Might be selling

fl335i · 10-07-2011, 12:08 PM

Sucks but it's true. may have to sell my car. After I get it all done, or just about done. Just for thoughts though, what should I be getting for my car? I know the KBB and NADA #'s, but I have some decent money in wheels and exhaust. and I have a 6spd manual. thoughts on price?

justinco · 10-07-2011, 12:15 PM

I think most people will say it is pretty typical to not expect any return on your modifications. Hence why people often part their modified cars out before selling them.

You don't have sport package, premium, or anything else? I looked at a couple 2007 335i's in my area recently that sport, premium, cold weather and were stock, for between $26k-$28k asking price, ~35k mileage range.

PKL · 10-07-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by justinco

I think most people will say it is pretty typical to not expect any return on your modifications. Hence why people often part their modified cars out before selling them.

+1

OP sounds like you could have avoided this in the first place.

Don't stretch yourself thin for a car. Not worth it. Now you will just lose money selling.

Kolyan2k · 10-07-2011, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fl335i

Sucks but it's true. may have to sell my car. After I get it all done, or just about done. Just for thoughts though, what should I be getting for my car? I know the KBB and NADA #'s, but I have some decent money in wheels and exhaust. and I have a 6spd manual. thoughts on price?

sold my fuly loaded e92 manual CPO for about trade-in value of NADA...that was in back in May...new brakes + rotors, new tires, new turbos, and JB+

Dark_Knight_335 · 10-07-2011, 12:43 PM

Best rule of thumb I can offer. RULE #1: NEVER try to buy a car that costs more than your yearly salary. If some unfortunate financial hardship has taken place out of your control, then I am truly sorry. If you were just trying to buy more car than you can afford, then see RULE #1.

fl335i · 10-07-2011, 01:03 PM

Has nothing to do with being over streched. Things changed at work, for the better.

When I bought my BMW: I had a company car I drove around and had my BMW as my personal car. Made perfect sense b/c I need a car for my own usings and such.

Now: I took the montly check option from work to drive my personal car around for business, b/c the company car sucked nutz in comfort, and turned the company car in. I bought a 2008 MKZ Lincoln for $18k, CPO, 30k miles Blk on Blk. Great road car for business and around town being it's an Auto. it also has features my BMW does not have; Bluetooth, USB & remote start. Now the wife can drive it if I drink and we get plenty of use out of it.

I don't see the point of having two nice cars, even if my work pays for 90% of one. Trying to have kids in the near future and I work a lot. So I only have time to drive my bmw to dinner on the weekends. Now that I can use my business car for personal use also I rarely use the bmw. I see it as a financial waste now. Even though I want to drive it everyday!! but puttin that many miles on a car like that doens't make sense. Nor is the BMW a good road car for work.. no spare, to high end etc.

witeagle · 10-07-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fl335i

Even though I want to drive it everyday!! but puttin that many miles on a car like that doens't make sense. Nor is the BMW a good road car for work.. no spare, to high end etc.

That is going to cause a DD debate

Just because you have the old fart car for work, no reason you couldn't still use the 335 for a few days of your commute.

If you just wanna sell it for the 'financial waste', trade it in for a nice Z4 toy to keep for your weekend dinner outings with your wife

And get an auto so your wife can share the toy!

Your mods will get you no return - nada price is nada price. If the car is clean / low miles / newer tires, you will get a small premium on the price!

Dark_Knight_335 · 10-07-2011, 01:14 PM

Ahh makes sense. Sorry didn't mean to offend, was just trying to help brother. Glad things are looking up for you!

benzo23 · 10-07-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SDeFranco1

Ahh makes sense. Sorry didn't mean to offend, was just trying to help brother. Glad things are looking up for you!

Im offended by what you said, fuck you.

Wild Squid · 10-07-2011, 01:23 PM

It never makes financial sense to sell a car you own unless you really need the money. As long as the car is in good running shape that is.

Dark_Knight_335 · 10-07-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by benzo23

Im offended by what you said, fuck you.

