E90 prices plummeting

Herakles · 12-30-2016, 08:06 PM

Wow did a search on Autotrader - even the 2011a are getting rediculously cheap

I paid 30k for my 2011 in 2015 with 9k miles- which was going ratefor a low mileage certified 335. They were pretty healthy this summer too, was offered 28k- but looking at prices now, wow look like mid 20s tops for a low mileage n55 335

Fundguy1 · 12-30-2016, 08:22 PM

Yup. You can find pre lci 335i for under 10k.

Captain comic · 12-30-2016, 10:09 PM

I actually found a 2008 E93 335i convertible in very good shape for only $12K with 97K miles, but it was Auto while I'm looking for a stick.
It's just that it's still a risk buying such high mileage BMW, one can easily get a lemon with both turbos, HPFP and water pump due for replacement that can easily run north of $6K just for starters and then you'll still have a lot of other maintenance $$$ to be done. That and the fact that you never know if previous owner had it heavily modded and tracked that poor 335 to the death bed. This is the only thing that scares me while buying 335

Fundguy1 · 12-30-2016, 10:38 PM

Lol. My 2008 e93 335i has 240k. And mine is heavily modded. 700hp. I haven't tracked it but it runs fine. These cars are built to take it, and theyre just broken in at 100k. Its not a chevy.

ZeeVaughn · 12-30-2016, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Yup. You can find pre lci 335i for under 10k.

Yup pretty close to it. picked up my 07 E92 6MT, 90k miles for $11,500. Had a good amount of mods, previous owner was meticulous and kept up with maintenance. I already know when modding cars, you gotta pay to play, so people's horror stories don't shy me away from platforms. you often hear the bad stories, but not so often hear the good ones. I don't skip out or cheap out on maintenance so I've been fortunate enough not to have anything horrible happen to my cars, **knock on wood

NCSUPack24 · 12-31-2016, 02:59 AM

I recently saw a 07 E92 6MT just like mine but in silver. 85k, $8500. I cried a little, to be honest.

ef11 · 12-31-2016, 08:24 AM

Yes the equation is a bit tough to swallow. I lurked on the forum for two years before I found the perfect car for sale in Dallas. It was a 2009 (bought 2/2013) loaded E90 Msport, beautiful car, 48K, for $26,500 which was an incredible deal. I spent $3,800 on the warranty and another $1,200 in tax. Here 47 months later with 109K it's probably worth around $10,000, coming out to $460 a month.

Makes going to lease a brand new one with maintenance plan and full warranty seem much more worth it.

I plan to keep mine for a long time and eventually it will become my second car so I can buy nice two year old cars and keep them at lower mileage, which will help the financial equation out, but for now it's a bit tough.

Mike. · 12-31-2016, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Lol. My 2008 e93 335i has 240k. And mine is heavily modded. 700hp. I haven't tracked it but it runs fine. These cars are built to take it, and theyre just broken in at 100k. Its not a chevy.

I feel like I've heard this before

Thats sick though..do you have any pull videos?

Fundguy1 · 12-31-2016, 08:42 AM

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I feel like I've heard this before

Thats sick though..do you have any pull videos?

Best i can do. This was during testing at 21psi. Its 28psi with a 30 psi spike. This was right at 590hp. Another 15 hp per psi is standard guess. You do the math. Gonna get a new dyno pull in February. This one was August and it was 102F out. See what kind of numbers I can make then.

Captain comic · 12-31-2016, 10:01 AM

I would gladly buy some modded 335 E9X because i know mods cost money and usually people who mod do not skip on maintenance as well. Unfortunately everyone strips their cars before selling. They basically make $2-3K on a side, but irony is that I would have gladly paid that money on top of selling price if they can just keep mods, because it will cost me double money to mod it again (not to mention nerves and countless hours and days spent researching, hunting, buying, installing all the mods)

Why, oh why life is not fair?

