Why is my BMW not selling?

[BAHN-STORMA]

Put it in/on Autotrader.

[dxb335d]

Man all cars are taking a hammering at the moment, I would personally hang onto it a bit longer. You will only go and lose more money on an evo 9. which wont be much more fun, 4wd aint as much fun.

[guyh]

I'm after a cls 55 now, or e92 m3 will see

[dxb335d]

guyh said:

I'm after a cls 55 now, or e92 m3 will see

then wait a little longer, december people are predicting an E92 M3 at 30k.

[Goughie]

Filthy rear valance and front splitter shots don't help either!

[M5 Russ]

The car looks ok and I love the interior but the wording of the add is the problem here.

First. Lose the shots of the carbon fibre close up. People are not gonna buy the car just because it has those extras.

Second. Definitely lose the part about wanting a fun car - it makes your car seem boring. Just come up with a different reason for sale like work forces sale or change of circumstances or new child etc and say its a regrettable sale.

Third. No need to mention the stone chips (I would get Chips Away in to repair them).

Forth. Again no need to even mention the rear lights. Show the buyer when the come to look at the car but even mentioning 'World Touring Car' in the advert would put me right off.

Fifth. The price should be ono. don't state that you will take offers and definitely lose the £200 reward bit as it smacks of desperation.

Sixth. Take some new photos in the sun with green fields or maybe a stately house as a background but make them bright.

Seventh. Try to word the advert in the form of a story. rather that titles. I mean saying the engine is sweet as a nut is fine when you are selling a 10 year old car but not this new.

Eighth. No need to put delivery is free. People don't come to buy cars if they cant drive them away plus would you really fancy taking it to a strangers house and picking up 15k and calling a taxi ?

Finally be patient as its a buyers market at the moment. Good luck with the sale.

Russ

Edited by M5 Russ on Saturday 9th August 13:10

Edited by M5 Russ on Saturday 9th August 13:11

Edited by M5 Russ on Saturday 9th August 15:31

[dxb335d]

M5 Russ said:

The car looks ok and I love the interior but the wording of the add is the problem here.

First. lose the shots of the carbon fibre close up. People are not gonna buy the just because it has those.

Second. Definitely lose the part about wanting a fun car - it makes your car seem boring. Just come up with a different reason for sale like work forces sale or change of circumstances or new child etc and say its a regrettable sale.

Third. No need to mention the stone chips (I would get Chips Away in to repair them).

Forth. Again no need to even mention the rear lights. Show the buyer when the come to look at the car but even mentioning 'World Touring Car' in the advert would put me right off.

Fifth. The price should be ono. don't state that you will take offers and definitely lose the £200 reward bit as it smacks of desperation.

Sixth. Take some new photos in the sun with green fields or maybe a stately house as a background but make them bright.

Seventh. Try to word the advert in the form of a story. rather that titles. I mean saying the engine is sweet as a nut is fine when you are selling a 10 year old car but not this new.

Eighth. No need to put delivery is free. People don't come to buy cars if they cant drive them away plus would you really fancy taking it to a strangers house and picking up 15k and calling a taxi ?

Finally be patient as its a buyers market at the moment. Good luck with the sale.

Russ

Edited by M5 Russ on Saturday 9th August 13:10

Edited by M5 Russ on Saturday 9th August 13:11

some very good words of advice there.

[guyh]

thanks for the advice gents, had 7 enquiries since the price drop, I'll edit the add tonight though.

Next problem is CSL, CLS 55, M5 or E92 M3!?

[dxb335d]

guyh said:

thanks for the advice gents, had 7 enquiries since the price drop, I'll edit the add tonight though.

Next problem is CSL, CLS 55, M5 or E92 M3!?

To save on depreciation go for the CSL. That will depreciate the least out of all of those cars.

CLS55 will be fast but offer less driver involvement.

[jamoor]

M5 Russ said:

The car looks ok and I love the interior but the wording of the add is the problem here.

First. Lose the shots of the carbon fibre close up. People are not gonna buy the car just because it has those extras.

Second. Definitely lose the part about wanting a fun car - it makes your car seem boring. Just come up with a different reason for sale like work forces sale or change of circumstances or new child etc and say its a regrettable sale.

Third. No need to mention the stone chips (I would get Chips Away in to repair them).

Forth. Again no need to even mention the rear lights. Show the buyer when the come to look at the car but even mentioning 'World Touring Car' in the advert would put me right off.

Fifth. The price should be ono. don't state that you will take offers and definitely lose the £200 reward bit as it smacks of desperation.

Sixth. Take some new photos in the sun with green fields or maybe a stately house as a background but make them bright.

Seventh. Try to word the advert in the form of a story. rather that titles. I mean saying the engine is sweet as a nut is fine when you are selling a 10 year old car but not this new.

Eighth. No need to put delivery is free. People don't come to buy cars if they cant drive them away plus would you really fancy taking it to a strangers house and picking up 15k and calling a taxi ?

Finally be patient as its a buyers market at the moment. Good luck with the sale.

Russ

Edited by M5 Russ on Saturday 9th August 13:10

Edited by M5 Russ on Saturday 9th August 13:11

Edited by M5 Russ on Saturday 9th August 15:31

pretty much what I was going to say.

[guyh]

thanks for the advice gents, had 7 enquiries since the price drop, I'll edit the add tonight though.

Next problem is CSL, CLS 55, M5 or E92 M3!?

[dxb335d]

dxb335d said:

guyh said:

thanks for the advice gents, had 7 enquiries since the price drop, I'll edit the add tonight though.

Next problem is CSL, CLS 55, M5 or E92 M3!?

To save on depreciation go for the CSL. That will depreciate the least out of all of those cars.

CLS55 will be fast but offer less driver involvement.

I have replied to this

[carl_w]

abarber said:

As above, the interior colour is the problem, particulary clashing with the blue paint.

I really like that combination. Was going to spec the Z4MC in blue with champagne, but the wife persuaded me black with red was the way to go.

[dr matt uk]

I like it. I'm into petrol BMWs with autos at the moment. If I had £15k to spend I'd give you a call for a haggle!

[Nano2nd]

guyh said:

I'm after a cls 55 now, or e92 m3 will see

If u got the cash and aren't fussed about depreciation(though everyone on ph seems to be these days) then I would go for the e92 m3

[BAHN-STORMA]

guyh said:

thanks for the advice gents, had 7 enquiries since the price drop, I'll edit the add tonight though.

Next problem is CSL, CLS 55, M5 or E92 M3!?

Reckon you should stick to your original 2 - CLS55 or E92 M3.

The 55 and a 911 would be better though!

[carl_w]

dxb335d said:

I have replied to this

I don't think a 335d was on his wish list though.