Anyone looking for a sunroofless E46 325i (02)

rumatt · 03-25-2006, 08:28 PM

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=135877

ff · 03-25-2006, 09:05 PM

That's what I consider a good setup (even though it's 325), but at $18,150 it's still $300 over book value.

scottn2retro · 04-04-2006, 01:24 AM

I see being a racer in that car's future

rumatt · 04-04-2006, 09:09 AM

I still keep looking at that car. Talk him down a bit more and it's a great ride for the money.

I keep trying to convince my wife that we should sell the accord and buy this, but she has no interest in doing so.

ff · 04-04-2006, 09:23 AM

The fact that it's out of warranty is a bit of a dinger. Just in time for expensive shit to start breaking or wearing out.

Also, It's almost as "stripper" as you can get. It doesn't even have metallic paint (cripes!). Book value is right around $18K, depending on the actual condition, so in IMO he'd have to come down a few grand for it to be worth considering. And then you'd have to keep it forever, because not many people want a 325i optioned that way. Good luck trying to unload it.

If he came down to $15.5K, I might consider it. I mean, I'll bet he only paid $27K for it 4 years ago.

JST · 04-04-2006, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ff

The fact that it's out of warranty is a bit of a dinger. Just in time for expensive shit to start breaking or wearing out.

Also, It's almost as "stripper" as you can get. It doesn't even have metallic paint (cripes!). Book value is right around $18K, depending on the actual condition, so in IMO he'd have to come down a few grand for it to be worth considering. And then you'd have to keep it forever, because not many people want a 325i optioned that way. Good luck trying to unload it.

If he came down to $15.5K, I might consider it. I mean, I'll bet he only paid $27K for it 4 years ago.

Like an M3 convertible with a stick, or even a ZHP with no leather, it's a difficult car to sell. There is a very specific set of people who would be interested in that car, but that group of people is not large. I think you are right about price--in order to get the "average" BMW intender interested, he is going to have price very low.

Jeff_DML · 04-04-2006, 11:28 AM

we are going to have the same problem selling our 02 wagon

hey at least we have metallic paint

Nick M3 · 04-04-2006, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

we are going to have the same problem selling our 02 wagon

hey at least we have metallic paint

If Improved Touring didn't specifically ban wagons for some reason, I'd actually have picked one.

bren · 04-04-2006, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

we are going to have the same problem selling our 02 wagon

hey at least we have metallic paint

Post it on this board when you are ready to sell

Jeff_DML · 04-04-2006, 11:41 AM

sounds good but you guys will squeeze me based on the above sedans remarks

2002 325iT, Steel grey metallic, sport package, bi-xenons. No sunroof, 5MT, plastic seats and trim

03-25-2006, 08:28 PM	#1
rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	Anyone looking for a sunroofless E46 325i (02) http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=135877

04-04-2006, 01:24 AM	#3
scottn2retro Realist Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '04 Suburban Posts: 195	I see being a racer in that car's future __________________ 02 M3 SMG - Prepared Class BMW Club Racer

03-25-2006, 09:05 PM	#2
ff . Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 13,514	That's what I consider a good setup (even though it's 325), but at $18,150 it's still $300 over book value.

04-04-2006, 09:09 AM	#4
rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	I still keep looking at that car. Talk him down a bit more and it's a great ride for the money. I keep trying to convince my wife that we should sell the accord and buy this, but she has no interest in doing so.

04-04-2006, 09:23 AM	#5
ff . Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 13,514	The fact that it's out of warranty is a bit of a dinger. Just in time for expensive shit to start breaking or wearing out. Also, It's almost as "stripper" as you can get. It doesn't even have metallic paint (cripes!). Book value is right around $18K, depending on the actual condition, so in IMO he'd have to come down a few grand for it to be worth considering. And then you'd have to keep it forever, because not many people want a 325i optioned that way. Good luck trying to unload it. If he came down to $15.5K, I might consider it. I mean, I'll bet he only paid $27K for it 4 years ago.

04-04-2006, 11:28 AM	#7
Jeff_DML Old Fart Join Date: Oct 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: T4R,GTI Location: San Diego Posts: 8,565	we are going to have the same problem selling our 02 wagon hey at least we have metallic paint

04-04-2006, 11:41 AM	#10
Jeff_DML Old Fart Join Date: Oct 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: T4R,GTI Location: San Diego Posts: 8,565	sounds good but you guys will squeeze me based on the above sedans remarks 2002 325iT, Steel grey metallic, sport package, bi-xenons. No sunroof, 5MT, plastic seats and trim