'05 M3, what is it worth?

dragoncoach · 10-03-2012, 10:47 AM

I'm going to look at a 2005 M3 coupe. It's jet black w black leather, one owner, 60k miles, no accidents pretty loaded, non navi, blue tooth, heated/power seats etc. almm maintenance done on time, radiator, water pump and thermostat recently changed. Not sure about the sub frame but will check it. Car basically needs nothing. What do you guys this car should go for or what is it worth? Private party sale. Thanks for your input.

M3 boyzky · 10-03-2012, 08:58 PM

An honest price probably 25-27k since its a one owner.

Beamer Creamer · 10-04-2012, 05:12 AM

I bought same thing with 19" factory rims and mystic blue for $25000 last year in canada but i looked alot in u.s.a. Prob could find for less than 25 but more than 21 if good. Depends how far away from home you wanna buy?

Slyde · 10-07-2012, 03:56 AM

I think a car like that is worth keeping.

3ric · 10-07-2012, 07:48 AM

Is it a manual or smg? I noticed the manuals were going for a premium vs smg cars when I just bought mine, and also since it is a coupe. I would use KBB for a reference, and use private party sale, or act as if you were getting a trade in value to see what the low end value is and try to negotiate from there. If condition is good, and it is a manual I would pay a premium myself.

Beamer Creamer · 10-07-2012, 08:33 AM

Depends why you are changing cars i guess. If you like e46 better for sure do it and have extra money for repairs. If its because money is lacking in your pocket then still get e46 cause the longer you keep your car the more it will depreciate.

jhaurimn · 10-07-2012, 10:38 AM

Ask why the radiator was replaced so early. Normally you don't need to replace it until 100k miles and that's being some what safe.

10-03-2012, 10:47 AM	#1
dragoncoach Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 92 My Ride: Audi S4 - MB SL 500 View My Garage	'05 M3, what is it worth? I'm going to look at a 2005 M3 coupe. It's jet black w black leather, one owner, 60k miles, no accidents pretty loaded, non navi, blue tooth, heated/power seats etc. almm maintenance done on time, radiator, water pump and thermostat recently changed. Not sure about the sub frame but will check it. Car basically needs nothing. What do you guys this car should go for or what is it worth? Private party sale. Thanks for your input.

10-07-2012, 10:38 AM	#7
jhaurimn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 528 My Ride: 01' 330ci View My Garage	Ask why the radiator was replaced so early. Normally you don't need to replace it until 100k miles and that's being some what safe. __________________ PAST 2001 330ci - 117xxx (sold) PRESENT 2001 M3 - 90xxx 1989 325i - 2??,???

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10-03-2012, 08:58 PM	#2
M3 boyzky Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fremont, California Posts: 55 My Ride: 2006 M3 zcp View My Garage	An honest price probably 25-27k since its a one owner.

10-04-2012, 05:12 AM	#3
Beamer Creamer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 270 My Ride: 2005 bmw m3 View My Garage	I bought same thing with 19" factory rims and mystic blue for $25000 last year in canada but i looked alot in u.s.a. Prob could find for less than 25 but more than 21 if good. Depends how far away from home you wanna buy?

10-07-2012, 03:56 AM	#4
Slyde Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 74 My Ride: 2001 M3 TiAg View My Garage	I think a car like that is worth keeping.

10-07-2012, 07:48 AM	#5
3ric Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 22 My Ride: 06 M3 ZCP View My Garage	Is it a manual or smg? I noticed the manuals were going for a premium vs smg cars when I just bought mine, and also since it is a coupe. I would use KBB for a reference, and use private party sale, or act as if you were getting a trade in value to see what the low end value is and try to negotiate from there. If condition is good, and it is a manual I would pay a premium myself.

10-07-2012, 08:33 AM	#6
Beamer Creamer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 270 My Ride: 2005 bmw m3 View My Garage	Depends why you are changing cars i guess. If you like e46 better for sure do it and have extra money for repairs. If its because money is lacking in your pocket then still get e46 cause the longer you keep your car the more it will depreciate.