[Xsapper]

Took my car to a dealer today to get it valued. They are going to let me know in the week. If I sold it privately, what do you think it would be worth?

57 plate(2008) , Black Metalic 325d M Sport Saloon with 15,600 Miles
Full dealer service history
Auto with paddle shift
Bluetooth phone prep
Leather with front heated seats
Sun protection glass
Alpine upgrade with 6FL USB

In great condition. Thanks All

[MPTREE]

Do your homework & check out the online classiflieds, auto trader, pistonheads, etc....that way you know if the dealers bid is competitive...you'll get a better bid from dealers if you are trading it in Imo....

[doughboy]

Defo look in autotrader etc - do a search on your own car spec and see that they are going for.

When I sold my last 330i, the dealers wouldn't offer above 10 grand, I sold it first day private for 15K.

You might get more if you're trading in, but then they'll charge you more / give less discount for the new car so you still lose!

Always best to sell privately first, rent a small car in the interim, then buy your new one as a cash buyer.

The monthly rental on a small car (£250-300 ish) will be less then the monthly depreciation on a decent 3 series, so you even win on that front

[p1tse]

You trading it in or selling back?

[p1tse]

Try webuyanycar to ensure rock bottom price offer

Other source



BMW 3 Series 325d M Sport
3.0TD Diesel 4-door Saloon
6 Speed Automatic Rear Wheel Drive
Year:*2008 57
Mileage:*16,000




Part-exchange Price:
Excellent*condition:
£18600
Average*condition:
£16700
Below*average*condition:**
£14700

[Xsapper]

Thanks for the feedback. This seems easier said than done to get a realistic price. Here are two approved used cars from Sytner Newport with similar spec and milage. 23K & 22K:





there is one on autotrader with Prof nav for £23,995

Was thinking of using pistonheads and trying for £19K

[p1tse]

I don't know the prices well on these but looking at the figures in this post looks good price, as private sell is generally higher than good part ex

[Xsapper]

Please do not slate me for this. I have owned three 3 series (323, 330 and 325) and think they are great cars, however my two sons are now driving so I have decided to down size and get a new 135 M sport coupe DCT. So I need as much cash as I can get from a direct sale to a dealer or a private sale. I will not be using partx though.

[jwbmw]

Originally Posted by p1tse

Try webuyanycar to ensure rock bottom price offer

When I recently sold the wife's CR-V I got £2k more from webuyanycar than the offered part ex'. Also try we want any car if you are in the Midlands.

[Xsapper]

I have two online valuations so I have a basic start point.

Webuyanycar.com 15k

Wewantanycar.com 17k (Thanks jwbmw)

Will be intresting to see what the dealer offers.

Thanks again for your help.

[F31-340i]

Originally Posted by Xsapper

..... however my two sons are now driving so I have decided to down size and get a new 135 M sport coupe DCT.

If they are near the age of 17* I hope you're not puttng them on the insurance for the 135i!

Very nice those 135is though - are you waiting for a facelift car?

Try this link to get a glasses valuation, I have previously found webuyanycar are usually around 10% too low in valuation.

http://www.virtual-showroom.co.uk/sc...=b&sessionid=0


*judging by the way I drove at that age....

[Xsapper]

No they are 25 (Drives E46 M3 Vert) and the other is 20 but has still to take his test. Will get him a 106 to start with, both still at home. LOL.

Note sure about the facelift. whats the difference?

[F31-340i]

Originally Posted by Xsapper

Note sure about the facelift. whats the difference?

See these pics...not much change, but worth being aware of. No idea if there are any engine or trim/idrive changes.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=442388

...not sure when it hits production - but I'd be surprised if it were as far away as Sept 2011 (Sept=after 3er production shut down every year).

I recall the 5er changes are much earlier in the year (April?) - maybe the 1er is the same, or earlier. Depends on the individual production line I guess.

[jimmylimmy]

Might be worthwhile paying for a CAP and Glasses full valuation that you can print off and take with you to the dealer

[BGM]

kick them out!

[m1bjr]

Originally Posted by Xsapper

I need as much cash as I can get from a direct sale to a dealer

Erm... that's something of an oxymoron.

[ss134]

OP - Spend an afternoon calling around all of the dealers within a 40 mile radius of where you live - my worst and best quote when i sold my 335i last year varied by £4000 - all for the sake of a few phone calls.
Do not assume that what one dealer offers you will be similar to all other dealers.