E46 convertible Values

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..seem to be strengthening of late for clean factory spec examples, anybody got a view as to whether the trend is set to continue or whether I'm guilty of wishful thinking?

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Well I've put my money where my mouth is and bought a low mileage mint manual FBMWSH slice of chav heaven. I'm guessing that it'll double in value over the next 10 years which should justify the lavish care and maintenance programme I intend to cosset it with. It will remain totally factory spec and pampered beyond reason

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I ruled out SMG as it feels very old tech now and not in a good way, the potential to have a costly problem made it even more of a no brainer to go for the manual.

Looking around it seems to me that prices are all over the place which seems to me indicative of prices having turned upwards. Looking at the mega money being asked by the likes of 4star classics for clean examples also adds weight to my zero depreciation man maths

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Well prices are definitely hardening in the BMW network:

http://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/M/3.2/Coventry/1811185-6...

So 2002 with 71k for £14850. Looks great IMHO with. Cinammon leather

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duff said:

That is extremely optimistic! I wonder if the AUC warranty would cover those dubious aftermarket headlights should they fail?

Didn't notice the dodgy lights, are you sure they're not just the std xenons? They look the same as these;

http://usedcars.sytnerhighwycombebmw.co.uk/showroo...

This one is £15850 so another ballsy asking price

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m3sye said:

So what do people think I could put mine up for

2003 - 57k
Black leather
Individual - VELVET BLUE - very rare and lovely colour - Looking at other rare individuals this seems to give a stronger premium ?
FSH
12 MONTHS MOT
5 months tax
TV screen
Manual
19" Alloys
Xenons
Angel eyes
Wind Deflector

Nice colour scheme , I guess it depends on condition and whether the rear subframe has been done as well as the quality of the service history, is it all BMWSH or recognised bmw specialist ? If it is all bang on then I'd be thinking 11500 ish?

BMW dealers can draw at least a couple of grand more as the AUC check and warranty make buyers much more comfortable

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m3sye said:

Rear subframe is fine - I have had it checked

Not full BMW no - BMW whilst in warranty, then none related garage, then I have had it done privately by BMW engineer (with stamp)
Was thinking £10,750/£11,000 ?

I think the problem you'd have is the big money is all on cars with rock solid history, yours is not so I'd be over to m3cutters and getting a sense check from the guys there.

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http://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/M/3.2/Nottingham/1811185...

19850!! That's E92 money ...how long it hangs around for is a another matter