Individual colors lower trade in value?

gprgeorge · 08-05-2018, 01:16 PM

I am going to make an order this week for one of the last allocations for a F80. I currently have a SS/cohiba but wanted a change. At this time, I have chosen to go with Hera Mica Blue. My question, when I trade this car in 3 years, will I loose more value because of the individual color? I can already hear the salesman say he will have trouble selling the car. Is this a minor concern?

allinon72 · 08-05-2018, 01:22 PM

If anything it will raise the value, but more than likely it will have no effect on the trade in valuation. I doubt they even notice its an individual color.

gatorfast · 08-05-2018, 01:29 PM

Should have no effect on trade in value unless it's a wild color like neon green or something.

bigsid05 · 08-05-2018, 01:38 PM

Residual value of that $5K will likely be 0, so you're taking a hit there, but with something tame like Hera Mica, it shouldn't be harder to sell. I agree that something wild could potentially decrease value just because most people like white/gray/black.

dinonz · 08-05-2018, 01:46 PM

Interesting - I thought it was already too late to order an F80? Basically, they're only making the M3 CS now, and I was told you can't get individual colors on them? Pretty much pick from the stated list.

IB M · 08-05-2018, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsid05

Residual value of that $5K will likely be 0, so you're taking a hit there, but with something tame like Hera Mica, it shouldn't be harder to sell. I agree that something wild could potentially decrease value just because most people like white/gray/black.

This ^

Plus the right color and spec could bring more if u sell yourself. You'll always get low balled on a trade in at a dealership.

Imola Red ZCP with black leather seats wih red stiching or cloth seats and I'll pay you $4k over what ever a dealer offfers you in 3 years

RickFLM4 · 08-05-2018, 02:16 PM

Trade in after 3 years? Lease it and don’t worry about it as it should get residualized.

(Also surprised you can still order an F80 with individual color.)

MomoM3 · 08-05-2018, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gprgeorge

I am going to make an order this week for one of the last allocations for a F80. I currently have a SS/cohiba but wanted a change. At this time, I have chosen to go with Hera Mica Blue. My question, when I trade this car in 3 years, will I loose more value because of the individual color? I can already hear the salesman say he will have trouble selling the car. Is this a minor concern?

Can't order Individual colors anymore on the F80, not even the semi-Individual one's. Standard colors only. I had a week 29 build and couldn't order Individual. If you can get one, that would be something short of a miracle...

You can't even order SS, btw...

GOLFFRR · 08-05-2018, 03:34 PM

over the years I had a few indiv colors and I have found that we were able to resale them for a little more then a std color. however that was bc that specific color combo was something that was very rare and also the color the buyer wanted. With the limited color options from BMW some indiv colors can be a little exciting for some buyers. Trade in value though a dealer will not pay more for a indiv color for the most part, they "may" pay less if its a color combo they feel will be very hard for them to move in their specific market.

gprgeorge · 08-05-2018, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MomoM3

Can't order Individual colors anymore on the F80, not even the semi-Individual one's. Standard colors only. I had a week 29 build and couldn't order Individual. If you can get one, that would be something short of a miracle...

You can't even order SS, btw...

I'm gonna ask the dealer tomorrow. They seemed pretty confident about it. But we know how that works sometimes.

WillC310 · 08-05-2018, 07:40 PM

I imagine that dealers will spin it in their favor both ways. When they are selling the car, they'll say "its a rare color.." blah blah, but when you try to sell/trade it in, they will say "Well.. we have to find someone who wants it so..".

Unless, like Golfrr mention, its a particular combo that someone really wants.

allinon72 · 08-05-2018, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gprgeorge

I'm gonna ask the dealer tomorrow. They seemed pretty confident about it. But we know how that works sometimes.

C'mon man, of course they're "confident about it", they want to give you as little as possible for your trade. Tell them you've started a deal with another dealer and watch that individual color get a lot more attractive...

3PedalMINI · 08-05-2018, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by gprgeorge

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Originally Posted by MomoM3

Can't order Individual colors anymore on the F80, not even the semi-Individual one's. Standard colors only. I had a week 29 build and couldn't order Individual. If you can get one, that would be something short of a miracle...

You can't even order SS, btw...

I'm gonna ask the dealer tomorrow. They seemed pretty confident about it. But we know how that works sometimes.

It's confirmed by multiple legitimate people that individual is no longer available to order. I ordered mine June 29th and it was unavailable. I think the first few weeks of may were the last.

If you get it through it will be amazing. Let us know when you definitively know!

IB M · 08-05-2018, 08:46 PM

When does F80M production end?

doug_999 · 08-05-2018, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gprgeorge

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Originally Posted by MomoM3

Can't order Individual colors anymore on the F80, not even the semi-Individual one's. Standard colors only. I had a week 29 build and couldn't order Individual. If you can get one, that would be something short of a miracle...

You can't even order SS, btw...

I'm gonna ask the dealer tomorrow. They seemed pretty confident about it. But we know how that works sometimes.

