Guaging Interest... 2007 335D

RagingKileak · 09-23-2009, 05:18 AM

Hello all,

Once again, considering a sale although not overly bothered wether she sells or not. If she does, I will likely be getting a 335i Convertible so your welcome to offer me a PX if you have one, I MIGHT consider a high spec, manual 335i coupe - any car I buy must have around 25k miles max, as I tend to keep day to day cars for about a year and do about 20k.

My car...

2007 (07) E90 335D M-Sport Auto Saloon in Black.
49,000 miles.
FBMWSH (Rear pads due in about 3000 miles and nothing for a while after)
Fantastic condition, has stone chips to bonnet but nothing unusual, no car park scrapes dings etc.
Wheels have recently been refurbished and powder coated dark anthracite, so are immaculate and as new.

Spec is as follows -
AT with paddles of course.
M-Sport refinements (seats, bodykit)
Pro Sat Nav.
Brushed titanium Trim.
IPOD kit.
DAB Digital radio (which is bloody rare).
Heated Seats.
Black Leather.
Privacy Glass.
Rear Parking Sensors
Parrot Bluetooth kit hard wired.
19' 225 Alloy wheels, with run flats, rears will be due replacement in about 5,000 miles, fronts are fine.

Extra's include...
BMW Alpine retrofit speaker and amp upgrade.
Evolve Switch Remap with box (RR graph to prove 357 bhp)
BMW Performance Front Splitters (Genuine Carbon Fibre)
BMW Performance Rear Spoiler (Genuine Carbon Fibre)
Debadged rear (badges provided)
All BMW badges including wheels swapped for CF (originals included)

I have a million pics, including plenty on this site which can be found here amongst other places...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...odded+detailed

No pics since the wheels were powder coated, but I can sort that out for you no probs.

Looking for £22,500 and am open to sensible, realistic offers upon viewing.

Matt

lolololol · 09-23-2009, 09:40 AM

I thought you were going to modify this car to within an inch of its life ? Weren't you posting lots of teaser pictures ?

beemerbird · 09-23-2009, 10:08 AM

Bloody hell Matt, you don't know whether your arse is bored or punched lol.

RagingKileak · 09-23-2009, 10:32 AM

lol,

I can't say much about that can I?? I will keep it and keep modifying it until it sells, unless it doesnt in which case I will keep it forever...

But if someone wants it, then its for sale

Make sense?

Matt

beemerbird · 09-23-2009, 02:33 PM

Covering all bases springs to mind luv.

Fair enough though.

RagingKileak · 09-23-2009, 02:58 PM

Well yeah, I guess it helps that we now have brand new options on the company car range...

Work won't let me have a two seater, so thinking of ditching the car allowance in favour of the company option, then just running the Porsche or similar on weekends or when I fancy. Keeps it special then doesn't it?

Matt

RagingKileak · 09-25-2009, 03:23 AM

BTTT!!

Matt

lolololol · 09-25-2009, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RagingKileak

lol,

I can't say much about that can I?? I will keep it and keep modifying it until it sells, unless it doesnt in which case I will keep it forever...

But if someone wants it, then its for sale

Make sense?

Matt

Not really buddy, it sounds like 'more money than sense' decision making !

What is the point of modifying a car that you are selling ? Money down the drain isn't it ?

RagingKileak · 09-25-2009, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omaragha

Not really buddy, it sounds like 'more money than sense' decision making !

What is the point of modifying a car that you are selling ? Money down the drain isn't it ?

Maybe, but noone has bought it yet, or shown much interest, so if its not selling, then I am keeping!

Ok, let me put it this way, right now there is NO suspension available that I want, so I cant spend improve the car how I want, hence I would be willing to get rid.

If I then get said suspension, and I fall in love with the car again - then I wont sell...

Unless I get a good offer, because everything has its price

Matt

RagingKileak · 10-02-2009, 07:59 AM

Now (sort of) properly for sale...

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1276034.htm

Matt

lolololol · 10-02-2009, 11:35 AM

Mate - I cant see your car selling on Pistonheads with the wording on your ad.

