» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | 03-18-2005, 05:00 PM | #1 | Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: washington Posts: 42 | How much should i sell for...? I have a 1997 ti with 178k miles on it and it is in perfect condition. Everything works and nothing doesn't work. There are no tears on any of the seats, no scratches on the paint...ect. it is in like new condition. The engine runs like a champ. I have installed intake on it and thats about it. The tires have about 85% of tread left also and the brakes were just changed. DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW MUCH I SHOULD SELL FOR AND WHAT NOT TO SELL FOR? PLEASE LET ME KNOW BECAUSE I HAVE NO IDEA! THANKS `ALEX __________________ 1997 BMW 318ti Cosmo Racing CAI Next Project: Exhaust... | | | 03-18-2005, 06:03 PM | #2 | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York Posts: 6 | you should sell it to me for $2500!!!!!!!!!! | | | 03-19-2005, 01:14 AM | #3 | Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: washington Posts: 42 | haha i dunno about that i was thinkin more like $6000 any other ideads? honestly though __________________ 1997 BMW 318ti Cosmo Racing CAI Next Project: Exhaust... | | | 03-19-2005, 01:15 AM | #4 | Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: washington Posts: 42 | haha i dunno about that i was thinkin more like $6000 any other ideas? honestly though __________________ 1997 BMW 318ti Cosmo Racing CAI Next Project: Exhaust... | | | 03-19-2005, 03:23 AM | #5 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | what does kbb.com or edmunds.com quote for your year/mileage/options/condition? probably go above that, but may be a good starting point. 5-spd or auto? i think bmw may be a little opposite the norm in that you may be able to sell a manual for more than an auto (unless the buyer is female :P). __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | 03-19-2005, 09:42 AM | #6 | Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 55 | Aye, sticks have a higher audience in Bimmers. If it is bone stock except the CAI ... KBB at your car's mileage and year is only 4,715.00 in my area (as a private party seller). Autotrader's closest car, in mileage is $5,999.00 with 159k miles on it. Edmunds is $6,319 with a bit lower mileage.... ... so... between 5k-6k unless it's miraculous.. but... the mileage is a killer. i have a 96 with less than half that mileage. __________________ 1996 318Ti, M Sport Edition, 19" ACE Alloy Monaco Rims, Adjustable Eibach Sportline Ground Control Coilover suspension, Shaved Door Kit, Xenon 8000k Ellipsoid HID upgrade, Pioneer Premier System, Charcoal Custom Metallic Gray Paintjob! Future upgrades: { }E46 Front Bumper, { }Engine Dressup, { }Supersprint Muffler, { }Rogue Clutchstop, { }Armrest, { }UUC Evo Short Shift kit, { } Paint Touch ups, { } Custom Rear Bumper shave, { } M3 Clutch Replace and Aluminum Flywheel | | | 03-19-2005, 09:49 AM | #7 | Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: washington Posts: 42 | yeah it does have a lot of miles on it but it still runs likea champ...thanks for the advice...any one else? __________________ 1997 BMW 318ti Cosmo Racing CAI Next Project: Exhaust... | | | 03-19-2005, 03:01 PM | #8 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | one other comment, do you have all the maintenance records and did you or a good shop perform all the recommended service when the car indicated it was needed? this will (or SHOULD) help you to get some more money as it will be a paper trail of proper care and the due diligence of an owner who cared about his car. i would tend to agree with demeegod. maybe start at $7k to give yourself some negotiating room. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | 03-20-2005, 05:27 AM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 | $6750 w/ room to negotiate down if needed. __________________ My Former Rides 1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies 1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition | | | 03-23-2005, 08:45 PM | #10 | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 9 | for all that.... I have a 96TI, RED, automatic... beautiful car- runs like a champ and all that too... but it has 143,500 miles... I'm willing to part with mine for $5,000... anyone interested? | | | 03-25-2005, 07:36 PM | #11 | Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 94 | Where are you located, Jaydoo? I have a friend who needs an automatic car for her niece...she loves my ti but won't drive stick! We're in PA. Thanks. | | | 03-29-2005, 01:28 AM | #12 | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 18 | i think bmw may be a little opposite the norm in that you may be able to sell a manual for more than an auto (unless the buyer is female :P). sexist! i love the stick! lol __________________ 1998 BMW avus blue 318ti :weirdfac: | | | 03-29-2005, 01:42 AM | #13 | Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 94 | Quote: sexist! i love the stick! lol | Totally sexist...but that's what makes the world go 'round! My wife made me sell her "mint" low-mile automatic ti because she wanted a stick! 45,000 more miles on the 5-spd car and she loves it that much more!!! My family hates it now...nobody wants to borrow our cars because we only have manual transmissions. | | | 03-29-2005, 02:56 AM | #14 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | hehehe .... i was just waiting for a response on that one! actually, my mom preferred a manual trans too (she traded in my dad's old ford for a manual trans alpha romeo). go mom! and i'll withhold comment on the "i love the stick!" ... __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | 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 | | | |