[Bubbles]

I was at the dealer to get some work done on my car. While I was checking out the 5.0 V8 X6 on the showroom floor, the Sales Manager who I know relatively well (bought 3 cars from him in the 8 months) asked me if I would be willing to part with my 6MT coupe for retail price plus $3,500. He sold me the car and knew how it was optioned. He claimed that he could not locate a new 6MT coupe optioned like my car. The buyer was willing to go with a used coupe if it was in decent shape. We spoke a bit about the scarcity of the 6MT cars, apparently there is a significant shortage. I was tempted and I humored his bid and countered "how about a clean trade for a 6AT coupe?", he responded that if I was serious we can discuss it. Wow.

[imaznumkay]

yea, 6MT cars are hard to find with alotta options on them, since they are mostly ordered fresh out of the factory by buyers, whereas AT's are mostly dealer-ordered

[WilyB]

Wow, so my '07 with almost every options and 9K miles would be worth $43,500 + 3,500 = $47,000?!?

I am selling.

[ezatnova]

I'd clean trade for the X6 5.0.

[Mr. 5]

I just wonder if the same goes for the 6MT sedans.
I'll bet they're scarce, but I don't know if they're as much in need.

[Klepper1]

What about 6MT e93's? Rare?

[Bubbles]

Originally Posted by imaznumkay

yea, 6MT cars are hard to find with alotta options on them, since they are mostly ordered fresh out of the factory by buyers, whereas AT's are mostly dealer-ordered

Very true, it seems everyone wants a 6MT now.

Originally Posted by ezatnova

I'd clean trade for the X6 5.0.

That ride looks and drives like a beast.

Originally Posted by Mr. 5

I just wonder if the same goes for the 6MT sedans.
I'll bet they're scarce, but I don't know if they're as much in need.

I've never seen a 6MT Sedan locally, but I have seen a specially-ordered manual M5.

[Cookiemonster]

6MT sedans are around......When I had to search for mine on a dealers lot the CA told me that only about 10% E90 335I are MT6.

[lawdude]

What options do you have? And what did the dealer say the retail price is?

[slubu]

Finally, some value is put to my left foot. I would never trade in my MT for an AT though.

[Sniz]

Originally Posted by slubu

Finally, some value is put to my left foot. I would never trade in my MT for an AT though.

+1

good info, but you would have to pry my 335 keys from my kung fu grip to get the car away from me.

[zsapphire7]

I wouldn't mind selling the car for retail + 3.5k... Is that over msrp ??

[TheSpungos]

Originally Posted by zsapphire7

I wouldn't mind selling the car for retail + 3.5k... Is that over msrp ??

i'm pretty sure he meant current retail USED car value, not new car value.

if they'd give me full new car msrp + $3,500 for a used car i can have mine there tomorrow!

[vegasspeed]

I can believe it. If people want a stick than it is hard to find. There was only 1 on the lot where I went. They brought mine in from Valencia, CA. I have Premium, Comfort Access, Sports package and Navigation. The only thing I wish I got was the heated seats. However, it is not really necessary for more than two months here.

[ctgazer]

keep in mind this is only if there is a person in your area willing to pay the premium for the used vehicle...they could simply wait the 2 months and get an 09...

[kitw]

Originally Posted by Mr. 5

I just wonder if the same goes for the 6MT sedans.
I'll bet they're scarce, but I don't know if they're as much in need.

From the conversations I've had with used car managers, at least in the bay area, they are wanting to pay $35kish for my 08 with 6k miles. It's a 6MT. I can probably get $1-2k more out of them, but that's still way less than I'd want to sell my car for. Doesn't sound like they are in as much demand.

[Mr. 5]

Originally Posted by kitw

From the conversations I've had with used car managers, at least in the bay area, they are wanting to pay $35kish for my 08 with 6k miles. It's a 6MT. I can probably get $1-2k more out of them, but that's still way less than I'd want to sell my car for. Doesn't sound like they are in as much demand.

This is what I expected because the people that usually purchase the sedans are family people that want to relax.
Actually, I've been seeing a lot of women driving new sedans lately.
I knew this before I purchased the car but I needed the 4 doors for my daughter and I just had to have the manual.

[Bubbles]

Originally Posted by lawdude

What options do you have? And what did the dealer say the retail price is?

Almost everything, but no Idrive/Nav, parking assistant, active cruise. He said the retail used book value plus $3500.

Originally Posted by Sniz

+1

good info, but you would have to pry my 335 keys from my kung fu grip to get the car away from me.

Originally Posted by slubu

Finally, some value is put to my left foot. I would never trade in my MT for an AT though.

Having a stick keeps me out of trouble as it limits my activities (no texting) in the car.

Originally Posted by zsapphire7

I wouldn't mind selling the car for retail + 3.5k... Is that over msrp ??

No, used retail price.

Originally Posted by TheSpungos

i'm pretty sure he meant current retail USED car value, not new car value.

if they'd give me full new car msrp + $3,500 for a used car i can have mine there tomorrow!

+1

Originally Posted by vegasspeed

I can believe it. If people want a stick than it is hard to find. There was only 1 on the lot where I went. They brought mine in from Valencia, CA. I have Premium, Comfort Access, Sports package and Navigation. The only thing I wish I got was the heated seats. However, it is not really necessary for more than two months here.

Heated seats in Vegas

Originally Posted by ctgazer

keep in mind this is only if there is a person in your area willing to pay the premium for the used vehicle...they could simply wait the 2 months and get an 09...

Never underestimate the need for "having it now!"

[oct1285]

i have a 6mt sedan. I feel special now

[Alex@AKMotorwerk]

not bad according to Kelly Blue Book prices in my area, NJ....

MSRP Used = $45,530 + $3,500 = $49,030

Selling Privately = $41,275 + $3500 = $44,775.

Trade in = $37,150 + $3,500 = $40,650

[emarkd]

I got ready to buy my car about 6 weeks ago. I wanted a 6MT 335i sedan with sat nav/iDrive, sat radio, sport package and comfort access. There were two 335 6MT sedans around my area (Atlanta), but both were practically optionless. I had a dealer do a search and there were only two cars in the US, excluding the west coast, that were 6MT sedans with the options, and they both had a few extra I didn't really need. One in North Carolina, one in Texas.

So I went to North Carolina and drove home in my new 335i sedan, just like I wanted it Yes, 6MT cars with some options are quite rare right now.

[Park2670]

I have a loaded 6mt sedan. I wouldnt have it any other way

I know when I ordered my car the manager was excited. He said when that comes back, your car will sell very fast