Goodbye E-90 "SOLD"

soon2be90 · 05-14-2006, 03:15 AM

If anyone wants to know where the market might be..............I just sold my 06' 330i Manu/Sport/Prem/Hot Seats 14,057 miles for

$37,300

I may wait to test the 335i sedan before ordering again.

BMW F22 · 05-14-2006, 03:17 AM

good to know. Im actually planning to sell mine and get either a 328i or 335i as well. Think I will get $37k for it? 330i w/steptronic, premium and 6500 miles on it.

EVO_S4 · 05-14-2006, 03:49 AM

good to know.

Pretender · 05-14-2006, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soon2be90

If anyone wants to know where the market might be..............I just sold my 06' 330i Manu/Sport/Prem/Hot Seats 14,057 miles for

$37,300

I may wait to test the 335i sedan before ordering again.

Wow...Congratulation. Very good selling price. As far as I know now, I can get brand new car with the same options for ~$1000 over your selling price.

Also, good luck to you with the coming 335i.

Pretender · 05-14-2006, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

good to know. Im actually planning to sell mine and get either a 328i or 335i as well. Think I will get $37k for it? 330i w/steptronic, premium and 6500 miles on it.

Wow...if you can sell yours with that price, I may consider to sell
mine too...same package with metalic color ...kd, I love mine. I paid $38.3k last Jun. How much do you think I can get now? Mine with over $4000 upgrade:
- Front Hartge style lip
- Rear L/R Kerscher apron
- Kerscher quad exhaust
- ACS roof spoiler
- OEM spoiler
- 19" ASA wheels with Fusion ZRI 245/35, 275/30 tires

kabhatti · 05-14-2006, 04:15 AM

How did you sell it, private sale? What kind of advertising?

soon2be90 · 05-14-2006, 09:39 AM

I noticed that my one "MOD" being the Schnitzer wheels were not accepted by a lot of potential buyers. Most wanted the stock rims and run-flats............I think several buyers walked away for that reason

So I think a car with mods may be harder to sell?

Good luck

LEDZEP · 05-14-2006, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by soon2be90

I noticed that my one "MOD" being the Schnitzer wheels were not accepted by a lot of potential buyers. Most wanted the stock rims and run-flats............I think several buyers walked away for that reason

So I think a car with mods may be harder to sell?

Good luck

Absolutely. When you "personalize" your car, you are doing just that. By doing so, you limit potential buyers to those with similar tastes. In addition, the potential buyer must either be willing to pay more for the used car because of the cost of mods, or you must be willing to eat those costs as the seller.

That's not saying that no one should modify their cars, but do so with that knowledge. If you plan to sell or trade within a couple of years you may never get that money back. Looks like in your case you found the right buyer - congrats!

Refujeet · 05-14-2006, 09:54 AM

Potential buyers are also scared away from cars with mods because they reflect badly on the seller. Sterotypical thoughts come to mind, aggressive driver and such...

Carnage · 05-14-2006, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

Absolutely. When you "personalize" your car, you are doing just that. By doing so, you limit potential buyers to those with similar tastes. In addition, the potential buyer must either be willing to pay more for the used car because of the cost of mods, or you must be willing to eat those costs as the seller.

That's not saying that no one should modify their cars, but do so with that knowledge. If you plan to sell or trade within a couple of years you may never get that money back. Looks like in your case you found the right buyer - congrats!

Very good point. That's why I've tried to stay with OEM as much as possible in terms of mods. Other then the springs and Koni's, the wheels, lights, future spoiler are all OEM mods. But even going that route, your comment still holds true, their will be people who will shy away.

BKsBimmer · 05-14-2006, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soon2be90

If anyone wants to know where the market might be..............I just sold my 06' 330i Manu/Sport/Prem/Hot Seats 14,057 miles for

$37,300

I may wait to test the 335i sedan before ordering again.

How much did you pay for your car?

06alpine325icm · 05-14-2006, 10:31 AM

ohh nooo too soon to selll what if you dont like 335i

bimmer4me · 05-14-2006, 10:44 AM

So what prompted you to sell it now??

hotsand5 · 05-14-2006, 10:51 AM

what are you planning on driving while you sell the BMW

TENCHI · 05-14-2006, 10:53 AM

thats a good price. I just bought mine off the boat for just a little over $39800. ZCP, ZPP, ZSP

ruffner · 05-14-2006, 12:07 PM

I had (have) mine for sale in the same area (Seattle) and actually had a prospective buyer who looked at both cars. Mine does not have the Premium, and is completely stock. It is also listed for less ($36k), and has a full set of RF winters on rims. It is Arctic, SP, 6 Sp. winter.