If you allow me to be critical, in your wording you say that you want the car to retire to a more 'sedate' life. You have listed all your mods and state that your are not a boy racer yet your ad gives the impression that the car has been thrashed to an inch of its life.

Just a polite criticism mate, probably worth rewording if you are serious about selling pal.

RagingKileak · 10-02-2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omaragha

Mate - I cant see your car selling on Pistonheads with the wording on your ad.

If you allow me to be critical, in your wording you say that you want the car to retire to a more 'sedate' life. You have listed all your mods and state that your are not a boy racer yet your ad gives the impression that the car has been thrashed to an inch of its life.

Just a polite criticism mate, probably worth rewording if you are serious about selling pal.

Hmmm, well its one of those things mate... as I mentioned last time this discussion came up, I don't really care how people perceive me, and I don't really care if it sells to be honest, not listing mods is a weird approach for a car which is so far from standard I guess....

I think a remap and black grilles might go unnoticed, but the CF can't be removed without respraying all the affected areas, the wheels are quite obviously not standard etc!

All I can say about the remap is that it can be switched.... sedate life comment is about mileage - truth being it would be impossible to rack up 50,000 miles of boy racer driving - I would be dead or banned lol!

Take your point though, as a person looking in - just not sure how else I can tell the truth!

Matt

PhilL · 10-02-2009, 12:47 PM

I think a detailed, honest ad like that helps sell a car - if someone can be bothered to make the effort when writing the ad it gives the impression they've made an effort with the upkeep of the car.

Kind of agree with the comment above about a 'sedate life' tho - I would reword that personally, even if you 'don't mind if the car sells at all'

RagingKileak · 10-02-2009, 12:59 PM

We may be closing in on a compromise!!

Matt

lolololol · 10-02-2009, 01:18 PM

Yeah, to clarify - I thinking listing the mods is good idea pal.

Just change the 'retire to a sedate life' quote and your good to go.

As a buyer my 1st thought is what preceded a sedate life ? - a harsh one probably !

RagingKileak · 10-02-2009, 05:36 PM

Ok fair enough mate, will do when back on Monday!

It might surprise you guys to hear I have 6 emails today - some just bolocks, but a good start.

Matt

Rushall · 10-04-2009, 04:19 AM

I agree with a couple of the comments above. You don't need to justify why you've decided to sell your car. So personally, i would remove the second paragraph completely. It doesn't add anything to the advert.

You've said it's a reluctant sale - I would just add that whilst you have mixed emotions, it's time for a change!

Good luck with the sale - seems a shame that no sooner than you've finished the project, that you're selling, but I guess the problems with the rear-end have left a nasty taste in your mouth.

Best

Rush

RagingKileak · 10-04-2009, 04:13 PM

Hmm well yeah and slow progress on other key mods - its now a case of spend a LOT on some serious hardware, and risk it not reinvigorating the car for me, or sell it and start with something which sharper out of the box (M3, RS4, Boxster etc)

Anyway, the number of emails I have had is INSANE.... I am now up to 2 offers at 20k, 2 offers at 21.5 including a chap who wants to pay a deposit tomorrow...

Six or seven stupid part exchanges and one or two I am taking seriously...

Not to mention a few 'where did you get this' type of emails.

Matt

JLR1969 · 10-04-2009, 04:46 PM

Its better to be looked over than over looked.

Glad to have met you yesterday Matt.

RagingKileak · 10-04-2009, 04:54 PM

You too mate!

Great meet, still sat in the hotel now - just having a beer...

Cracking sticky toffee pudding, jeez I am full now though!

Matt

RagingKileak · 10-19-2009, 10:28 AM

Now reduced - am I retarded???!!

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1276034.htm

Matt

335DPOWER · 10-19-2009, 01:07 PM

Hi
just wondering dose the remap not void the warranty?

I want the map on mine but with a year and a bit left on my warranty i have put it off.

(car looks good by the way!)

