Keeping BBS CH 19"s on for trade in? wtf??

RokX · 02-26-2007, 06:17 PM

First off, this is my first trade in experience, so I am a cherry at it. I have my 335i coupe on the way, and am trading in my 330xi. However my SA/CA told me conflicting things about my wheels. The strange thing was that at first she told me I would have to put the origional RFT's back on, which I have in storage. I was like ok, no problem at all. Now I get to put them on the 335, I thought. But then she came back after speaking with the guy who appraised my car and told me I had to keep the CH's on as it adds to the "value" of the vehicle. I've never heard of this. Everyone I've talked to says no aftermarket equipment adds significant value to the car. Heh, one of my bud's thoughts is there is someone in the service department that just wants them. With the shady people in this town, I dont doubt it at all. Thought I would run it by you guys.

Anyone's views on this would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks!

specialque · 02-26-2007, 06:29 PM

Lightly modded cars namely tasteful or usually just OEM add ons will add value to the car based on an enthusiast coming in a purchasing the car based on looks.

They actually mike get more attention on the car with a beautiful set of wheels on it.

zamboni · 02-26-2007, 06:33 PM

Find yourself a cheap set of wheels & tires and trade it in don't let's those fools from dealer get you.

bavarian19 · 02-26-2007, 06:45 PM

Keep the CH's. They will be worth much more than the dealer will give you...

Plus you will have a fantastic mod for your new car...

obLu · 02-26-2007, 07:16 PM

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one of my bud's thoughts is there is someone in the service department that just wants them.

Yup, that appraiser is eyeballing them for a swap out once he gets your car.

DrGP · 02-26-2007, 07:25 PM

This means that instead of wholesaling your BMW trade in or returning a leased car to BMW of America, they keep it and recondition it in house and put them back on their lot. SO if your car has some type of mod that actually does not (in your local dealers opinion, not BMWs) negatively affect the desireability or value of the car, they may chose to allow you to turn it back to them in a non stock form. In your case the BBS wheels are acceptable to the local dealer and probably enhance the value. I would put the stock wheels and tires back on and sell the BBSs privately.

RokX · 02-26-2007, 07:39 PM

They are wholesaling it because its not origional paint. They told me they can't sell it on the lot. Some fucker keyed the shit out of it a while back.

18LLC · 02-26-2007, 08:08 PM

19" wheel can add more value to your trade in car, but not as much as it worth. Keep your ch for your 335!!!

2009BMW335 · 02-26-2007, 09:27 PM

dude take the CHs off. those are the sickest wheels on the planet. put them on your 335 or sell them to me

dawgdog · 02-26-2007, 10:20 PM

I had BBS Competition wheels on my M3 and my dealership said it was worth more with the stock 18" wheels. Similarly I put the stock runflats on my 550 and kept my 166 M5 wheels. Keep your wheels!

RokX · 02-26-2007, 11:09 PM

will this lower the value of the car much for trade in now that I'm going to elect to keep them? Cuz the RFT set I have is worth the same $$$ about the same as the deal I got for my CH's

ironic · 02-26-2007, 11:33 PM

keep ur wheels man

Sal@AUTOcouture · 03-02-2007, 09:27 AM

Put your stock wheels back on and insist you get the same trade-in value for your car. They're just trying to get a free set of aftermarket wheels off you. I've worked on that side of the deal before and its things like this that made me branch off on my own and do private buying/ leasing services.

They're just telling you that to try to have the strong hold on you. Tell them the car comes back stock for the same trade value or you're going to another dealership. They'll fold. If they don't, contact me and I'll get you a car

