[GearHead335i]

Hey guys, so before I throw up a for sale thread I am throwing up this feeler to see if you guys can help me set a reasonable price that I'l can still live with. Car is a 2009 Monaco Blue 335i xDrive with Saddle Brown Leather. Car has basically every bolt on you would want other than upgraded turbos and inlets. I bought the car 2 years ago and have had a blast with it! This was my 8th BMW but my first n54 and let's just say I enjoyed the good and the bad of what these cars tend to go through after 100k. I'd like to think I am somewhat of an enthusiast and have taken every step necessary to ensure the cars longevity.

This has been daily driven since I bought the car in October of 2015 with 90k for a little under $18,000 out the door. As you can see since then I've put almost 60k on it, which are 90% highway miles. Not just saying "highway miles" like every other car listing, I sell solar all over NJ so it has just been countless long work days up and down the Garden State Parkway. Here's what I have done to the car (I bought it 100% stock). Car runs and drives excellent, not a thing wrong with it, just last night I changed the oil and put on new Stoptech front drilled rotors and AKEBONO ceramic pads.

Let me know what you guys think would be a fair asking price for the vehicle as I am trying to weigh my options on selling it before I purchase something else or just keep it since I know all I've done to the car and how many thousands of dollars I've spent on it since then. Also, I'm sure we all know most modifications do not tend to add value to a care Blue book, unless im selling it to one of you guys. Thanks in advance, any questions or interest, feel free to post here or shoot me a PM!


2009 BMW 335i xDrive
Monaco Blue
Saddle Brown Leather Interior
148,000 miles
Runs and Drives GREAT, and this car has been my baby for the past two years. I put thousands of dollars into her with aftermarket performance parts as well as always keeping up with necessary maintenance. This is my eighth BMW so I'd like to think I am a BMW enthusiast and now know now these N54's like the back of my hand.

PERFORMANCE:
VRSF Catless Downpipes to e92 mid section to factory H pipe then the PE
GENUINE BMW Performance Exhaust
VRSF charge-pipe
Brass braided intake manifold nipple
///M Oil cap
HKS blowoff valve
Burger Motorsport dual cone intake
CX Racing front mount intercooler
RB PCV valve
MHD Stage 2 tune
New NGK 5992 1 step colder spark plugs
New Delphi coils

SUSPENSION
Brand new front strut mounts
Brand new rear shock mounts
H&R race springs
Koni yellow adjustable strut and shocks
Polyurethane Front Sway bar bushings
New lermfoder control arms
Hotchkins adjustable endlinks
STRONGFLEX red poly thrust arm bushings
Stoptech drilled front rotors
AKEBONO dustless ceramic pare

AESTHETICS:
M3 front bumper w/ gloss black grills and fog light covers/grills
Gts style front lip (gloss black and carbon fiber)
Gloss black vinyl roof
Gloss black mirrors
Gloss black door handles
Gloss Black m4 style kidney grills
GP Thunder 6000k led angel eyes
CSL Trunk with the carbon fiber portion of the trunk exposed
Gloss black rear bumper side extensions
Shadowline matte black
20% window tint all around
19" BMW 437m (M4) wheels
235/35/19 Ohtsu by FALKEN all around

INTERIOR:
Saddle brown leather/power/heated
OEM idrive/navigation/phone integration
OEM suede manual shift boot
Alcantara style wrapped interior trim
Half suede/half perforated leather wheel
Steering wheel is heated as well

RECENT MAINTENANCE:
Water pump
Thermostat
Front axles
Front driveshaft
Front wheel bearings
Oil filter housing gasket
Rear rotors and pads
Valve cover gasket
All new OEM BMW braided vacuum lines

[GearHead335i]

No one?

[SeanCon]

Not sure but I would definitely take that brutal Alcantara trim wrap off . It's a nice car otherwise I can't fathom why you would do that to it.

