Is $32,500 A Fair Deal?

drenkel · 07-22-2011, 09:37 AM

Finally found one I liked. Silver exterior, white leather interior, black soft top.

It's a 2008 BMW 135i convertible. Has Premium Package & Sports Package, M steering wheel, steptronic and also heated seats. Has the CPO warranty, and only 22K miles.

Is $32,500 a good deal on this car?

Please let me know your opinions. Thanks!

KinoBoom · 07-22-2011, 09:52 AM

Sounds like a good deal to me. is the maintenance extended as long as the warranty also? does it have nav?

drenkel · 07-22-2011, 10:00 AM

No nav.. warranty would expire July 2014

KinoBoom · 07-22-2011, 10:06 AM

Are you set on a convertible???? what's your budget? I can get you one.

drenkel · 07-22-2011, 10:16 AM

Are you a sales rep in Austin or something? I checked the BMW of Austin website and they don't have any 135i's listed there.

If your a sales rep at the Austin dealership PM me your number and I'll call you.

doublevanosrc · 07-22-2011, 10:21 AM

Kino a sales rep??

drewh130 · 07-22-2011, 10:21 AM

thats a very fair deal. I paid 33 for my AW over coral with same options + hifi stereo a month ago. Mine had 27k miles on it.

JD135 · 07-22-2011, 10:36 AM

I paid 28,600 with 22k about 2 months ago BSM/coral

x97Melbourne · 07-22-2011, 10:49 AM

Great deal. Thats private party pricing. Good find

KinoBoom · 07-22-2011, 11:25 AM

Not a sales rep but have enough connections to get cars if needed. Don't work for any dealer or anything. Was considering selling my car for a while.

drewh130 · 07-22-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by KinoBoom

Not a sales rep but have enough connections to get cars if needed. Don't work for any dealer or anything. Was considering selling my car for a while.

didnt you just get it?

Frack · 07-22-2011, 12:04 PM

drenkel,
negotiate it!! dealers go by black book value.
I was looking into trading my car in for 2011 335is and gave up on the idea as soon as they told me that my car - loaded 2009 bmw 128i sport with 16K miles is worth from 18-21K
2008 is either without factory warranty or it runs out really soon so previous owner didn't get top dollar for it, since they CPO'd it it's possibly a good car to buy but I see no reason why you should pay their asking price

Mak135i · 07-22-2011, 12:30 PM

That's a terrible deal. Just sold my 2008 135i vert CPO, loaded and in prisitne condition, but wit high miles for $25000. I would not offer any more than 28000

drewh130 · 07-22-2011, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mak135i

That's a terrible deal. Just sold my 2008 135i vert CPO, loaded and in prisitne condition, but wit high miles for $25000. I would not offer any more than 28000

you got ripped

Mak135i · 07-22-2011, 12:43 PM

There are 3 cars in this area in the 29k$ asking price. Just search.

KinoBoom · 07-22-2011, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewh130

Quote:

Originally Posted by KinoBoom

Not a sales rep but have enough connections to get cars if needed. Don't work for any dealer or anything. Was considering selling my car for a while.

didnt you just get it?

I said I WAS

x97Melbourne · 07-22-2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mak135i

That's a terrible deal. Just sold my 2008 135i vert CPO, loaded and in prisitne condition, but wit high miles for $25000. I would not offer any more than 28000

Sorry to say it but you got taken for a ride. You can private party that car for $29,000. Maybe a bit more if it's a manual...those are harder to get used.

Mak135i · 07-22-2011, 04:09 PM

My car had 60000 miles on it but was in very good condition. I cannot see how a car that stickers for 50000 when new can retain more than 55% of its value after model years. Hence the $28000.
OP: Offer them $28000 and be ready with the cash or financing.

This even works on new cars. Just bought my C63 brand new. Sticker is 69800. My price: 61500. Money talks.

Ash83 · 07-22-2011, 04:39 PM

I would try to push for 31K.

$32.5 is OK but not great...

theonlynameleft · 07-23-2011, 01:16 PM

I have a 128i convertible with every option except idrive.

In Canadian $ I paid 40k after taxes, it has some factory warranty left but has the extended as well until September 2014

Also, the car only had 9200KM on it not sure what that is in miles but it's not anywhere close to alot. Once I hit 40,000KM I might upgrade to a higher model 328 perhaps?

Dam Road · 07-24-2011, 08:10 AM

Just bought a Certified 08. Convertible, 6 speed, premium and sport packages. 7500 miles, $32k.

Found only a handful of certified 135s verts with sticks in the entire country.

Droptop · 07-24-2011, 10:16 AM

I bought my 135i vert in January from a dealer for $30k. Black, auto, leather, sport, premium and cold weather packages. CPO with 22,000 miles.

