Considering selling

Gweeper64 · 11-13-2019, 09:55 PM

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Not to be a pessimist, but I don't see you getting more than 15k for the car. What are you planning on replacing it with? There isn't much out there that can offer you what your 1er already can. How bad is your commute that mileage is an issue?

Wow, 15k.

I love the car and it is perfect in nearly every way. But my wife puts a TON of miles on it (40k this year) and it takes the expensive stuff. So yeah it's gas cost, but I'm also just projecting out mileage and repairs. Just put $2500 into it for VCG, expansion tank and tires. I know I can't replace it for 15k, but I'm tiring of maintaining the 600k miles of BMW in my driveway, and want to get basic transportation (under warranty) for my wife.

I do 25k a year just on my commute. That is one of the reasons I went for the 128I instead of the 135i... reduced maintenanice costs. No turbos that need expensive servicing, etc, etc

If you don't mind me asking, how many miles do you currently have on your 128i?

I turned 80k last week. Got it with 45k in July 2018.

gds52 · 11-16-2019, 05:58 AM

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Another $450 for alignment and steering angle calibration, and $350 for clay-bar and full detail including engine compartment. Most of this is work I can do myself but don't have the time currently. But damn what a gorgeous car.

Seems like around $17-18k for private sale, and $13-14k possibly for trade-in. If I lay out another $10-15k for the next car - seems like I could fund a lot of maintenance and repairs for that.

My experience with my N54 335 is that a bunch of repairs were needed between 60-100k miles. After that, the next 100k were event-free.

Beginning to waver...

$450 for alignment

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Is it BMW dealership?
I pay $90+tax at a local reputed tire shop. The alignment guy is an expert.
Find a good local shop, not a chain like pepboys/tire plus etc.

NGEE · 11-16-2019, 08:05 AM

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$450 for alignment

: ???
Is it BMW dealership?
I pay $90+tax at a local reputed tire shop. The alignment guy is an expert.
Find a good local shop, not a chain like pepboys/tire plus etc.

I got the alignment at a local, reputable tire shop - $99. Shortly afterward the traction light came on the dash. Took it to the dealer. $150 diagnostic, $200 alignment, and re-calibration of the steering sensor.

Total, $450

gds52 · 11-16-2019, 11:53 AM

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$450 for alignment

: ???
Is it BMW dealership?
I pay $90+tax at a local reputed tire shop. The alignment guy is an expert.
Find a good local shop, not a chain like pepboys/tire plus etc.

I got the alignment at a local, reputable tire shop - $99. Shortly afterward the traction light came on the dash. Took it to the dealer. $150 diagnostic, $200 alignment, and re-calibration of the steering sensor.

Total, $450

Oh I see...that's weird with the steering angle error. Did they say what caused it

NGEE · 11-16-2019, 03:08 PM

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Did they say what caused it

Basically implied that the tire shopped effed it up. People smarter than I can probably say whether an alignment alone could knock the sensor calibration off.

MightyMouseTech · 11-16-2019, 03:29 PM

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Did they say what caused it

Basically implied that the tire shopped effed it up. People smarter than I can probably say whether an alignment alone could knock the sensor calibration off.

As an alignment tech, no.

I have done thousands of alignments on BMWs, and have never had to calibrate the steering sensor.

Sounds like they removed the steering wheel to straighten it, instead of adjusting the tie rods.

NGEE · 11-16-2019, 06:21 PM

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As an alignment tech, no.

I have done thousands of alignments on BMWs, and have never had to calibrate the steering sensor.

Sounds like they removed the steering wheel to straighten it, instead of adjusting the tie rods.

Nice. Won't go there again.

bobowar135 · 11-18-2019, 05:21 AM

A car is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it.

NGEE · 11-20-2019, 06:45 AM

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A car is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it.

Yep! Autotrader ad:

Model: 2013 BMW 135is
Mileage: 67K
Price: How much are you willing to pay?

bobowar135 · 11-21-2019, 05:08 PM

We all want as much as possible for our stuff but we can't force potential buyers to pay more than they want to. Put a price on it & hard-sell like crazy.

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