Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

stickguy

Man though, that baby is loaded. Did not miss checking many boxes.

I might be able to overlook color combo for this one. Still too steep though. Due for another big drop soon.

suydam

Black on black = never for me.

qbrozen

nyccarguy said:

@tjc78 - That's nuts! From a family member too? People are just un real

Back on topic. Anybody in the market for a pretty much loaded up Black/Black 2014 335xi with a 6-Speed Stick? 22K Miles. $37,598 asking price. This was a $60K car just 3 years ago.

http://cpo.bmwusa.com/certified/BMW/2014-BMW-335i+xDrive+Sedan-af338a620a0e0a1725c5dc925a6f57c2.htm?geoZip=06902

price is crazy. $27-$28k at the block, and as we know, it has the stick, which is "unwanted" at trade time. $30k is retail, pushing toward maybe $32k if the CPO is your thing.

nyccarguy

@qbrozen

What do you think about this 428xi Grand Coupe's price?

http://cpo.bmwusa.com/used/BMW/2015-BMW-428i+xDrive+Gran+Coupe-a46c24e90a0e0a176100fb45bb6dc50a.htm?geoZip=06902

What is that, a $30K car at auction?

stickguy

428 just had a $9k price drop according to the ad!

Makes that blue 328GT I found yesterday for 25k look pretty good.

qbrozen

nyccarguy said:

@qbrozen

What do you think about this 428xi Grand Coupe's price?

http://cpo.bmwusa.com/used/BMW/2015-BMW-428i+xDrive+Gran+Coupe-a46c24e90a0e0a176100fb45bb6dc50a.htm?geoZip=06902

What is that, a $30K car at auction?

about 30 is right

roadburner

suydam said:

Black on black = never for me.

Same here.

roadburner

The GM is gone this week and the Floor Manager was looking at some BMW company cars that were available to buy for our CPO inventory. He found a 2,000 mile 2017 340i M Sport with a manual and literally every option box checked- including the Track Handling Package(M fixed caliper brakes, Adaptive M Suspension, and Variable Sport Steering), It is Estoril Blue with Coral Red leather- a "Superman" car. The GM will have a stroke when it arrives- he prefers more sedated color combos. I like it, and have to say I'm a bit tempted. This isn't the car, but it is the identical color combination:

imidazol97

roadburner said:

The GM will have a stroke when it arrives- he prefers more sedated color combos. I like it, and have to say I'm a bit tempted. This isn't the car, but it is the identical color combination:

In the picture on my screen the color combo doesn't look good. But to an enthusiast with all those sport options, does the match/constrast of the exterior and interior have a real impact on price?

roadburner said:

a "Superman" car.

Does the stark contrast actually match the sportiness in the buyer's mind?

kyfdx

I like red interiors, but coral is a little much, especially with Estoril.

That said, I wouldn't kick it out of my driveway.

sda

I do find the color combination a bit sharp, perhaps a navy metallic would look better with the red interior?

roadburner

One correction; it's a 2016. We think it will move pretty quick- I'm going to reach out to a few track rats I know that need a true dual purpose car.

breld

My 2011 335xi was the LeMans Blue with the chestnut interior, so a darker blue and a more subdued reddish interior. I wouldn't have ordered the combination myself, but once I had it (purchased used) I really liked it.




Hmmm...pulling up those pictures now makes me miss it. My heart hurts a little.

qbrozen

roadburner said:

The GM is gone this week and the Floor Manager was looking at some BMW company cars that were available to buy for our CPO inventory. He found a 2,000 mile 2017 340i M Sport with a manual and literally every option box checked- including the Track Handling Package(M fixed caliper brakes, Adaptive M Suspension, and Variable Sport Steering), It is Estoril Blue with Coral Red leather- a "Superman" car. The GM will have a stroke when it arrives- he prefers more sedated color combos. I like it, and have to say I'm a bit tempted. This isn't the car, but it is the identical color combination:

mmmm... me likey.

