Baby, say it ain't so! Selling it, really?!

[upallnight]

Originally Posted by X53Jay4.8is

He may find the right enthusiast that recognizes the value of great service, repair and care for the X5. 3 weeks ago I just sold my 99 540it wagon with 178K on the clock and it went for full listing price. It was the condition of the vehicle, maintenance, records and how well the vehicle drove that cemented the sale. You are right that a number of bottom feeders came through the craigslist channel it was easy to send them away especially after telling them that this is not the car for you. There were a number of people that wanted to offer low baller prices and had not even seen the car. I had a firm price and took appointments only for the car. The people who made the appointments were serious ones. The vehicle sold within 48 hours of posting. The first person that came by wanted to give me 1/3 deposit and the rest of the funds in 10 days. I was like I have a number of appointments for this weekend lets see what happens after the weekend if its still for sale. The second person came, drove the vehicle and paid for it on the spot.

Most true enthusiasts know what it cost to maintain/repair a BMW. Even with my limited mechanic skill I tend to shy away from cars with more than 150,000 miles.

The other problem with trying to sell an old car at a high price is that most banks won't finance a car that is over 7 years old. Hell when I purchase my first Lotus out of college the banker was asking me what a Lotus was because they couldn't find a listing for it in their blue book and with what I was paying for a Lotus I could buy a Corvette.

Instead of taking a loan out for the Lotus I just waited until I saved enough to buy it without having to take a loan. Been buying cars like that all my life, 100% down and no monthly payment.

[IgotBMW]

All the work in it might as well keep the car. Get her the Tacoma and keep the X5 also.

[upallnight]

Originally Posted by IgotBMW

All the work in it might as well keep the car. Get her the Tacoma and keep the X5 also.

And when the Tacoma is in the shop, she can drive the X5.

[bcredliner]

How many miles on it when you purchased it and how much history do you have?

[upallnight]

Originally Posted by bcredliner

How many miles on it when you purchased it and how much history do you have?

Search is your friend!!!

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...ives-damn.html

[bhennrich]

Originally Posted by Plattus1000

It's funny. If I installed the dynavin radio I bet she'd fall in love with it again. I see engineering, she sees cup holders.

It's worth a try! How much more are you going to lose? Throw a set of BSW speakers in while you are at it.

[four.8is]

A bit of common sense here. Is the car paid for?
If yes, you lose 13-16k, you keep it, you've got a reliable X for years to come. In 5 years from now you'll still get 5000$ for it.

I think sometimes being a man in the house is just what the doctor ordered.
Take decisions together, please your wife, listen to her sometimes cuz we tend to be brainless at times, but losing that much money just cuz, idk, doesn't make sense to me.

I know I'm gonna get flamed; but I've got my fire costume on!

[itscoo2pyopants]

I'm with this guy ^. It gets to the point where it's not really worth selling it, especially if you still like the car and dumped tons of money into it. Fix any minor issues and enjoy it. Post it up for sale, if the right buyer comes along, great. If not, hang onto it. I would regret selling such a nice example.

[TECN1K]

Originally Posted by four.8is

A bit of common sense here. Is the car paid for?
If yes, you lose 13-16k, you keep it, you've got a reliable X for years to come. In 5 years from now you'll still get 5000$ for it.

I think sometimes being a man in the house is just what the doctor ordered.
Take decisions together, please your wife, listen to her sometimes cuz we tend to be brainless at times, but losing that much money just cuz, idk, doesn't make sense to me.

I know I'm gonna get flamed; but I've got my fire costume on!

100%

A Tacoma? No.

[bhennrich]

Guessing that four.8is, itscoo2pyopants, and TECHN1K are all un-married Because anyone who is married would know that YOU DON'T JUST DECIDE UNILATERALLY!!! I don't care if I get kicked off this forum. NEVER DISCOUNT A WOMAN. If she says the dumb car goes and he is willing to agree with her than it goes. You treat her as though her thoughts on the vehicles in the stable don't matter just get ready to lose a lot more than the value on the car. Get ready to lose EVERYTHING! These statements are **cking disgusting!