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      10-14-2019, 03:56 PM   #1
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How much can I get private market 135i

135i 08 183k miles
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Fully loaded premium package leather heated seats
Red interior
Pristine interior/exterior
Remus exhaust
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Regular maintenance
Water pump replaced
Injectors
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Blue book says 3.5k

Looking at a trade in possibly

Don't want to get raped at the dealer! I'm a female so I feel they might try and get over my head and I have 0 experience car buying.

Any tips wecome! I think it's worth at least 6k it's in pristine condition!
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      10-14-2019, 05:11 PM   #2
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If its never been winter driven (salt) and you have all maintenance records, it's 6k to 8K. Otherwise, your price is very fair. All the miles mean its been driven and maintained.
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      10-14-2019, 05:19 PM   #3
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Dealers are pretty equal-opportunity about who they screw over, don't worry about that!

$6K is totally doable if your car runs and drives. 135 is a fairly niche car so you may have to wait for someone in the market to show up even at a very fair price, that's all.
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      10-14-2019, 08:11 PM   #4
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Dealers are pretty equal-opportunity about who they screw over, don't worry about that!

$6K is totally doable if your car runs and drives. 135 is a fairly niche car so you may have to wait for someone in the market to show up even at a very fair price, that's all.
They didn't want it at all. So they saved me the trouble. In the market for a new certified pre owned. Might try and see if I can post it here sometime soon. Appreciate the comments!
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      10-14-2019, 09:42 PM   #5
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That would be an awesome car for 3500 bucks, hard to believe it'd only be that worth that much even with so many miles. Especially with a manual.

The cheapest manual 135i's on cargurus are listed 9 and 10k right now so I don't see why you couldn't get 6k if the right buyer comes along. Has the clutch been done recently?
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      10-14-2019, 09:45 PM   #6
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That would be an awesome car for 3500 bucks, hard to believe it'd only be that worth that much even with so many miles. Especially with a manual.

The cheapest manual 135i's on cargurus are listed 9 and 10k right now so I don't see why you couldn't get 6k if the right buyer comes along. Has the clutch been done recently?
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That would be an awesome car for 3500 bucks, hard to believe it'd only be that worth that much even with so many miles. Especially with a manual.

The cheapest manual 135i's on cargurus are listed 9 and 10k right now so I don't see why you couldn't get 6k if the right buyer comes along. Has the clutch been done recently?
Nope clutch hasn't been done. I'm considering listing it maybe unless I just keep it for the weekend but I don't feel the need for two cars at the moment especially if they are both hot lil thangs. Test drove a 340i today with the m package. Only 12k miles but they want just a tad too much for it.
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      10-14-2019, 11:15 PM   #7
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Buying and selling used cars definitely ain't for everyone. Selling privately will probably get you a better price than trading in at the dealer. They (the dealer) are in it to buy low and sell high. Getting a PPI before you buy gives one a little better confidence in what your getting. If your not comfortable by yourself, how about going with someone you know that's in the car business and just shop around?
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      10-14-2019, 11:19 PM   #8
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Unfortunately the mileage would be a huge turn off for most buyers, despite how well maintained or optioned the car is. Sadly there's no way to ignore the odometer. If it was mine and:
1) I didn't have room for two cars/couldn't justify insurance on both;
2) Needed the extra money for a down payment on a new car

Then I'd take the highest offer above $5500 and let it go. In this scenario, you're trying to take whatever you can get and cut yourself from further losses (ie. keeping it as a secondary vehicle - repairs, fuel, insurance, etc).

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Unfortunately the mileage would be a huge turn off for most buyers, despite how well maintained or optioned the car is. Sadly there's no way to ignore the odometer. If it was mine and:
1) I didn't have room for two cars/couldn't justify insurance on both;
2) Needed the extra money for a down payment on a new car

Then I'd take the highest offer above $5500 and let it go. In this scenario, you're trying to take whatever you can get and cut yourself from further losses (ie. keeping it as a secondary vehicle - repairs, fuel, insurance, etc).

Just my $0.02.



Yep, that.
Came to offer essentially that same answer....
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      10-15-2019, 09:09 AM   #10
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Yes. Mileage is killing you. BMWs have a reputation for massive and expensive maintenance when the miles pile on.

If you don't want the hassle of selling the car yourself, consider the various car buying services out there. You won't get the maximum value for your car if you had sold it yourself but you certainly won't get raped by a dealer factoring in their mark up needs. I sold my 94 Z28 to We Buy Any Car for more than double what CarMax offered. The BMW dealer I bought my 135i which was to replace the Z28 politely gave me the hint they weren't really interested in having it as a trade.
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      10-15-2019, 11:54 AM   #11
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Yes. Mileage is killing you. BMWs have a reputation for massive and expensive maintenance when the miles pile on.

If you don't want the hassle of selling the car yourself, consider the various car buying services out there. You won't get the maximum value for your car if you had sold it yourself but you certainly won't get raped by a dealer factoring in their mark up needs. I sold my 94 Z28 to We Buy Any Car for more than double what CarMax offered. The BMW dealer I bought my 135i which was to replace the Z28 politely gave me the hint they weren't really interested in having it as a trade.
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Yes. Mileage is killing you. BMWs have a reputation for massive and expensive maintenance when the miles pile on.

If you don't want the hassle of selling the car yourself, consider the various car buying services out there. You won't get the maximum value for your car if you had sold it yourself but you certainly won't get raped by a dealer factoring in their mark up needs. I sold my 94 Z28 to We Buy Any Car for more than double what CarMax offered. The BMW dealer I bought my 135i which was to replace the Z28 politely gave me the hint they weren't really interested in having it as a trade.
Yea the dealer kindly said they wouldn't take my car :3

I fell in love with the 340i but I need to sell my car as I don't want to have two cars on my insurance. I'm going to look into We Buy Any Car. I'll also look into posting a feeler on this website.
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      10-15-2019, 12:09 PM   #12
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Definitely post here and, for $48, join BMWCCA and post (free) on their site. I just helped a neighbour sell their 128 6MT to an enthusiast and both parties are very happy. I'm almost positive you'll get your price on BMWCCA. And, I say again, high miles, yes but everything has been fixed and it's obviously been well maintained.
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      10-15-2019, 12:10 PM   #13
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Definitely post here and, for $48, join BMWCCA and post (free) on their site. I just helped a neighbour sell their 128 6MT to an enthusiast and both parties are very happy. I'm almost positive you'll get your price on BMWCCA. And, I say again, high miles, yes but everything has been fixed and it's obviously been well maintained.
I am actually already a member! Did not think of posting it there, thanks!
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      10-15-2019, 02:07 PM   #14
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The most amazing part of this is that you have a 135i with 183k miles?
Just one water pump and no clutch?

Impressive.
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      10-15-2019, 05:36 PM   #15
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The fact that it is on the original clutch is the main selling point. It is good (will bring buyers in) and bad (will negatively affect the offers you get). Good since it indicates you didn't drop the clutch at redline, and abuse the car. Bad since it means the new owner will probably be on the hook for one in the near future.

If you can swing two cars for a few months, buy what you want and then put it up for sale. If two would be a parking and insurance hassle, selling it privately and then finding the next car may result in you buying something you are not thrilled with. Getting a few thousand more by selling it before you find something else may bite you in the long run.
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      10-15-2019, 05:48 PM   #16
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Definitely post here and, for $48, join BMWCCA and post (free) on their site. I just helped a neighbour sell their 128 6MT to an enthusiast and both parties are very happy. I'm almost positive you'll get your price on BMWCCA. And, I say again, high miles, yes but everything has been fixed and it's obviously been well maintained.
I am actually already a member! Did not think of posting it there, thanks!
Carmax will buy almost anything. Sell it to pay some sales tax and be done with it.
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I'd say because of the miles, questionable mods and original clutch, its worth $5k tops.
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      10-19-2019, 09:53 AM   #18
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135i 08 183k miles
6 speed manual
Fully loaded premium package leather heated seats
Red interior
Pristine interior/exterior
Remus exhaust
Vrsf downpipe
St xta coil overs
Regular maintenance
Water pump replaced
Injectors
Plugs

Blue book says 3.5k

Looking at a trade in possibly

Don't want to get raped at the dealer! I'm a female so I feel they might try and get over my head and I have 0 experience car buying.

Any tips wecome! I think it's worth at least 6k it's in pristine condition!
Yeah, I agree the miles are your major handicap. I think an educated buyer will be looking around at other sporty cars they could get for the same money, but possibly with 100,000 fewer miles on the clock. This is going to include VW's, Subaru's and Mazda's. The BMW brand name and the "pristine" condition are the factors that will make your car competitive with the alternatives. Make sure to stress those two things to whoever might be interested in buying.

Good luck... Mack
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      10-19-2019, 11:16 AM   #19
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At that price, just track it till she blows up.
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Parting out will get more money
But I know it's not doable!
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Yea the dealer kindly said they wouldn't take my car :3

I fell in love with the 340i but I need to sell my car as I don't want to have two cars on my insurance. I'm going to look into We Buy Any Car. I'll also look into posting a feeler on this website.
That'll actually get you a decent discount. And you may be able to declare low miles driven on BOTH vehicles for a further discount. When I bought my 128i, I had my 330Ci policy and it only added ~25% to the bill. The 330Ci was cheap to keep around until I wanted to sell it. Call your agent and ask them what cost would be for this scenario and let them know one or both of the cars will see low miles and ask what their threshold is (for StateFarm it's 7500/yr).
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