09-23-2009, 05:18 AM	#1
RagingKileak Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,655 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (2)	Guaging Interest... 2007 335D - Nice spec. Hello all, Once again, considering a sale although not overly bothered wether she sells or not. If she does, I will likely be getting a 335i Convertible so your welcome to offer me a PX if you have one, I MIGHT consider a high spec, manual 335i coupe - any car I buy must have around 25k miles max, as I tend to keep day to day cars for about a year and do about 20k. My car... 2007 (07) E90 335D M-Sport Auto Saloon in Black. 49,000 miles. FBMWSH (Rear pads due in about 3000 miles and nothing for a while after) Fantastic condition, has stone chips to bonnet but nothing unusual, no car park scrapes dings etc. Wheels have recently been refurbished and powder coated dark anthracite, so are immaculate and as new. Spec is as follows - AT with paddles of course. M-Sport refinements (seats, bodykit) Pro Sat Nav. Brushed titanium Trim. IPOD kit. DAB Digital radio (which is bloody rare). Heated Seats. Black Leather. Privacy Glass. Rear Parking Sensors Parrot Bluetooth kit hard wired. 19' 225 Alloy wheels, with run flats, rears will be due replacement in about 5,000 miles, fronts are fine. Extra's include... BMW Alpine retrofit speaker and amp upgrade. Evolve Switch Remap with box (RR graph to prove 357 bhp) BMW Performance Front Splitters (Genuine Carbon Fibre) BMW Performance Rear Spoiler (Genuine Carbon Fibre) Debadged rear (badges provided) All BMW badges including wheels swapped for CF (originals included) I have a million pics, including plenty on this site which can be found here amongst other places... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...odded+detailed No pics since the wheels were powder coated, but I can sort that out for you no probs. Looking for £22,500 and am open to sensible, realistic offers upon viewing. Matt
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09-23-2009, 09:40 AM	#2
lolololol Colonel 96 Rep 2,204 Posts Drives: M4 F83 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The world iTrader: (4)	I thought you were going to modify this car to within an inch of its life ? Weren't you posting lots of teaser pictures ? __________________ Engine Mods: VF HEX Stage 2, ER Charge Pipes, VRSF Catless Downpipes, BMS Intakes and PCW Exhaust Mod Running Gear Mods: HRE Flow Form F01, Yellow Stuff pads. Cosmetic: Performance Grill, Lip Spoiler, Splitters, Side Skirt Extensions, Diffuser and BMS Tips
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beemerbird Major General 172 Rep 7,953 Posts Drives: Merc diesel Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 TTRS [9.00] 2007 Audi S5 [0.00] May 2007 Porsche 99 ... [0.00] March 2007 Porsche ... [0.00] Sep. 2007 E92 335d SE [0.00] July 2006 E90 330i ... [0.00]	Bloody hell Matt, you don't know whether your arse is bored or punched lol.
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09-23-2009, 10:32 AM	#4
RagingKileak Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,655 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (2)	lol, I can't say much about that can I?? I will keep it and keep modifying it until it sells, unless it doesnt in which case I will keep it forever... But if someone wants it, then its for sale Make sense? Matt
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beemerbird Major General 172 Rep 7,953 Posts Drives: Merc diesel Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 TTRS [9.00] 2007 Audi S5 [0.00] May 2007 Porsche 99 ... [0.00] March 2007 Porsche ... [0.00] Sep. 2007 E92 335d SE [0.00] July 2006 E90 330i ... [0.00]	Covering all bases springs to mind luv. Fair enough though.
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09-23-2009, 02:58 PM	#6
RagingKileak Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,655 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (2)	Well yeah, I guess it helps that we now have brand new options on the company car range... Work won't let me have a two seater, so thinking of ditching the car allowance in favour of the company option, then just running the Porsche or similar on weekends or when I fancy. Keeps it special then doesn't it? Matt
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09-25-2009, 03:23 AM	#7
RagingKileak Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,655 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (2)	BTTT!! Matt
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10-02-2009, 07:59 AM	#10
RagingKileak Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,655 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (2)	Now (sort of) properly for sale... http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1276034.htm Matt
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10-02-2009, 11:35 AM	#11
