2011 135i - Asking for what you think it's worth.

[Luftmeister]

BIMMERPOST / Classifieds

Asking Price:

USD 15,000.00

Item Interest

Hello ladies and gents.

Time to sell the 1. I don't drive it anymore and wife doesn't like it when I drive it even a little spirited. I'm riding my R1200RT a lot more since I got that.

I got an Autotrader, Cargurus, and Carvana offer ranging from 12.5k to 15K

2nd owner, don't have a solid history of maintenance before 54k, but I've been good to him and have those to 74k

2011 135i, Galaxy grey
74k on the clock
No accidents
DCT
VRSF IC upgrade
Catless downpipe. (shhh. I do have the stocker.)
Go fast bits diverter valve.
Metal charge pipe.
MHD Stage 2+ running fine, no CEL ever.
xHP Transmission flash. (amazing)
Bilstein B6 kit. Springs and struts.

Thanks and regards,

-Jim

[bnace10]

Generally I'd say around $20k, but the mods reduce value to most buyers so realistically around $18.5-$19 is where I'd be at on it.

[G3min1]

$15k due to modifications and lack of records before 54k.
$17k if it was stock.
I doubt you will get more than $17k for it tbh.

Go over to car bids to get a better sense of recently purchased private party sales.
https://carsandbids.com/search/bmw/135i

[lvblkjack]

Originally Posted by bnace10

Generally I'd say around $20k, but the mods reduce value to most buyers so realistically around $18.5-$19 is where I'd be at on it.

Originally Posted by G3min1

$15k due to modifications and lack of records before 54k.
$17k if it was stock.
I doubt you will get more than $17k for it tbh.

Go over to car bids to get a better sense of recently purchased private party sales.
https://carsandbids.com/search/bmw/135i

This might help the OP also - I'm curious to know in your opinion which mods would hurt resale value. And let's say for the same car, one is on stock suspension and one with Bilstein B6, which one would you choose/worth more?

[Luftmeister]

Originally Posted by G3min1

$15k due to modifications and lack of records before 54k.
$17k if it was stock.
I doubt you will get more than $17k for it tbh.

Go over to car bids to get a better sense of recently purchased private party sales.
https://carsandbids.com/search/bmw/135i

Yeah, this is where I think I'll be: 14-15k. That site looks pretty accurate. I listed it on CarGurus (had good success with them in the past) and at 14900 it's listed as a good deal. 12k makes it a great deal. Nah...

[Luftmeister]

Originally Posted by lvblkjack

This might help the OP also - I'm curious to know in your opinion which mods would hurt resale value. And let's say for the same car, one is on stock suspension and one with Bilstein B6, which one would you choose/worth more?

My stock suspension was shot. Actually, stock is pretty horrible on our cars. Heh.

The B6 rides better than the stock unless you hit something hard. I forgot to mention I also did the bushings. M3. Highly recommend doing that. Night and day.

[Luftmeister]

Hmmm. Another question if I may. How do you know what trim level your car is and what packages it may have? I am pretty sure I have the M sport but how can I prove it to a prospective buyer?

[tracer bullet]

Originally Posted by Luftmeister

Hmmm. Another question if I may. How do you know what trim level your car is and what packages it may have? I am pretty sure I have the M sport but how can I prove it to a prospective buyer?

VIN decoder

[dtla1]

Originally Posted by Luftmeister

2011 135i, Galaxy grey

I like this description better than Space Grey

[Robhagen]

Originally Posted by Luftmeister

Hmmm. Another question if I may. How do you know what trim level your car is and what packages it may have? I am pretty sure I have the M sport but how can I prove it to a prospective buyer?

Black Headliner = M-Sport
Sport Seats without Black Headliner = Sport Package

[CharsadehBEAST]

How quickly are you looking to move it? At $15k it should be gone within a few days exception being if you live in a remote area. I would ask $18.5k if you are not in a rush.

[Luftmeister]

Originally Posted by Robhagen

Black Headliner = M-Sport
Sport Seats without Black Headliner = Sport Package

Very good to know! Thank you!

[Luftmeister]

Originally Posted by CharsadehBEAST

How quickly are you looking to move it? At $15k it should be gone within a few days exception being if you live in a remote area. I would ask $18.5k if you are not in a rush.

Not in a hurry or desperate, but soon. I'm in Madison, WI.

I don't drive it anymore especially since I got an R1200RT bike.

My wife doesn't like it when I get on the throttle anymore, nor take corners the way they're supposed to be taken. I've put 400 miles on it this season and 200 of that was going to a wedding.

Thanks for the info!

[G3min1]

Originally Posted by lvblkjack

This might help the OP also - I'm curious to know in your opinion which mods would hurt resale value. And let's say for the same car, one is on stock suspension and one with Bilstein B6, which one would you choose/worth more?

Go fast parts hurt resale value unless you find a niche buyer who wants to install the exact same mods. As a buyer when I purchased my e82 I wanted one that hadn't been pushed hard or modded heavily. If I were in the market this would be my thought process:

VRSF IC upgrade - Go fast part
Catless downpipe - Go fast part
Go fast bits diverter valve. meh w/e
Metal charge pipe. Preventative Maint
MHD Stage 2+ running fine, no CEL ever. Go fast part
xHP Transmission flash. Maint
Bilstein B6 kit. Springs and struts He's into Auto-x or the originals went bad before 74k miles


I would chose the stock E82 without the go fast parts as the one to fetch more money. Go fast parts means exactly that, you bought the car to drive it exactly how you should, but for a future owner/car guy you don't want one someone to have pushed the car before you.

[semipimpedauto]

Interested. I'm an hour away from you and have cash in hand. Took a week and a half for these admins to approve my account for commenting but would love to meet up. DM me for contact info.

[e82dreamer]

I searched for 6+ months for my 1-er and paid $18.5k for mine with similar mods at 50k miles. I would shoot for $17k for yours if it is mechanically sound.