Same guys trying to convince you to not get an individual color right???

sashah60 · 08-06-2018, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MomoM3

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Originally Posted by gprgeorge

I am going to make an order this week for one of the last allocations for a F80. I currently have a SS/cohiba but wanted a change. At this time, I have chosen to go with Hera Mica Blue. My question, when I trade this car in 3 years, will I loose more value because of the individual color? I can already hear the salesman say he will have trouble selling the car. Is this a minor concern?

Can't order Individual colors anymore on the F80, not even the semi-Individual one's. Standard colors only. I had a week 29 build and couldn't order Individual. If you can get one, that would be something short of a miracle...

You can't even order SS, btw...

I have a wk33 build (mid August) and have received the same response...can't order individual anymore. Would be interested to know what you hear.

IK6SPEED · 08-06-2018, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

over the years I had a few indiv colors and I have found that we were able to resale them for a little more then a std color. however that was bc that specific color combo was something that was very rare and also the color the buyer wanted. With the limited color options from BMW some indiv colors can be a little exciting for some buyers. Trade in value though a dealer will not pay more for a indiv color for the most part, they "may" pay less if its a color combo they feel will be very hard for them to move in their specific market.

And there you have the answer for the question of this thread from the “horse’s mouth”.

GOLFFRR · 08-06-2018, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

And there you have the answer for the question of this thread from the “horse’s mouth”.

who you calling a horse!

dinonz · 08-06-2018, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

who you calling a horse!

At least he didn't call you a horse's ass!

smithf80 · 08-06-2018, 09:59 AM

I doubt it would lower the value. I also don't think you can order individual anymore. I think my car was one of the last true individuals to get done.

I guess the USA will continue to have only 2 Hera Mica Blue F80's, haha.

Hachima · 08-06-2018, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by smithf80

I doubt it would lower the value. I also don't think you can order individual anymore. I think my car was one of the last true individuals to get done.

I guess the USA will continue to have only 2 Hera Mica Blue F80's, haha.

Did you find a source to tell you how many of a particular color were made? I tried emailing individual@bmw.de and only got an automated reply.

Darth One · 08-06-2018, 11:31 AM

I know you guys are talking about trade-in value a few years after purchase, but if you keep your cars much longer, i think the likelihood that you'll get value out of it is excellent. Look at how rare and individual colors are trading on the E46 M3 and E39 M5 markets these days...

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allinon72 Brigadier General 4922 Rep 3,804 Posts Drives: 20' M2C, 23' X1 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (2)	If anything it will raise the value, but more than likely it will have no effect on the trade in valuation. I doubt they even notice its an individual color.
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gatorfast Major General 4996 Rep 6,863 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	Should have no effect on trade in value unless it's a wild color like neon green or something.
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bigsid05 First Lieutenant 109 Rep 303 Posts Drives: '15 MG/SO M4 Join Date: May 2013 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Residual value of that $5K will likely be 0, so you're taking a hit there, but with something tame like Hera Mica, it shouldn't be harder to sell. I agree that something wild could potentially decrease value just because most people like white/gray/black.
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dinonz Banned 3216 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 MWM ZCP Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Austin iTrader: (0)	Interesting - I thought it was already too late to order an F80? Basically, they're only making the M3 CS now, and I was told you can't get individual colors on them? Pretty much pick from the stated list.
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RickFLM4 Brigadier General 10971 Rep 4,821 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: PB County, FL iTrader: (0)	Trade in after 3 years? Lease it and don’t worry about it as it should get residualized. (Also surprised you can still order an F80 with individual color.) __________________ Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
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GOLFFRR 10816 Rep 27,599 Posts Drives: GOLFFRR cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: we sell BMWs to "ALL" US states iTrader: (4)	over the years I had a few indiv colors and I have found that we were able to resale them for a little more then a std color. however that was bc that specific color combo was something that was very rare and also the color the buyer wanted. With the limited color options from BMW some indiv colors can be a little exciting for some buyers. Trade in value though a dealer will not pay more for a indiv color for the most part, they "may" pay less if its a color combo they feel will be very hard for them to move in their specific market. __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, EMAIL OUR GUY KOTE FIRST! Kote M Sales:Kotem@bmwofcamarillo.com Cell:805-368-9101 vipfinance@bmwofcamarillo.com for warranties!
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WillC310 Lieutenant 44 Rep 506 Posts Drives: A car Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (0)	I imagine that dealers will spin it in their favor both ways. When they are selling the car, they'll say "its a rare color.." blah blah, but when you try to sell/trade it in, they will say "Well.. we have to find someone who wants it so..". Unless, like Golfrr mention, its a particular combo that someone really wants.
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IB M Brigadier General 2782 Rep 4,249 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 MG/SO ZCP DCT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 [8.50] 2013 BMW M3 [10.00]	When does F80M production end?
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Darth One drunk poster 6613 Rep 3,649 Posts Drives: M4 GTS \| E46 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I know you guys are talking about trade-in value a few years after purchase, but if you keep your cars much longer, i think the likelihood that you'll get value out of it is excellent. Look at how rare and individual colors are trading on the E46 M3 and E39 M5 markets these days...
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