[KevinC]

Great responses guys.. and nobody is threadjacking, all this discussion is on-point as far as I'm concerned.

I contemplated an EAG car - they have a "new arrival" in Imola at $39.9k ask, but it's got too many issues for a $40k car for my blood, though it has a lot of positives too. I bought my E39 M5 from Eric and wouldn't hesitate to do business with them again - but it would have to be the "right" car at EAG pricing - no compromises. This one's not it, at least not for me.

However - I have located another seemingly "perfect" candidate with a private party. Super-low mileage, steep but not unreasonable asking price given mileage and condition, fully documented maintenance history, right color & interior - non-nav & carbon leather are absolute, 100% musts for me, and this one checks that box and more. I have made an offer and we'll see what happens. Trying to restrain my excitement until if/when we strike a deal. Wish me luck!