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Wills2 said:
Please ignore the welsh windbag he hasn't got a clue and speaks from zero experience.
In what sense?How many people do you knlw who buy used cars upwards of £30k witch private buyers?
Experience is so far I and friends choose not to buy private cars for this value yet do at main dealers
Windbag Wills2 how much experience do you have in selling used cars to private sellers st high values?
Welshbeef said:
Selling a high performance privately for £30k is hard to do not many buyers want to part with that to a stranger (sure some do but it's very few). There is no comeback to a private buyer and £30k total loss isn't pocket change.
Thats £30k trade....there are few 9000 mile 2013 high spec M3s around. it would fetch £30k all day long.MrBarry123 said:
I'm with Welsh on this. There's absolutely no way I'd part with that sort of cash for a car in a private sale.
And I bought my M3 (and two M5s before that) at around that money, and all for cash from private sellers.I'd much rather meet the person who last owned the car, than pay a dealer's profit (especially when most dealers add very little value, other than to valet the car, do the minimum necessary to fix any obvious problems, and "lose" any inconvenient parts of the service history!)
Ramona said:
And I bought my M3 (and two M5s before that) at around that money, and all for cash from private sellers.
I'd much rather meet the person who last owned the car, than pay a dealer's profit (especially when most dealers add very little value, other than to valet the car, do the minimum necessary to fix any obvious problems, and "lose" any inconvenient parts of the service history!)
As much as a private owner may be honerable countless are not. I'd much rather meet the person who last owned the car, than pay a dealer's profit (especially when most dealers add very little value, other than to valet the car, do the minimum necessary to fix any obvious problems, and "lose" any inconvenient parts of the service history!)
As for dealers I said main dealer so I get 2 years AUC warranty worry free IMHO.
MrBarry123 said:
Wills2 said:
Please ignore the welsh windbag he hasn't got a clue and speaks from zero experience.
I'm with Welsh on this. There's absolutely no way I'd part with that sort of cash for a car in a private sale.The condition of car is more important. Get the car checked properly, don't pay dealer prices and get it put on manufacturers post warranty. Happy days.
If you pay more for the same car at a dealer mark then your a mug.
Max Maxasson said:
UK registered cars are ~7500 E9x M3 and ~16000 E46 M3
I could find the exact figures if I could be bothered.
I don't think its ever going to be one of those cars that appreciates like crazy but its not going to bankrupt you either.
I bought my first in 2008 3k miles for £43k and sold it 7 and a bit years later for £18K trade at 60k miles. I was pretty happy with that.
I bought my current 2013 M3 2k miles for £32K and a year later its still worth £30k.
Any idea on the number of Competition Pack E92s imported, Peter?I could find the exact figures if I could be bothered.
I don't think its ever going to be one of those cars that appreciates like crazy but its not going to bankrupt you either.
I bought my first in 2008 3k miles for £43k and sold it 7 and a bit years later for £18K trade at 60k miles. I was pretty happy with that.
I bought my current 2013 M3 2k miles for £32K and a year later its still worth £30k.
These always seem to carry a premium, beyond the original purchase price differential
MrBarry123 said:
Wills2 said:
Please ignore the welsh windbag he hasn't got a clue and speaks from zero experience.
I'm with Welsh on this. There's absolutely no way I'd part with that sort of cash for a car in a private sale.Welshbeef said:
Wills2 said:
I meant in general, he also thinks a 335d has a useable rev range of 6000rpm....do a search he's harmless but a bit of a walt.
The 299bhp version red lines at 5,000 but limiter is 5,500rpm the 313bhp version is 5,500rpm and limiter at 6,000 rpmGroundEffect said:
Welshbeef said:
Wills2 said:
I meant in general, he also thinks a 335d has a useable rev range of 6000rpm....do a search he's harmless but a bit of a walt.
The 299bhp version red lines at 5,000 but limiter is 5,500rpm the 313bhp version is 5,500rpm and limiter at 6,000 rpmWills2 said:
I meant in general, he also thinks a 335d has a useable rev range of 6000rpm....do a search he's harmless but a bit of a walt.
Rest assured, I know of Welsh's infamous reputation.
For me, the reason I avoid private sellers if that you have zero comeback should something suddenly go wrong - "sold as seen" etc. - and/or the only way to be reimbursed is via a lengthy, and expensive, legal process.