07-22-2011, 09:37 AM	#1
drenkel New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: Mazdaspeed Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Temple, TX iTrader: (0)	Is $32,500 A Fair Deal? Finally found one I liked. Silver exterior, white leather interior, black soft top. It's a 2008 BMW 135i convertible. Has Premium Package & Sports Package, M steering wheel, steptronic and also heated seats. Has the CPO warranty, and only 22K miles. Is $32,500 a good deal on this car? Please let me know your opinions. Thanks!
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07-22-2011, 09:52 AM	#2
KinoBoom Lieutenant 38 Rep 468 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	Sounds like a good deal to me. is the maintenance extended as long as the warranty also? does it have nav? __________________ 2018 M2
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07-22-2011, 10:00 AM	#3
drenkel New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: Mazdaspeed Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Temple, TX iTrader: (0)	No nav.. warranty would expire July 2014
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07-22-2011, 10:06 AM	#4
KinoBoom Lieutenant 38 Rep 468 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	Are you set on a convertible???? what's your budget? I can get you one. __________________ 2018 M2
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07-22-2011, 10:16 AM	#5
drenkel New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: Mazdaspeed Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Temple, TX iTrader: (0)	Are you a sales rep in Austin or something? I checked the BMW of Austin website and they don't have any 135i's listed there. If your a sales rep at the Austin dealership PM me your number and I'll call you.
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07-22-2011, 10:21 AM	#6
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07-22-2011, 10:21 AM	#7
drewh130 Private First Class 9 Rep 170 Posts Drives: AW 135i vert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (2)	thats a very fair deal. I paid 33 for my AW over coral with same options + hifi stereo a month ago. Mine had 27k miles on it.
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07-22-2011, 10:36 AM	#8
JD135 Enlisted Member 6 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I paid 28,600 with 22k about 2 months ago BSM/coral
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07-22-2011, 10:49 AM	#9
x97Melbourne Molar World 47 Rep 916 Posts Drives: 2016 435i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Great deal. Thats private party pricing. Good find __________________ Current: 2016 435i Coupe Previous: 2014 335i Sedan; 2013 328i Cv, 2011 335i Sedan Gone But Not Forgotten: 2008 135i Convertible (my favorite)
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07-22-2011, 11:25 AM	#10
KinoBoom Lieutenant 38 Rep 468 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	Not a sales rep but have enough connections to get cars if needed. Don't work for any dealer or anything. Was considering selling my car for a while. __________________ 2018 M2
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07-22-2011, 12:04 PM	#12
Frack Euro Member 38 Rep 482 Posts Drives: SGM e46 M Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hudson Valley iTrader: (7) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i 6MT s ... [0.00] 1996 BMW 328i vert [0.00] 2019 BMW 230i Msport [0.00] 2004 BMW M3 [10.00] 2009 128i [10.00]	drenkel, negotiate it!! dealers go by black book value. I was looking into trading my car in for 2011 335is and gave up on the idea as soon as they told me that my car - loaded 2009 bmw 128i sport with 16K miles is worth from 18-21K 2008 is either without factory warranty or it runs out really soon so previous owner didn't get top dollar for it, since they CPO'd it it's possibly a good car to buy but I see no reason why you should pay their asking price __________________ SGM e46 M
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07-22-2011, 12:30 PM	#13
Mak135i First Lieutenant 6 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 911 GTS, X3M Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (2)	That's a terrible deal. Just sold my 2008 135i vert CPO, loaded and in prisitne condition, but wit high miles for $25000. I would not offer any more than 28000 __________________ 2019 911 GTS 2017 M4 CV 2017 Mini JCW
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07-22-2011, 12:43 PM	#15
Mak135i First Lieutenant 6 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 911 GTS, X3M Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (2)	There are 3 cars in this area in the 29k$ asking price. Just search. __________________ 2019 911 GTS 2017 M4 CV 2017 Mini JCW
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07-22-2011, 04:09 PM	#18
Mak135i First Lieutenant 6 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 911 GTS, X3M Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (2)	My car had 60000 miles on it but was in very good condition. I cannot see how a car that stickers for 50000 when new can retain more than 55% of its value after model years. Hence the $28000. OP: Offer them $28000 and be ready with the cash or financing. This even works on new cars. Just bought my C63 brand new. Sticker is 69800. My price: 61500. Money talks. __________________ 2019 911 GTS 2017 M4 CV 2017 Mini JCW
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07-22-2011, 04:39 PM	#19
Ash83 Major 41 Rep 1,177 Posts Drives: 135i & RS5 (SOLD)/ 18 CTS-V Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	I would try to push for 31K. $32.5 is OK but not great... __________________ Alpine White, Coral RED , Glacier Silver Aluminum trim, M sport, 6MT, NAV, HiFi, USB-iPod, Bluetooth Performance: JB4\|BMW PE\|DP Cosmetics: BMW Sport Pedals\|Black Kidney Grill
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07-23-2011, 01:16 PM	#20
theonlynameleft Private First Class 12 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 2008 128i all stock Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada, Ontario iTrader: (0)	I have a 128i convertible with every option except idrive. In Canadian $ I paid 40k after taxes, it has some factory warranty left but has the extended as well until September 2014 Also, the car only had 9200KM on it not sure what that is in miles but it's not anywhere close to alot. Once I hit 40,000KM I might upgrade to a higher model 328 perhaps?
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07-24-2011, 08:10 AM	#21
Dam Road New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Vert 6MT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fuquay Varina, NC iTrader: (0)	Just bought a Certified 08. Convertible, 6 speed, premium and sport packages. 7500 miles, $32k. Found only a handful of certified 135s verts with sticks in the entire country.
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07-24-2011, 10:16 AM	#22
Droptop New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Vert Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	I bought my 135i vert in January from a dealer for $30k. Black, auto, leather, sport, premium and cold weather packages. CPO with 22,000 miles.
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