Best Places to Sell 1993 BMW

erossen · 03-15-2006, 08:06 PM

BIMMERPOST / Classifieds

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I'm expecting to pick up my new E90 any day now and am looking to sell a 1993 318iS in great condition in the Chicago area. It has 150K miles and looks/runs like new. Where do people suggest I advertise (locally and on-line) to find the kind of person looking for a gem like this?

bavarian19 · 03-15-2006, 08:50 PM

carmax

cars.com

sdorn · 03-15-2006, 10:37 PM

I would try listing it on eBay. High mileage, older cars tend to go for more than they are really worth on eBay as long as they are really clean and you take a ton (25 - 30) of pictures of every single inch of the inside and outside of the car. I believe the listing fee for eBay is a flat rate, and you can put a reserve price on it so it doesn't go for less than you want to sell it for. I would start it at like $100. You will get a whole lot more bids that way, and the more bids you have the more people will look at the auction.

SocalTy · 03-15-2006, 11:03 PM

autotrader.com?

erossen · 03-17-2006, 08:47 AM

Thanks for the suggestions. At first crack, I'm trying cars.com, autotrader.com, Tradin' Times (local paper), and Craig's List (Chicago). The first two also feed you searchers from AOL, Yahoo, MSN Autos, KBB, Edmunds and others.
I'm a bit intimidated by EBay but may try it if others don't work out. I'll keep you posted. Any other ideas appreciated.

gdnyc · 03-17-2006, 09:07 AM

I sold my car on Autotrader after a week that it was up. Just curious, but how much are you asking?

faqulars · 03-17-2006, 09:41 AM

hey my brother is looking for a commuter car with the 1.8 liter engine that way he doesn't have to drive is m3 everyday. how much where you selling it for and I'll let him know.

erossen · 03-18-2006, 08:11 AM

Here's the information on the car (can email pictures):

1993 318iS, 5-spd, 150K, $5475, EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION, located near Chicago

Features: Rich metallic green w/tan interior; ONE OWNER, non-smoker; Car always GARAGED; SPORT SUSPENSION; DINAN engine computer chip; Heated front seats; Dual automatic climate control; Intermittent wipers; Split fold-down rear seats; Limited slip differential; CARFAX and COMPLETE SERVICE HISTORY AVAILABLE

Other features: A/C, Cruise Control, Power Everything, Driver Airbag, Alarm, ABS, Fog Lights, Alloy Wheels, Sunroof, new clutch (only 2nd one!), new front brakes

Condition Description: This car is a RARE FIND. It's been kept in BEAUTIFUL CONDITION, inside and out. There is absolutely NO RUST on the body and the interior has no tears or stains. It runs as well as the day it was bought. And it's still a BLAST TO DRIVE, especially with the sport suspension.

email me at erossen33@comcast.net for pictures

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erossen Blue Mystic Magnificence 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2006 325i, Mystic Blue Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Best Places to Sell 1993 BMW BIMMERPOST / Classifieds Asking Price: None Item Interest I'm expecting to pick up my new E90 any day now and am looking to sell a 1993 318iS in great condition in the Chicago area. It has 150K miles and looks/runs like new. Where do people suggest I advertise (locally and on-line) to find the kind of person looking for a gem like this? Attached Images
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sdorn Lieutenant 26 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 2006 Jet Black 325i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I would try listing it on eBay. High mileage, older cars tend to go for more than they are really worth on eBay as long as they are really clean and you take a ton (25 - 30) of pictures of every single inch of the inside and outside of the car. I believe the listing fee for eBay is a flat rate, and you can put a reserve price on it so it doesn't go for less than you want to sell it for. I would start it at like $100. You will get a whole lot more bids that way, and the more bids you have the more people will look at the auction. __________________ 2008 Sparkling Graphite 535i 2009 Land Rover LR2 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo (SOLD) 2006 Jet Black 325i (SOLD) 2001 Bullitt Mustang (450rwhp - SOLD)
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erossen Blue Mystic Magnificence 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2006 325i, Mystic Blue Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the suggestions. At first crack, I'm trying cars.com, autotrader.com, Tradin' Times (local paper), and Craig's List (Chicago). The first two also feed you searchers from AOL, Yahoo, MSN Autos, KBB, Edmunds and others. I'm a bit intimidated by EBay but may try it if others don't work out. I'll keep you posted. Any other ideas appreciated.
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gdnyc Lieutenant 24 Rep 472 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Jet Black Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I sold my car on Autotrader after a week that it was up. Just curious, but how much are you asking? __________________ 2006 330xi BMW, please get rid of the RFT's and give us a spare tire!
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faqulars Enlisted Member 2 Rep 39 Posts Drives: E46 M3 / e60 530I / 135I Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	how much hey my brother is looking for a commuter car with the 1.8 liter engine that way he doesn't have to drive is m3 everyday. how much where you selling it for and I'll let him know.
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erossen Blue Mystic Magnificence 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2006 325i, Mystic Blue Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Here's the information on the car (can email pictures): 1993 318iS, 5-spd, 150K, $5475, EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION, located near Chicago Features: Rich metallic green w/tan interior; ONE OWNER, non-smoker; Car always GARAGED; SPORT SUSPENSION; DINAN engine computer chip; Heated front seats; Dual automatic climate control; Intermittent wipers; Split fold-down rear seats; Limited slip differential; CARFAX and COMPLETE SERVICE HISTORY AVAILABLE Other features: A/C, Cruise Control, Power Everything, Driver Airbag, Alarm, ABS, Fog Lights, Alloy Wheels, Sunroof, new clutch (only 2nd one!), new front brakes Condition Description: This car is a RARE FIND. It's been kept in BEAUTIFUL CONDITION, inside and out. There is absolutely NO RUST on the body and the interior has no tears or stains. It runs as well as the day it was bought. And it's still a BLAST TO DRIVE, especially with the sport suspension. email me at erossen33@comcast.net for pictures
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