Is this a good deal?

cbad335 · 08-16-2008, 05:38 PM

I was looking at used E46 M3's and came across this low miles car in LA: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...0&rdpage=thumb I usually post on E90, because I have a 335 sedan, so I'm not as familiar with the M cars. I just wanted to know if this is a decent asking price for this model w/ so few miles.

reinaldo335 · 08-16-2008, 05:46 PM

you should try to buy a ZCP competition pakage m3.

like this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...=1224111551093

sayemthree · 08-16-2008, 06:10 PM

run KBB on the car- I would try to pay the private party price or less. also ask for extended warranty. McKenna has a black on black one too - been there a long time. call Kevin Hite.

cbad335 · 08-16-2008, 06:24 PM

Thanks for the input, guys.

cbad335 · 08-16-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sayemthree

run KBB on the car- I would try to pay the private party price or less. also ask for extended warranty. McKenna has a black on black one too - been there a long time. call Kevin Hite.

What's KBB? And I'm not sure what you mean by paying the private party price since the car appears to be at a dealer. Sorry if these are ignorant questions. The car fax is posted on the site. The black on black at McKenna is CPO, but much higher mileage, and more money. And as much as I love black cars, man are they a drag to keep clean.

darkalley · 08-16-2008, 07:03 PM

that is high for a non-bmw certified pre-owned car. froma ford dealer $33k is the right money for that car

Herms · 08-16-2008, 07:06 PM

kbb = kelly blue book. go to kbb.com and price the car. it will give you the price you should expect at a dealer and the price you should expect to pay if you buy from a private party. in saying you should pay private party, he means you should negotiate for the private party price on kbb rather than the dealer price since it is a buyer's market right now. In fact, I'd try to do even better than that.

sayemthree · 08-16-2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cbad335

What's KBB? And I'm not sure what you mean by paying the private party price since the car appears to be at a dealer. Sorry if these are ignorant questions. The car fax is posted on the site. The black on black at McKenna is CPO, but much high mileage and more money. And as much as I love black cars, man are they a drag to keep clean.

KBB.com is Kelly blue book. they list trade in , private party and retail (low to high). in this economy I would not pay retail for a luxery sports car.

McKenna is asking way too much. but I think they are ready to move things - they just sold a F499, Carrera GT, and a 1970's BMW Csi.

its a buyers market - make them a low ball offer and be ready to walk.

cbad335 · 08-16-2008, 07:19 PM

Thanks for the info. I will definitely follow the advice.

mdrobc13 · 08-16-2008, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cbad335

I was looking at used E46 M3's and came across this low miles car in LA: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...0&rdpage=thumb I usually post on E90, because I have a 335 sedan, so I'm not as familiar with the M cars. I just wanted to know if this is a decent asking price for this model w/ so few miles.

Nice car. Low miles but no way I'd give them $37k. With the e92 M3 out I'd go around $30-32k at max for the car but yes by all means see what KBB says and offer them between Private party and trade price.

Good luck!

ase2dais · 08-17-2008, 08:49 AM

+1

... your 05 Ag coupe M3/Blk Int w/ low miles is a sure winner for a used e46 ///M, dont settle for less. Good choice!

Get it, but get it at 2k max of over what you feel they bought that for... being the seller is not a BMW dealer is on your side, a Ford dealer normally dont like holding those cars for long

MistaVauros · 08-17-2008, 10:59 AM

Here is what I paid for my '05 ZCP M3 Coupe back in May of this year.

Mileage: 24K
CPO: Yes
BMW Dealer: Yes
Asking: $41K (Insane, I know)
Paid: $37,800

I don't think I overpaid, but I could have negotiated another $1-2K if I put more effort into the deal.

cbad335 · 08-17-2008, 07:50 PM

All great input, thanks very much.

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cbad335 Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,736 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA iTrader: (17) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i Coupe [7.34]	Thanks for the input, guys.
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Herms First Lieutenant 26 Rep 395 Posts Drives: '15 M235i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LA. CA iTrader: (0)	kbb = kelly blue book. go to kbb.com and price the car. it will give you the price you should expect at a dealer and the price you should expect to pay if you buy from a private party. in saying you should pay private party, he means you should negotiate for the private party price on kbb rather than the dealer price since it is a buyer's market right now. In fact, I'd try to do even better than that. __________________ '07 e92 335i (sold) '08 e90 M3 (sold) '15 M235i
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cbad335 Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,736 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA iTrader: (17) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i Coupe [7.34]	Thanks for the info. I will definitely follow the advice.
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ase2dais //Mdicted 346 Rep 9,988 Posts Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring iTrader: (18) Garage List 2009 e92 M3 DCT CF ... [10.00] 2015 S-Works Roubaix [0.00] 2013 Trek Madone 5.9 [9.50] 2012 Scott - CR1-Pro [10.00] 2008 e92 M3 6MT (Up ... [10.00] 2002 e46 M3 Cabriol ... [7.00] 2006 e90-325i (DD) [7.00] 2002 e39 M5 (retired) [9.50]	+1 ... your 05 Ag coupe M3/Blk Int w/ low miles is a sure winner for a used e46 ///M, dont settle for less. Good choice! Get it, but get it at 2k max of over what you feel they bought that for... being the seller is not a BMW dealer is on your side, a Ford dealer normally dont like holding those cars for long __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies
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MistaVauros ///M... Nuff Said. 217 Rep 585 Posts Drives: 2020 M5 Competition Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M5C [0.00]	Here is what I paid for my '05 ZCP M3 Coupe back in May of this year. Mileage: 24K CPO: Yes BMW Dealer: Yes Asking: $41K (Insane, I know) Paid: $37,800 I don't think I overpaid, but I could have negotiated another $1-2K if I put more effort into the deal.
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cbad335 Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,736 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA iTrader: (17) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i Coupe [7.34]	All great input, thanks very much.
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