Good Trade-in?

[nicwes]

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Need some advice here please :thinking:

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It's a 330Ci with 99000km for my 320i (211000km)

Both 2002

 

[XMAX]

Do a commentary check. Verify that mileage is correct.

If all good then its cool.

trading a 320i for a 330ci is a great deal.

 

[nicwes]

Going to look at the car either today or tomorrow

 

[MikeR]

:thumbsup: good deal...try get info from BMW on the car first. wot they giving u for yours mate.

 

[nicwes]

That is what I am going to find out when I go and look at the car.. Any idea how much mine is worth? R70 000?

 

[zaleonardz]

Solid trade in, no cash differance ?

 

[nicwes]

There is a difference. The 330 is R150 000

 

[XMAX]

R150k is a bit much.

Rather look for a 6 pack e90.

there are a few floating around out there.

or you could look for a 330D.


Newer model would be better.

to find out roughly wat your car is worth, go onto the autotrader.co.za website. under the services tab theres a "whats it worth" which should give you the average worth of your car.

 

[nicwes]

I dont like/want the E90.. Want to stick with the E46. I thought 150k is a good price with KM's at 99000

 

[akash]

R150 000 to much my buddy was offered R70 000 for 325ci. its was a Silver 2000 model i think with BMW TV and Sat Nav.

 

[rick540]

You used the words "good" and "trade in" together... no such thing, somebody will make money from this, just make sure it's not you who looses.

 

[Karthik]

I think considering the mileage its a good buy , as long as its original mileage . Find out about previous owner as the rims have been changed . Could be a youngster that ripped the engine all the time . And check VIN number with BMW .

 

[Philip Foglar]

Also follow your gut instinct - low mileage is good, but doesn't always mean that the was well treated, so be thorough. :thumbsup:

 

[Ga-3M]

Hey bud, trade on your car is around 65k, so they gonna offer you around 60k, maybe full trade of 65k for your car if you lucky, then they selling that 330ci at +-5k above retail which isn't too bad if the mileage is correct. Thing is, I'm pretty sure they paid around 115-120k for it with that mileage cos trade is around 115k, so go check the car out, if the mileage is correct and the car is clean, tell them to work out a deal for you, something like 65k for your car and the 330ci for 140k just for example, they will have some room and money to work with so as I'm sure you know, don't take the first offer they give you.

 

[nicwes]

Thanks for all the input guys. Will check the VIN with BMW when I am there.

Will ask as many questions as i can remember. Owner, Rims, etc.

Will have to drive it to get a feel. (and I have a good idea of what a messed up car drives like)

@Ga-3M, Thanks for the advice :thumbsup:

 

[AshG108]

Dude, here are some figures to help you(Ask them to look and also show you the valus of your car and the 330ci in the TransUnion book that has the values for cars with the dealerships):

320i (E46)F/L -Intro-2001 -Disc-2005

Retail: 79,600.00
Trade: 65,400.00

330i Ci Convertible (E46) -Intro-2000 -Disc-2003

Retail: 144,800.00
Trade: 117,300.00

Good luck bro!

 

[nicwes]

Decided to wait... The 330Ci has grey interior. And I really really don't like it!! The car overall was in VERY good shape. But it has to pass. I cant buy a car with interior I personally hate..

 

[Muney]

I agree. Grey sucks balls!