Trade in 2010 for a 2011? How much damage?

fuzion23 · 01-17-2010, 09:36 PM

Hi guys,
Let say if you just got your 2010 e92 and have less than 1k miles on it and you really like the 2011 and want to trade your 2010 for it. How much difference you think you would have to pay assuming you paid off your 2010? =].

lp2099 · 01-17-2010, 09:42 PM

You're gonna take a great hit, if you just take the car out of the dealer, you lost 8-10% right there, it's not a smart move imo...

kgb1637 · 01-17-2010, 09:42 PM

You're gonna take a hit, a pretty good hit especially with the new models arriving.

JulieDriving · 01-18-2010, 08:43 PM

The hit will be big!

Wait a little longer... they'll bring out new things for the LCI - they always do. And they'll iron out whatever problems may exist with some of the new equipment.

It doesn't matter that your car is only under 1000 miles; what matters is that it's a used car now. Like someone said, the moment you signed the papers and drove her off the lot...

If you really can't wait, maybe if you sell it privately... but not a lot of people can buy a car for that price with cash (well, besides people on this forum, lol). BMW's financing rates on remaining 2010s (if low, subsidized, etc.) may be more appealing to them.

David1 · 01-20-2010, 12:59 PM

7 to 8 grand.

zhangzeyuandss · 01-20-2010, 01:24 PM

do not do that ..BMW NA bought back my car in 2009 because the fuel pump problem. I took a great hit ..i believe the 2010 still have some minor problems but like any new coming car. 2011 singel twin scroll will more than likely to have some problem.just look at all the tech in the car. the more tech invovle the more chances it would go wrong with the car. Think about when 335i first came out..a lot of problem with N54. i believe still will have some issue with the new car. you never know

mmm def · 01-20-2010, 03:25 PM

you will take a HUGE hit man, don't. Enjoy your car.

335iheLLraiseR · 01-20-2010, 04:32 PM

dude you have the exact options id want for a '10. if you were leasing id take over that payment RIGHT NOW!

cgpublic · 01-20-2010, 06:47 PM

Given the fact that the 2011 LCI 335is is going to cost at least a 5K premium over a base 335i, that the model will be in high demand and if you order it will be at least two months, and that you are unlikely to find the same incentives as the 2010, it won't be cheap.

I'd say you're in for a 8K to 10K loss on the sale (the 2010 is now officially last year's model + major LCI changes) plus another 7K to 10K to step up to the 335is, which is really where the action is. If you're not going to go all the way, why bother? You've got a very nice ride in the garage.

If you really want it, say at 15K to 20K, do it. It's only money.

Matts435coupe · 01-20-2010, 06:55 PM

I traded in my 2009 for a 2010. My car listed for 50k, I got it for 45k and the dealer offered me 36k. So after 7000 miles I would have taken a 9k hit, fortunatly I was able to get someone to takeover my lease and not take a hit. With 1000 miles I would guess maybe you would lose 4k-6k. Not worth it IMO.

