Pricing ?

[FASTTOYS]

What's the best way to get a fair market price on an M3? Thoughts 2010 mint low options and miles 18k? if in the wrong section let me know.

[Siajoon]

just based off of what ive seen in the for sale section of this forum, with nothing else but what you have given me, I would value this in todays market around 34-35k+

[cvstar9M3]

mmm certainly low miles and should be mint. no nav meaning no drive? but has leather so not completely stripper plus has sun roof (cf roof goes for more) and dct, tough but I'd pay 29-32k depending whether car is truly mint and these are the specs I wanted (personally idrive was a must and so was cv roof). I ended up with an e90 MR anyways. Sub 20k miles find a rare thing and thats what makes this car desirable to me.

[cvstar9M3]

Originally Posted by Siajoon

just based off of what ive seen in the for sale section of this forum, with nothing else but what you have given me, I would value this in todays market around 34-35k+

Yea, the pricing in this forum is different than general "fair market" I'd say. Enthusiast owned cars sold to other enthusiasts: My observation is 2-3k more for cars here for similar spec cars elsewhere. Just my 2cents.

[FASTTOYS]

Originally Posted by cvstar9M3

mmm certainly low miles and should be mint. no nav meaning no drive? but has leather so not completely stripper plus has sun roof (cf roof goes for more) and dct, tough but I'd pay 29-32k depending whether car is truly mint and these are the specs I wanted (personally idrive was a must and so was cv roof). I ended up with an e90 MR anyways. Sub 20k miles find a rare thing and thats what makes this car desirable to me.

Why did you sell your DCT? I noticed you had a 2011

[cvstar9M3]

Originally Posted by FASTTOYS

Why did you sell your DCT? I noticed you had a 2011

mmm.... various reasons but mostly because I thought I needed a suv (so bought a jeep srt instead... And woman backed into the M3 in a parking lot within 30 days of purchase - never felt the same again; some bad luck crap as the car was very mint when I bought it; so even then I knew e I wasn't gonna keep that car very long - so it lasted 1 year and half) but I guess you're more interested on my thoughts re dct v. manual: dct was amazing specially that downshift wicked noise but dare I say I missed 6mt at times; dct needed to drive hard to be have fun and 6mt not so much. Only had 6mt for a month, but I can already tell I like it better. It's weird that 6mt "feels" faster to me even though facts are that's not the case. I think it's because I'm more engaged in extracting power. All in all, yes dct is the faster transmission hands down some may even say better, but there is something about shifting that 6mt that makes me feel "better" than dct lol. Would I buy dct again? certainly! I like dct but love 6mt.... but as you know many others feel different on this forum lol. You can't go wrong with either and the test drives won't help you decide either lol good luck w/ purchase.

[spazzyfry123]

Here's a somewhat close comparison

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showth...6#post24034106

[FASTTOYS]

Originally Posted by cvstar9M3

mmm.... various reasons but mostly because I thought I needed a suv (so bought a jeep srt instead... And woman backed into the M3 in a parking lot within 30 days of purchase - never felt the same again; some bad luck crap as the car was very mint when I bought it; so even then I knew e I wasn't gonna keep that car very long - so it lasted 1 year and half) but I guess you're more interested on my thoughts re dct v. manual: dct was amazing specially that downshift wicked noise but dare I say I missed 6mt at times; dct needed to drive hard to be have fun and 6mt not so much. Only had 6mt for a month, but I can already tell I like it better. It's weird that 6mt "feels" faster to me even though facts are that's not the case. I think it's because I'm more engaged in extracting power. All in all, yes dct is the faster transmission hands down some may even say better, but there is something about shifting that 6mt that makes me feel "better" than dct lol. Would I buy dct again? certainly! I like dct but love 6mt.... but as you know many others feel different on this forum lol. You can't go wrong with either and the test drives won't help you decide either lol good luck w/ purchase.

Manuals are going away smart to keep her they are getting rare. Never drove e90 or e92 manual had a Z3 and Z4 M Coupe manual loved them both.
14 months ago I sold my Audi R8 manual and miss her every day, it was a mistake as I needed to shift some money for an investment. A DR in California is loving the car now O well. The newer BMW are not as fun Plus not a big Turbo guy I rather have NA motors.

