09/328i Sports Sedan 6MT/ 37k miles/Private Party Asking $24.5 --Advice - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

ventiamericano · 02-01-2013, 01:25 AM

Looking at buying a 328i 6MT. I found a 4door with 37K miles on it, red ext/black int, from a private party.

No CPO

They are the second owner

Included Options:
Sports Package
Power Seats
Moonroof
leather
rear fold down
usb audio
xenon headlights
newish tires - non-runflats

They are asking $24,500 (I am thinking that is high)

I haven't seen the car yet, but let's assume excellent condition with a fully recorded and up to date maintenance history.

What is a fair price for this car?

deluxe 247 · 02-01-2013, 04:19 PM

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Keep in mind for enthusiasts 6mt are more sought after, also keep in mind if you enjoy performance you'll kick yourself for not getting a 335i.

lem144 · 02-01-2013, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by deluxe 247

Keep in mind for enthusiasts 6mt are more sought after, also keep in mind if you enjoy performance you'll kick yourself for not getting a 335i.

I am a big enthusiast and enjoy performance and I am certainly not kicking myself for not getting a 335. I'm very happy with my NA BMW I6 engine.

deluxe 247 · 02-01-2013, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by lem144

I am a big enthusiast and enjoy performance and I am certainly not kicking myself for not getting a 335. I'm very happy with my NA BMW I6 engine.

You're a rare breed, I was just generalizing that for most performance minded drivers 3.0 I6 + 2 turbos > 3.0 I6.

Greatdane84 · 02-01-2013, 11:47 PM

Venti, I just got a 335i w/ out warranty from a dealer for a few hundred more than that... That price is too high for private party IMO. I'd also take to a foreign repair shop and have them look it over. For that price you better have brand new tires, filters, oil, ect. Also don't forget Red gets you pulled over more... Had a red car once, was only pulled over 10 times in it. But hey only 2 tickets out of those 10!!!!

dominators · 02-02-2013, 01:03 AM

Way too high man. I got nearly the same car with 23k miles minus sports package and xenon with two tanks of gas for 21k from a dealership. Just keep looking for a better price man. 328i e90s are very common and one will come up.

ventiamericano · 02-02-2013, 03:44 AM

Thanks for the input!

Yeah, for me, the 328 is the right mix of power/price/reliability. I don't think I would pay more than 22K for it.

I am not 100% sold on the red either. I feel like you either have to love it or hate it, and I am just lukewarm about it.

lem144 · 02-04-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by deluxe 247

You're a rare breed, I was just generalizing that for most performance minded drivers 3.0 I6 + 2 turbos > 3.0 I6.

It's not all about 0-60. I'm enthusiastic for how the car sticks to the road, takes corners, and gives awesome feedback. Most of the time 0-60 is irrelevant.

Not to mention I don't have to worry about engine failure. I'm enthusiastic about that.

jeb1517 · 02-05-2013, 10:27 AM

way over priced, that's 335i pricing

rmani · 02-05-2013, 12:37 PM

Overpriced especially since i didnt see navigation as an option

ventiamericano · 02-06-2013, 02:53 AM

Thanks everyone, so that guy wouldn't really budge on price, and after the comment here, I decided to pass it up.

I found a similar 328i 6MT sedan with ~37K miles

No CPO

From a non-affiliated dealership, and the dealer acquired it at auction.

Major Options:
Sports Package
Power Seats
Moonroof

It has leatherette instead of leather

They are asking $23,000

Would it be reasonable to offer them 20K?

jeb1517 · 02-06-2013, 09:35 AM

For comparison:

http://carmax.com/enus/view-car/defa...2-ceb51c9d1899

This one doesn't have sports package but it has premium and CW. Also, it's AWD and and 32k. I like using carmax as comparison because they usually have the car you're looking for and the no haggle pricing is a good way to judge what to offer other dealers.

ventiamericano · 02-07-2013, 12:10 AM

Thanks. Yeah carmax is a good resource. I think that they are a bit above market, but you know that if you are paying carmax price with a private party/dealer then you can probs do better.

DUI Elite · 02-07-2013, 12:38 AM

too high. $20k - $21k at max. 335's are in that 24 - 25k range.

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deluxe 247 Shake and Bake Drives: the girls crazy Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 382 iTrader: (3)	[/url] Keep in mind for enthusiasts 6mt are more sought after, also keep in mind if you enjoy performance you'll kick yourself for not getting a 335i. __________________ 2007 Space Gray E92 335i 6 speed

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rmani Buys too many toys... Drives: 2000 Ferrari 360 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 278 iTrader: (0)	Overpriced especially since i didnt see navigation as an option __________________ 2000 Ferrari 360 2004 Yamaha R1 2003 X5 4.6is (Sold) 1995 M3 (Sold)

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02-02-2013, 01:03 AM	#6
dominators Private Drives: 2009 328i E90 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Jose Posts: 82 iTrader: (0)	Way too high man. I got nearly the same car with 23k miles minus sports package and xenon with two tanks of gas for 21k from a dealership. Just keep looking for a better price man. 328i e90s are very common and one will come up.

02-02-2013, 03:44 AM	#7
ventiamericano New Member Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: WA Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the input! Yeah, for me, the 328 is the right mix of power/price/reliability. I don't think I would pay more than 22K for it. I am not 100% sold on the red either. I feel like you either have to love it or hate it, and I am just lukewarm about it.

02-05-2013, 10:27 AM	#9
jeb1517 Enlisted Member Drives: '08 e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chi-Town Burbs Posts: 49 iTrader: (5)	way over priced, that's 335i pricing

02-06-2013, 02:53 AM	#11
ventiamericano New Member Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: WA Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone, so that guy wouldn't really budge on price, and after the comment here, I decided to pass it up. I found a similar 328i 6MT sedan with ~37K miles No CPO From a non-affiliated dealership, and the dealer acquired it at auction. Major Options: Sports Package Power Seats Moonroof It has leatherette instead of leather They are asking $23,000 Would it be reasonable to offer them 20K?

02-06-2013, 09:35 AM	#12
jeb1517 Enlisted Member Drives: '08 e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chi-Town Burbs Posts: 49 iTrader: (5)	For comparison: http://carmax.com/enus/view-car/defa...2-ceb51c9d1899 This one doesn't have sports package but it has premium and CW. Also, it's AWD and and 32k. I like using carmax as comparison because they usually have the car you're looking for and the no haggle pricing is a good way to judge what to offer other dealers.

02-07-2013, 12:10 AM	#13
ventiamericano New Member Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: WA Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	Thanks. Yeah carmax is a good resource. I think that they are a bit above market, but you know that if you are paying carmax price with a private party/dealer then you can probs do better.

02-07-2013, 12:38 AM	#14
DUI Elite ///M at Heart Drives: 2006 SGM E90 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,302 iTrader: (2)	too high. $20k - $21k at max. 335's are in that 24 - 25k range.