[kfriceman]

Originally Posted by SeanCon

Not sure but I would definitely take that brutal Alcantara trim wrap off . It's a nice car otherwise I can't fathom why you would do that to it.

This, IMO, that would be a no sale for me.

AS for the rest of the Mods, unfortunately there is more value to you then what the market will pay. The general public wants an unmolested car, so to get the most out of the sale you will need to find another enthusiast that understand the extras and is willing to pay premium on standard market pricing.

-Kevin

[BimmerNugget]

Like what kfriceman said, most people want an unmolested car. It doesn't matter how "tasteful" the modifications are, most people would rather a bone stock car so they can mod it themselves. Not even tints are allowed.

Anyways, with that being said, the Manheim MMR (30-day) for the Northeast region for this particular vehicle is $5700. Plus or minus $500 for location, color, and cosmetic condition.

If the 30-day MMR is 5700 then....
Dealer trade in is also approx 5700
Used dealer cash retail price...9200...finance price...8000
Fair private party price...6700-7500

[BimmerNugget]

Also FYI...nobody gives a shit about kelly Blue Book or Black book, whatever book value. It doesn't matter.

I hate it when idiots (especially females trying to sell their used car) be like Kelly Blue Book says my car is worth $9500, So I won't take anything less than $9450...blah blah blah. 2 months go by and their car still hasn't sold so they end up trading it in at the dealership and getting fucked in the ass.

Only thing that matters is the market price at auction. AKA....Manheim 30 day average, ADESA, or Copart. This is how dealers determine how much to offer your trade in, in conjunction with whatever car you are buying from them.

[GearHead335i]

Originally Posted by kfriceman

This, IMO, that would be a no sale for me.

AS for the rest of the Mods, unfortunately there is more value to you then what the market will pay. The general public wants an unmolested car, so to get the most out of the sale you will need to find another enthusiast that understand the extras and is willing to pay premium on standard market pricing.

-Kevin

So I'm guessing you do not like the interior of the newer M4/M3

[GearHead335i]

Originally Posted by BimmerNugget

Also FYI...nobody gives a shit about kelly Blue Book or Black book, whatever book value. It doesn't matter.

I hate it when idiots (especially females trying to sell their used car) be like Kelly Blue Book says my car is worth $9500, So I won't take anything less than $9450...blah blah blah. 2 months go by and their car still hasn't sold so they end up trading it in at the dealership and getting fucked in the ass.

Only thing that matters is the market price at auction. AKA....Manheim 30 day average, ADESA, or Copart. This is how dealers determine how much to offer your trade in, in conjunction with whatever car you are buying from them.

I appreciate the feedback, I am pricing the car at $10,000 slightly neg., which is more than fair and see how it does. If nothing pans out the way I wanted to I will just keep the car Or part out the modification and salad stock. Secondly there is no way I would trade the car in because I know I would get Jack for it. If you are familiar with this forum and the current e90 market, $6500 for this car would be be a steal.

[SeanCon]

Originally Posted by Quinnhogue7

So I'm guessing you do not like the interior of the newer M4/M3

Definitely M3/M4 quality. Looks like my little brothers glue stick art project...

[GearHead335i]

Originally Posted by SeanCon

Definitely M3/M4 quality

Hahahah ok "m4 like" trim pieces. The forums will never change, still people taking things said out of context and commenting on others posts solely to be a negative Nancy. I like how it looks and last time I checked to each his own. Let me rescructure the question for the small minded individuals of the community, "what would you pay for the car with the trim back to normal?"

[lukasB]

Originally Posted by Quinnhogue7

So I'm guessing you do not like the interior of the newer M4/M3

I'm guessing you don't like Ferrari because your car is not red.
Other than that your car is worth more than you will get

[El Cheapo Loco]

Originally Posted by Quinnhogue7

No one?

Nope. Not if you price it at $10k.

[bsmoov]

10k for a 150k 335?

Ummmm no. It's an automatic, non sport on top of that.


