330Ci Sport...Summer 2009
Discussion
Ok, so am provisionally looking at these for around this time next year, I will be upgrading at that time and want something with 6 Cylinders and RWD, the E46 is the obvious choice (Manual of course, Silver with Black leather if possible)
Budget will be around £6000, could perhaps push that a little to £7k if required.
Now looking at the current state of the classifieds they are avaliable with around 80-100k from £7000
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/712060.htm
with slightly newer/lower mileage cars coming in at around £8.5k
So the question is.....will these likely drop £1000 in a year? obviously they are going to be subject to £300 tax...something which will work in my favour, what would you lot predict the prices are going to be in a year (or so's) time?
Also...Do you think it worthwhile to wait for a 2003 Facelift model to become affordable (they seem significantly more expensive) the Lights dont bother me (perfer the pre facelift front end, and LED rears are easily fitted, but is the 6 speed box make a significant improvement over the 5 cog unit?
Budget will be around £6000, could perhaps push that a little to £7k if required.
Now looking at the current state of the classifieds they are avaliable with around 80-100k from £7000
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/712060.htm
with slightly newer/lower mileage cars coming in at around £8.5k
So the question is.....will these likely drop £1000 in a year? obviously they are going to be subject to £300 tax...something which will work in my favour, what would you lot predict the prices are going to be in a year (or so's) time?
Also...Do you think it worthwhile to wait for a 2003 Facelift model to become affordable (they seem significantly more expensive) the Lights dont bother me (perfer the pre facelift front end, and LED rears are easily fitted, but is the 6 speed box make a significant improvement over the 5 cog unit?
The guides are all over the place at the moment
Part-exchange Price:
Excellent condition: £6240
Average condition: £5640
Below average condition: £4990
It's petrol and its a big engine - its unpopular in the current climate. Which is good if you are a buyer. There's loads out there and you have the upper hand when buying these sorts of cars - so haggle hard!
Good luck - great car choice.
Cheers,
Matt
Part-exchange Price:
Excellent condition: £6240
Average condition: £5640
Below average condition: £4990
It's petrol and its a big engine - its unpopular in the current climate. Which is good if you are a buyer. There's loads out there and you have the upper hand when buying these sorts of cars - so haggle hard!
Good luck - great car choice.
Cheers,
Matt
amir_j said:
Matthew_Eames said:
Ok, so am provisionally looking at these for around this time next year,
Carry on with your life and when that time comes around see what you can buy. This time next year is a long way.Why worry about a potential £1K drop in maybe a years time? Cross the bridge when you get to it!
rassi said:
+1. Why worry about a potential £1K drop in maybe a years time? Cross the bridge when you get to it!
I like to have something to save towards, have decided on one of these but am just trying to calculate when they are likely to come into range....May even be in a position to buy in March if things go well.They've already taken a big drop in the last 6-12 months. 6k would be pushing it a bit for one worth buying by next Summer IMO. Don't buy at the bottom of the range, plenty of tired and used/abused cars out there already that will need constant money thrown at them and worn components.
Matthew_Eames said:
rassi said:
+1.
Why worry about a potential £1K drop in maybe a years time? Cross the bridge when you get to it!
I like to have something to save towards, have decided on one of these but am just trying to calculate when they are likely to come into range....May even be in a position to buy in March if things go well.Why worry about a potential £1K drop in maybe a years time? Cross the bridge when you get to it!
in the current climate, especially the run upto xmas... i'm sure 6k will get you what your after!Fox- said:
Zletsgo said:
Get one pre 2001 and you get it at the old tax rate 
They only introduced the 330Ci Sport later in 2001, so all of them are affected by the tax changes. Only older non Sport 330Ci's are exempt from the new tax rates.Zletsgo said:
Fox- said:
Zletsgo said:
Get one pre 2001 and you get it at the old tax rate
They only introduced the 330Ci Sport later in 2001, so all of them are affected by the tax changes. Only older non Sport 330Ci's are exempt from the new tax rates.Used car prices are 'on their arse'.
Residuals have dropped by 25% and this is set to decline as the cost per barrel of oil is increasing after a sharp fall.
I honestly believe that current residual values are not being reflected in sales prices on here and at some dealers.
There is a real opportunity to buy cars like this due to the lower mpg and perception of bad mpg. Many are moving to diesels.
I think you will easily find a car with <70k and younger than you might imagine.
Try speaking to your local dealer, they will happily do a deal on a px car that they take in, as these things are not doing well at BCA / Manheim auctions.
Residuals have dropped by 25% and this is set to decline as the cost per barrel of oil is increasing after a sharp fall.
I honestly believe that current residual values are not being reflected in sales prices on here and at some dealers.
There is a real opportunity to buy cars like this due to the lower mpg and perception of bad mpg. Many are moving to diesels.
I think you will easily find a car with <70k and younger than you might imagine.
Try speaking to your local dealer, they will happily do a deal on a px car that they take in, as these things are not doing well at BCA / Manheim auctions.
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