335i M Sport Saloon

Ben335i · 07-16-2009, 05:07 AM

Chaps,

When I manage to find the right car/deal etc (335D more than likely), I'll be needing to sell the 335i.

I'm going to be racking up some serious miles so only now does an oil burner make financial sense.

Happily consider p/x with 335D, must have similar spec to mine, not bothered about saloon/coupe etc, but needs to have low miles.

My car:

Feb 07/56 plate E90 335i M Sport Saloon Auto
BMW plus 1 previous private owner (not press car!)
32k miles
Silver with Black leather
Auto box
Pro Nav
Bluetooth with Telematics etc
Voice control
Sliding front armrest
Heated Seats
Xenons
Partially electric front seats
Rear folding headrests
iPod prep
Recent Vredesteins all round (non rft)
Just serviced (oil, inspection, brake fluid and air con)
Latest software updates

Being fussy, there is a tiny ding in one of the doors and a slight mark on the front bumper where someone has reversed into it.

All niggles have been sorted (or due to be on Monday week - sticky door handles, wheel centres and kerb marks, software etc), car needs nothing for 15k miles.

£20,750

Please let me know if you're interested and I'll keep in touch!

Cheers

Ben

Ben335i · 09-17-2009, 11:18 AM

Chaps,

Car is now on 37k miles - what would be a sensible price to advertise it for? All AUC cars are well over £30k but 08/09's so cannot work out its value.

All the best,

Ben

MattOz · 09-17-2009, 12:08 PM

Ben,

Glasses guide online lists your car at:

Trade - Average £17,500
Trade - Excellent £19,500
Retail - £22,250

For a private sale, you want to be looking at £21k ish IMHO. Proabably doesn't help you too much, but at least it gives you a starting point.

Matt

Ben335i · 09-18-2009, 04:14 AM

Cheers Matt

So it looks like the price I set in the ad is not a million miles away!

Wish I didn't have to sell as it is such a belting car, but diesel economy is a must with the miles I'm doing!

All the best

Ben

red355 · 09-18-2009, 04:34 AM

how many MPG are you getting with the 335i?
compare that with how many you expect to get with a 335D (late 30s) and it might not be a sensible cost to change. if you are keen on MPG over performance would a 320D (50mpg?) make more sense?

Em135eye · 09-18-2009, 04:45 AM

Ben - I have a 335d and I would say don't get too excited about the extra mpg.
Mine is pre Efficient Dynamics so not as good on fuel as the latest but still a good indicator - I've yet to get above 40mpg and generally get low to mid 30s. I do drive it hard and going a bit more carefully makes a big difference but the mpg is not outstanding.

What is amazing is the torque - if you want a dollop of extra shove then this is the car for you. Emissions are also pretty low for a quick car and insurance seems very sensible too.

RagingKileak · 09-18-2009, 05:09 AM

Hmmm, I had started to write a PM offering you mine in PX, but I just dont think I could - if it had been manual and you had liked mine, then we might have been on...

Sorry if this is a bit like a 'look what you could have won' post, but I just wanted you to know that there are people out there who would consider your car, and that the price isnt what put me off - I just want a manual.

Matt

Ben335i · 09-18-2009, 08:14 AM

Thanks Chaps.

I have an overall average of 29MPG during the last 15k miles which is a true mixture of driving circumstances. On a decent motorway run I get circa 34, but if the traffic dictates I have to sit at about 70 it goes up to nearly 40MPG. The computer is pretty darn accurate too.

In town the MPG plummets to sub 20, hence the 29MPG overall.

The economy vs performance is brilliant, when I did the Evo feature with the Evo FQ330 and new S4 there was nothing to tell the cars apart in terms of performance and the MPG on mine was better than both.

I've pretty much decided I need a 4 pot diesel to make it worth my while finanicially to change and the only engine I really like the sound of is the one found in the 123D and Alpina D3 twin turbo.

The Alpina is my preference, but with poxy standard specs I just can't live without the toys, so have found a 123D Coupe that I'm looking at doing a deal on but as usual the p/x on mine isn't where I need to be.

I'd not bat an eyelid to get another 335i, the best all round car I've had since my B5 RS4 or 996TT. Must be something about 6cyl twin turbos

And Matt, it's the first pure auto I've ever owned as a car for myself and to be honest I've quite enjoyed it. The gearbox software is decent enough to use with the paddles for a pseudo SMG without the thump!

Cheers,

Ben

RagingKileak · 09-18-2009, 08:38 AM

Totally agree mate,

I'm sure that like my 335d it's auto box is great - it's just my motivation for wanting a 335 is all about the noise and the box!!

Good luck though mate!!

Matt

Ben335i · 09-18-2009, 09:12 AM

Good luck finding the manual car of your dreams!

When I bought mine they had a manual car but it was red with alcantara trim (but had all the rest of the toys) but I thought I'd get hammered come re-sale on it! Perfect track spec with proper box and grippy seats mind you!

red355 · 09-18-2009, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben335i

Good luck finding the manual car of your dreams!

When I bought mine they had a manual car but it was red with alcantara trim (but had all the rest of the toys) but I thought I'd get hammered come re-sale on it! Perfect track spec with proper box and grippy seats mind you!

as long it didn't have sat nag but had Logic 7 sounds an ideal spec

RagingKileak · 09-18-2009, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben335i

Good luck finding the manual car of your dreams!

