125i and 135i Pricing in Australia

raymonddao · 11-09-2011, 05:22 AM

Hi there everyone,

im new to this forum, i was just wondering how much are the 125i worth or 135i? And how much did you guys buy it for? I had a look at carsales it there are few around 50-52k 08 125i model and about 52-60k 135i. However, i had a look at the car valuation is says between 42k-46k for 125i and 135i is about 48-55k something like that

much appreciate the help

MikeVictor · 11-09-2011, 06:42 AM

Cozza's example when he was selling his 125 was a good one to show how crap the generic Red Book prices are. he approached them for a custom valuation and it came in much higher if I remember correctly. Red Book is so conservative it's not funny.

decide on your budget first then find a good example of what you want that fits for a price you're willing to pay.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 11-09-2011, 05:09 PM

Carsales is probably the best indicator.

At the end of the day it's only worth what someone is willing to sell it for.

Blauweisser · 11-09-2011, 07:39 PM

Buying from a private person might be worthwhile considering when looking to purchase a car with sporting pretensions. You get to eyeball the owner, and see if he is the type who has thrashed the car gutless during its short life. Yes, I know, drive it like you stole it, but there's no doubt that it shortens the time before replacement bits are necessary. I know I'd be a bit leary if the owner had his hat on backwards, and told me he he couldn't wait for his Evo or Golf GTR. Once the car gets into a yard, you lose the luxury of getting to know the previous owner.

11-09-2011, 05:22 AM	#1
raymonddao Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	125i and 135i Pricing in Australia Hi there everyone, im new to this forum, i was just wondering how much are the 125i worth or 135i? And how much did you guys buy it for? I had a look at carsales it there are few around 50-52k 08 125i model and about 52-60k 135i. However, i had a look at the car valuation is says between 42k-46k for 125i and 135i is about 48-55k something like that much appreciate the help
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MikeVictor Brigadier General 210 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda ND MX-5 [10.00]	Cozza's example when he was selling his 125 was a good one to show how crap the generic Red Book prices are. he approached them for a custom valuation and it came in much higher if I remember correctly. Red Book is so conservative it's not funny. decide on your budget first then find a good example of what you want that fits for a price you're willing to pay.
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Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Major General 808 Rep 5,530 Posts Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (3)	Carsales is probably the best indicator. At the end of the day it's only worth what someone is willing to sell it for.
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Blauweisser Private First Class 13 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 125i M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Oz iTrader: (0)	Buying from a private person might be worthwhile considering when looking to purchase a car with sporting pretensions. You get to eyeball the owner, and see if he is the type who has thrashed the car gutless during its short life. Yes, I know, drive it like you stole it, but there's no doubt that it shortens the time before replacement bits are necessary. I know I'd be a bit leary if the owner had his hat on backwards, and told me he he couldn't wait for his Evo or Golf GTR. Once the car gets into a yard, you lose the luxury of getting to know the previous owner.
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