Too bad I don't trust/like BMWs anymore.

Michaell

My ride for the day in Cincinnati

ab348

kyfdx said:

I like red interiors, but coral is a little much, especially with Estoril.

That said, I wouldn't kick it out of my driveway.

At least it doesn't have a black interior. But I wouldn't have ordered that red inside either.

stickguy

that 340, is nice. My wife would have a cow about the coral. The chestnut, that would work. And prefer a darker blue. But better than black over black!

breld

I guess I could replace it...albeit with the brown interior.

2011 Msport in Rhode Island

60k miles on that engine may be asking for trouble though.

qbrozen

breld said:

I guess I could replace it...albeit with the brown interior.

2011 Msport in Rhode Island

60k miles on that engine may be asking for trouble though.

20 Gs? hahahaha.

qbrozen

roadburner said:

The GM is gone this week and the Floor Manager was looking at some BMW company cars that were available to buy for our CPO inventory. He found a 2,000 mile 2017 340i M Sport with a manual and literally every option box checked- including the Track Handling Package(M fixed caliper brakes, Adaptive M Suspension, and Variable Sport Steering), It is Estoril Blue with Coral Red leather- a "Superman" car. The GM will have a stroke when it arrives- he prefers more sedated color combos. I like it, and have to say I'm a bit tempted. This isn't the car, but it is the identical color combination:

BTW, all at auction hovering at $47-$48k, BUT those are all autos. hmmmm...

xwesx

breld said:

Hmmm...pulling up those pictures now makes me miss it. My heart hurts a little.

As quickly as you cycle through cars, you cannot afford to get attached to them!

Or, maybe you *could*, but only if you buy a fairly large warehouse in which to store them all.

Mr_Shiftright

suydam said:

I'm not usually identifying birds while driving.

Yeah but if you hit one, you'll know what it is.

tjc78

Michaell said:

My ride for the day in Cincinnati

Put the optional alloys on and check a few Option boxes and it looks like mine 

@nyccarguy
i could write a book, on this family member.  

That red/coral over blue wouldn't work for me.  I would like that interior with a white or black exterior.  

nyccarguy

I like everything about that 340i except the price

breld

qbrozen said:

breld said:

I guess I could replace it...albeit with the brown interior.

2011 Msport in Rhode Island

60k miles on that engine may be asking for trouble though.

20 Gs? hahahaha.

Hmmm - didn't strike me as a high price. I sold mine for $30,500 - but come to think of it, that was almost 3 years ago with about 40k miles on the clock.

qbrozen

breld said:

I guess I could replace it...albeit with the brown interior. 2011 Msport in Rhode Island 60k miles on that engine may be asking for trouble though.

20 Gs? hahahaha.

Hmmm - didn't strike me as a high price. I sold mine for $30,500 - but come to think of it, that was almost 3 years ago with about 40k miles on the clock.

$13k-$14k is dealer auction for a 1-owner automatic. 3 previous owners and manual trans? Gotta be $12k, tops. $15k private party would be the end of the line, IMHO.

breld

Wow! So this guy's hoping for that buyer who just has to have this relatively rare car, huh?

Hope he's open to buyers throughout the country - that's how I was able to get top dollar on my 335 and the wife's manual wagon.

stickguy

Mr_Shiftright said:

suydam said:

I'm not usually identifying birds while driving.

Yeah but if you hit one, you'll know what it is.

Yes. Dead.

graphicguy

roadburner said:

The GM is gone this week and the Floor Manager was looking at some BMW company cars that were available to buy for our CPO inventory. He found a 2,000 mile 2017 340i M Sport with a manual and literally every option box checked- including the Track Handling Package(M fixed caliper brakes, Adaptive M Suspension, and Variable Sport Steering), It is Estoril Blue with Coral Red leather- a "Superman" car. The GM will have a stroke when it arrives- he prefers more sedated color combos. I like it, and have to say I'm a bit tempted. This isn't the car, but it is the identical color combination:

Like the car. Trying to like the color combo and hoping it might "grow on me"!