When I bought mine they had a manual car but it was red with alcantara trim (but had all the rest of the toys) but I thought I'd get hammered come re-sale on it! Perfect track spec with proper box and grippy seats mind you!

Never, ever seen one without leather... thats rarer than rocking horse poo - hence should be worth a fortune lol!!!

Matt

07-16-2009, 05:07 AM	#1
Ben335i Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: E90 335i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: God knows iTrader: (0)	335i M Sport Saloon Chaps, When I manage to find the right car/deal etc (335D more than likely), I'll be needing to sell the 335i. I'm going to be racking up some serious miles so only now does an oil burner make financial sense. Happily consider p/x with 335D, must have similar spec to mine, not bothered about saloon/coupe etc, but needs to have low miles. My car: Feb 07/56 plate E90 335i M Sport Saloon Auto BMW plus 1 previous private owner (not press car!) 32k miles Silver with Black leather Auto box Pro Nav Bluetooth with Telematics etc Voice control Sliding front armrest Heated Seats Xenons Partially electric front seats Rear folding headrests iPod prep Recent Vredesteins all round (non rft) Just serviced (oil, inspection, brake fluid and air con) Latest software updates Being fussy, there is a tiny ding in one of the doors and a slight mark on the front bumper where someone has reversed into it. All niggles have been sorted (or due to be on Monday week - sticky door handles, wheel centres and kerb marks, software etc), car needs nothing for 15k miles. £20,750 Please let me know if you're interested and I'll keep in touch! Cheers Ben
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Ben335i Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: E90 335i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: God knows iTrader: (0)	Chaps, Car is now on 37k miles - what would be a sensible price to advertise it for? All AUC cars are well over £30k but 08/09's so cannot work out its value. All the best, Ben
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MattOz Lieutenant Colonel 342 Rep 1,826 Posts Drives: Alpina G21 D3S Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Midlands iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [0.00]	Ben, Glasses guide online lists your car at: Trade - Average £17,500 Trade - Excellent £19,500 Retail - £22,250 For a private sale, you want to be looking at £21k ish IMHO. Proabably doesn't help you too much, but at least it gives you a starting point. Matt
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09-18-2009, 04:14 AM	#4
Ben335i Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: E90 335i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: God knows iTrader: (0)	Cheers Matt So it looks like the price I set in the ad is not a million miles away! Wish I didn't have to sell as it is such a belting car, but diesel economy is a must with the miles I'm doing! All the best Ben
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Em135eye Banned 175 Rep 4,302 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South West iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M135i 5 door [0.00]	Ben - I have a 335d and I would say don't get too excited about the extra mpg. Mine is pre Efficient Dynamics so not as good on fuel as the latest but still a good indicator - I've yet to get above 40mpg and generally get low to mid 30s. I do drive it hard and going a bit more carefully makes a big difference but the mpg is not outstanding. What is amazing is the torque - if you want a dollop of extra shove then this is the car for you. Emissions are also pretty low for a quick car and insurance seems very sensible too.
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RagingKileak Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,655 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (2)	Hmmm, I had started to write a PM offering you mine in PX, but I just dont think I could - if it had been manual and you had liked mine, then we might have been on... Sorry if this is a bit like a 'look what you could have won' post, but I just wanted you to know that there are people out there who would consider your car, and that the price isnt what put me off - I just want a manual. Matt
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09-18-2009, 08:14 AM	#8
Ben335i Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: E90 335i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: God knows iTrader: (0)	Thanks Chaps. I have an overall average of 29MPG during the last 15k miles which is a true mixture of driving circumstances. On a decent motorway run I get circa 34, but if the traffic dictates I have to sit at about 70 it goes up to nearly 40MPG. The computer is pretty darn accurate too. In town the MPG plummets to sub 20, hence the 29MPG overall. The economy vs performance is brilliant, when I did the Evo feature with the Evo FQ330 and new S4 there was nothing to tell the cars apart in terms of performance and the MPG on mine was better than both. I've pretty much decided I need a 4 pot diesel to make it worth my while finanicially to change and the only engine I really like the sound of is the one found in the 123D and Alpina D3 twin turbo. The Alpina is my preference, but with poxy standard specs I just can't live without the toys, so have found a 123D Coupe that I'm looking at doing a deal on but as usual the p/x on mine isn't where I need to be. I'd not bat an eyelid to get another 335i, the best all round car I've had since my B5 RS4 or 996TT. Must be something about 6cyl twin turbos And Matt, it's the first pure auto I've ever owned as a car for myself and to be honest I've quite enjoyed it. The gearbox software is decent enough to use with the paddles for a pseudo SMG without the thump! Cheers, Ben
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RagingKileak Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,655 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (2)	Totally agree mate, I'm sure that like my 335d it's auto box is great - it's just my motivation for wanting a 335 is all about the noise and the box!! Good luck though mate!! Matt
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Ben335i Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: E90 335i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: God knows iTrader: (0)	Good luck finding the manual car of your dreams! When I bought mine they had a manual car but it was red with alcantara trim (but had all the rest of the toys) but I thought I'd get hammered come re-sale on it! Perfect track spec with proper box and grippy seats mind you!
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