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harlequin314 · 07-21-2007, 01:39 PM

I have just ordered a 335 coupe and the production ends this month. hope to get it by september. currently i have a 2002 325i which is in great condition and has been in no accidents. just moonroof & powerseats. only thing is it has 100k mi on it. going to try to sell it before my car arrives, what do you think i should expect to get for it?

I've done kbb, and some searches to get an idea but just want some opinions on what to expect in reality.

thank you in advance.

BMW F22 · 07-21-2007, 01:40 PM

just base it off KBB +/- $2,000 or so.

OC Guy · 07-21-2007, 02:39 PM

You're in California, this should be easy. Check out Autotrader.com, type in your Zip code and find cars similarly optioned/condition. GL with your sale.

Driver72 · 07-21-2007, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

You're in California, this should be easy. Check out Autotrader.com, type in your Zip code and find cars similarly optioned/condition. GL with your sale.

Bingo!
KBB and Edmunds means very little to nothing.
it all depends on the market in your area.

Price it competitively to what other people with same car, similiar miles, similiar options, similiar condition have and you'll be fine.

Don't low ball too much otherwise people will think there is something wrong with it.
Don't price it too high otherwise people will pass over it for others that are priced a bit lower.

harlequin314 · 07-21-2007, 04:30 PM

thank you guys, i will try the free carmax appraisal today to see their price.

Driver72 · 07-21-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by harlequin314

thank you guys, i will try the free carmax appraisal today to see their price.

Oh God, they will low ball I'm sure.

harlequin314 · 07-21-2007, 10:49 PM

you were right! first after they appraised the car they said how the car is in great shape, body/tires/engine etc. then they didn't even offer 10k which was trade in value. i asked why the same model,(one year newer) was on their floor selling for over 20k. I had to laugh and walked out.

evoi19 · 07-21-2007, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Driver72

Bingo!
KBB and Edmunds means very little to nothing.
it all depends on the market in your area.

Price it competitively to what other people with same car, similiar miles, similiar options, similiar condition have and you'll be fine.

Don't low ball too much otherwise people will think there is something wrong with it.
Don't price it too high otherwise people will pass over it for others that are priced a bit lower.

+1

drexplode · 07-21-2007, 11:15 PM

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