Fundguy1 · 12-31-2016, 10:16 AM

226k on mine at dyno pull. 240k now. Its getting new driveshaft bushing, guibo, csl cf trunk lid, and 1M front bumper done now. Should be ready mid January.

STR8-6IX · 12-31-2016, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Lol. My 2008 e93 335i has 240k. And mine is heavily modded. 700hp. I haven't tracked it but it runs fine. These cars are built to take it, and theyre just broken in at 100k. Its not a chevy.

how much have you spent in terms of maintenance? I've driven a sweet manual 335i m sport with about 145,000KM on it and the engine ran well, but the motor didnt sound very healthy.. the sound didnt go away even after we warmed it up and ripped it a couple times.

Mike. · 12-31-2016, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Best i can do. This was during testing at 21psi. Its 28psi with a 30 psi spike. This was right at 590hp. Another 15 hp per psi is standard guess. You do the math. Gonna get a new dyno pull in February. This one was August and it was 102F out. See what kind of numbers I can make then.

looks good for a sorority girls car

get some videos on the road!

Fundguy1 · 12-31-2016, 12:43 PM

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looks good for a sorority girls car

get some videos on the road!

Need to hook up my gopro. Will do after stuff is done. Couple weeks.

Mike. · 12-31-2016, 12:45 PM

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Need to hook up my gopro. Will do after stuff is done. Couple weeks.

nice, im in the market for a gopro and a suction mount. LMK what you decided to get/got...I need guidance

Fundguy1 · 12-31-2016, 12:47 PM

I have one, just not set up. Was a present. No clue about it though lol.

Captain comic · 12-31-2016, 12:56 PM

AFAIK suction mounts are important, so it's better to have OEM lol to not loose it during drive. Also, wind protective case is a nice add-on for gopro otherwise videos going to be pain to listen

Bluewater328iT · 12-31-2016, 12:56 PM

I think all BMWs take a dip in value when the warranty runs out, and I also think there are too many F30s out there, so the E90s suffer. The F30, especially the four, is a lot faster and more fuel efficient than the E90s with the N51 and N52, but it is bigger car and that steering is terrible, but my wife likes it better than the E90.

Needbmwpartzz · 12-31-2016, 01:08 PM

No one wants used BMW because they cost a fortune to maintain.....only flossers dare buy used....and of course the DIY enthusiasts

Hence the low prices.

scoale · 12-31-2016, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Needbmwpartzz

No one wants used BMW because they cost a fortune to maintain.....only flossers dare buy used....and of course the DIY enthusiasts

Hence the low prices.

Agreed, BUT, is it a bad value when your buying for <15k??? If I buy for $14 and put $6 into it, still seems like a LOT of car for $20k.

Fundguy1 · 12-31-2016, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by scoale

Agreed, BUT, is it a bad value when your buying for <15k??? If I buy for $14 and put $6 into it, still seems like a LOT of car for $20k.

Thats how I look at it. Where else can you find a beautiful car like a 335i e93 with 700 hp that out accelerates an M5 and outhandles an M4 for under $25? What can you get? A base mustang vert instead? Would you rather be driving that?

Needbmwpartzz · 12-31-2016, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by scoale

Quote:

Originally Posted by Needbmwpartzz

No one wants used BMW because they cost a fortune to maintain.....only flossers dare buy used....and of course the DIY enthusiasts

Hence the low prices.

Agreed, BUT, is it a bad value when your buying for <15k??? If I buy for $14 and put $6 into it, still seems like a LOT of car for $20k.

It's true....that's why I still own mine.
It's paid for and if you buy anything comparable it's about 55k.

