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Old 04-01-2019, 01:15 PM   #1
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2011 BMW 535i - 56k miles - 6-speed manual

2011 535i
Titanium Silver Metallic/Venetian Beige Leather
56250 miles, 6-speed manual, VIN: C267774.

Two BMWCCA owners will full records from new. Window sticker, manuals, two keys. Well-maintained example of one of the last 6-speed manual RWD sports sedans. Has served us well with no accidents or reliability issues. Interior shows little wear. Exterior has some cosmetic flaws:
  • Minor curb rash
  • Minor scratches on bumpers and side skirts (mainly limited to plastic)

Options:
Sport (multi-contour comfort seats, shadowline trim), Premium, Cold-Weather and Dynamic Handling Packages
Navigation System and Satellite Radio (Bluetooth Streaming capable)
MSRP: $61525

Upgrades:
OEM M-Performance Exhaust
OEM 351M 19” M-Sport Wheels
M-Sport Steering Wheel
AC Schnitzer Pedals, Black Grilles
Aspherical Euro Side Mirrors (LH and RH) dimming and heated
Euro fog light switch (activates Rear Fog Light)
MHD Stage 1 Tune
Professionally tinted 50% front sides /35% rear triple

Maintenance Highlights:
Brand new set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ (245/40/19 and 275/35/19).
New battery.
Brakes (rotors & pads, front & rear) at 50k miles.
Recent: Ignition coils, oil filter housing gasket, serpentine belt & tensioner.

Included
Extra set of brand new floor mats
OEM Sports Heated Steering Wheel
Chrome Grilles and other spare parts

SOLD









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Old 04-01-2019, 01:40 PM   #2
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Good luck with the sale
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Old 04-01-2019, 02:29 PM   #3
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nice looking car, GLWS
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Old 04-01-2019, 03:48 PM   #4
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Nice looking! Good luck
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Old 04-02-2019, 12:43 AM   #5
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yeah - Nice looking. I didn't think I'd say that - but these are sure a ton better than the 'early' Bangle 5-series... Dame Edna and all....
This is a very attractive package - 6 speed... and the rest.

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Old 04-02-2019, 10:19 AM   #6
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Thanks everyone. There is some room in the price, I doubt the market is very liquid on this. That said, I have the room to keep it so not a fire sale by any means. I think it had been on the market a few months when I bought it off the Roundel. BMWCCA is likely my best best. f10 forum has traffic but there are tons of less maintained cars dropping values across the board.

Questions for the cognoscenti:
- Should I revert the engine back to stock? I will of course disclose that the car was mapped for a few k miles.
- Bring a Trailer... That's usually better for older or more unique cars, but then again a large RWD sedan that's comfy and 6-speed.... Not too many of these. So that might be an option if I don't get much action over the next month or two.
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Old 04-02-2019, 12:03 PM   #7
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Thanks everyone. There is some room in the price, I doubt the market is very liquid on this. That said, I have the room to keep it so not a fire sale by any means. I think it had been on the market a few months when I bought it off the Roundel. BMWCCA is likely my best best. f10 forum has traffic but there are tons of less maintained cars dropping values across the board.

Questions for the cognoscenti:
- Should I revert the engine back to stock? I will of course disclose that the car was mapped for a few k miles.
- Bring a Trailer... That's usually better for older or more unique cars, but then again a large RWD sedan that's comfy and 6-speed.... Not too many of these. So that might be an option if I don't get much action over the next month or two.
Bring a Trailer's biggest downside is that you have to be active in the comments in order to get top dollar (and you have to be ready to address any commenters that come in talking about common problems the cars have).

I think you'd do well there, honestly, given your attention to detail, knowledge of the car, and the fact that this is a rare spec (and well cared for), but you'd have to be mentally ready to invest the time. I would list it there if I were you, just for the hell of it.

This is a unique opportunity to own an interesting and versatile car, and I've been trying to figure out how to make it work in my plans...but so far, haven't.
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Old 04-02-2019, 01:56 PM   #8
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Bring a Trailer's biggest downside is that you have to be active in the comments in order to get top dollar (and you have to be ready to address any commenters that come in talking about common problems the cars have).

I think you'd do well there, honestly, given your attention to detail, knowledge of the car, and the fact that this is a rare spec (and well cared for), but you'd have to be mentally ready to invest the time. I would list it there if I were you, just for the hell of it.

This is a unique opportunity to own an interesting and versatile car, and I've been trying to figure out how to make it work in my plans...but so far, haven't.
Good point...

It actually gets a real 27mpg on the highway, which gives it great range, 500mi almost.

A neighbor (or more like the landlord of a neighbor, I see him so little) sold an e24 m6 or 635CSi, not sure which, on BaT. He said it was sooo much trouble. I'm waiting for an easier sale and then I'll go through with it. This is not a super cream puff, not close to the condition of my LSB e46 m3.
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Old 04-02-2019, 10:27 AM   #9
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The only reason to put it back to stock is if you aren’t going to disclose.
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The only reason to put it back to stock is if you aren’t going to disclose.
yep or just disclose if asked
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