01-17-2010, 09:36 PM	#1
fuzion23 Private First Class 7 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 335i Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Trade in 2010 for a 2011? How much damage? Hi guys, Let say if you just got your 2010 e92 and have less than 1k miles on it and you really like the 2011 and want to trade your 2010 for it. How much difference you think you would have to pay assuming you paid off your 2010? =]. __________________ '10 e92 335i: Space Grey/Gray Poplar Wood/ \|ZPP\|ZSP\|6-MT\|19 inch 230 Rims\|i-Drive\|Navi\|Sirius\|Aero Front Lip From LTBMW\|LUX 8.0 Angel Eyes\|M-Tec 8500 HID Limited Edition\|
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01-17-2010, 09:42 PM	#2
lp2099 New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	You're gonna take a great hit, if you just take the car out of the dealer, you lost 8-10% right there, it's not a smart move imo...
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kgb1637 Lieutenant Colonel 21 Rep 1,519 Posts Drives: RS5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0)	You're gonna take a hit, a pretty good hit especially with the new models arriving. __________________ Retired - '08 E90 335i Sparkling Graphite/Gray Dakota Leather, ZSP, ZCW, ZPP, Navi, ipod, Sat
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01-18-2010, 08:43 PM	#4
JulieDriving Female driving enthusiast :P 76 Rep 2,308 Posts Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 Coupe [10.00]	The hit will be big! Wait a little longer... they'll bring out new things for the LCI - they always do. And they'll iron out whatever problems may exist with some of the new equipment. It doesn't matter that your car is only under 1000 miles; what matters is that it's a used car now. Like someone said, the moment you signed the papers and drove her off the lot... If you really can't wait, maybe if you sell it privately... but not a lot of people can buy a car for that price with cash (well, besides people on this forum, lol). BMW's financing rates on remaining 2010s (if low, subsidized, etc.) may be more appealing to them. __________________ 2013 M3 coupe (Azurite Black, Black, Piano Black) + miata nut (2 miatas) + Mk6 GTI 5-door hatch (our mini-SUV )
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01-20-2010, 12:59 PM	#5
David1 Brigadier General 814 Rep 3,952 Posts Drives: 09 E92 09 X5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (1)	7 to 8 grand. __________________ 2021 M2 Comp Sunset Orange \|Black with orange Stitching Dakota Leather\|Executive Pkg\|DCT
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01-20-2010, 01:24 PM	#6
zhangzeyuandss Captain 62 Rep 939 Posts Drives: e92 m3, 911 GTS manual,F80,G80 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (9)	do not do that ..BMW NA bought back my car in 2009 because the fuel pump problem. I took a great hit ..i believe the 2010 still have some minor problems but like any new coming car. 2011 singel twin scroll will more than likely to have some problem.just look at all the tech in the car. the more tech invovle the more chances it would go wrong with the car. Think about when 335i first came out..a lot of problem with N54. i believe still will have some issue with the new car. you never know __________________ 2011.5 mineral white e92 zcp 6mt m3
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01-20-2010, 03:25 PM	#7
mmm def Colonel 144 Rep 2,610 Posts Drives: 21 330, 19 ND2 RF, 11 RX350 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	you will take a HUGE hit man, don't. Enjoy your car.
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01-20-2010, 06:47 PM	#9
cgpublic Lieutenant 22 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 2015 A3 2.0T Quattro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brooklyn to Bronxville iTrader: (0)	Pony Up Given the fact that the 2011 LCI 335is is going to cost at least a 5K premium over a base 335i, that the model will be in high demand and if you order it will be at least two months, and that you are unlikely to find the same incentives as the 2010, it won't be cheap. I'd say you're in for a 8K to 10K loss on the sale (the 2010 is now officially last year's model + major LCI changes) plus another 7K to 10K to step up to the 335is, which is really where the action is. If you're not going to go all the way, why bother? You've got a very nice ride in the garage. If you really want it, say at 15K to 20K, do it. It's only money. __________________ Present: 2015 Audi A3 2.0T Quattro \| Scuba Blue \| Sport Past: 2011 E90 335 xDrive (March Build) \| Deep Sea Blue \| Saddle Brown \| Brushed Aluminum Packages & Options: Premium \| Sport \| Cold Weather \| BMW Apps, iDrive & iPod Past: 2008 E90 328xi \| Montego Blue \| Dakota Black \| Brushed Aluminum Packages & Options: Premium \| Sport \| Xenon \| CA \| Heated Seats \| iPod
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01-20-2010, 06:55 PM	#10
Matts435coupe Major 111 Rep 1,262 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435i Coupe Msport 6MT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida iTrader: (1)	I traded in my 2009 for a 2010. My car listed for 50k, I got it for 45k and the dealer offered me 36k. So after 7000 miles I would have taken a 9k hit, fortunatly I was able to get someone to takeover my lease and not take a hit. With 1000 miles I would guess maybe you would lose 4k-6k. Not worth it IMO.
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