12-30-2016, 08:06 PM	#1
Herakles Captain 248 Rep 824 Posts Drives: United States Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Pa iTrader: (0)	E90 prices plummeting Wow did a search on Autotrader - even the 2011a are getting rediculously cheap I paid 30k for my 2011 in 2015 with 9k miles- which was going ratefor a low mileage certified 335. They were pretty healthy this summer too, was offered 28k- but looking at prices now, wow look like mid 20s tops for a low mileage n55 335 __________________ 2011 335 Msport Xdrive Space grey purchased on 8/7/15
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Fundguy1 Major General 2032 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	Yup. You can find pre lci 335i for under 10k.
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Captain comic First Lieutenant 157 Rep 380 Posts Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: here iTrader: (0)	I actually found a 2008 E93 335i convertible in very good shape for only $12K with 97K miles, but it was Auto while I'm looking for a stick. It's just that it's still a risk buying such high mileage BMW, one can easily get a lemon with both turbos, HPFP and water pump due for replacement that can easily run north of $6K just for starters and then you'll still have a lot of other maintenance $$$ to be done. That and the fact that you never know if previous owner had it heavily modded and tracked that poor 335 to the death bed. This is the only thing that scares me while buying 335
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Fundguy1 Major General 2032 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	Lol. My 2008 e93 335i has 240k. And mine is heavily modded. 700hp. I haven't tracked it but it runs fine. These cars are built to take it, and theyre just broken in at 100k. Its not a chevy.
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NCSUPack24 Private First Class 12 Rep 109 Posts Drives: BMW 328i (E90) Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	I recently saw a 07 E92 6MT just like mine but in silver. 85k, $8500. I cried a little, to be honest.
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ef11 Captain 50 Rep 609 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Sedan M-Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Tyler, Texas iTrader: (0)	Yes the equation is a bit tough to swallow. I lurked on the forum for two years before I found the perfect car for sale in Dallas. It was a 2009 (bought 2/2013) loaded E90 Msport, beautiful car, 48K, for $26,500 which was an incredible deal. I spent $3,800 on the warranty and another $1,200 in tax. Here 47 months later with 109K it's probably worth around $10,000, coming out to $460 a month. Makes going to lease a brand new one with maintenance plan and full warranty seem much more worth it. I plan to keep mine for a long time and eventually it will become my second car so I can buy nice two year old cars and keep them at lower mileage, which will help the financial equation out, but for now it's a bit tough.
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Captain comic First Lieutenant 157 Rep 380 Posts Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: here iTrader: (0)	I would gladly buy some modded 335 E9X because i know mods cost money and usually people who mod do not skip on maintenance as well. Unfortunately everyone strips their cars before selling. They basically make $2-3K on a side, but irony is that I would have gladly paid that money on top of selling price if they can just keep mods, because it will cost me double money to mod it again (not to mention nerves and countless hours and days spent researching, hunting, buying, installing all the mods) Why, oh why life is not fair? Last edited by Captain comic; 12-31-2016 at 10:47 AM..
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Fundguy1 Major General 2032 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	226k on mine at dyno pull. 240k now. Its getting new driveshaft bushing, guibo, csl cf trunk lid, and 1M front bumper done now. Should be ready mid January.
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Captain comic First Lieutenant 157 Rep 380 Posts Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: here iTrader: (0)	AFAIK suction mounts are important, so it's better to have OEM lol to not loose it during drive. Also, wind protective case is a nice add-on for gopro otherwise videos going to be pain to listen
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Bluewater328iT Lieutenant 87 Rep 471 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328iT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Rochelle, NY iTrader: (0)	I think all BMWs take a dip in value when the warranty runs out, and I also think there are too many F30s out there, so the E90s suffer. The F30, especially the four, is a lot faster and more fuel efficient than the E90s with the N51 and N52, but it is bigger car and that steering is terrible, but my wife likes it better than the E90. __________________ BMWCCA member since 1990 Mods: 330 intake, ECU reflash & tune, Magnaflow cat back resonator & muffler, BMW Euro airbox, tinted windows
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Needbmwpartzz Colonel 851 Rep 2,793 Posts Drives: 2009 bmw 328i x-drive Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kitchener/Waterloo iTrader: (0)	No one wants used BMW because they cost a fortune to maintain.....only flossers dare buy used....and of course the DIY enthusiasts Hence the low prices.
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