[vilord]

That's about how mine looks *after* a car wash


M-Sport is super rare, but its just a bit of cosmetics. Are y'all really willing to pay that much more for a different set of bumpers and a side sill that says m-sport on it?

I guess I'm in a different camp... i want one with a good suspension and a lot of power

[makke]

And on the other end of the spectrum we have...

BMW e91 328i 6mt wagon - $21999
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto...604476122.html

Wonder how many are out there with that color combo...?

[makke]

Wonder how much whoever turned this in got in trade in value...

2008 BMW 3-Series Sport Wagon 328i ~!NEW ARRIVAL!~ - $6957
https://norfolk.craigslist.org/ctd/d...589981969.html

[vilord]

see, now that's the sort of price i'd expect.
150k miles, yeah, but that is a RWD 6MT "unicorn"

[CSBM5]

Originally Posted by makke

Don't recall seeing this one here:

2009 BMW 328i Wagon- Manual Transmission - $12000
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/...596612066.html

You would think people would at least wash their car before posting it for sale....

...probably doesn't matter since from the looks of it, the car lives outside all the time anyway?

[Tedmondsjr]

New to this site, found this locally and trying to set up a PPI

https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/cto/d/2008-bmw-328xi-sports-wagon/6613334661.html

Would prefer it in any other color. Wondering if the low asking price justifies buying it only to have it repainted.

[CSI]

Bluewater 6mt non-sport xdrive:

https://worcester.craigslist.org/ctd...610653707.html

[Hbiliouris335i]

Im local to the bluewater one in Worcester if anyone needs, I will check it out!

[nfaust]

Originally Posted by Tedmondsjr

New to this site, found this locally and trying to set up a PPI

https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/ct...613334661.html

Would prefer it in any other color. Wondering if the low asking price justifies buying it only to have it repainted.

Full disclosure: I live about 15 minutes away and contacted the seller to see it Monday but was told someone was already scheduled to see it that evening. The seller then said they had to reschedule that person for tonight but would let me know if it was still available. I'm not sure it's for me (I don't mind the color, but I'm not a huge fan of the interior, and I'd ideally be closer to 100k miles), but I'd still like to check it out since it's so close.

That being said, that seems crazy to buy this to repaint it. These cars are rare but they're not *that* rare especially around this mileage. I feel like you'd be so underwater on it after paying for a professional paint job that you'd never come close to recouping your costs. And it seems like a pretty big risk if you total your $10,000 car that has a book value of $5,500. I'd be worried about the same issue on the white M-Sport that sold on BaT for $18,375 (incl. fees) but only has a book value of ~$13.5k. I guess it's probably the same mindset one has to have with making any serious mods though - you'll never (rarely) get what you have into it whether it's a total loss scenario or it comes time to sell.

Which brings up the point - is anyone else worried about insuring these? I saw this earlier post about agreed value insurance, which seems to be about your only option if you truly want to be protected? I wonder what the cost premium for that type of coverage is.

[Tedmondsjr]

nfaust:

You’re right about the paint. In this case, my cost might be lower than retail because I know the former director of a trade school, and I have a relative employed at an auto body shop.

Still, the price seems to be $1,500-$2,000 cheaper than most e91 examples with similar mileage.

[elons335i]

An e61:

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F302765812860

I don't love the beige, also pictures aren't doing much justice for Orient Blue. Google it.

6MT. N52 with metal valve cover. One owner.

[Mefistofele]

Originally Posted by nfaust

I tried first thing Saturday morning to put a deposit on it but was told they don't do deposits. I was then told earlyMonday morning that it was still available so I was trying to line up a PPI and a local family member to check it out...only to find out a few minutes later that someone was in the process of putting down a deposit.

I guess next time I just need to drive straight to the airport and get on a plane.

Oh well, hopefully it's going to a good home. I was told it was a local buyer.

Long time lurker, first time poster. I promise this one is going to a very very good home . I look forward to getting to know all of you, and will have updates on this one soon.

[E91WAG3N]

Originally Posted by Mefistofele

Long time lurker, first time poster. I promise this one is going to a very very good home . I look forward to getting to know all of you, and will have updates on this one soon.

Congrats! It's rough seeing multiple people attempt to get the same car, but always good to see it ultimately in the hands of an enthusiast. Make sure to throw up pictures and/or start a build thread if you have plans for it

[flipper325]

Originally Posted by nfaust

Which brings up the point - is anyone else worried about insuring these? I saw this earlier post about agreed value insurance, which seems to be about your only option if you truly want to be protected? I wonder what the cost premium for that type of coverage is.