If we're talking a Corsa for £500 then that may be an acceptable risk however if it's a £30k M3 that could throw a £5k bill at you, I wouldn't want to take the risk. That and there's enough choice within the dealer/garage network to make it unnecessary to look at private sellers.
I've been looking on and off for the past month, currently there seems to be a glut of unsold post-summer convertibles.
It looks liek prices have risen a little but are these cars actually selling ? would be nice to know who sold what recently to private/trade and what they got for it.
It looks liek prices have risen a little but are these cars actually selling ? would be nice to know who sold what recently to private/trade and what they got for it.
honest_delboy said:
I've been looking on and off for the past month, currently there seems to be a glut of unsold post-summer convertibles.
It looks liek prices have risen a little but are these cars actually selling ? would be nice to know who sold what recently to private/trade and what they got for it.
Happy to share. 2012 Frozen silver edition. 21,000 miles. Advertised on here for 32,900. Sold for 32,500. It did need a big service (£800 ish) and I bought for 33k ish in January this year. It looks liek prices have risen a little but are these cars actually selling ? would be nice to know who sold what recently to private/trade and what they got for it.
What's everyone's current thoughts? I just checked autotrader to see what the cheapest E92s are going for similar mileage, colour and Spec as mine and it's pretty close to what I paid for it 4 years ago!
Granted it was a good deal I did then however the values are def better than they were last year right now.
Perhaps the last n/a hype and potential classic is helping?? The large quantities available make me think against this theory thou. Also the E46 propping them up helps? Good E46s are £20k plus now!!!
Granted it was a good deal I did then however the values are def better than they were last year right now.
Perhaps the last n/a hype and potential classic is helping?? The large quantities available make me think against this theory thou. Also the E46 propping them up helps? Good E46s are £20k plus now!!!
Edited by NORTS on Saturday 15th April 22:48
Welshbeef said:
GroundEffect said:
Welshbeef said:
Wills2 said:
I meant in general, he also thinks a 335d has a useable rev range of 6000rpm....do a search he's harmless but a bit of a walt.
The 299bhp version red lines at 5,000 but limiter is 5,500rpm the 313bhp version is 5,500rpm and limiter at 6,000 rpmNORTS said:
What's everyone's current thoughts? I just checked autotrader to see what the cheapest E92s are going for similar mileage, colour and Spec as mine and it's pretty close to what I paid for it 4 years ago!
Granted it was a good deal I did then however the values are def better than they were last year right now.
Perhaps the last n/a hype and potential classic is helping?? The large quantities available make me think against this theory thou. Also the E46 propping them up helps? Good E46s are £20k plus now!!!
They will do very well, incredible engine a real stunner and they just don't make them like that anymore. Granted it was a good deal I did then however the values are def better than they were last year right now.
Perhaps the last n/a hype and potential classic is helping?? The large quantities available make me think against this theory thou. Also the E46 propping them up helps? Good E46s are £20k plus now!!!
Edited by NORTS on Saturday 15th April 22:48
Wills2 said:
NORTS said:
What's everyone's current thoughts? I just checked autotrader to see what the cheapest E92s are going for similar mileage, colour and Spec as mine and it's pretty close to what I paid for it 4 years ago!
Granted it was a good deal I did then however the values are def better than they were last year right now.
Perhaps the last n/a hype and potential classic is helping?? The large quantities available make me think against this theory thou. Also the E46 propping them up helps? Good E46s are £20k plus now!!!
They will do very well, incredible engine a real stunner and they just don't make them like that anymore. Granted it was a good deal I did then however the values are def better than they were last year right now.
Perhaps the last n/a hype and potential classic is helping?? The large quantities available make me think against this theory thou. Also the E46 propping them up helps? Good E46s are £20k plus now!!!
Edited by NORTS on Saturday 15th April 22:48
Wills2 said:
Welshbeef said:
GroundEffect said:
Welshbeef said:
Wills2 said:
I meant in general, he also thinks a 335d has a useable rev range of 6000rpm....do a search he's harmless but a bit of a walt.
The 299bhp version red lines at 5,000 but limiter is 5,500rpm the 313bhp version is 5,500rpm and limiter at 6,000 rpmToo much red wine eh Wills?
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