Oh yea buddy??!! Then you'll surely be offended by THIS!

benzo23 · 10-07-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SDeFranco1

Oh yea buddy??!! Then you'll surely be offended by THIS!

You know what your more then welcome to come down here and kiss my florida ass.

Dark_Knight_335 · 10-07-2011, 01:48 PM

LOL.... love you man. Enjoy the weekend buddy.

wins76 · 10-07-2011, 01:55 PM

This forum is getting little bit SFO

fl335i · 10-07-2011, 01:56 PM

Calm down everyone lol. I think the most logical thing I heard so far is to split the two cars for work use or sell the 335i and get a Z4 Auto.

I looked at combining both cars and getting "one" car. Can't seem to make it happen with price/mile driven at work/ up keep, etc. Dodge Charger V8 is the closest I got. and the problem there is I only like the new style ones and those are very expensive right now. Not to mention the MPG's on even the V6 stink for work. Fuel comes out of my job budget(s).

I don't think I could let my car go for less than $26. reasonable if I am going to attempt?

Dark_Knight_335 · 10-07-2011, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by wins76

This forum is getting little bit SFO

Sorry, throw me a frikkin bone here- I googled SFO and got:

Rank Abbr. Meaning
*** SFO Street Fighter Online (gaming)
*** SFO Sex for One
** SFO Squad Five O (band)
** SFO Starfleet Operations
Which one is it?

wins76 · 10-07-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SDeFranco1

Sorry, throw me a frikkin bone here- I googled SFO and got:

Rank Abbr. Meaning
*** SFO Street Fighter Online (gaming)
*** SFO Sex for One
** SFO Squad Five O (band)
** SFO Starfleet Operations
Which one is it?

Where the gays get their wedding certificate....

apc3libras · 10-07-2011, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by benzo23

Im offended by what you said, fuck you.

benzo23 · 10-07-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SDeFranco1

LOL.... love you man. Enjoy the weekend buddy.

Thanks bro you too lol

TheStigsTwin · 10-07-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by PKL

+1

OP sounds like you could have avoided this in the first place.

Don't stretch yourself thin for a car. Not worth it. Now you will just lose money selling.

Superior attitude without all the facts much?

BRAISKI · 10-07-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by justinco

I think most people will say it is pretty typical to not expect any return on your modifications. Hence why people often part their modified cars out before selling them.

Some ppl though think that mods in the car is an investment lol and that they should charge more cause of the mods. Heck some even think a car is an investment.

OP good luck!

fl335i · 10-07-2011, 03:35 PM

I checked autotrader locally, I could price my car as is and be competitive. 26-27k. Might try that, plan B is to DRIVE it and enjoy it. Might have to start picking work days to take it. Or my MKZ will have 120k in 2yrs.

Remember, drive it like you stole it.

