by "E90M3" (e90m3)
Published 03/12/2017 at 11:43
by "E90M3" (e90m3)
Published 03/12/2017 at 11:43
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It’s a 6 speed 128i, says it’s done 160k and they want $7500 for it. Says it is a one owner, could be a good second car if it’s got good service history. I wouldn’t pay anywhere near $7500 for it though. What’s your thoughts on it? VIN is WBAUP73588VF06364.
"wiffleballtony" (wiffleballtony)
03/12/2017 at 11:47, STARS: 0
$5k max
"Nothing" (nothingatalluseful)
03/12/2017 at 11:48, STARS: 2
I’d take it! Being a foolish person, that seems cheap to me, despite the mileage.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
03/12/2017 at 11:50, STARS: 1
That’s what I was thinking. I might call and offer like 4k.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
03/12/2017 at 11:51, STARS: 0
It’s not, probably 2k-ish over priced.
"MM54" (mm54mk2)
03/12/2017 at 11:53, STARS: 1
These are seriously that cheap?
"E90M3" (e90m3)
03/12/2017 at 11:57, STARS: 3
A basic 9 year old BMW that’s done 160k, yeah it should be that cheap, like 5k cheap.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
03/12/2017 at 12:10, STARS: 5
Meanwhile a 20-year old Tacoma with 175k miles will still list for $10,000
[Shakes fist]
"Matsayz" (matsayz)
03/12/2017 at 12:10, STARS: 1
Do a Carfax and then KBB/True Car. I agree with the others saying offer much less and come up from there if it’s in good condition.
"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
03/12/2017 at 12:26, STARS: 1
Brother-in-law has that car, 6M, loves it.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
03/12/2017 at 12:41, STARS: 0
Toyota truck prices don’t make much sense to me.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
03/12/2017 at 12:45, STARS: 1
I think it goes like this:
“5VZ-FE with 200k miles? Just broken in!”
“BMW engine with 150k miles? Just in time for everything to start breaking!”
"MM54" (mm54mk2)
03/12/2017 at 12:45, STARS: 0
Wow. I thought the 1-series held their value really well here.
"Nothing" (nothingatalluseful)
03/12/2017 at 12:47, STARS: 0
Interesting. I definitely have to keep that in mind when looking for cheap fun cars. Yes, cheap BMW is silly.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
03/12/2017 at 12:50, STARS: 2
One of my friends was shopping for a Tacoma and the used ones were like only a grand less than a new one. Why would you buy a used one when you can spend just a little more and get a brand new one.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
03/12/2017 at 12:51, STARS: 1
Not really, the 1M does but not the lesser trims.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
03/12/2017 at 12:51, STARS: 0
I liked the one I had, which is why I’m thinking about another one.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
03/12/2017 at 12:54, STARS: 1
Well personally I would not shop a new one. I’d recommend facelifted second gen or a 4x4 first gen.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
03/12/2017 at 12:57, STARS: 0
He changed his mind, didn’t want to spend that much on a vehicle.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
03/12/2017 at 13:08, STARS: 0
Forgive the usual derailment: back to the matter at hand:
$5,000 seems like a nice price to tickle your fancy. Do you have concerns about this vehicle? Will it be a good DD being this long in the tooth?
"DipodomysDeserti" (dipodomysdeserti)
03/12/2017 at 13:16, STARS: 0
My wife’s BMW stickered for a bit over $40k. I bought it as a 2 year-old car with under 30k on the clock and a CPO warranty from a dealership for $21k. BMW resale is one of the worst.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
03/12/2017 at 13:22, STARS: 0
I’m a little worried about having to do a lot of maintenance, and that it might have not been cared for well. I want to know what happened to the third brake light. I would want to see a good service history and a new clutch. For 5k, I think it’d be a good DD.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
03/12/2017 at 13:24, STARS: 0
May I play devil’s advocate and ask what other makes you are considering? You seem fairly set on another bimmer.