I was the one that posted about Agreed Value policies. There is NO cost premium, at least not with Cincinnati Insurance. For reference, my annual premium with American Family was $917, and State Farm quote was very similar. I'm now paying $722 with Cincinnati -- and the car is insured for the full $20K, vs. likely under $10K with my previous standard coverage.

It's counter-intuitive that a superior product actually costs less, I too expected to pay more for an Agreed Value policy. So the fact that I'm actually saving about $200/year is icing on the cake.

[luckyJ]

Great deal for a manny!

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...ctid=791959962

[MrGregarious]

Has anyone seen the Sport seats in Saddle Brown before on a wagon? Kind of want this spec..

[TechieCarGuy]

Originally Posted by nfaust

I tried first thing Saturday morning to put a deposit on it but was told they don't do deposits. I was then told earlyMonday morning that it was still available so I was trying to line up a PPI and a local family member to check it out...only to find out a few minutes later that someone was in the process of putting down a deposit.

I guess next time I just need to drive straight to the airport and get on a plane.

Oh well, hopefully it's going to a good home. I was told it was a local buyer.

Your story sounds very similar to mine, I went through this same scenario about four times before I found my 2011 Msport in January, and yes all thanks to this thread. For those that spend the time to offer leads, you are providing a valuable service to this community. I haven't have much time to look, but will do the same in the future.

These cars are hard to come by and probably even harder to find low mileage, I know I limited myself to 50k or less... I found her, but it took time. If you are search and on this thread you know what fun these cars can be and appreciate what the represent. I would encourage you to pick the options you want, grade the ones you want the most and be willing to compromise and to act fast. I wanted a true unicorn, Msport, Premium and 6speed, but ended up with an almost unicorn without the 6speed.

Be patient, be vigilant and good hunting.

[eljay]

Originally Posted by MrGregarious

Has anyone seen the Sport seats in Saddle Brown before on a wagon? Kind of want this spec..

Yes!
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1495946

OK, I cheated a bit.

[nfaust]

Originally Posted by Mefistofele

Long time lurker, first time poster. I promise this one is going to a very very good home . I look forward to getting to know all of you, and will have updates on this one soon.

Congrats! Glad to hear it's going to a good home. Good luck with it.

Originally Posted by flipper325

I was the one that posted about Agreed Value policies. There is NO cost premium, at least not with Cincinnati Insurance. For reference, my annual premium with American Family was $917, and State Farm quote was very similar. I'm now paying $722 with Cincinnati -- and the car is insured for the full $20K, vs. likely under $10K with my previous standard coverage.

It's counter-intuitive that a superior product actually costs less, I too expected to pay more for an Agreed Value policy. So the fact that I'm actually saving about $200/year is icing on the cake.

Wow, that's somewhat surprising, but good to know. Will keep it in mind if/when I ever find an E91. Did you switch all of your cars and/or home over to them too?

Originally Posted by Quart

Your story sounds very similar to mine, I went through this same scenario about four times before I found my 2011 Msport in January, and yes all thanks to this thread. For those that spend the time to offer leads, you are providing a valuable service to this community. I haven't have much time to look, but will do the same in the future.

These cars are hard to come by and probably even harder to find low mileage, I know I limited myself to 50k or less... I found her, but it took time. If you are search and on this thread you know what fun these cars can be and appreciate what the represent. I would encourage you to pick the options you want, grade the ones you want the most and be willing to compromise and to act fast. I wanted a true unicorn, Msport, Premium and 6speed, but ended up with an almost unicorn without the 6speed.

Be patient, be vigilant and good hunting.

Thanks. I've looked off and on for a while but only recently got serious about it. I've got my list of "must haves" and "nice to haves" but am just growing impatient. Ideally I'd find something local or semi-local where I could have a proper PPI performed but that's seeming less and less likely given how quickly the good ones go. There have been a few nice E83 X3's with 6MT's show up recently which I've been considering as well.

[masterh]

If you are willing to pay $3k~ extra for manual, why don't you just do tranny swap?

Then it will be a lot easier to find a color, non-xi, options you want?

I am happy I got auto wagon since I can't imagine driving around LA in manual....

[ramp]

I'm in the North West corner of Connecticut. This is manual driving territory. If I head for NYC, I agree an auto would be preferred.

Now an auto swap sounds interesting. Might check into that. There is a rear wheel auto near me.
I have a 635CSI that is now manual, so much more fun.

[Igor_M5]

In case anyone's looking for saddle sport interior, great price even after shipping !

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-12-BMW...8AAOSwtN5bIYyB

Has anyone ever seen coral red interior for an E91?