Help with valuation on my E46 M3

[Deutscher]

Would be grateful for views on the value of my E46 M3, which is going onto PH Classifieds soon:

2002. Silver + black interior

One owner. Genuinely immaculate in all respects (including unmarked alloys), only 42,000 miles.

Full BMWSH. Next service 9,000 miles away. One year MOT.

Standard spec plus HK and third rear belt.

Never crashed, thrashed or tracked.

This car will appeal to the real enthusiast seeking a superb one owner, low mileage car, not a 'toys merchant'.

Thoughts?

[m3dan]

even if its a minter youll be lucky to get 18k, thats only my opinion looking at whats about though. i look at the general values as i have a similar specced e46 m3.
you might aswell keep it - what else can you get for the money that ticks all the boxes?

[breezy]

Deutscher said:

Would be grateful for views on the value of my E46 M3, which is going onto PH Classifieds soon:

2002. Silver + black interior

One owner. Genuinely immaculate in all respects (including unmarked alloys), only 42,000 miles.

Full BMWSH. Next service 9,000 miles away. One year MOT.

Standard spec plus HK and third rear belt.

Never crashed, thrashed or tracked.

This car will appeal to the real enthusiast seeking a superb one owner, low mileage car, not a 'toys merchant'.

Thoughts?

19 inch wheels and SAT Nav seem to have a big impact (I'd hazard +/- 1.5k?). I'd be inclined to buy without either but both affect the market value.

Sure it's a nice car - well written adverts and good pics make a big difference but no doubt you have both covered.

[Adom]

12 months ago i bought a mint 2002 car in carbon black with black leather and only 32k on the clock for £18.5k. we're now a year later so i couldn't see you getting any more than late 17's. unless i bagged a total bargain and values have held up better than anyone's expected given arrival of the new m3.

[Vixpy1]

It all depends on the Nav and 19's.

[Slurms]

Agree with the above really... Prices for the E46 aren't as solid as they used to be so around 17k is likely.

[Deutscher]

m3dan said:

1. even if its a minter youll be lucky to get 18k, thats only my opinion looking at whats about though. i look at the general values as i have a similar specced e46 m3.

2. you might aswell keep it - what else can you get for the money that ticks all the boxes?

1. I'll be content with £18k, so I'll probably put in on just under £19k.

2. I normally change cars every three years, but for the last three years I've hung on to the car as nothing else offers the same value for money. I worry if I keep it any longer than six years the 'cost to change' will be huge!

[E36GUY]

Personally I don't see the 19s as being a factor. They look the nuts granted but general consensus is that the car is a better driver on the 18s and that's what's important to me. Good luck with the sale anyway. I'll be looking for an e46m3 later in the year (july/aug) so if you've still got it let me know.

[ASBO]

E36GUY said:

Personally I don't see the 19s as being a factor. They look the nuts granted but general consensus is that the car is a better driver on the 18s and that's what's important to me. Good luck with the sale anyway. I'll be looking for an e46m3 later in the year (july/aug) so if you've still got it let me know.

Amen brother

[Vixpy1]

E36GUY said:

Personally I don't see the 19s as being a factor. They look the nuts granted but general consensus is that the car is a better driver on the 18s and that's what's important to me. Good luck with the sale anyway. I'll be looking for an e46m3 later in the year (july/aug) so if you've still got it let me know.

Totally agree (despite haveing 19's), but in the trade, a car with them and the nav is worth more.

[petrolhead76]

If its manual and had its running in inspection give me a shout - I know someone who buys these at around £1k below TRUE market value (not like the usual idiot traders!) - by true I mean prevailing price of privates on autotrader of similar spec and colour (given black normally commands a premium its important re colour).

I only know because I just sold my 2003 M3 and the guy gave me a very good offer - in the end I part-ex'd it .

[TommyTT]

I will be selling mine soon. 2003, All options except the folding mirrors and rear blind. 18k miles. Carbon Black/Imola Red. FSH. Full years MOT. Will be asking circa £18k to start, but would be willing to do a fair bit of negotiating.

[darren no 7]

just got(3 months ago) a covertable on a 52 with hard top 19s,50000 miles fbmwsh in silver for 17k which i thought was cheap

[petrolhead76]

TommyTT said:

I will be selling mine soon. 2003, All options except the folding mirrors and rear blind. 18k miles. Carbon Black/Imola Red. FSH. Full years MOT. Will be asking circa £18k to start, but would be willing to do a fair bit of negotiating.

I'd be asking for 19.5k for a car like that - assuming full bmw service history, running in service and mint nick.

[TommyTT]

I`m looking for a quick sale. I have another car lined up. The car failed its MOT on a broken spring, but I fitted a new set and it is being retested on Friday, then its bye bye M3.

[petrolhead76]

TommyTT said:

I`m looking for a quick sale. I have another car lined up. The car failed its MOT on a broken spring, but I fitted a new set and it is being retested on Friday, then its bye bye M3.

What are you getting instead?

[TommyTT]

Surprisingly a newish XKR.

[alsheikh]

petrolhead76 said:

If its manual and had its running in inspection give me a shout - I know someone who buys these at around £1k below TRUE market value (not like the usual idiot traders!) - by true I mean prevailing price of privates on autotrader of similar spec and colour (given black normally commands a premium its important re colour).

I only know because I just sold my 2003 M3 and the guy gave me a very good offer - in the end I part-ex'd it .

Petrolhead mail me with this chaps details would he have a convertible smg? after one desperado