I’m going to say No dice. I think to command a $8500 price, it would need to be in a little better shape and have some mention of the mechanical state. Original turbo? Banjo screens removed? How’s intercooler? Has timing belt and components been done? How bad does that intake hose collapse under boost after all these…

Hear me loud and clear BMW and other manufactures too! There is no way I will buy a car from you if you turn physical options that have existed for years into subscription-based features.

Possible preventive solution?

Looks unreal...like something out of a video game or movie. It is all just terrible.

I love mine. Unfortunately, it sits in the driveway waiting for the engine to be pulled so I can replace pistons due to cracked ringlands... an all too common problem with these cars.