-Sal

02-26-2007, 06:17 PM	#1
RokX '07 E92 335i SOLD 22 Rep 452 Posts Drives: '08 Jeep SRT8, SC'd '06 GTO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Denver CO iTrader: (0)	Keeping BBS CH 19"s on for trade in? wtf?? First off, this is my first trade in experience, so I am a cherry at it. I have my 335i coupe on the way, and am trading in my 330xi. However my SA/CA told me conflicting things about my wheels. The strange thing was that at first she told me I would have to put the origional RFT's back on, which I have in storage. I was like ok, no problem at all. Now I get to put them on the 335, I thought. But then she came back after speaking with the guy who appraised my car and told me I had to keep the CH's on as it adds to the "value" of the vehicle. I've never heard of this. Everyone I've talked to says no aftermarket equipment adds significant value to the car. Heh, one of my bud's thoughts is there is someone in the service department that just wants them. With the shady people in this town, I dont doubt it at all. Thought I would run it by you guys. Anyone's views on this would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks! __________________
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specialque Private First Class 37 Rep 191 Posts Drives: 2024 M3cs, 2018 McLaren 720S Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Lightly modded cars namely tasteful or usually just OEM add ons will add value to the car based on an enthusiast coming in a purchasing the car based on looks. They actually mike get more attention on the car with a beautiful set of wheels on it. __________________ 2018 McLaren 720S MSO Onyx Black/Scoria Gray 2024 BMW M3cs Sapphie Black/Black 2018 Porsche Macan Sport Volcano Grey/Black 2014 BMW X3 M-Sport Carbon Black/Mojave Brown - Beater
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02-26-2007, 06:45 PM	#4
bavarian19 General 558 Rep 18,849 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	Keep the CH's. They will be worth much more than the dealer will give you... Plus you will have a fantastic mod for your new car...
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DrGP Lieutenant Colonel 144 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Sapphire 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE, PA iTrader: (0)	The majority of US dealers are "FULL CIRCLE" dealers This means that instead of wholesaling your BMW trade in or returning a leased car to BMW of America, they keep it and recondition it in house and put them back on their lot. SO if your car has some type of mod that actually does not (in your local dealers opinion, not BMWs) negatively affect the desireability or value of the car, they may chose to allow you to turn it back to them in a non stock form. In your case the BBS wheels are acceptable to the local dealer and probably enhance the value. I would put the stock wheels and tires back on and sell the BBSs privately.
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02-26-2007, 07:39 PM	#7
RokX '07 E92 335i SOLD 22 Rep 452 Posts Drives: '08 Jeep SRT8, SC'd '06 GTO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Denver CO iTrader: (0)	They are wholesaling it because its not origional paint. They told me they can't sell it on the lot. Some fucker keyed the shit out of it a while back. __________________
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18LLC Major General 162 Rep 5,104 Posts Drives: e89 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California iTrader: (0)	19" wheel can add more value to your trade in car, but not as much as it worth. Keep your ch for your 335!!! __________________
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02-26-2007, 09:27 PM	#9
2009BMW335 Captain 38 Rep 674 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: davie, fl iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	dude take the CHs off. those are the sickest wheels on the planet. put them on your 335 or sell them to me
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dawgdog Colonel 156 Rep 2,278 Posts Drives: 2015 M3, 2016 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. iTrader: (0)	I had BBS Competition wheels on my M3 and my dealership said it was worth more with the stock 18" wheels. Similarly I put the stock runflats on my 550 and kept my 166 M5 wheels. Keep your wheels! __________________ 2015 f80 M3, 2016 GT3
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RokX '07 E92 335i SOLD 22 Rep 452 Posts Drives: '08 Jeep SRT8, SC'd '06 GTO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Denver CO iTrader: (0)	will this lower the value of the car much for trade in now that I'm going to elect to keep them? Cuz the RFT set I have is worth the same $$$ about the same as the deal I got for my CH's __________________
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02-26-2007, 11:33 PM	#12
ironic Major General 271 Rep 8,338 Posts Drives: Jet Black 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Francisco, Ca iTrader: (22)	keep ur wheels man __________________ Widebody 335i Project Car BUILD \| PHOTOSHOOT
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03-02-2007, 09:27 AM	#13
Sal@AUTOcouture 752 Rep 10,100 Posts Drives: E93 M3, E36 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sofla iTrader: (30)	Put your stock wheels back on and insist you get the same trade-in value for your car. They're just trying to get a free set of aftermarket wheels off you. I've worked on that side of the deal before and its things like this that made me branch off on my own and do private buying/ leasing services. They're just telling you that to try to have the strong hold on you. Tell them the car comes back stock for the same trade value or you're going to another dealership. They'll fold. If they don't, contact me and I'll get you a car -Sal
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