It really is hard to determine why people go one way instead of another in buying a car. The number of variables at play for selling a car is enormous. The car and its options, color etc. the condition, the availability of interested buyers, and their perception of the car. I like my car and if it doesn't sell, I won't be bothered.

Artz 330 · 05-14-2006, 12:24 PM

I hate the way BMW markets new cars. Just like before 323 to 328 one year later. They get you to buy the cars (First Wave) then they stick a 12 Cyl in a 3er with 1000hp and shit its the new Hott thing so everyone looses like 3-7K on the first year of owning the car because you want to trade it on a 335i with turbos. and I have 23K miles on mine! SHIT! 335i here i come anywayz.

cdheaven · 05-14-2006, 01:04 PM

you have a point artz, unfortunately thats just the way its always gonne be. kinda like how tons of people will run out and buy a 335 coupe, and then exactly a year later the convertible will come out. Then a year later they will have something else.

BMW F22 · 05-14-2006, 01:58 PM

haha I couldnt care less about the the 335i. I originally wanted a coupe but heard that a new model is coming out. I figured leasing would have end up costing me the same so I purchased it. I purchased mine for $41,200 OTD so it's not that bad. Anyway, I've always wanted a coupe so this is like fulfilling my dreams. haha Im actualling thinking about the 328i coupe though. The 335 is too much and I dont need all that extra HP.

CALIF65GM · 05-14-2006, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

I originally wanted a coupe but heard that a new model is coming out. Anyway, I've always wanted a coupe so this is like fulfilling my dreams. haha Im actualling thinking about the 328i coupe though. The 335 is too much and I dont need all that extra HP.

Wow, you must really want a coupe to move to a 28 instead of keeping the 30.

BMW F22 · 05-14-2006, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CALIF65GM

Wow, you must really want a coupe to move to a 28 instead of keeping the 30.

It has almost the same time 0-60 and options as the 330i. I've been thinking about this though. If I could lease a 335 for around $550/month, I would def. go with the 335.

bimmer4me · 05-14-2006, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CALIF65GM

Wow, you must really want a coupe to move to a 28 instead of keeping the 30.

My understanding that the 328 coupe and the 330 sedan have the same engine, just configured slightly differently.

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soon2be90 Private 8 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 06' 330i Sport Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Somewhere N. of Seattle iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Goodbye E-90 "SOLD" If anyone wants to know where the market might be..............I just sold my 06' 330i Manu/Sport/Prem/Hot Seats 14,057 miles for $37,300 I may wait to test the 335i sedan before ordering again.
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kabhatti Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 325i Alpine White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pennsylvania USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325I [0.00]	How did you sell it, private sale? What kind of advertising?
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soon2be90 Private 8 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 06' 330i Sport Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Somewhere N. of Seattle iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I noticed that my one "MOD" being the Schnitzer wheels were not accepted by a lot of potential buyers. Most wanted the stock rims and run-flats............I think several buyers walked away for that reason So I think a car with mods may be harder to sell? Good luck
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Refujeet Lieutenant 265 Rep 442 Posts Drives: X7 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Potential buyers are also scared away from cars with mods because they reflect badly on the seller. Sterotypical thoughts come to mind, aggressive driver and such...
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ruffner Lance Corporal 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: arctic, 6 sp, winter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	What is the Market? I had (have) mine for sale in the same area (Seattle) and actually had a prospective buyer who looked at both cars. Mine does not have the Premium, and is completely stock. It is also listed for less ($36k), and has a full set of RF winters on rims. It is Arctic, SP, 6 Sp. winter. It really is hard to determine why people go one way instead of another in buying a car. The number of variables at play for selling a car is enormous. The car and its options, color etc. the condition, the availability of interested buyers, and their perception of the car. I like my car and if it doesn't sell, I won't be bothered.
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BMW F22 Major General 3573 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	haha I couldnt care less about the the 335i. I originally wanted a coupe but heard that a new model is coming out. I figured leasing would have end up costing me the same so I purchased it. I purchased mine for $41,200 OTD so it's not that bad. Anyway, I've always wanted a coupe so this is like fulfilling my dreams. haha Im actualling thinking about the 328i coupe though. The 335 is too much and I dont need all that extra HP.
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