EBMCS03

Ouch... I guess I'm keeping mine... I'm happy with my current car line up right now.

nickoneone

When I got my e60 I traded an Audi A6 2.5, TDI saloon - 3 years old with 120K - they offered me ?1100.

stanz12

the low ball price sounds right.. My friend went to trade in his 06 550i last weekend and they low balled him as well.. he asked the BMW dealer, "why so low??" and he mentioned that of all the BMW models, the e60 has been one of the most purchased BMW's.. which results in a ton of supply out there.

you'll be better off trying the open market.. look at cars.com or other sites that you can advertise your vehicle locally. not to mention you'll get a clear look at what others are asking and compare them to your vehicle..

good luck

tallers

I have an 04 545i - Sport Pkg w/Steptronic, Prem Sound, Cold Pkg, Nav. I currently have ~ 80K miles. I love this car and I would rather hit it with a hammer than let some dealer give me $20K+ for the car. Ask yourself this question, what can you buy for $20K....a new honda or a toyota? Let's get real. I would rather keep the car or give it to one of my sons than part with it for a low-ball price.

lilazngrl4o8

agreed.. unless the car was giving you problems and was costing a ton of money to fix, then i'd consider. my original intent was to keep the car a year and then flip and look into something else, but the more i drive this car, the more i'm starting to really like it.

i bought mine with 38k miles, SMG, pdc, l7, heated seats, nav, prem, sport and cold for $33.5k

so 25k for one with hardly any options seems about right imo.

tallers

I added a few things that make my car more enjoyable as well:
1. Dinan Cold Air Intake
2. Dinan High Flow Throttle Body
3. Remus Sport Exhaust
Good for about an additional 25hp.

I also added the Auxillary input for XM or iPod.

For a highway cruiser, you can't beat it.

Sasha

Here are the prices for 6 speed from the dealer's auctions. Auto goes for a bit cheaper. It costs the dealer up to additional $1000 in auction fees, delivery, check, etc. So a dealer will offer you something around these prices.

Search:
Select Region: National
Year: 2004 Seasonal Adjustment: No
Make: B M W
Model: 5 SERIES
Style: 545I 4D SEDAN 6SP

Transactions

Date Auction Sale Type Price Mileage Cond Color Eng Trans In Sample
01/30/08 NADE Lease $23,500 30,153 Avg SLVRGRAY 8G T Yes
01/30/08 NADE Lease $15,750 71,797 Below JET BLAC 8G 6 No
01/25/08 MANHEIM Lease $26,000 46,427 Avg TITANGRY 8G 6 Yes
01/15/08 LAUD/MIA Regular $24,000 43,073 Avg BLUE 8G 5 Yes
01/10/08 MANHEIM Lease $28,000 18,514 Avg SILV.GRY 8G S Yes
01/10/08 MANHEIM Regular $24,000 66,975 Avg BLUE 8G 6 No
01/09/08 NADE Lease $30,750 34,713 Above ORIENT B 8G 6 Yes
01/09/08 NADE Lease $25,500 50,744 Avg SILVER G 8G 6 Yes
01/09/08 NADE Lease $24,500 43,537 Avg JET BLAC 8G T Yes
01/09/08 BAY CITI Regular $24,250 60,808 Avg 8G Yes

DINAN530i

Since the addition on the 550 and 535 the 545 seems to be dated by dealers eyes. I think the price you were quoted were right on track with the market now... Sucks but a reality

brianstash

To help you compare and contrast a car that has both CPO and 100k maintenace....

I just bought my car for $27,400 from a very 'Mom and Pop' dealer. I think I got a good deal. The CPO and maintence was the deal closer!

Similar cars with just 6,000 miles less are going CPOed for well over 30k

525iEnjoy

I am screwed. my 525 wont even sell for those prices. Looks like I am 10K over if i were to trade in. thanks 535 twin turbo lol