FYI: If you sell it stock, you'd probably get some desperate kid to buy it depending on your market at about 7k and that's reaching. More like 6500.

Sell those aftermarket parts you have and you might get to a closer figure to what you're aiming for.

[tlow98]

Originally Posted by Quinnhogue7

Hahahah ok "m4 like" trim pieces. The forums will never change, still people taking things said out of context and commenting on others posts solely to be a negative Nancy. I like how it looks and last time I checked to each his own. Let me rescructure the question for the small minded individuals of the community, "what would you pay for the car with the trim back to normal?"

When modifying cars always remember that your taste is unique to you. Almost no one will pay more for your taste. Mostly, they will pay less.

Take it back to as close it stock within the time and effort you have. You'll make money on the sale of your parts plus it will be much easier to sell the car as a whole.

[WeekendWarriorz]

Beautiful car from the exterior, the hardest part for you to sell this car is that the car doesn't have sport package/paddle shifters..

[kfriceman]

Originally Posted by Quinnhogue7

So I'm guessing you do not like the interior of the newer M4/M3

If in fact they have that leather trim on the dash or center console, then yes I would pass. In the seats, headliner and any of pillars I'm fine with.

-Kevin

[BimmerNugget]

The OP is a damn clown...telling me I don't know the market and 6500 for his car is a "steal". I have a dealer license, but of course I don't know anything.

Good luck trying to get 10,000 for a POS molested high mileage 335i non sport package auto gearbox.

[BimmerNugget]

I ran your VIN, your vehicle is registered in Croton on hudson, NY. Prior registration in Highland Mills, NY.

With mileage and color adjustments, the Manheim MMR falls to $4750.

Please see attached photos and tell me again how I don't "know" the current markets.

https://ibb.co/kQZsTw
https://ibb.co/myyK8w

[jeddo45]

Originally Posted by BimmerNugget

I ran your VIN, your vehicle is registered in Croton on hudson, NY. Prior registration in Highland Mills, NY.

With mileage and color adjustments, the Manheim MMR falls to $4750.

Please see attached photos and tell me again how I don't "know" the current markets.

https://ibb.co/kQZsTw
https://ibb.co/myyK8w

Dude...I think you took this a little too personal lol. I gotta say your right though.

OP you may want to consider lowering the price, or just keeping the car.

[GearHead335i]

Originally Posted by BimmerNugget

The OP is a damn clown...telling me I don't know the market and 6500 for his car is a "steal". I have a dealer license, but of course I don't know anything.

Good luck trying to get 10,000 for a POS molested high mileage 335i non sport package auto gearbox.

"A damn clown", dude, easy does it. This is a forum for discussion, all I'm saying is I'd rather just keep the car if all ill get is $5000-$6500. If you look around on eBay/Craigslist/forums $8000-$1200 is common pricing for a 335i with 100k-150k. I understand it does not have sport package and is modded so I will have to either 1. Find another enthusiast to appreciate the mods 2. Take a serious hit in what I thought I could get, 3. Take it back to stock, 4. Keep it. Woth that said, for you to go as far as taking a dig at me by calling me a damn clown and refer to the car as a "molestee POS" is taking it a little bit too far. Just bc you still live in your moms basement, doesn't mean you have to come at us hard. Why you so mad bruh?

[GearHead335i]

Originally Posted by lukasB

I'm guessing you don't like Ferrari because your car is not red.
Other than that your car is worth more than you will get

Not a valid analogy, but ok. Thanks for your feedback regarding the question at hand, helping me with pricing the car.

[GearHead335i]

Bsmoov, tlow98, weekend warriors, and jeddo45

Thanks for actually adding value to my thread, just wanted to see if I was way off or close in terms of what I can realistically get for the car. Didn't mean to ruffle so many feathers lol.

Anyone else want to shed some light on my question? As of now I'm keeping the car and if I decide I'm selling I'll take the mods off and sell it stock. Would anyone be interested in some of the parts?