I Sold a Thing

"functionoverfashion" (functionoverfashion)
06/14/2019 at 21:57 • Filed to: None

It will be missed but it will not be my last 90’s / 00’s bmw. I listed it for $4,200 and sold it for $4,100 to the first person who looked at it, extending my streak of selling things to the first serious buyer to about 5 now.

Anyway, I’ll miss driving it but I won’t miss having a 4th car to deal with.

So cheers.

Wife says, “Well, buy yourself a bike!”

*mountain bike research intensifies*

DISCUSSION (18)

CompactLuxuryFan > functionoverfashion
06/14/2019 at 22:12

End of an era! I trust it went to a good home

functionoverfashion > CompactLuxuryFan
06/14/2019 at 22:16

For real, I’ve had an E46 wagon for 10 years, this one for 5. I believe it did go to a good home. Good transaction on both sides.

Nothing > functionoverfashion
06/14/2019 at 22:23

Congrats on the sale!

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > functionoverfashion
06/14/2019 at 23:14

Bikes are good, $4100 is a good start.

Kinja'd!!!

shop-teacher > functionoverfashion
06/14/2019 at 23:28

Whoa! I did not see that coming.

M.T. Blake > functionoverfashion
06/15/2019 at 00:53

I loved my 01’ 325it. It was sport and premium. 80k miles. Automatic. I wasn’t a fan of the wood trim but silver on grey interior was clean. Wish I still had it... wish I still had many of the cars I’ve sold... but I wouldn’t have my current toys if I’d kept everything!

CompactLuxuryFan > functionoverfashion
06/15/2019 at 01:15

What was your selling process like? You just put up your Craigslist ad and waited? Did you get many responses?

Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!! > functionoverfashion
06/15/2019 at 05:59

Nicely done! Selling a car is a unique experience. A little bit of regret with a whole lot of relief and excitement.

functionoverfashion > CompactLuxuryFan
06/15/2019 at 10:02

Exactly, I took a lot of decent pics and wrote a pretty detailed ad. I priced it a little high and got nothing for almost a week. Then one, two, three serious inquiries, this guy was the first to make actual arrangements to show up. He was not disappointed.

functionoverfashion > M.T. Blake
06/15/2019 at 10:04

I wish I could have kept it but I also have a feeling of relief that I have one less thing to care for now. With two young kids and two dogs, a house, 3 other cars, and a boat, not to mention various other things like 5 acres of land and all the upkeep of that plus the tools necessary for said maintenance... it really came down to simplification.

functionoverfashion > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
06/15/2019 at 10:05

Man, I know I could go to my local shop and spend all of that cash and then some. But I’m going to be patient and look for a late-season deal. I’ve got lots of feelers out in my local MTB circle.

functionoverfashion > Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!!
06/15/2019 at 10:08

Thanks! Yeah I was surprised to get that much, but the more I thought about it, the more I became confident that I could just wait for the right buyer. I didn’t think my car could stand up to the scrutiny of Bring a Trailer, but anyone looking for an old BMW wagon would recognize this one for what it was.

I may have almost cried when I heard it start up and leave my driveway. I loved that sound!

functionoverfashion > shop-teacher
06/15/2019 at 10:15

I know! I actually thought at the price I had listed, it would take a while to find the right buyer. I did not intend to negotiate on price much, which I knew might extend the process. I was wrong about that! I had a moment of regret the day before meeting the buyer, but my wife reminded me of all the reasons I originally gave her for selling it - this was all my idea, beginning to end, believe it or not haha.

I will definitely miss it. But I also daily-drove a 2001 Suburban for a while back in 2007-2009 so I’ll survive the Volvo for a while and maybe I’ll pickup a nice E39 5-speed wagon someday in the future. Mechanically they’re pretty much the same as the E46 and I’d be very comfortable checking one out, knowing what to look for, all that. I suspect the Volvo will give me plenty to think about when I start driving it every day anyway.

Meanwhile, I get to daily the truck over the summer. Losing one car from the fleet only means the truck will get used more, which is a clear win.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > functionoverfashion
06/15/2019 at 11:03

Pinkbike buy sell is also a good resource. It is better if you are a common frame size. I almost bought a specialized epic on pink bike.

Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!! > functionoverfashion
06/15/2019 at 11:09

I’m still in touch with the guy who bought mine. He still loves it and it’s going strong. It’s nice to get updates. Maybe you’ll get them too.

M.T. Blake > functionoverfashion
06/15/2019 at 11:25

You sound like me...

Two kids, one dog, house with 5ac, two daily drivers, tractor, M5, 12-valve project...

Less can be more enjoyable.

functionoverfashion > M.T. Blake
06/17/2019 at 06:47

I don’t have an M5 but I do have a wake boat, probably similar in terms of pain to wallet haha. It’s a balance for sure...

Do post more about the M5 though I won’t object!

M.T. Blake > functionoverfashion
06/17/2019 at 11:05

Boat and sports cars are definitely in the same category of “rarely financially beneficial”.

Will do. Been working so it’s been hard to collect my thoughts, findings, and research.