Minimizing depreciation? - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

beta · 01-08-2013, 12:23 AM

Z4M Coupe. They're around 30k, and have been around 30k for a few years now. Very limited production so they probably won't depreciate much more than that. Really fun to drive, reliable and still looks great. That and it's playboy's 2007 car of the year!

blutattoo · 01-08-2013, 12:51 AM

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...34964698&Log=0

2011 BMW 1M coupe sells for as much now as it did new

BlackJetE90 · 01-08-2013, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by blutattoo

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...34964698&Log=0

2011 BMW 1M coupe sells for as much now as it did new

I don't care how limited that car is. It is not worth $15k more than it was new. Wasn't msrp on those $46k new?

epbrown · 01-08-2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by E90OR

Looking for a new car, but only need it 1-2 years. What can I buy for $70,000 today that will get the most money back when it is time to sell?

Nothing new or close two it in that price range. There are some classics you could get like a nice Porsche 356 or longhood 911 and you wouldn't lose a dime. The Z3 and Z4 M Coupes are a good bet as well. All of these require a certain kind of person to run as daily drivers.

For a conventional daily driver, I'd get an off-lease 3-series or C-class that's still under warranty. Nothing to run, popular enough to be easy to sell for decent money in a year or two. My E46 325i sold for $3500 less than I paid for it after two years, and honestly I could have gotten more.

KingOfJericho · 01-08-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackJetE90

I don't care how limited that car is. It is not worth $15k more than it was new. Wasn't msrp on those $46k new?

With no options, yes.

b0bab0i · 01-08-2013, 12:43 PM

Honda Accord, buy 3 of them.
But as everyone else stated, better to get a used car or lease.

smashhell · 01-08-2013, 03:13 PM

There is a very unlikely car that match your needs.
Nissan GTR
I have never seen a car depreciate so slow ever.
They were originally MSRP $70k, and the cheapest used GTR on the market right now is one with 80k miles and is selling for $55k.
With 1-2 years on the car they still retain 85-90% of its value.
Its Insane.

KingOfJericho · 01-08-2013, 03:26 PM

MSRP for a new GTR is now $97K.

blutattoo · 01-08-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackJetE90

I don't care how limited that car is. It is not worth $15k more than it was new. Wasn't msrp on those $46k new?

Cheapest I've seen a used one is $48k. Instant classic I suppose. They wouldn't be asking so much if they weren't selling for that much. I've never seen anything like it.

freshwhite335 · 01-08-2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by E90OR

What about the G-wagens? Ugly as sin but sell for ungodly money.

They hold their value ridiculously well.

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Originally Posted by Mr. Liu

G wagons hold their value very very well, but they are out of your 70k budget range unless you find an 06-07 with average mileage on it. My father's 08 G55 purchased in 2010 at 90k is still worth 80-85k today.

Case and point.

Southjersey128 · 01-08-2013, 08:10 PM

If you're in the states a land rover defender 90. They do not depreciate. Only sold here a few years, 1996 is the last year over here.

krnnerdboy · 01-26-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CAPSGOD

This one is easy. You may not like the answer though. Toyota Landcruiser. Maybe a Cayenne Diesel.

Don't forget the g500. G550's are out of range

krnnerdboy · 01-26-2013, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by freshwhite335

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Originally Posted by E90OR

What about the G-wagens? Ugly as sin but sell for ungodly money.

They hold their value ridiculously well.

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Originally Posted by Mr. Liu

G wagons hold their value very very well, but they are out of your 70k budget range unless you find an 06-07 with average mileage on it. My father's 08 G55 purchased in 2010 at 90k is still worth 80-85k today.

Case and point.

Doh! You guys beat me to it...next time ill read through.

Btw the w463 gwagens resale value is being helped by china and Eastern Europe exporting them out of the states...same for the land cruiser, x5,x6, q7

Hisam135i · 01-27-2013, 12:02 AM

Simple buy car that's Already taken a depreciation hit (used) like an older 911 turbo or gtr and you should be able to sell it for relatively close to what you payed for it

fireline43 · 01-29-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by E90OR

Looking for a new car, but only need it 1-2 years. What can I buy for $70,000 today that will get the most money back when it is time to sell?

am i the only one who saw that. your gonna have to go with a limited edition model of a car, so in 2 years it's still sought after. Will 70k get a frozen m3?

pgviper · 01-29-2013, 02:53 PM

Aston Martin V8 Vantage.

