Maybe selling, help me decide on potential new car

eee_90 · 01-21-2013, 02:39 PM

May be putting my E90 up for sale, and wanted to hear some guesstimates about what she might be worth in the open market.

I understand that price will vary depending on market and location, but just looking for varying opinions and some guidance. Reason for selling is that there have been a couple of issues lately that have affected my ability to get to and from work (approx 60 miles round trip per day).

I do not have an extended warranty, so don't want to deal with this inconvenience as well as the money factor.

2006 325xi, Cold Weather Package, Nav
40,000 miles

Also, my most important question - if I were to sell (assuming I could get anywhere from $15-18k. Car is paid off, but I'd like to pocket a few thousand which leaves me able to spend anywhere from $11-15k.

Can you suggest something that might comparable to my e90 in terms of class, mpg, sportiness, etc? Don't really care about year/mileage, as long as it will still be dependable in its age.

THANKS EVERYONE!

fireline43 · 01-21-2013, 02:56 PM

is your car breaking down?

thenewrick · 01-21-2013, 03:43 PM

Checking NADA guides and autotrader is your best bet at finding a value

Turb0Surge · 01-21-2013, 03:46 PM

check kbb. 18k probably won't happen. 15k seems about right. Assuming it's a clean title.

e90Nate · 01-21-2013, 03:46 PM

not sure value for your car, but for replacement within that cost, what about an e46 zhp, or acura TL?

richpike · 01-21-2013, 04:02 PM

I'd look at a G35 - I always say they are 95% of a BMW for thousands less. Some people care about that final 5% (I do), but others don't. I imagine you can get a 2004-2006 in that $10-$15k range, private party.

-Rich

Jay-K · 01-21-2013, 07:55 PM

stay with bmw.

Just a 3 · 01-21-2013, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jk688

stay with bmw.

+1

However, the G is a good choice too - 9/10ths of the Bimmer.

cuiter23 · 01-21-2013, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jk688

stay with bmw.

+2 you only have 40k miles on it. She still has lots of life in her.

psmitty95 · 01-21-2013, 08:23 PM

I say also look into the older S4's. The B6 and B5's can be had for very little and if you get something like the B5 you can make it very fast

Spensaur · 01-21-2013, 08:27 PM

I would honestly just keep your car... It would be pretty hard to find something that is as great as your car for around 10-15k...

idrift4wd · 01-21-2013, 09:18 PM

10-11k...

wrx, 350z, s2000, b5 s4, 3000gt, e36 m3, corolla.

Envuks · 01-21-2013, 09:42 PM

I think you'd be making a mistake to change cars now. You won't find something as nice in your price range. Things break, persevere through it. Most work places are accommodating when employees have occasional car issues. You have 40k miles, your car should be good to go without major issues. Was likely a fluke.

inline6ix · 01-21-2013, 09:59 PM

Why are you putting it for sale for something in that price range? The only thing comparable in that price range is maybe another E90. Also, your car only has 40,000 miles and iDrive, so finding those kinds of options in similarly priced cars will be quite difficult. Also, what happens if your replacement car starts to break down? If you're having problems at 40,000 miles, they are probably things that are relatively simple to fix that won't go bad again for a long time.

With that said, you should be looking at an Infiniti G35, Acura TL, Mercedes C-Class, or an Audi A4.

