E90 328xi 6-sp... where to sell?

John V · 10-07-2021, 09:20 AM

My brother is looking to sell his E90 328xi 6-speed sedan. I remember at some point these were somewhat desirable with a manual. I'm not sure that's still the case

The car is located in Colorado.

I'm waiting for him to send me some details on it, but I think it's a 2007. Silver over tan. It's probably got around 150k-170k miles on it. They have done a good job maintaining it with a local indy specialist and it looked nice the last time I saw it, but they're not fanatics about detailing so it's probably in need of a good clay bar, paint correction and protection.

He's not on Facebook, and I suspect that's probably not the right place for this car. Are any of the BMW-focused message boards (i.e. Bimmerfest) still seeing traffic? I haven't visited any in years. Seems like there have been a lot of these that have been sold at cars & bids, so maybe that's an option?

Thanks for any input.

Josh (PA) · 10-07-2021, 09:41 AM

Bimmerfest, E90post and BMWCCA classifieds (I'm still a member if he wants me to post it) would be my starting point.
CL and facebook marketplace will get a lot of traffic and a lot of spam.

nate · 10-07-2021, 09:46 AM

That's higher miles than you typically see on C&B for cars like that.

Whatever he does, I'd think it would be smart to get a good detail as you suggest to get the best sale price.

*clyde* · 10-07-2021, 09:59 AM

FB may generate some spam inquiries, but it's still a really good tool for buying/selling cars

John V · 10-07-2021, 10:10 AM

He's not on FB and I can't see him signing up.

John V · 10-07-2021, 10:36 AM

He said it has 162,200 miles on it. He believes the only option is the winter package. Their local indy place checked it out recently and said it could use a new VCG (my brother replaced it at around 80,000 miles) due to a small leak.

I forwarded on the forum suggestions, at least to get some data points on price. Thanks!

SCA · 10-07-2021, 11:03 AM

Just an FYI, I would avoid listing it on the BMW CCA website unless you want tons of solicitation via telephone as well as email. I recently listed my parents 2013 X5 50i M Sport and I got hammered. I ended up deleting the ad.

10-07-2021, 09:20 AM	#1
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	E90 328xi 6-sp... where to sell? My brother is looking to sell his E90 328xi 6-speed sedan. I remember at some point these were somewhat desirable with a manual. I'm not sure that's still the case The car is located in Colorado. I'm waiting for him to send me some details on it, but I think it's a 2007. Silver over tan. It's probably got around 150k-170k miles on it. They have done a good job maintaining it with a local indy specialist and it looked nice the last time I saw it, but they're not fanatics about detailing so it's probably in need of a good clay bar, paint correction and protection. He's not on Facebook, and I suspect that's probably not the right place for this car. Are any of the BMW-focused message boards (i.e. Bimmerfest) still seeing traffic? I haven't visited any in years. Seems like there have been a lot of these that have been sold at cars & bids, so maybe that's an option? Thanks for any input.

10-07-2021, 09:41 AM	#2
Josh (PA) Hello. Join Date: Mar 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: '09 X3, '11 328xiT, '11 135i C, '17 c2, '19 X5 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 5,529	Bimmerfest, E90post and BMWCCA classifieds (I'm still a member if he wants me to post it) would be my starting point. CL and facebook marketplace will get a lot of traffic and a lot of spam. __________________ Josh (PA) - '19 X5 '17 991.2 C2 Cab '11 135i Convertible '11 328xiT '09 X3

10-07-2021, 09:46 AM	#3
nate Oh, are they? Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: S4 Location: H-town Posts: 10,268	That's higher miles than you typically see on C&B for cars like that. Whatever he does, I'd think it would be smart to get a good detail as you suggest to get the best sale price. __________________ "People keep saying I'm crazy as hell, but sooner or later they're going to realize I know what I'm talking about." - Charles Barkley

10-07-2021, 09:59 AM	#4
clyde Chief title editor Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 26,599	FB may generate some spam inquiries, but it's still a really good tool for buying/selling cars __________________ OH NOES!!!!!1 MY CAR HAS T3H UND3R5T33R5555!!!!!!1oneone!!!!11 Team WTF?! What are you gonna do?

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John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	He's not on FB and I can't see him signing up.

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John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	He said it has 162,200 miles on it. He believes the only option is the winter package. Their local indy place checked it out recently and said it could use a new VCG (my brother replaced it at around 80,000 miles) due to a small leak. I forwarded on the forum suggestions, at least to get some data points on price. Thanks!

10-07-2021, 11:03 AM	#7
SCA Jaded Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,026	Just an FYI, I would avoid listing it on the BMW CCA website unless you want tons of solicitation via telephone as well as email. I recently listed my parents 2013 X5 50i M Sport and I got hammered. I ended up deleting the ad.