335I vs 335d 2nd hand prices?
Discussion
Hi all,
I'm considering purchasing a 3 series saloon as a more practical and economical replacement for my Evo, now that I'm driving to work rather than commuting by train.
So, I'm working through the man maths, but one area that I'm hoping to short cut is researching the second hand purchase price differential between the models I'm looking at, namely the 335d and 335i (both in M Sport saloon trim).
To narrow it down a bit, I would be looking for probably a 2008 model, with all the options and between 20,000 and 50,000 miles. So what I'm hoping you guys can do is to give me some idea as to the price differential between the diesel and petrol models with those options, age and mileage? I would expect the 335d to be a couple of grand or so more expensive than an equivalent 335i, am I about right?
I'm considering purchasing a 3 series saloon as a more practical and economical replacement for my Evo, now that I'm driving to work rather than commuting by train.
So, I'm working through the man maths, but one area that I'm hoping to short cut is researching the second hand purchase price differential between the models I'm looking at, namely the 335d and 335i (both in M Sport saloon trim).
To narrow it down a bit, I would be looking for probably a 2008 model, with all the options and between 20,000 and 50,000 miles. So what I'm hoping you guys can do is to give me some idea as to the price differential between the diesel and petrol models with those options, age and mileage? I would expect the 335d to be a couple of grand or so more expensive than an equivalent 335i, am I about right?
Edited by youngsyr on Monday 6th February 16:27
youngsyr said:
Great, thanks for the tip.
Doors anyone have anything to add on the topic of this thread?
In theory I think you're right, for a given age and mileage I'd expect a 335d to be up to £2k more expensive than a 335i. However, as I've mentioned on another thread, theory and reality seem to be a bit out of step at the moment (or at least it does as far as nearly-new 335 coupes is concerned!). I've been looking for a 335i and, as there are plenty of 11-reg 335d Sports advertised at £30,850, I fully expected to be able to get a 335i for around £29k (a value which is also consistent with Glass's Guide retail for a car of that age). However, the cheapest 11-reg 335i Sport on the BMW website is £32k and there is one at almost £37k (which is more than you'd pay for a new one via Broadspeed); no idea what's driving this weird pricing policy but it appears that at least some BMW dealers think petrols are worth more than diesels......!!Doors anyone have anything to add on the topic of this thread?
JNW1 said:
In theory I think you're right, for a given age and mileage I'd expect a 335d to be up to £2k more expensive than a 335i. However, as I've mentioned on another thread, theory and reality seem to be a bit out of step at the moment (or at least it does as far as nearly-new 335 coupes is concerned!). I've been looking for a 335i and, as there are plenty of 11-reg 335d Sports advertised at £30,850, I fully expected to be able to get a 335i for around £29k (a value which is also consistent with Glass's Guide retail for a car of that age). However, the cheapest 11-reg 335i Sport on the BMW website is £32k and there is one at almost £37k (which is more than you'd pay for a new one via Broadspeed); no idea what's driving this weird pricing policy but it appears that at least some BMW dealers think petrols are worth more than diesels......!!
Ice noticed some weird and wacky prices for BMW approved too - I think it comes down to what the car owes them, how long they've had it and potential warranty costs, etc.I suspect the private 2nd hand market is a better source for composting values.
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