"Tazio, Count Fouroff" (tazio0625)
03/12/2017 at 13:45, STARS: 2
Nice find!
The flip side of the South GA used Euro market is that when you find nice cars, they’re more likely to be lower mileage, cheaper than ATL, and well cared-for. There just aren’t many of them.
imo it’s key to know accident history; maintenance history, or as near as you can suss it out; and current cosmetic/physical condition. Personally I can’t claim 1-Series maven status but from watching the BMW market I’m guessing $2500-3K if thrashed but never crashed to...Hell, if this one rings the bell in the maintenance, no crash, and condition categories, personally I’d go up to $6500 if it’s one I really wanted.
Happy hunting!!
"AfromanGTO" (afromangto)
03/12/2017 at 13:47, STARS: 1
I recognize that part of Pooler. My cousin’s house is down the road.
"KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs" (kusabisensei)
03/12/2017 at 14:17, STARS: 1
It would be a good run around Roebling Road Raceway car.
"wiffleballtony" (wiffleballtony)
03/12/2017 at 14:19, STARS: 0
It’s the entry level BMW with 160k on the clock and it’s 9 years old.
"MM54" (mm54mk2)
03/12/2017 at 14:21, STARS: 0
And it’s worth the same as an e36 (20 years old) with the same milage? I’m not questioning you guys, it’s just bizarre to me since I’ve always heard the 1-series held it value well since they’re very driver-oriented and didn’t sell for long in the US.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
03/12/2017 at 14:22, STARS: 1
I’ve driven a couple Mercedes, a Lexus, those rental cars and nothing does it for me like a BMW. I wanted to try something different but I’ve got a thing for this era of BMW.
"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
03/12/2017 at 17:17, STARS: 0
Did not weigh in on price before, but I’d say if everything has been replaced and is reasonably fresh (brakes, tires, life left on clutch, no front end work needed) and it hasn’t been hit, I’d go 6K. On the other hand, if it needs 3 grand worth of tires, brakes, and a tuneup, that has to be accounted for .... And to be fair, I didn’t read the description.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
03/12/2017 at 17:21, STARS: 0
Said it had new tires, but they looked cheap, I forget the brand. If it needed 3k of work, I’d probably walk away, unless they wanted to basically give it to me. I’m planning on calling tomorrow and seeing what’s up. You can see it needs a new third brake light, not sure if that’s a sign of other issues.
"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
03/12/2017 at 17:59, STARS: 0
Don’t know why I know this - third brake light is called CHMSL: center high-mounted stop lamp.
"Vicente Esteve" (vicente-esteve)
03/12/2017 at 18:37, STARS: 0
It looks really beat, but if you get it for less than 5k I’d say its a win.
"BackfiringDatsun" (backfiringdatsun)
03/12/2017 at 18:43, STARS: 0
That’s 10x what I payed for my 540i. It’s probably 100 times more reliable than my e39 though. I prefer the size of the 1 series.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
03/12/2017 at 20:07, STARS: 0
That’s about what I was thinking. It said it was a 1 owner car, so hopefully that would mean it’s been taken care of.
"Vicente Esteve" (vicente-esteve)
03/12/2017 at 20:08, STARS: 0
Most likely, not garaged but taken care of.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
03/12/2017 at 20:08, STARS: 0
I had a 128i before and really liked it, this would be even better because it’s cheap and it’s a stick. I stopped on the off chance it was a stick and that’s the only reason I’m interested in this car.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
03/12/2017 at 20:10, STARS: 1
There is some pollen in the air right now, and who knows how long it’s been sitting out there for. I will say it’s got a bar code on the side, like one you use to get into a fancy neighborhood, so that could be a good sign. I’ll probably call the person tomorrow and see what’s up.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
03/12/2017 at 20:44, STARS: 0
That is a random thing to know.
"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
03/12/2017 at 20:52, STARS: 1
And don’t I know it ....