Sandman6472

I like that 335xi, beautiful vehicle. Did sit in a 2013 135i at a Nissan dealership this morning. Was drooling over it and they were asking $27 and change. Think the mileage was at around 30K but gorgeous. White over beige, just what I love as we hate black over black down south here, just plain too hot. The sales guy came running over and tried to get me to take it for a spin but I was working. Anyhow, have tried 3 times to get a white 128i coupe and failed each time. The first time was back in late 2013, it was in the BMW showroom with a dead battery. The sales guy was so embarrassed but they let me walk away. It was just perfect for me to, saw it the same day I test drove that black over beige 325ic convertible in West Palm. Wanted it as a toy but the wife was opposed so stopped by the local store and found the white one.
Did all those 128i coupes only come with a 6 under the hood? The one I drove a few months back seemed heavy for such a small vehicle, it felt cumbersome driving it on the test drive, just didn't feel right. No get up and go like my Golf has. Gorgeous vehicle but felt held back with the 6, a turbo 4 would've been over the top! Man, I really really wanted that baby to.

The Sandman

stickguy

the 1 series was all 6 cyls I believe. Considering the way less than stellar gas mileage on the 35s, and using premium, I doubt you would be too happy with that. Certainly fast though. But not the hatch you like or at all practical.

Sandman6472

From what I've been reading, not sure another Golf is in my future. Wonder if they'll even have a new one in a few years. It might be a wise move to just take the wife's A3 and be done with it. One thing I do know, I will need a sunroof in whatever I do get as I am hooked. I use mine now every day on the way to and from work and it's a blast. That's why I'm also thinking Mini Cooper for it's size. The two door I sat in yesterday was a bit low and the back seats were a joke because not many could sit back there for a long time. I did like the funky interior controls and could get used to it. The size was just perfect to. A four door would be more practical, a Countryman would work nicely. A white over gray would definitely work. Just concerned it wouldn't drive as nicely as my Golf does, as it's a real pleasure. No matter how many vehicles I drive at work, I get into mine and I smile, just smile and am so happy it's all mine! All paid for...and all mine.

The Sandman

(So far, the run flats feel great. Held the road without any slippage with the rain I drove through yesterday morning. No lights came on from the stability control, just dug in and drove smoothly even around those entrance and exits on the expressway. Totally composed with no drama. They were a bit on the expensive side but so far, worth every penny.)

tifighter

Just ask @qbrozen about his 135 experience.

I still like the idea of a 128 with a MT and sport seats, though. Alpine white over coral red would be just fine.

breld

Oh my goodness I want this. Not exactly a "used" price though. Not yet anyway.

Shelby

Sandman6472

I test drove one that was white over coral, a slushbox, but stunning!
Don't talk about identity theft, one guy got a copy of my license and stole $6k in Jacksonville over two days! Then a guy in Miami got my checking in December for $1500. Both used my old drivers license number. Needless to say, our bank said we should close the accounts and find another bank as we are a target at theirs. Crazy [non-permissible content removed] going on. Our new bank requires a facial confirmation that matches both of us so think our issues will be over. But feel victimized. Back in 2014, someone up north used my charge card to buy stuff though I disputed those to. It's a nasty world out there folks!

The Sandman

(Best thing about me getting new sneakers is that now, I've got to keep it at least another couple of years. But that ain't a problem.)

tbirdmarco

@28firefighter man you have a lot going on.

tbirdmarco

@28firefighter Good luck on the new baby keep us all updated happy for you and your wife and family.

tbirdmarco

@sandman_6472 Nice glad you got your new phone.

ab348

breld said:

Oh my goodness I want this. Not exactly a "used" price though. Not yet anyway.

Shelby

The one dealer here that sells them had a half-dozen of those late last summer/fall. Most were $75,000 Cdn., but there were a couple that were pushing $100k because of some option package whose name I forget.

