Is anyone biting on these sales?

Justin · 01-13-2009, 06:01 PM

Just curious if anyone is actually having luck selling there 128/135? I see quite a few posted here. Seems like it'd be pretty tough to get someone to drop 35-40k these days. Has anyone actually been able to sell there new 1 series over the past month or two?

Evolved · 01-13-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin

Just curious if anyone is actually having luck selling there 128/135? I see quite a few posted here. Seems like it'd be pretty tough to get someone to drop 35-40k these days. Has anyone actually been able to sell there new 1 series over the past month or two?

The issue I see is the asking price in some of these for sale threads. Why would I buy a used car for $38k when I can have one built exactly the way I want it in the color I want for only $2k more. Plus if you buy new you get a much better interest rate.

Tulipsuncle · 01-13-2009, 06:22 PM

I can't sell mine. I think it's mostly the economy but maybe it's just not easy to sell a $30K+ used car. 99% of people don't have that kind of cash and it's easier to walk into a dealer and get financing then get a loan and then buy a used car from a private party. Oh well.

Face · 01-13-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Evolved

The issue I see is the asking price in some of these for sale threads. Why would I buy a used car for $38k when I can have one built exactly the way I want it in the color I want for only $2k more. Plus if you buy new you get a much better interest rate.

Agreed. There have been some cars on here that I've noticed that have sold, and they've all been good deals.

I think the silver one in Idaho is a great deal, but I'd rather have white than silver. If it's still for sale when i get back from my honeymoon, might have to seriously consider purchasing it.

mjkgrady · 01-13-2009, 07:35 PM

just took the loss on a 2009 wrx with 4,000 miles
by giving it to carmax - $19,000 (m.s.r.p. 28k).

some of the 2009 wrx's are throwing rods,
and news travels fast, so that may not have
helped with its value. (dealers offered even less).

Heinzftw · 01-13-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mjkgrady

just took the loss on a 2009 wrx with 4,000 miles
by giving it to carmax - $19,000 (m.s.r.p. 28k).

some of the 2009 wrx's are throwing rods,
and news travels fast, so that may not have
helped with its value. (dealers offered even less).

You gave up the 2009 WRX? Are you sure it wasn't the 2008? The 09 has 265hp and is a bargain.

mjkgrady · 01-13-2009, 09:08 PM

yes, i am sure that i bought a 2009 wrx in october 2008, convinced by
the upgraded turbo, exhaust, catalyst, and revised suspension
(better tires and larger sways front and rear). problems are
outlined in the nasioc forum under "2009 wrx motor issues".

part of the problem i had with the trade-in was this cars reputation
as a performance car that gets modified and driven too hard.

stealth · 01-14-2009, 07:25 PM

I can't give away my 08 sti because of the deals the dealerships were offering. I didn't think $29500 (I paid $39500) was a bad asking price for it with two sets of bbs wheels. I am contemplating picking up a 1er when it sells.

mjkgrady · 01-14-2009, 07:54 PM

sorry to hear that about your 2008 sti. you probably know
that a carmax offer is not binding and they give
a few days for you to consider it.

lannypoffo · 01-17-2009, 11:46 PM

ya my 135i will be hard to sell fro sure.. even tho its one of the cheapest on here. The tulip guys is a tad cheaper than mine with more packages. so hopefully he will have some luck before me.

Tulipsuncle · 01-18-2009, 01:47 AM

I haven't sold it. I've had so many people make me offers over email, some were okay. Not a single person has come out to actually look at the car. I'm fine with it. I'm going to just keep it and enjoy. It's not worth dealing with the sales process to me.

lannypoffo · 01-18-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Tulipsuncle

I haven't sold it. I've had so many people make me offers over email, some were okay. Not a single person has come out to actually look at the car. I'm fine with it. I'm going to just keep it and enjoy. It's not worth dealing with the sales process to me.

yup, selling is a nightmare. ive sold 2-3 cars in the last 6 months. waiting for titles and crap. 99% of people waste your time until yuo find that magic person.

Noize · 01-22-2009, 08:46 PM

I am upside down in mine. I want to get back into an Evo. Oh well, economy sucks. Hunker down, pay more off, hope to get rightside up and sell.

I hate that I can't be happy with the same car.

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Justin Private First Class 21 Rep 161 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	Is anyone biting on these sales? Just curious if anyone is actually having luck selling there 128/135? I see quite a few posted here. Seems like it'd be pretty tough to get someone to drop 35-40k these days. Has anyone actually been able to sell there new 1 series over the past month or two?
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Tulipsuncle Private 8 Rep 63 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	Short answer: No I can't sell mine. I think it's mostly the economy but maybe it's just not easy to sell a $30K+ used car. 99% of people don't have that kind of cash and it's easier to walk into a dealer and get financing then get a loan and then buy a used car from a private party. Oh well.
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mjkgrady New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (0)	just took the loss on a 2009 wrx with 4,000 miles by giving it to carmax - $19,000 (m.s.r.p. 28k). some of the 2009 wrx's are throwing rods, and news travels fast, so that may not have helped with its value. (dealers offered even less).
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mjkgrady New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (0)	yes, i am sure that i bought a 2009 wrx in october 2008, convinced by the upgraded turbo, exhaust, catalyst, and revised suspension (better tires and larger sways front and rear). problems are outlined in the nasioc forum under "2009 wrx motor issues". part of the problem i had with the trade-in was this cars reputation as a performance car that gets modified and driven too hard.
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stealth 08 Sti -> 1 Series ??? 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2008 iTrader: (0)	I can't give away my 08 sti because of the deals the dealerships were offering. I didn't think $29500 (I paid $39500) was a bad asking price for it with two sets of bbs wheels. I am contemplating picking up a 1er when it sells.
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mjkgrady New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (0)	sorry to hear that about your 2008 sti. you probably know that a carmax offer is not binding and they give a few days for you to consider it.
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lannypoffo Lieutenant 20 Rep 564 Posts Drives: 2013 Dodge Charger SRT8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cali iTrader: (1)	ya my 135i will be hard to sell fro sure.. even tho its one of the cheapest on here. The tulip guys is a tad cheaper than mine with more packages. so hopefully he will have some luck before me.
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Tulipsuncle Private 8 Rep 63 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	Nope I haven't sold it. I've had so many people make me offers over email, some were okay. Not a single person has come out to actually look at the car. I'm fine with it. I'm going to just keep it and enjoy. It's not worth dealing with the sales process to me.
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Noize Under the radar 41 Rep 840 Posts Drives: FWD in reverse Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In traffic at idle iTrader: (1)	I am upside down in mine. I want to get back into an Evo. Oh well, economy sucks. Hunker down, pay more off, hope to get rightside up and sell. I hate that I can't be happy with the same car.
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