jjg43
12-22-2004, 12:46 PM
I was wondering what I can get for my 90 535im if I decided to sell it? I put thousands into it since I got it and the thought of the loss I would take keeps me from getting rid of it. I love the car but I can use the money right now. I just moved and the car will be garaged throughout the winter. If I decided to sell it, it wouldn't be until the spring. Details below:
1990 535im - 3rd owner, bought car in 12/02 with 53k miles, Alpine white w/ greyish leather, dual heated seats, 6 cd changer (stock), 78,000 miles, BMW original 18" M-parallels (purchased in May 04) staggered 18x8 with 235/40 and 18x9 with 265/35 Bridgestone RE 750 Potenzas w/ less than 5k miles (also have stock wheels with Blizzaks), UUC short shift, clear lenses all 4 corners, Dinan floor mats, Dinan chip, new clutch at 65k miles (PO obviously didn't know how to drive). In May of 2004 (74k miles): H&R with Bilstein sports all around, RD strut bar, RD sways f & r, Zimmerman cross-drilled w/ PBR metalmasters f & r, 750 bushings. For some unknown reason I cracked a rocker arm at 73k miles (this car was never beaten or raced). My mechanic thought the engine was overrevved but it wasn't. As a result, the head came off and was machined, all new rockers, new cam (stock), new springs, head gasket, etc. All receipts kept since car was new. I also have a original BMW car cover. I don't know if I will sell, just trying to get an idea of what I can get from people like us (enthusiasts who know and appreciate these cars). I will sell as is, I will not put all the stock parts back on - even though I still have most of them-also included. Car has almost every upgrade and they are all new. Body 9.5 out of 10 - no rust, dings, scratches, etc., interior 9 out of 10 - no cracks in dash, little wear in seats. Soon I will be getting a digital camera and will post pics (if I actually decide to sell).
Thanks,
Phil
1990 535im - 3rd owner, bought car in 12/02 with 53k miles, Alpine white w/ greyish leather, dual heated seats, 6 cd changer (stock), 78,000 miles, BMW original 18" M-parallels (purchased in May 04) staggered 18x8 with 235/40 and 18x9 with 265/35 Bridgestone RE 750 Potenzas w/ less than 5k miles (also have stock wheels with Blizzaks), UUC short shift, clear lenses all 4 corners, Dinan floor mats, Dinan chip, new clutch at 65k miles (PO obviously didn't know how to drive). In May of 2004 (74k miles): H&R with Bilstein sports all around, RD strut bar, RD sways f & r, Zimmerman cross-drilled w/ PBR metalmasters f & r, 750 bushings. For some unknown reason I cracked a rocker arm at 73k miles (this car was never beaten or raced). My mechanic thought the engine was overrevved but it wasn't. As a result, the head came off and was machined, all new rockers, new cam (stock), new springs, head gasket, etc. All receipts kept since car was new. I also have a original BMW car cover. I don't know if I will sell, just trying to get an idea of what I can get from people like us (enthusiasts who know and appreciate these cars). I will sell as is, I will not put all the stock parts back on - even though I still have most of them-also included. Car has almost every upgrade and they are all new. Body 9.5 out of 10 - no rust, dings, scratches, etc., interior 9 out of 10 - no cracks in dash, little wear in seats. Soon I will be getting a digital camera and will post pics (if I actually decide to sell).
Thanks,
Phil