Sniz · 01-29-2013, 09:16 PM

Id pick up a nicely restored '69 camaro 396 and have a ball with it.

Meeni · 01-29-2013, 10:23 PM

Z4M for half the money should retain most of its value.

a 997 TURBO (its important) should also retain good residual value (it will still loose some).

01-08-2013, 12:23 AM	#23
beta Major Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CA Posts: 1,408 iTrader: (1)	Z4M Coupe. They're around 30k, and have been around 30k for a few years now. Very limited production so they probably won't depreciate much more than that. Really fun to drive, reliable and still looks great. That and it's playboy's 2007 car of the year! __________________ modification journal

01-08-2013, 03:13 PM	#29
smashhell First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 367 iTrader: (0)	There is a very unlikely car that match your needs. Nissan GTR I have never seen a car depreciate so slow ever. They were originally MSRP $70k, and the cheapest used GTR on the market right now is one with 80k miles and is selling for $55k. With 1-2 years on the car they still retain 85-90% of its value. Its Insane. __________________ 2011 535i Alpine White, Oyster on black interior, Premium 1 & 2 Package, Magnaflow Full Cat-Back Exhaust, JB4 Stage 2

01-08-2013, 03:26 PM	#30
KingOfJericho Brigadier General Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 4,223 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [4.50]	MSRP for a new GTR is now $97K. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2010 S4 Current \| 2010 BMW 135i GONE \| 2008 VW GTI SOLD \| 2006 Lotus Exige SOLD

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Southjersey128 Private First Class Drives: 2008 128i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 119 iTrader: (0)	If you're in the states a land rover defender 90. They do not depreciate. Only sold here a few years, 1996 is the last year over here. __________________ AW, Coral, HID's, Afe Scoops and CAI, PBX, '09 Msport 18's, 225/255 Ventus V12's, (BMW Performance: BBK, Shifter Knob and Boot, E-Brake Handle, Steering Wheel, Front Strut Bar), E93 FSB, E92 RSB, M3 Rear Subframe Bushings, HPA coilover kit (Koni Adjustables and Swift Springs), Steel Brake Hoses, Black Kidneys, Smoked LED side markers, LED angel eyes, Blacklines, Carbon fiber spoiler(BMW Performance replica), Ambergones...

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Hisam135i Major Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,099 iTrader: (0)	Simple buy car that's Already taken a depreciation hit (used) like an older 911 turbo or gtr and you should be able to sell it for relatively close to what you payed for it __________________ 2008 Monaco Blue 335i \| Terracotta \| Premium \| Auto \| Comfort Access \| Matte-black Grills \| Carbon Fiber Splitters \| 20% Tint \| 1- point E9x Picture Game \| Staggered 19' VMR V701 \| Legal Disclaimer: My posts on this website cannot be held against me in any issues, such as warranty claims. \|

01-08-2013, 12:51 AM	#24
blutattoo Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sacramento Posts: 294 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 135i [0.00]	http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...34964698&Log=0 2011 BMW 1M coupe sells for as much now as it did new

01-08-2013, 12:43 PM	#28
b0bab0i Captain Drives: 03 TiAG z4 3.0i w/ hardtop Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 769 iTrader: (0)	Honda Accord, buy 3 of them. But as everyone else stated, better to get a used car or lease.

01-29-2013, 02:53 PM	#38
pgviper Private Drives: G37s Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 87 iTrader: (0)	Aston Martin V8 Vantage.

01-29-2013, 09:16 PM	#39
Sniz Lieutenant General Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 10,447 iTrader: (1)	Id pick up a nicely restored '69 camaro 396 and have a ball with it. __________________

01-29-2013, 10:23 PM	#40
Meeni Gateropode Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN Posts: 727 iTrader: (0)	Z4M for half the money should retain most of its value. a 997 TURBO (its important) should also retain good residual value (it will still loose some).

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