Advice on selling 2009 135i 60K miles

lamj01 · 07-08-2021, 07:12 AM

Hello

I am in need of some advice on selling my Black 2009 135i with M package 60,500 miles, manual with short throw shift. I went to Carvana and got a quote. The car is in great shape minus a couple of scratches and a small dent on the left front underbody of the fender. Is this a vehicle that you all would suggest I sell to Carvana and just be done with it or is it a more niche vehicle that can sell elsewhere? Thank you ahead of time.

G3min1 · 07-08-2021, 09:08 AM

Lol I bought my 135i on Carvana.

But honestly there is a niche for a well maintained 135i, however just do your due diligence. Get a quote from Carvana, get a quote from CarMax, get a quote from a stealership, then go from there.

If you are trying to make the most money off of it, you will always make more off a private sale. But are you willing to schedule test drives, deal with haggling, and all the stuff that goes with a private sale.

Ultimately it comes down to how much effort you want to put into selling it.

tracer bullet · 07-08-2021, 09:12 AM

Here + the normal national ads you can place yourself.

Look around at what's currently for sale and the prices on them and you'll get a feel for what you can get for yourself. Weigh miles, condition, and features more than just the year.

Off the top, high teen's? What did Carvana offer?

Esteban · 07-08-2021, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by G3min1

Lol I bought my 135i on Carvana.

But honestly there is a niche for a well maintained 135i, however just do your due diligence. Get a quote from Carvana, get a quote from CarMax, get a quote from a stealership, then go from there.

If you are trying to make the most money off of it, you will always make more off a private sale. But are you willing to schedule test drives, deal with haggling, and all the stuff that goes with a private sale.

Ultimately it comes down to how much effort you want to put into selling it.

^^This^^

Plus, are you willing to wait, because you probably will have to if you sell private party. Only a bad thing if you want/need the money right away.

Also, those are low miles and it's a manual. I'll bet there's somebody out there that wants to buy your car.

lamj01 · 07-12-2021, 02:21 PM

Thanks everyone. Carvana offered about $10K for it. I figured I could let it go for a bit more than that. I was thinking about $15 to 17K. Figured I could ask that much given the reasons mentioned before of manual with short throw shifter and low miles. I'd throw in a set of 4 run flat tires that are on it now too. I'm in no rush to sell. Thanks everyone!

G3min1 · 07-12-2021, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by lamj01

Thanks everyone. Carvana offered about $10K for it. I figured I could let it go for a bit more than that. I was thinking about $15 to 17K. Figured I could ask that much given the reasons mentioned before of manual with short throw shifter and low miles. I'd throw in a set of 4 run flat tires that are on it now too. I'm in no rush to sell. Thanks everyone!

That's a major lowball. CarGuru values an 08 135i at $14,500.

Almuliman · 07-12-2021, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by G3min1

That's a major lowball. CarGuru values an 08 135i at $14,500.

Local dealership offered the seller of the 73K miles 2013 128i I bought $10K, so yeah, major lowballing for your car.

NorthernDancer · 07-12-2021, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lamj01

Thanks everyone. Carvana offered about $10K for it. I figured I could let it go for a bit more than that. I was thinking about $15 to 17K. Figured I could ask that much given the reasons mentioned before of manual with short throw shifter and low miles. I'd throw in a set of 4 run flat tires that are on it now too. I'm in no rush to sell. Thanks everyone!

Yes, sell it here and the many other private sites. $15 to $17 is correct. BAT and BMWCCA/Roundel are also very good places to post

minirips2 · 07-14-2021, 10:05 AM

A bit of advice for you if you decide to sell it yourself. Find someone who knows what they're doing and have them do a good but not overly aggressive paint correction on it, and have a good paintless dent repair guy look at that dent. One series paint will really sparkle with a good massaging. That dark paint will show every swirl and scratch. Buyers look at paint as a reflection (pun intended) of the care a car has had. You will get top dollar if the paint looks great. Ten grand is an insult to a manual 135i unless it's been beat to death and not maintained. I wouldn't take less than 14,000 for it unless it needs major work.

lamj01 · 07-20-2021, 07:17 PM

Thank you all for all the suggestions. Really appreciated. I will check out all the advice and go from there. If anyone on here is interested in the vehicle. I am located in Raleigh, NC and it is still available. I was thinking of letting it go for $16K and also throw in 4 sets of tires on top of that. I did have some touch up paint and was able to touch up the front driver side, hood scratch. Noticeable but much better. Thanks again!

