grant next year. Nothing shady or anything, honest reason for recieving it and selling!

Fair dues to her!:)

save_our_socks

Twas a nice gesture alright, shall be giving her 50% of what I sell it for, (even though shell fight me on it!) not gonna be a greedy selfish little brat! Just grateful for the help to finish college since my jobs in the balance!