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fl335i Captain 146 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Might be selling Sucks but it's true. may have to sell my car. After I get it all done, or just about done. Just for thoughts though, what should I be getting for my car? I know the KBB and NADA #'s, but I have some decent money in wheels and exhaust. and I have a 6spd manual. thoughts on price? __________________ '07 335i Sedan, base pkg, 6spd Manual, Procede 3 V5 w/NLS, Macht Schnell Downpipes, 18" Staggered 313's w/Conti DWS's, OS Giken TCD LSD, VAC Street Diff Cover, Dinan Oil Cooler, Dinan Intercooler, Akebono Euro Pads, CDV Removed, Black BMW Grilles, Interior & Exterior white LED lighting, LUX Angel Eyes, Debadged, Blend V1 mount, Llumar ATR Tint.
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justinco btr.life 51 Rep 353 Posts Drives: e36 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Colorado iTrader: (3) Garage List 1994 BMW 325is [0.00] 2009 BMW 335xi [10.00] 2005 BMW 330i ZHP [0.00]	I think most people will say it is pretty typical to not expect any return on your modifications. Hence why people often part their modified cars out before selling them. You don't have sport package, premium, or anything else? I looked at a couple 2007 335i's in my area recently that sport, premium, cold weather and were stock, for between $26k-$28k asking price, ~35k mileage range. __________________ 1994 BMW 325is - Project 325 HPDE/TT \| 2013 Scion FRS - Project FRS STX \| 2017 Subaru BRZ - Project BRZ STX
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fl335i Captain 146 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Has nothing to do with being over streched. Things changed at work, for the better. When I bought my BMW: I had a company car I drove around and had my BMW as my personal car. Made perfect sense b/c I need a car for my own usings and such. Now: I took the montly check option from work to drive my personal car around for business, b/c the company car sucked nutz in comfort, and turned the company car in. I bought a 2008 MKZ Lincoln for $18k, CPO, 30k miles Blk on Blk. Great road car for business and around town being it's an Auto. it also has features my BMW does not have; Bluetooth, USB & remote start. Now the wife can drive it if I drink and we get plenty of use out of it. I don't see the point of having two nice cars, even if my work pays for 90% of one. Trying to have kids in the near future and I work a lot. So I only have time to drive my bmw to dinner on the weekends. Now that I can use my business car for personal use also I rarely use the bmw. I see it as a financial waste now. Even though I want to drive it everyday!! but puttin that many miles on a car like that doens't make sense. Nor is the BMW a good road car for work.. no spare, to high end etc. __________________ '07 335i Sedan, base pkg, 6spd Manual, Procede 3 V5 w/NLS, Macht Schnell Downpipes, 18" Staggered 313's w/Conti DWS's, OS Giken TCD LSD, VAC Street Diff Cover, Dinan Oil Cooler, Dinan Intercooler, Akebono Euro Pads, CDV Removed, Black BMW Grilles, Interior & Exterior white LED lighting, LUX Angel Eyes, Debadged, Blend V1 mount, Llumar ATR Tint.
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Ahh makes sense. Sorry didn't mean to offend, was just trying to help brother. Glad things are looking up for you!
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Wild Squid Banned 21 Rep 626 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i coupe Msport AW Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (0)	It never makes financial sense to sell a car you own unless you really need the money. As long as the car is in good running shape that is.
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	LOL.... love you man. Enjoy the weekend buddy.
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fl335i Captain 146 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Calm down everyone lol. I think the most logical thing I heard so far is to split the two cars for work use or sell the 335i and get a Z4 Auto. I looked at combining both cars and getting "one" car. Can't seem to make it happen with price/mile driven at work/ up keep, etc. Dodge Charger V8 is the closest I got. and the problem there is I only like the new style ones and those are very expensive right now. Not to mention the MPG's on even the V6 stink for work. Fuel comes out of my job budget(s). I don't think I could let my car go for less than $26. reasonable if I am going to attempt? __________________ '07 335i Sedan, base pkg, 6spd Manual, Procede 3 V5 w/NLS, Macht Schnell Downpipes, 18" Staggered 313's w/Conti DWS's, OS Giken TCD LSD, VAC Street Diff Cover, Dinan Oil Cooler, Dinan Intercooler, Akebono Euro Pads, CDV Removed, Black BMW Grilles, Interior & Exterior white LED lighting, LUX Angel Eyes, Debadged, Blend V1 mount, Llumar ATR Tint.
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fl335i Captain 146 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	I checked autotrader locally, I could price my car as is and be competitive. 26-27k. Might try that, plan B is to DRIVE it and enjoy it. Might have to start picking work days to take it. Or my MKZ will have 120k in 2yrs. Remember, drive it like you stole it. __________________ '07 335i Sedan, base pkg, 6spd Manual, Procede 3 V5 w/NLS, Macht Schnell Downpipes, 18" Staggered 313's w/Conti DWS's, OS Giken TCD LSD, VAC Street Diff Cover, Dinan Oil Cooler, Dinan Intercooler, Akebono Euro Pads, CDV Removed, Black BMW Grilles, Interior & Exterior white LED lighting, LUX Angel Eyes, Debadged, Blend V1 mount, Llumar ATR Tint.
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