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Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
Wouldn't you rather have a stick? You can find a plethora of M3s.. '03-'05 for $25K-$27K, and with less miles than that one... (granted, $3K-$4K more is a big difference..)
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I checked the Carfax and it shows a purchase record in NH in 2004 and there are no other records until 2009 when it is reported to have been "Imported from Germany". I ran the VIN and the car is definitely a US spec car, so I'm thinking that the car most likely belonged to a member of the military. All the more need for a thorough PPI as who know what happened to it while it was across the pond...
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
There should be an interesting sales story coming on !!!
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
If the car received a clean PPI and I could get if for @$20,000 I'd grab it in a heartbeat!
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Well, I'm not in any hurry to get another car so I guess it will depend on how bad the dealer wants to move the car; it's been on their lot since June 28. I suspect that the manual cloth seats turn of the typical BMW buyer who "wears" his/her car as opposed to actually driving it...
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
A beautiful car- and very tempting...
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
BTW, wanted to let you know that instead of going for a 530i, I picked up that 2004 330xi that I was asking Q about last week. I'm not sure I'll ever be able to go back to driving something non-german.
I was bitten after taking a ride in a BMW Bavaria 3.0 in 1973; ten years later I bought one and I've had a BMW in my garge ever since.
Don't hesitate to ask any questions- here or to roadburner@carspace.com. I love talking Bimmers!
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
I don't like sunroofs, but it's very hard to find an E46 M3 without one- I've only seen 2 or 3. I REALLY like the manual seats; one less thing to go wrong. As I said, the PO is a US Army Aviator who brought the car back from Germany. He's now stationed at Fort Knox and with family and job commitments he didn't have much opportunity to drive the car. Rather than let it sit he traded it for a new car for his wife. I wish I had known the guy BEFORE he traded it, we would have both come out ahead. Still, I'm going to have to take a long test drive to make absolutely certain I can live with the SMG II. He did retrofit the E60 M5 SMG shifter; it looks much cooler than the M3 piece.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
I will and I've set up a pre-purchase inspection at the dealer.-
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
64,000 miles, almost new tires/brakes
No Nav
I'm thinking maybe trade value of $11K-13K...
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
I'm afraid they are going to hit you at about $10k-$10,500... maybe wander up to $11k if it "glows in the dark."
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
Portland, Oregon 97201
2.5 automatic with all weather package
63,000 miles
blue/silver exterior with black interior
automatic with all weather package (heated seats/windshield/mirrors)
Good condition.
A few exterior scratches, new tires, maintenance is on schedule.
No prior damage/accidents.
Rats.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
In manual mode it does not shift as smoothly as I can. It seems hesitant and jerky- even on the most aggressive Drivelogic setting. I really like the M DCT in the E9X M3, but the SMG just isn't in the same league. I'd take a 335i with the six speed auto before I'd have an SMG car.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
I agree. I haven't researched it, but to me the SMG just seems like a gigantic repair expense waiting to happen, esp. on an 80K mile car. Not that an auto trans can't fail, or be expensive, eventually, but personally I'd trust it more.
I checked out M3 Forum and most of the SMG problems involve relays, sensors, or switches- but if the main hydraulic pump goes south, you are looking at serious money. And a rebuilt SMG box costs @$2,000 more than a rebuilt ZF autobox for a 335i...
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
A lot of the newer five/six/seven speed automatics are newer designs, but adding a gear to a standard automatic is probably not as complicated as designing an SMG from scratch.
Welcome back...
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
Here in the northeast, it should fetch $19k trade-in as long as there is nothing wrong with it.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
[ I think - might be EX?
checking later today - I am 1,000 miles away
from the car. ]
Amherst, NH 03031
4DR
V6
Automatic
91,000
Green w/biege interior
Alloys, moonroof, 6CD
Condition - average.
Tires - new.
Battery - new.
One owner.
2 prior accidents - both times fixed to a high standard.
Private party sale -
my Mom can no longer safely drive...
Thanks!
- Ray
So.... with the bad carfax, you are probably sitting on a $4k trade-in vehicle.
If it needs NOTHING, try listing it for $6995. Should go pretty quick to the first $6k cash that comes along. Could hold out for more if you aren't in a rush.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
So.... with the bad carfax, you are probably sitting on a $4k trade-in vehicle.
If it needs NOTHING, try listing it for $6995. Should go pretty quick to the first $6k cash that comes along. Could hold out for more if you aren't in a rush. "
Sounds good - thanks!
I appreciate the insight.
- Ray
Trying to help my Mom [ 89 and-a-half ] do this long distance
is a challenge.....
I say go for it. A pre-grin speed3 is a gem.
I can't stand the new face they put on those.
No, I'm looking at unloading my '07 MS3. Three years and 65,000 was/is enough for me...
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
Sounds great! Unfortunately I'm limited to cars under $30K... :mad:
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
with 20k miles , is a decent deal?
not so much while sitting in traffic two hours a day.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
I actually think the car has more of a Jekyll/Hyde personality; it can serve as a totally practical and pleasant daily driver yet still be a bit manic when you push it. That said, I have some concerns about long term durability and I also want to return to a relatively light RWD platform. It doesn't help that the two Louisville Mazda dealers have totally incompetent parts and service departments. I suspect that both dealers have a "No opposable thumbs" hiring policy...
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
2002 Prizm LSi, 49k miles (!) from short daily commute.
Automatic, No-Sale Green
Sunroof, Tires > 50%
2nd owner, car is clean but not detailed.
Two problems:
CEL is on (3 codes for evap. emissions)
AC just died.
I don't need it, don't really want it, but the idea of it going for peanuts to the Honda Dealer when she buys a new Fit on Saturday is giving me, well, fits...
What do y'all think this oddball is worth, as it sits?
Thanks in advance,
-Mathias
Busted AC kills it. Did Honda dealer give a number yet? IF it was in good shape, it would be a $3k car with auto or $2500 with stick. But now we gotta start deducting for these problems. Gotta hit it AT LEAST $1k for the AC, if not $1500. And another couple hundred for the CEL.
So where's that leave us? If the dealer is offering anything over $1k, they are being more than fair, IMHO.
If it really bothers you and you feel you must rescue it, don't get buried. I think you might go $2k for an auto or $1500 for a stick and keep your fingers crossed.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Must be out of practice... I haven' bought a car in 3 years...;->
Thanks for the #s, you're confirming what i thought...the dealer "shud" be between $1 and $1.5.
Thanks again -Mathias
Which makes it a little suspicious, to be honest.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
intending to buy that weekend..
so they had no choice but to drop the price of the car if they wanted me to keep it,
i had no problem walking and they knew it.
Would even have been a good price for NON-cpo.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
2006 Acura TSX
4 door
Manual Transmission
109760 mostly highway
Milano Red/Ebony
Nav and all the standard equipment
20% worn on tires
8's in front 6's on rear-
all service done by acura/honda dealers-maintenance book filled out and stamped
no damage other than rock chips
garage kept