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      07-07-2019, 06:54 PM   #1
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Hi everyone,

I've come to the realization that living in Boston I'm tossing $ out the window with two cars, and driving the 1er in the winter isn't really an option for me. Curious if anyone has traded in their 1er or if it's a lot smarter to go the private sale route. The reason I ask is because it has an imperfection here and there...it's not perfect, but still in good shape. About 40K miles and fairly stock performance-wise with only PPK 1. It also has a few M interior bits, M performance exhaust, blackline tails, tint, PPF film and a custom carbon spoiler. Garaged and only driven in the winter if I was in a pinch. It's in need of the airbag fix which I have to get to, clear on the rear bumper is staring to let go a bit too.

Thoughts? It kills me to get rid of it, but curious what fellow members in the area would do if they were in my shoes.

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      07-10-2019, 03:27 PM   #2
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Hi everyone,

I've come to the realization that living in Boston I'm tossing $ out the window with two cars, and driving the 1er in the winter isn't really an option for me. Curious if anyone has traded in their 1er or if it's a lot smarter to go the private sale route. The reason I ask is because it has an imperfection here and there...it's not perfect, but still in good shape. About 40K miles and fairly stock performance-wise with only PPK 1. It also has a few M interior bits, M performance exhaust, blackline tails, tint, PPF film and a custom carbon spoiler. Garaged and only driven in the winter if I was in a pinch. It's in need of the airbag fix which I have to get to, clear on the rear bumper is staring to let go a bit too.

Thoughts? It kills me to get rid of it, but curious what fellow members in the area would do if they were in my shoes.

Thanks!
Joe
If it's a manual go private. Prolly get more for the demand.
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      07-14-2019, 07:00 AM   #3
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Still thinking for sale? Pm me looking for pics
Manual or automatic?
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      07-14-2019, 11:46 AM   #4
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Still thinking for sale? Pm me looking for pics
Manual or automatic?
It is a manual. I have to get it inspected (just went over), but happy to take a few pics and PM.
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      07-14-2019, 12:05 PM   #5
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I'd go the private sale route. A dealer won't give you crap on a trade for the 1er no matter how well maintained or optioned. Also, a manual is less desirable on a dealer lot. My $0.02.
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Joeyb7 , if I may, where'd you get your PPF done? My front bumper took a beating last winter. Probably going to have to respray and I should think about PPF at least for that.
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Joeyb7 , if I may, where'd you get your PPF done? My front bumper took a beating last winter. Probably going to have to respray and I should think about PPF at least for that.
I had it done at unique car care years ago. It's starting to yellow a bit, but has saved me a few times already.
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