Samuel Wikerson · 07-22-2021, 12:05 PM

Carvana offered you about the same as a BMW dealer would give on a trade.

A year or so ago, Carmax offered me $14,500 of my '12 135i M-Sport with less than 50K miles and in excellent condition.

I think 14->15K on your car is a reach from a private party. Likely 12 is a fair figure.

krhodes1 · 07-22-2021, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Samuel Wikerson

Carvana offered you about the same as a BMW dealer would give on a trade.

A year or so ago, Carmax offered me $14,500 of my '12 135i M-Sport with less than 50K miles and in excellent condition.

I think 14->15K on your car is a reach from a private party. Likely 12 is a fair figure.

The used car market is VERY different from a year ago - it is absolutely insane right now. $14-15K is very, very doable right now. You should have held onto your car for another year.

Samuel Wikerson · 07-23-2021, 09:27 AM

I might agree with you except the typical used car buyer isn't looking for a 12 year old BMW.

Actually, except for a BMW enthusiast, no one is. At a dealer or public auction, I doubt this car would get more than $5K!

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G3min1 Curious Gooner 110 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 135i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 135i [0.00]	Lol I bought my 135i on Carvana. But honestly there is a niche for a well maintained 135i, however just do your due diligence. Get a quote from Carvana, get a quote from CarMax, get a quote from a stealership, then go from there. If you are trying to make the most money off of it, you will always make more off a private sale. But are you willing to schedule test drives, deal with haggling, and all the stuff that goes with a private sale. Ultimately it comes down to how much effort you want to put into selling it.
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tracer bullet Brigadier General 2403 Rep 3,534 Posts Drives: '11 135i , '15 X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Saint Paul, MN iTrader: (1)	Here + the normal national ads you can place yourself. Look around at what's currently for sale and the prices on them and you'll get a feel for what you can get for yourself. Weigh miles, condition, and features more than just the year. Off the top, high teen's? What did Carvana offer?
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lamj01 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 135i Black Sapphire Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone. Carvana offered about $10K for it. I figured I could let it go for a bit more than that. I was thinking about $15 to 17K. Figured I could ask that much given the reasons mentioned before of manual with short throw shifter and low miles. I'd throw in a set of 4 run flat tires that are on it now too. I'm in no rush to sell. Thanks everyone! __________________ N54 / 6MT / Black Sapphire / Beige Leather / Silver Aluminum Trim / M sport / iDrive / Prem Hi Fi / iPod / Alarm
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minirips2 Second Lieutenant 207 Rep 282 Posts Drives: 2010 128i 6M CR Slicktop Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Illinois iTrader: (1)	A bit of advice for you if you decide to sell it yourself. Find someone who knows what they're doing and have them do a good but not overly aggressive paint correction on it, and have a good paintless dent repair guy look at that dent. One series paint will really sparkle with a good massaging. That dark paint will show every swirl and scratch. Buyers look at paint as a reflection (pun intended) of the care a car has had. You will get top dollar if the paint looks great. Ten grand is an insult to a manual 135i unless it's been beat to death and not maintained. I wouldn't take less than 14,000 for it unless it needs major work.
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lamj01 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 135i Black Sapphire Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Thank you all for all the suggestions. Really appreciated. I will check out all the advice and go from there. If anyone on here is interested in the vehicle. I am located in Raleigh, NC and it is still available. I was thinking of letting it go for $16K and also throw in 4 sets of tires on top of that. I did have some touch up paint and was able to touch up the front driver side, hood scratch. Noticeable but much better. Thanks again! __________________ N54 / 6MT / Black Sapphire / Beige Leather / Silver Aluminum Trim / M sport / iDrive / Prem Hi Fi / iPod / Alarm
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Samuel Wikerson Private 7 Rep 56 Posts Drives: BMW 135i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Dayton, Ohio iTrader: (0)	Carvana offered you about the same as a BMW dealer would give on a trade. A year or so ago, Carmax offered me $14,500 of my '12 135i M-Sport with less than 50K miles and in excellent condition. I think 14->15K on your car is a reach from a private party. Likely 12 is a fair figure.
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Samuel Wikerson Private 7 Rep 56 Posts Drives: BMW 135i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Dayton, Ohio iTrader: (0)	I might agree with you except the typical used car buyer isn't looking for a 12 year old BMW. Actually, except for a BMW enthusiast, no one is. At a dealer or public auction, I doubt this car would get more than $5K!
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