lolololol Colonel 96 Rep 2,204 Posts Drives: M4 F83 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The world iTrader: (4)	Mate - I cant see your car selling on Pistonheads with the wording on your ad. If you allow me to be critical, in your wording you say that you want the car to retire to a more 'sedate' life. You have listed all your mods and state that your are not a boy racer yet your ad gives the impression that the car has been thrashed to an inch of its life. Just a polite criticism mate, probably worth rewording if you are serious about selling pal. __________________ Engine Mods: VF HEX Stage 2, ER Charge Pipes, VRSF Catless Downpipes, BMS Intakes and PCW Exhaust Mod Running Gear Mods: HRE Flow Form F01, Yellow Stuff pads. Cosmetic: Performance Grill, Lip Spoiler, Splitters, Side Skirt Extensions, Diffuser and BMS Tips
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10-02-2009, 12:47 PM	#13
PhilL Captain 62 Rep 629 Posts Drives: M2, F15 X5 4.0d Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Middle Lands iTrader: (0)	I think a detailed, honest ad like that helps sell a car - if someone can be bothered to make the effort when writing the ad it gives the impression they've made an effort with the upkeep of the car. Kind of agree with the comment above about a 'sedate life' tho - I would reword that personally, even if you 'don't mind if the car sells at all'
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10-02-2009, 12:59 PM	#14
RagingKileak Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,655 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (2)	We may be closing in on a compromise!! Matt
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10-02-2009, 01:18 PM	#15
lolololol Colonel 96 Rep 2,204 Posts Drives: M4 F83 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The world iTrader: (4)	Yeah, to clarify - I thinking listing the mods is good idea pal. Just change the 'retire to a sedate life' quote and your good to go. As a buyer my 1st thought is what preceded a sedate life ? - a harsh one probably ! __________________ Engine Mods: VF HEX Stage 2, ER Charge Pipes, VRSF Catless Downpipes, BMS Intakes and PCW Exhaust Mod Running Gear Mods: HRE Flow Form F01, Yellow Stuff pads. Cosmetic: Performance Grill, Lip Spoiler, Splitters, Side Skirt Extensions, Diffuser and BMS Tips
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10-02-2009, 05:36 PM	#16
RagingKileak Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,655 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (2)	Ok fair enough mate, will do when back on Monday! It might surprise you guys to hear I have 6 emails today - some just bolocks, but a good start. Matt
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10-04-2009, 04:19 AM	#17
Rushall Private First Class 6 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 335d Coupe / Boxster S 987 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I agree with a couple of the comments above. You don't need to justify why you've decided to sell your car. So personally, i would remove the second paragraph completely. It doesn't add anything to the advert. You've said it's a reluctant sale - I would just add that whilst you have mixed emotions, it's time for a change! Good luck with the sale - seems a shame that no sooner than you've finished the project, that you're selling, but I guess the problems with the rear-end have left a nasty taste in your mouth. Best Rush
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10-04-2009, 04:13 PM	#18
RagingKileak Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,655 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (2)	Hmm well yeah and slow progress on other key mods - its now a case of spend a LOT on some serious hardware, and risk it not reinvigorating the car for me, or sell it and start with something which sharper out of the box (M3, RS4, Boxster etc) Anyway, the number of emails I have had is INSANE.... I am now up to 2 offers at 20k, 2 offers at 21.5 including a chap who wants to pay a deposit tomorrow... Six or seven stupid part exchanges and one or two I am taking seriously... Not to mention a few 'where did you get this' type of emails. Matt
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10-04-2009, 04:46 PM	#19
JLR1969 Major General 1882 Rep 7,000 Posts Drives: Kubota GR1600 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England iTrader: (1)	Its better to be looked over than over looked. Glad to have met you yesterday Matt.
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10-04-2009, 04:54 PM	#20
RagingKileak Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,655 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (2)	You too mate! Great meet, still sat in the hotel now - just having a beer... Cracking sticky toffee pudding, jeez I am full now though! Matt
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10-19-2009, 10:28 AM	#21
RagingKileak Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,655 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (2)	Now reduced - am I retarded???!! http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1276034.htm Matt
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10-19-2009, 01:07 PM	#22
335DPOWER Captain 35 Rep 694 Posts Drives: Soon to be a c63 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	Hi just wondering dose the remap not void the warranty? I want the map on mine but with a year and a bit left on my warranty i have put it off. (car looks good by the way!)
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