BMW 1 Series Coupe Forum / 1 Series Convertible Forum (1M / tii / 135i / 128i / Coupe / Cabrio / Hatchback) (BMW E82 E88 128i 130i 135i)
 





 

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      03-30-2015, 04:24 AM   #1
COBMW144
Private First Class
United_States
78
Rep
133
Posts

Drives: 2023 BMW M3 xDrive Competition
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Colorado

iTrader: (0)

Is it a seller's market?

Lately I have been having the GTR itch which could be another thread in itself but I will save that discussion for later. I have a 2012 135i with the M sport package, Stage 1 BMW PPK, shadowline etc. and is a 10/10 on the cleanliness scale. Some might call BS because nothing is perfect but I assure you I keep this thing pristine and garaged except for on the nicest of days. It just turned 18k miles and still has some of the new car scent when you pop open the door. KBB says the value in a private sale is about $30,700 and after searching the "Cars for Sale" thread I see many with more mileage going for around 27ish in really good condition. So is it actually possible the KBB is somewhat accurate? Of course sale prices vary from person to person and how badly someone wants the car but would anyone here actually pay that much or is that just wishful thinking? I'm in no hurry to sell it and could see my self having this car for a couple more years but curiosity got to me.
Appreciate 0
      03-30-2015, 12:55 PM   #2
BeemerMan
Private
11
Rep
89
Posts

Drives: 135i
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: United States

iTrader: (1)

I just bought a gtr thru private sale with the intent of selling the 135. A few weeks went by and only got a few offers which I wasn't happy with selling. In the end, just decided to keep it!
Appreciate 0
      03-30-2015, 12:56 PM   #3
BeemerMan
Private
11
Rep
89
Posts

Drives: 135i
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: United States

iTrader: (1)

I think KBB prices are in the right range, but private sell you have to be patient to wait for the right offer.
Appreciate 0
      03-30-2015, 01:51 PM   #4
methodz
First Lieutenant
40
Rep
393
Posts

Drives: '12 Le Mans 135i Vert
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Hollywood

iTrader: (3)

I just got a fully loaded 135i with 27k miles 2 months ago from South Bay BMW for $31k so either I'm a fool or there is a market at that price.

I'd say private would be a couple grand less. You're on the borderline high side of the ballpark. You'll most likely not get KBB for it but if it is pristine you might get a private sale but you'd have to deal with the BS that goes with the private sale. Like when someone says they want to come by and see it and they end up a no call no show.
Appreciate 0
      03-30-2015, 02:39 PM   #5
Cavpilot2k
Chief Warrant Officer
1022
Rep
1,638
Posts

Drives: like a damn lunatic
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Boston

iTrader: (0)

Last month I bought a fully loaded CPO 2012 M-Sport 6MT with 23k miles and BMW PE installed for $30k. From a dealer.
__________________
"Prius" is Latin for Eunuch.
"Hrothgar": 2012 135i: 6MT M-Sport, BSM/Blk; Nav, Premium, Convenience, HK
Dinan Stage 2 +PPK /// BMW PE /// VRSF CP /// K&N /// Koni Sports /// RSFB Inserts /// MPS4S 225/255 /// Other Stuff
Appreciate 0
      03-30-2015, 03:21 PM   #6
Solo_M_Tech
Brigadier General
Solo_M_Tech's Avatar
United_States
1686
Rep
3,139
Posts

Drives: 2014 M5 6MT
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Massachusetts

iTrader: (7)

Garage List
2014 BMW M5  [0.00]
bought a 2012 Msport, fully loaded (minus smokers package) with 2,300 miles, $33,595. Private party sales are good. Trade in value isn't. Dealers know they can flip these fast, and they try to maximize profits with them.
__________________
2014 M5 6MT
Appreciate 0
      03-30-2015, 09:18 PM   #7
COBMW144
Private First Class
United_States
78
Rep
133
Posts

Drives: 2023 BMW M3 xDrive Competition
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Colorado

iTrader: (0)

Good to hear all the positive replies. Every month I pay a good chunk more on my loan, so I guess for now I will keep building up equity. But, if someone gave me $30k for it tomorrow I'd make a nice little profit and have a good start to a solid down payment on a 12/13 GTR after another 6-12 months. I do agree with private sales being a pain, but last car I sold privately went quick and problem free. It'd be nice if they were all like that.
Appreciate 0
      03-30-2015, 09:40 PM   #8
hawkm3
Lieutenant
hawkm3's Avatar
57
Rep
477
Posts

Drives: 2009 135i
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Central Cali

iTrader: (4)

I think no one's cares about KBB now a days, my car values at 22k for trade on there and no dealer wanted to give me more than 18k
Appreciate 0
      03-30-2015, 09:46 PM   #9
Pig Farmer
Major
340
Rep
1,293
Posts

Drives: E92M
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Florida

iTrader: (0)

Just a observation... With the recent strength of the USD, there are quite a few Canadian cars to be had at a bargain. There's a Canadian 1M on this site for $41k, and I've been watching a few Canadian Porsches on ebay selling at a 10-15% discount to their US counterparts.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:15 PM.




1addicts
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST