M235i on da block

YellowMellow · 07-21-2014, 11:51 PM

First one I've seen for private sale: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/4581093864.html

I think its $2-3K too much since you can get a new one with similar options for around $50K

mjposner · 07-22-2014, 12:07 AM

but it has extra stealth options!!!

YellowMellow · 07-22-2014, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mjposner

but it has extra stealth options!!!

LOL

HX_Guy · 07-22-2014, 12:46 AM

Yeah, I paid $4000 less for a brand new one, same options + HK audio.

Vlad-Miami · 07-22-2014, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by HX_Guy

Yeah, I paid $4000 less for a brand new one, same options + HK audio.

Maybe for soneone who doesn't want to wait? I dunno. Still expensive

2+3=5 · 07-22-2014, 05:49 AM

Consider DEMO-ed...

DanG · 07-22-2014, 08:13 AM

Nicely optioned but asking way too much.

kerm1t · 07-22-2014, 03:45 PM

people are probably asking for more because of the lack of allocations. not a bad idea.

3.0L · 07-22-2014, 03:57 PM

Wow, so soon.

But then, my local BMW dealer offered me a nearly new M3 while I was waiting for the M235i to arrive. Story was that the M3 belonged to Sergeant Major at a nearby Army base and was unexpectedly transferred to BFE or something. Couldn't take the car with him.

phoenixbmwlife · 07-22-2014, 08:46 PM

Like most people who try to sell their car privately this dude has no clue as to the market value of his or her car. This listing is hilarious and the only reason someone would buy this for that much money is either because of ignorance, or because the allocations for a new one are low and they are desperate.

This listing will sit here for a few weeks or months until the seller comes back to reality and is exhausted his attempts to sell it. He or she will drop the price considerably $7,000+ or he/she will sell it to carmax or to another buy here car buying company.

There is only one thing that really moves these cars in the market and that's the price.

CF22 · 07-22-2014, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kerm1t

people are probably asking for more because of the lack of allocations. not a bad idea.

What's this about allocations? I'm looking to order one in October but this is first news on allocations.

YellowMellow · 07-23-2014, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kerm1t

people are probably asking for more because of the lack of allocations. not a bad idea.

Dunno - could be. However my local dealer has about 8 M235i with various options sitting in the lot.

KevinC · 07-23-2014, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by HX_Guy

Yeah, I paid $4000 less for a brand new one, same options + HK audio.

Where/how did you score a deal like that here? Chapman? BMWNS??

mjposner · 07-23-2014, 06:16 AM

Just for shits and giggles I looked for a manual 235i in San Fran where the car is listed and only got one hit:

http://************/mpgf2n3 at $55,000

to get MSRP List you have to go 228 miles

If the 55k is realistic, a 20% off the lot depreciation would mean 45k is the real value. So my take is either he does not want to sell, or thinks he has something more valuable than it is. Look at the language in the ad, "considered brand new with 2450 miles on it" I don't think so, and "is considered a purest sports car" by whom? Its sporty but not a sports car. He also added $800 in extras, if the dealer installed he probably paid $52-$54 for the car (or more if the San Fran 55k is firm and people bite), thus his pricing.

I wish him well, since it only helps us down the road if the car pulls a 1m!

HX_Guy · 07-23-2014, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinC

Where/how did you score a deal like that here? Chapman? BMWNS??

Actually had to fly out to Vista, CA (north of San Diego) for the car and drive back. None of the dealerships in Phoenix Metro even had one on the lot to look at.

wmo168 · 07-23-2014, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by YellowMellow

Dunno - could be. However my local dealer has about 8 M235i with various options sitting in the lot.

Which dealer is that?

kerm1t · 07-24-2014, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SHIPARCH

What's this about allocations? I'm looking to order one in October but this is first news on allocations.

Quote:

Originally Posted by YellowMellow

Dunno - could be. However my local dealer has about 8 M235i with various options sitting in the lot.

there was a point in time before you guys probably had it, there were lack of m235i's in the lot (at least in california). not sure if thats the case still.

Roshi · 07-24-2014, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kerm1t

there was a point in time before you guys probably had it, there were lack of m235i's in the lot (at least in california). not sure if thats the case still.

There are at least 5-8 available regularly...but not if you want 6MT. There was one available last month at BMW of Escondido, which i almost bought until my dealer called with an allocation. I ordered mine 6/9 (should be here 8/12) so i could have my color choice - MW.

kerm1t · 07-24-2014, 06:47 PM

ah i guess thats what it was. yea i had to order mine for mt

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mjposner Brigadier General 898 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	Just for shits and giggles I looked for a manual 235i in San Fran where the car is listed and only got one hit: http://************/mpgf2n3 at $55,000 to get MSRP List you have to go 228 miles If the 55k is realistic, a 20% off the lot depreciation would mean 45k is the real value. So my take is either he does not want to sell, or thinks he has something more valuable than it is. Look at the language in the ad, "considered brand new with 2450 miles on it" I don't think so, and "is considered a purest sports car" by whom? Its sporty but not a sports car. He also added $800 in extras, if the dealer installed he probably paid $52-$54 for the car (or more if the San Fran 55k is firm and people bite), thus his pricing. I wish him well, since it only helps us down the road if the car pulls a 1m! __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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