EDIT: I just looked and they still have them, in storage. Brand new for $75K to $77K Canadian. In real money that's about the same as that one. MacPhee Ford in Dartmouth, NS is the dealer.

stickguy

that Mustang is Purty.

roadburner

tifighter said:

Just ask @qbrozen about his 135 experience.

I still like the idea of a 128 with a MT and sport seats, though. Alpine white over coral red would be just fine.

The N55 single turbo motors have been pretty reliable. I almost ordered a 2012 128i M Sport- AW/CR with manual seats, no hole in the roof, and only H-K and CWP for options.

roadburner

breld said:

Oh my goodness I want this. Not exactly a "used" price though. Not yet anyway.

Shelby

A couple of fellow track rats have told me if I want a Mustang I will only be happy with a Boss 302 or a GT350.

breld

roadburner said:

breld said:

Oh my goodness I want this. Not exactly a "used" price though. Not yet anyway.

Shelby

A couple of fellow track rats have told me if I want a Mustang I will only be happy with a Boss 302 or a GT350.

Knowing you and your experience and skill level, I imagine that's true.

Definitely for you more than me; I've never been on a track. I appreciate the ability to corner quickly and feel like I'm in control of the car, but I'm not all that aggressive. But man I just love that GT350.

tbirdmarco

@28firefighter Man have had that tried to me an few times with my credit cards and other stuff. I got life lock an few years back so glad I did works good for me.

andres3

graphicguy said:

cdnpinhead said:

My father was a mail carrier in Grand Junction when I was a kid. I walked part of his route with him several times and watched him put up the mail the day before a few times too -- fond memories. In spite of the inefficiencies and all the rest, the USPS gets cut plenty of slack in our house. Stamps were 3 cents in those days, by the way.

About ebay....I don't sell a lot, but some....mostly audio equipment that I can't use anymore, or tech that I either don't, or can't use.

Used to be a better place. If you sold and shipped, were honest, and helpful, you'd get a good rating. Now, people can't even take the time to offer a rating (really the lifeblood to tell those buying from you, and selling to you, if you'r a good buyer/seller). I've probably bought/sold 350 times on ebay. Because most are too lazy to offer a rating, I have less than 50 ratings.

It used to be mortal sin to buy something on ebay and not pay for it. Happened to me twice in December alone. You would get a negative rating which would pull down your overall rating. You can't even do that, now. Sold some stuff around the Holidays, a Kitchen Aid mixer I don't use anymore and a high end digital camera.....several hundred dollars for each. Winner of each of those auctions didn't pay, didn't communicate why they didn't pay, didn't respond over repeated requests to pay.

Ebay's response? Wait a couple of days. If no payment comes, we'll tell the buyer not to do that anymore. I couldn't even leave negative comments.

.

I've had similar experiences with E-Bay. Used to use it quite a bit in the early 2000's, but as of lately, not even once a year. Had 2 non-paying bidders in a row last year that turned me off completely. I knew the problem of non-paying bidders had run rampant. All you could do was report it. Why waste time selling stuff to non-paying shills?

xwesx

breld said:

Oh my goodness I want this. Not exactly a "used" price though. Not yet anyway.

Shelby

I love the interior details on that Mustang. The back seats alone are just impressively designed! That color, though.... so blah. A car like that needs to have presence, and I feel like the color is working against the car's form.

Mr_Shiftright

That's sort of traditional American racing colors although I think there should also be a small black stripe for Fords.

qbrozen

huh. Driver's bolster seems to have a fair bit of wear for only 4k miles.

Mr_Shiftright

Carfax says 3,576 miles. Car bought in FLA, now apparently in GA?

stickguy

This is a pretty color combo. Old school straight 6. I'm terrible at pricing, but with the low miles, could probably do worse for the money. Not that I would pay this much.

http://www.royaleasing.com/detail-2011-bmw-3_series-328i_xdrive-used-16011005.html