318i S Coupe used values

[simon clark]

Hi All,

I have been trying to sell my 318i S Coupe on 1993 L reg for a couple of weeks now. I have recieved no calls despite it being on PH classifieds, Autotrader Magazine and Internet and E36coupe.com and I am a bit miffed!

I have based the value on others on the market and feel that mine is one of the best around - perhaps I am a bit bias - but it is pretty much immaculate, full BMW history apart from one stamp and a shed load of reciepts. It has done 111k miles, in dark green and totally original (most seem to have M3 wheels or spoilers or kits or something bling style!)

I am looking to acheive £3k for it so advertised it for £3,200 which I thought would be a fair price.

What are your views? has anyone bought similar car recently for a cheaper price? Have I advertised in the right place - someone suggested ebay, has anyone had any experience of selling cars through ebay?

All help would be appreciated

Cheers

Simon

[raceboy]

Price seems about right, but if it's not moving you might have to try it a little cheaper
Shame your not anywhere near me, 318iS's are on the list for the new racegirl motor and £3-£3.5k is the budget, got one at a local dealer for £2.5k but he's not stating the year or the mileage, so I'm guessing 92 J and round the world mileage

[mrtr10]

I have been finding exactly the same problems! trying to sell my 318is (1998) and have been struggling to get any interest at all. I have had it in the Auto Trader for 4 weeks and received just 1 call, it has also been on E-bay and max bid was £4500!!!!!

[douglasr]

I had the same problem selling my 92 model three years ago. I think a lot of people are scared of big bills as BMW's get older...

[mrtr10]

In my experience that should not be the case, I have owned mine for 3 years and covered 30K miles (total of 60k) and had no expense other than regular service and tyres!