[FASTTOYS]

Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

Here's a somewhat close comparison

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showth...6#post24034106

Thanks Two door I had this same color on my 2011. Loved that color

[amrazM]

Pre lci e92, even with the mileage and MR exterior this is a mid 20’s car. Maybe to the right person you can push for upper 20’s but it’s not Manual.

[cvstar9M3]

Originally Posted by amrazM

Pre lci e92, even with the mileage and MR exterior this is a mid 20’s car. Maybe to the right person you can push for upper 20’s but it’s not Manual.

No way... upper 20s minimum. 18k miles bro. not 50, not 40

[spazzyfry123]

Originally Posted by cvstar9M3

No way... upper 20s minimum. 18k miles bro. not 50, not 40

Agreed. <20k miles on any E9x M3 demands high twenties / low thirties at a minimum.

Although if this car was LCI with a carbon roof, it would certainly shoot up the value. ZCP that much more.

[FASTTOYS]

Car doesn’t even have comfort access, but she is super clean. I prefer not having NAV as my phone is better and older Navs date a car imo. So far thanks for all your inputs I truly appreciate it. Cars original MSRP was 69k

[amrazM]

Originally Posted by cvstar9M3

No way... upper 20s minimum. 18k miles bro. not 50, not 40

The numbers playing in your head are to an enthusiast, lower mileage doesn’t always mean better, the car has 18k miles and it’s 8 years old, 9 if you count the likely 09 prod date and the only thing done has been dct service oil and a battery?

Also, let’s not forget an enthusiast looking for a low mileage car will have a specific option list in mind and will nitpick until they find the exact spec which is why companies like EAG are in business. Sure the car could be worth $30k but to the right person and let’s face it, how long are you willing to wait for said person?


OP no offense to you

[FASTTOYS]

Originally Posted by amrazM

The numbers playing in your head are to an enthusiast, lower mileage doesn’t always mean better, the car has 18k miles and it’s 8 years old, 9 if you count the likely 09 prod date and the only thing done has been dct service oil and a battery?

Also, let’s not forget an enthusiast looking for a low mileage car will have a specific option list in mind and will nitpick until they find the exact spec which is why companies like EAG are in business. Sure the car could be worth $30k but to the right person and let’s face it, how long are you willing to wait for said person?


OP no offense to you

I have a trusted warranty company that will add a warranty on any non-moded car that is 10 years or less and go out as far as another 7 years. I am waiting on their quote no later than mid-week. This is the same company that warrantied my 2009 Audi R8 V8 with 17k miles in 1/2016. Thank G I had it, in that 17 months of ownership the car had complete AC failure and all Mag ride shocks. The total was 17k in service bills and I paid 250 deductible. When I sold the car the warranty company gave me back the portion I did not use.

[Ngilbe36]

You can always check out this calculator, its rough, but gives you a general idea.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing

[amrazM]

Originally Posted by Ngilbe36

You can always check out this calculator, its rough, but gives you a general idea.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing

That is extremely subjective, again a calculation valid to an enthusiast and really nobody else.

[WingZeroX5]

Originally Posted by FASTTOYS

What's the best way to get a fair market price on an M3?

Definitely not here

[Candide13]

Originally Posted by FASTTOYS

I just went into Car Fax and had my friend who has been traveling go into the auctions site and pull hard data.
I want to thank everyone as I know much more about the market for the car. Now I am waiting on the warranty company if they can do it at a reasonable offer I will move ahead. Just found out the car was inspected at BMW last week all passed and a PPI was performed. I Love German cars it's the cost to maintain them that always has me a little cautious when out of OEM warranty.

Thanks again great forum and info on the M3, will let you all know what happens.

So, what were the numbers from Car Fax?

[Ngilbe36]

Originally Posted by amrazM

That is extremely subjective, again a calculation valid to an enthusiast and really nobody else.

Yes, it is subjective. Which is the case for every single one of these cars...

[FASTTOYS]

Originally Posted by Candide13

So, what were the numbers from Car Fax?

In the end, its amazing how lower miles doesn't help as much on a trade in verses a private party. Now I say If you own it drive it and enjoy it.
Unless it's a classic or a Ferrari equivalent low miles dont help as much other than wasting money making it a museum piece for the next owner which will be ME.

Trade: Middle
$25,480

Fair Low
$23,220

Excellent High
$26,930

Private party Middle value sell is 30k excellent & low 27.500

[Transfer]

Sunroof but no Nav doesn't compute. Overall options suck on this car IMO. $24-28k.