Used car pricing help

[jra]

looked at a car today, non bmw dealer got it as a trade in, 2005 2.5 non certified (step, sport pkg, heated seats, power top, leatherette) 23,100 miles for $21,900. what would you offer? Based on the market I'm thinking 17,000 and negotiating up to maybe 18,500 not sure on that though.

[mpower03]

i think 21900 is way to high. maybe 17,500?

[jra]

yep I think 22,000 is crazy.

[twotacos]

A Porsche dealership offered to sell this car to me for $20,000:

http://www.stevenscreekporsche.com/v...tory_id=196272

[jra]

Originally Posted by twotacos

A Porsche dealership offered to sell this car to me for $20,000:

http://www.stevenscreekporsche.com/v...tory_id=196272

I would offer 18,500 to see what they counter with (you know they got it dirt cheap) but 20 would be cool for that car with those options.

[mikemak]

Originally Posted by jra

but 20 would be cool for that car with those options.

befor i would pay $20K for an '05 2.5, i would beg, borrow or steal another
$5K to get an '06 m ..... they're around if you take your time.....and there is no comparison between the two.

[mpower03]

+1

[gearl]

Originally Posted by mikemak

befor i would pay $20K for an '05 2.5, i would beg, borrow or steal another
$5K to get an '06 m ..... they're around if you take your time.....and there is no comparison between the two.

I do not think there is anyway you can get a 2006M for 25k at least not certified by BMW i just went thru that here in florida they also do not offer any deals for finacing since there is such a limited quatity of these cars available. All other 2006 certified are at .09 and 2.9 etc for fiancing. All the 2006 z4Ms with at least 26,000 miles are going for 32k and up around here. There are a couple of odd ones out there for less but they are really strange combinations of colors, options and very high milage and not certified.

[mpower03]

a z4 m sold on here for 26,000. But other than that they are up there

[jra]

I love the m's and was actually looking to buy a low mileage cayman/boxster s, but just couldn't bring my self to spend the money. I'm a cash customer so 18,000 and 26,000 is a bit off. Don't really want to spend another 600+ a month for a car I drive less than 10 miles a day....now a 23 ft center console bay boat is another story

[155MPH]

Originally Posted by mikemak

befor i would pay $20K for an '05 2.5, i would beg, borrow or steal another
$5K to get an '06 m ..... they're around if you take your time.....and there is no comparison between the two.

There is no way in hell I would sell my 06 ///M for 25K. I'll drive it into a lake before i do that.

[SystemR]

action value for this car is roughly 15.8K (mannheim), I recently traded in my car (05 2.5i 34.5K mi same options as the one in question but 5mt, leather seats, and aftermarket HID's - yea i know the original buyer should have just spec'd premium pkg) and got right around there. 17K is a fair offer. I woudln't pay any more than 17.5

[jra]

SystemR,
thanks for the info, also how would you compare the switch from the 2.5 z4 to the 2.7 boxster?

[SystemR]

Originally Posted by jra

SystemR,
thanks for the info, also how would you compare the switch from the 2.5 z4 to the 2.7 boxster?

my car i still being broken in so I haven't really pushed it yet. in a straight line the 08 boxster is probably slower than a 3.0si, engine isn't as torquey. I feel like it has smoother power delivery than my friends 06 3.0si and its definitely much smoother than my old 2.5i.

However as far as driving dynamics go, IMO its light years ahead of the non M Z4. Haven't had a chance to drive the Z4M on any windy roads (have only test driven) so I can't really comment on that.

Overall its a very basic car, has a wonderful mechanical feeling that i enjoy. All in all I'm very happy with it. Got a good deal on it too, 6 digit discount on a leftover 08 with 17mi on it.

PS: I do have the chrome tips for a 2.5i for sale, really a very nice finishing touch for that car:
http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265985

[jra]

SystemR,

are you going to mod it? I was drooling over the softronic plenum/software upgrade when I was searching for a boxster/cayman

[mikeb310]

I bought my 2005 2.5 (33,000m) for $17,000 from a VW dealer last month. Black/Red,5-speed, leather, pwr seats but no heated seats. Sitting up at dealer for 3 months.

[mikemak]

Check it out .... a dealer just posted an '06 M with 36K miles for $28K obo with balance of factory warranty until 01/10 and clean carfax ..... there are deals out there .... just be patient and willing to travel.