Best way to Sale E500
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From: McLean, VA
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Re: Best way to Sale E500
Originally posted by bmw2mb
any suggestions on the best way to sale an E500?
any suggestions on the best way to sale an E500?
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From: Raleigh
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i'm still trying to determine what's a fair price. a used '03 equipped about the same is around 55k. and these will have around 8k, 10k or more miles. this is an '04 with 1500 miles.
in my favor, since it has very low mileage, i should be able to get around the same price up until i reach 8k.
in my favor, since it has very low mileage, i should be able to get around the same price up until i reach 8k.
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From: Chicago, IL
1997 E420
Ebay might be worth a shot as well. The problem with selling a nearly new car of this value is that people are generally looking for a great deal on it or they will just buy a new one. Paying an extra $5k for a new one is a small price when one considers the risk associated with buying from a private owner. Even with low mileage, a car can be hiding a negative history.
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From: Raleigh
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Originally posted by Y2KE320
Why are you selling already? Have you had a lot of service issues? How much are you asking and does it have navigation?
Bob
Why are you selling already? Have you had a lot of service issues? How much are you asking and does it have navigation?
Bob
i would like high 50's since you can get an '03 for low to mid 50's. yes, it has nav. compare the pkg names on my profile with mb's web site. the only service issue currently is that the cd changer doesn't remember the last track number after a restart. but there's a flash update for that...just haven't taken it in yet.
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From: Lower Hudson Valley of NY
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Sounds like a nice car, but a little out of my price range. I currently have a 540i and after reading about some of the service and quality issues, I may wait until the 05 comes out. FYI, I've been very successful selling cars at autotrader.com. I sold my Corvette and Chrysler Van inside a week a few years ago.
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You might not be too far off on your pricing. The question is whether or not you can convince someone to fork over that kind of dough to a private. Very possible you can.
I too have had good luck with Autotrader.com but with lower end vehicles. Give it a shot but get your ads out there soon becuse when the 2005 hit, your car will probable lose another $5k almost immediately.
I too have had good luck with Autotrader.com but with lower end vehicles. Give it a shot but get your ads out there soon becuse when the 2005 hit, your car will probable lose another $5k almost immediately.
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Originally posted by gstigler
You might not be too far off on your pricing. The question is whether or not you can convince someone to fork over that kind of dough to a private. Very possible you can.
I too have had good luck with Autotrader.com but with lower end vehicles. Give it a shot but get your ads out there soon becuse when the 2005 hit, your car will probable lose another $5k almost immediately.
You might not be too far off on your pricing. The question is whether or not you can convince someone to fork over that kind of dough to a private. Very possible you can.
I too have had good luck with Autotrader.com but with lower end vehicles. Give it a shot but get your ads out there soon becuse when the 2005 hit, your car will probable lose another $5k almost immediately.
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bmw2mb, I am in the same boat as you, except I have 8500 miles on my car. What was the MSRP on your E500? Mine was between 66 and 67K, so I am looking to also get between mid to high 50s. So far I am in serious negotiation with one buyer after advertising on cars.com.
Hey! I still have the new car smell too!
Hey! I still have the new car smell too!
Originally posted by bmw2mb
yeah...i think 57-58k is a great price of an '04 under 3k miles since it's loaded and still has that brand new smell.
yeah...i think 57-58k is a great price of an '04 under 3k miles since it's loaded and still has that brand new smell.
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Nope, I don't have Distronic and I don't have Keyless Go, or the Drive Dynamic Seats, but I think I have most everything else.
Here's the options List: (744/831) Brilliant Silver/Charcoal Leather (220) Parktronic (413) Panorama Sunroof (580) COMAND System with DVD Navigation (873) Heated Front Seats (051) Hands Free Communication System with VCS (Voice Activated) - Currently Verizon V60 Phone (320) Entertainment Package (Harmon Kardon stereo/6 CD Changer) (322) Appearance Package
Actually, my '03's MSRP was a bit higher--if you can believe it.
Here's the options List: (744/831) Brilliant Silver/Charcoal Leather (220) Parktronic (413) Panorama Sunroof (580) COMAND System with DVD Navigation (873) Heated Front Seats (051) Hands Free Communication System with VCS (Voice Activated) - Currently Verizon V60 Phone (320) Entertainment Package (Harmon Kardon stereo/6 CD Changer) (322) Appearance Package
Actually, my '03's MSRP was a bit higher--if you can believe it.
