» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 06-01-2024 03:04 PM 7 Replies, 409,838 Views | | My 318ti build 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 05-28-2024 06:42 PM 1 Replies, 3,627 Views | | OMG!OMG! 05-28-2024 08:53 AM 05-28-2024 08:53 AM 0 Replies, 1,441 Views | | | | | | 01-29-2010, 01:18 AM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Zanesville Posts: 7 | Need opinion on for Sale price I have a silver 1998 318ti with M44 motor and manual Trans. with 165,000 mi and i am going to sell it soon for a different BMW and i need advice to see how much i should list it for reasonably,for me and them. The GOOD: M-trim/sport package M3 front bumper The leather seats are perfect. New break rotors(OEM) New Pads New Bavarian Autosport Hi-PO ignition wires Newer Yokohama avid tires on the front New valve pan gasket New wiper blades New cabin air filter Only Valvoline synthetic oil every 4,000 mi No smoker car Meticulously cared for only BP ultimate gas 3rd Owner Clear title Bad:The common window problem Broken foglite cover rear windshield wiper is temperamental(works then doesn't) Odometer lite burnt out need rear tire Thanks For the info. Last edited by The Stigg; 01-29-2010 at 03:49 AM. | | | 01-29-2010, 01:26 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Land of the Vikings Posts: 2,700 | get some good pics up fella Its hard to comment on condition without something to look at __________________ Vin Number decode and Retrofit Pdfs Available Free ! Just PM | | | 01-29-2010, 01:36 AM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Central, MN Posts: 1,065 | It's worth fixing the easy things to maximize outcome of the final sale price. __________________ | | | 01-29-2010, 01:42 AM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland Or Posts: 2,666 | A typical buyer will pass on the broken window mechanism. Dave __________________ Dave - PDX 1995 318ti - Active Black and Tan. 2005 330xi - Mtech 1 - 6spd - Orient Blue/Black | | | 01-29-2010, 03:15 AM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Columbia MD Posts: 215 | In the US, a broken window mechanism means that the car cannot pass a safety inspection- so it cannot be registered by a new owner. A car that can't be registered is not worth much to a perspective buyer. __________________ *Except 318ti '97 318ti M-Sport '95 M3 BMWCCA | | | 01-29-2010, 03:52 AM | #6 | Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Zanesville Posts: 7 | Sorry i just figured out how to post pics. and the window came off the track and needs to be put back on track that is the problem,its a fix not a replace. it will go up and down it just comes off of track every once and a while.it will be addressed soon. | | | 01-29-2010, 04:10 AM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 324 | Quote: Originally Posted by MPWR In the US, a broken window mechanism means that the car cannot pass a safety inspection | Is that true? I'm not disputing it, I just wasn't aware of it. Is that true in every state? The windshield I can understand, but the side windows??? What's the logic behind that? Stigg! Where were you in October when I drove from SW Virginia to Columbus to check out a "nice" silver 318ti M that turned out to be ragged out/rusted out/poorly maintained? I drove right through Zanesville! | | | 01-29-2010, 04:44 AM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 | Quote: Originally Posted by MacUser Is that true? I'm not disputing it, I just wasn't aware of it. Is that true in every state? The windshield I can understand, but the side windows??? What's the logic behind that? | I'm not sure about logic but it is true, I think the chances of you failing inspection for it are pretty low, I don't even think to check them when I do inspections | | | 01-29-2010, 04:57 AM | #9 | Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Zanesville Posts: 7 | I will post more pictures tomorrow of the engine and interior . | | | 01-29-2010, 04:58 AM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 324 | Quote: Originally Posted by tiFreak I'm not sure about logic but it is true, I think the chances of you failing inspection for it are pretty low, I don't even think to check them when I do inspections | Not with my mechanic. He takes inspections very seriously. Some silly little switch or something was preventing the backup lights from coming on during the state inspection. It was a Friday and he couldn't get the part until Monday. I had to drive around all weekend with a pink "REJECTION" sticker on my windshield. He's a stickler for details ... that's why I go to him. If he puts an inspection sticker on your car, it meets Virginia's standards. He never has to worry about the undercover state police inspector. | | | 01-29-2010, 05:13 PM | #11 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 229 | [QUOTE=MacUser;259223]Is that true? I'm not disputing it, I just wasn't aware of it. Is that true in every state? The windshield I can understand, but the side windows??? What's the logic behind that? I've never had anyone inspecting my car or any other car me or my dad had here in Fl. I don't know if it's true for all the states. I just registered the car. The only thing they wanted was to have the insurance active and they registered it without even looking at the car. I didn't even have it with me. My dad drove. haha | | | 01-29-2010, 05:16 PM | #12 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 229 | Oh or do you mean that maybe an undercover police inspector could notice it and give you a ticket or pull it down of the street? | | | 01-29-2010, 06:01 PM | #13 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland Or Posts: 2,666 | Side windows are a non issue in Oregon no safety inspection here. Just smog... But the Buyer may not want to dick with the side window repair. Dave __________________ Dave - PDX 1995 318ti - Active Black and Tan. 2005 330xi - Mtech 1 - 6spd - Orient Blue/Black | | | 01-30-2010, 06:40 PM | #14 | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: LA & Colo Spgs Posts: 210 | Stigg--As I am sure you know, the mileage does bring down the value. Sounds like a well cared for nice car, so you should have no problem attracting buyers. Checking out asking prices on autotrader.com, I'd guess yours should probably list for between $4000-4500 and sell for $3000-4000...need to get that window regulator fixed though! Wish you were closer to AZ...I have been looking for a car just like yours--well cared for, high miles (i.e. lower price), 5-speed, mostly stock. I just can't find anything in/around AZ, NM, CO, and find it silly to spend close to $1000 to ship a car that is only worth $3-4K. BTW, re: safety inspections....it's mostly only states east of the Mississippi, especially the northeast, that have safety inspections. Out west, you only need a smog check for anything built since the 1970's... [before the 1970's, you are even exempt from smog checks!] | | | 01-30-2010, 08:24 PM | #15 | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 | Quote: Originally Posted by Budget M3 find it silly to spend close to $1000 to ship a car that is only worth $3-4K. | Fly to the car and drive it home. That's cheaper than $1000 AND you get a "road trip" out of it too. __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH! THIS IS A MILLPOINT BLUE INTERIOR Mods 'n' stuff: Star Spoke 43 wheels - X-Brace - Mason Engineering front strut brace - CF gauge overlay - ZHP shifter knob - Racing Dynamics cat-back - Doubled brake lights - M-tech rear spoiler From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." | | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |