Effect of 2010 Cars on Used Car Prices?

lax · 07-10-2009, 10:30 AM

So I'm pretty much set on getting a car next week, however I just started thinking about something. When the 2010 models are released, are prices on used (2006/2007) cars going to drop and if so by how much? (rough estimate is cool).

I've located some decent deals (a couple of 2006 325i's with listed prices of under $19 with less than 50k miles) but nothing major and nothing with every option I'm looking for in the car. If things are going to change up a bit in the next month I may consider waiting a bit longer to purchase but it's really hard not to pull the trigger already after lurking here for the past few weeks. Thanks a lot!

jopa489 · 07-10-2009, 03:22 PM

Don't think you'll see any noticable difference just because the 2010s are out - the 3 series holds its value very well regardless. There is no change for the E90/91 (sedan/touring) for MY 2010. E92/93 (coupe/convertible) cars will receive a minor face lift, as the E90/91 did for MY 2009.

I assume you're looking at a sedan since you're considering a 2006 325, so wait for the right one to come along and scoop it up! And post pictures too, we all love pictures here.

tke344 · 07-10-2009, 04:00 PM

I bet the price for the coupes will drop a bit with the facelift, seems like the price gap widened between the coupe and sedan when the 09 LCI came out.

07-10-2009, 10:30 AM	#1
lax New Member 2 Rep 24 Posts Drives: Alpine White 2006 325xi Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0)	Effect of 2010 Cars on Used Car Prices? So I'm pretty much set on getting a car next week, however I just started thinking about something. When the 2010 models are released, are prices on used (2006/2007) cars going to drop and if so by how much? (rough estimate is cool). I've located some decent deals (a couple of 2006 325i's with listed prices of under $19 with less than 50k miles) but nothing major and nothing with every option I'm looking for in the car. If things are going to change up a bit in the next month I may consider waiting a bit longer to purchase but it's really hard not to pull the trigger already after lurking here for the past few weeks. Thanks a lot!
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jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Don't think you'll see any noticable difference just because the 2010s are out - the 3 series holds its value very well regardless. There is no change for the E90/91 (sedan/touring) for MY 2010. E92/93 (coupe/convertible) cars will receive a minor face lift, as the E90/91 did for MY 2009. I assume you're looking at a sedan since you're considering a 2006 325, so wait for the right one to come along and scoop it up! And post pictures too, we all love pictures here. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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tke344 Lieutenant 38 Rep 463 Posts Drives: f15 X5 50i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Charlotte iTrader: (1)	I bet the price for the coupes will drop a bit with the facelift, seems like the price gap widened between the coupe and sedan when the 09 LCI came out.
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