buying very soon

gcochard · 05-31-2011, 12:58 PM

Would an 06 m roadster with 16000 miles be worth 28000?

I'm tempted to buy it this week, and the bluebook retail on it is 34,325, while the Fair cond bluebook is 28000. I'm gonna have a PPI done of course, just wondering what it should be going for at that mileage.

I've been looking for a coupe for a year, and the convertible itch just snuck up on me during a test drive. I don't have too much experience looking at roadster prices.

Does anyone have experience with Bullet performance in costa mesa?

http://www.bulletmotorworks.com/

I am most likely going to have them do the PPI.

beta · 05-31-2011, 05:01 PM

If it is in perfect condition and has had all maintenance (1200 mile service + 2 oil changes + 2 break fluid flushes), the price is reasonable. If there are any issues at all the price should drop accordingly. Don't know anyone in costa mesa, might want to search the regional forum and yelp.

vasaline · 05-31-2011, 05:07 PM

The shop I go to is dtm auto salon in Pasadena. They are very reasonable and honest.

gcochard · 06-01-2011, 10:50 AM

Hmm, not sure about the 1200 mile service, looks like they did it at 6000 miles?

06/02/2007 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fullerton, CA Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Registered as personal lease vehicle
Loan or lien reported
08/18/2008 5,983 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
09/03/2009 11,606 Service Facility Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
Tire condition and pressure checked
Washed/detailed
03/23/2010 14,759 Service Facility Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
Axles checked
07/17/2010 15,246 Service Facility Recommended maintenance performed

chickdr · 06-01-2011, 12:04 PM

Mine was like that. It was barely driven for the first year then had the 1200 mile service done at 4K. I have not noticed any issues with mine. 28K seems fair to me if the car is pristine. Mine has 13,500 miles and I paid 29K two years ago.

tekmoe · 06-01-2011, 04:02 PM

If you want it, buy it. You will not regret it.

gcochard · 06-01-2011, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tekmoe

If you want it, buy it. You will not regret it.

I haven't regretted it yet...

Just got back from the dealer.

r4gs · 06-01-2011, 07:44 PM

^congrats! pics are in order....

tekmoe · 06-01-2011, 08:31 PM

Nice!!!

Phishman · 06-01-2011, 08:37 PM

Welcome to the club!

gcochard · 06-01-2011, 10:44 PM

Thank you all for the welcomes. I'm really excited.

Here's a preview pic I took for my gf...

And one that I couldn't frame the whole car in:

Yeah yeah, I really need to take some better pics. I'll get to it tomorrow.

mikeinsf · 06-02-2011, 02:18 PM

Huge congrats man. Welcome to the club!

If I had the means I'd go out and snatch up about four more of these to keep driving until I die.

Finnegan · 06-02-2011, 05:36 PM

Great find, great buy, congratulations!

And yes, we need better pics!!!!

Nikki · 06-02-2011, 05:38 PM

congrats!

Swashplate · 06-02-2011, 05:45 PM

Nice Colour !!! Welcome. Better than sex....almost.

MZHammer · 06-02-2011, 07:06 PM

Congrats on a great deal on a great car!

I will now begin counting down the seconds until the coupe guys start busting your balls about not having a metal roof!!

They don't know what they're missing!

You can't beat the vert on a beautiful day IMO!

gcochard · 06-03-2011, 06:02 PM

fangs are pretty much perfect...

And I'll get some more tomorrow after cars & coffee.

gcochard · 06-03-2011, 06:03 PM

I have installed a ZHP shift knob and a dice silverline duo so far...oh and I replaced the passenger side cupholder since it was broken.

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gcochard Captain 24 Rep 784 Posts Drives: 2011.5 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South OC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	buying very soon Would an 06 m roadster with 16000 miles be worth 28000? I'm tempted to buy it this week, and the bluebook retail on it is 34,325, while the Fair cond bluebook is 28000. I'm gonna have a PPI done of course, just wondering what it should be going for at that mileage. I've been looking for a coupe for a year, and the convertible itch just snuck up on me during a test drive. I don't have too much experience looking at roadster prices. Does anyone have experience with Bullet performance in costa mesa? http://www.bulletmotorworks.com/ I am most likely going to have them do the PPI.
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beta Lieutenant Colonel 80 Rep 1,663 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (2)	If it is in perfect condition and has had all maintenance (1200 mile service + 2 oil changes + 2 break fluid flushes), the price is reasonable. If there are any issues at all the price should drop accordingly. Don't know anyone in costa mesa, might want to search the regional forum and yelp. __________________ modification journal
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vasaline Private First Class 7 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 06 M Roadster Join Date: May 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (0)	The shop I go to is dtm auto salon in Pasadena. They are very reasonable and honest.
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gcochard Captain 24 Rep 784 Posts Drives: 2011.5 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South OC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Hmm, not sure about the 1200 mile service, looks like they did it at 6000 miles? 06/02/2007 California Motor Vehicle Dept. Fullerton, CA Title issued or updated First owner reported Registered as personal lease vehicle Loan or lien reported 08/18/2008 5,983 Service Facility Vehicle serviced 09/03/2009 11,606 Service Facility Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated Tire condition and pressure checked Washed/detailed 03/23/2010 14,759 Service Facility Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated Axles checked 07/17/2010 15,246 Service Facility Recommended maintenance performed
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chickdr Lieutenant Colonel 140 Rep 1,991 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buford, GA iTrader: (0)	Mine was like that. It was barely driven for the first year then had the 1200 mile service done at 4K. I have not noticed any issues with mine. 28K seems fair to me if the car is pristine. Mine has 13,500 miles and I paid 29K two years ago.
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gcochard Captain 24 Rep 784 Posts Drives: 2011.5 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South OC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Thank you all for the welcomes. I'm really excited. Here's a preview pic I took for my gf... And one that I couldn't frame the whole car in: Yeah yeah, I really need to take some better pics. I'll get to it tomorrow.
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