01-21-2013, 02:39 PM	#1
eee_90 Private 4 Rep 86 Posts Drives: soon to be e90 Join Date: May 2012 Location: boston iTrader: (1)	Maybe selling, help me decide on potential new car May be putting my E90 up for sale, and wanted to hear some guesstimates about what she might be worth in the open market. I understand that price will vary depending on market and location, but just looking for varying opinions and some guidance. Reason for selling is that there have been a couple of issues lately that have affected my ability to get to and from work (approx 60 miles round trip per day). I do not have an extended warranty, so don't want to deal with this inconvenience as well as the money factor. 2006 325xi, Cold Weather Package, Nav 40,000 miles Also, my most important question - if I were to sell (assuming I could get anywhere from $15-18k. Car is paid off, but I'd like to pocket a few thousand which leaves me able to spend anywhere from $11-15k. Can you suggest something that might comparable to my e90 in terms of class, mpg, sportiness, etc? Don't really care about year/mileage, as long as it will still be dependable in its age. THANKS EVERYONE!
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fireline43 Lieutenant 43 Rep 497 Posts Drives: 2013 Mercedes C250 Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	is your car breaking down?
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thenewrick Captain 26 Rep 606 Posts Drives: 2007 E93 335i Black Sapphire Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	Checking NADA guides and autotrader is your best bet at finding a value
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Turb0Surge Lieutenant Colonel 91 Rep 1,555 Posts Drives: BLACK e90 335i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lincoln, CA iTrader: (0)	check kbb. 18k probably won't happen. 15k seems about right. Assuming it's a clean title. __________________
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e90Nate Colonel 285 Rep 2,146 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Canada iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 335i xdrive M- ... [10.00]	not sure value for your car, but for replacement within that cost, what about an e46 zhp, or acura TL?
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richpike Captain 29 Rep 713 Posts Drives: MDX, LR4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CO - 6500ft ASL iTrader: (1)	I'd look at a G35 - I always say they are 95% of a BMW for thousands less. Some people care about that final 5% (I do), but others don't. I imagine you can get a 2004-2006 in that $10-$15k range, private party. -Rich
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Jay-K Brigadier General 384 Rep 3,450 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	stay with bmw.
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psmitty95 Brigadier General 578 Rep 4,393 Posts Drives: '23 M340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (11)	I say also look into the older S4's. The B6 and B5's can be had for very little and if you get something like the B5 you can make it very fast __________________ < Click picture for photoshoot E90 335i xDrive 6spd, Nav, Prem, Cold Weather, & Sports package - Msport Conversion Mods: JB4 + MHD, Doc Race ST, Pure 6266, AD-Eng PI/Mounts, Fuel-It st. 3, Custom Exhaust, Tuned by TwistedTuning More Pictures: Build Thread /// 683AWHP/675AWTQ
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Spensaur Lieutenant 38 Rep 555 Posts Drives: E93 328i Join Date: May 2008 Location: So.Cal iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E93 328i [9.00]	I would honestly just keep your car... It would be pretty hard to find something that is as great as your car for around 10-15k...
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idrift4wd Brigadier General 149 Rep 3,552 Posts Drives: Three Hundred and Thirty Five Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yonkers NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [7.00]	10-11k... wrx, 350z, s2000, b5 s4, 3000gt, e36 m3, corolla.
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Envuks Captain 26 Rep 741 Posts Drives: '08 e92 335xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (2)	I think you'd be making a mistake to change cars now. You won't find something as nice in your price range. Things break, persevere through it. Most work places are accommodating when employees have occasional car issues. You have 40k miles, your car should be good to go without major issues. Was likely a fluke. __________________ Jet black e92 6mt 335xi: 18" BBS RGRs, KW v1, ESS Stage 2 flash, VRSF 7" FMIC, VRSF downpipes, JG Mods m-tech front, mtec V3 AEs, BMS OCC, hardwired valentine 1, p3cars gauge, amber delete, sport seats, factory oil cooler.
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inline6ix Private First Class 3 Rep 160 Posts Drives: Deep Green E90 325i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orlando, Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 1999 Range Rover 4. ... [0.00] 1997 BMW 528i [0.00]	Why are you putting it for sale for something in that price range? The only thing comparable in that price range is maybe another E90. Also, your car only has 40,000 miles and iDrive, so finding those kinds of options in similarly priced cars will be quite difficult. Also, what happens if your replacement car starts to break down? If you're having problems at 40,000 miles, they are probably things that are relatively simple to fix that won't go bad again for a long time. With that said, you should be looking at an Infiniti G35, Acura TL, Mercedes C-Class, or an Audi A4. __________________ 18" Staggered Style 189 - BMS 15mm - CF Grilles - LCI Headlights - BMW Performance CF Intake - 12" Blaupunkt Subwoofer
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