Brainstorm - parting out a 550i, worthwhile?
04-27-2016, 10:53 AM
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My Ride: Alpine White 550i M Sport
Model Year: 2008
I'm surprised as well. I cant believe the lack of interest in this car. It took me a while to find a great condition white M sport.
04-27-2016, 03:05 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i | Black Sapphire Metallic | Black Dakota Leather | Anthracite Maple | 6 Speed Manual | Sport Package | Logic 7 | Sirius Satellite Radio
Model Year: 2005
Have you considered listing it on the BMW CCA website and in Roundel?
04-27-2016, 05:17 PM
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My Ride: 550i
Model Year: 2010
Have you tried taking it to local car meets to see if you can gain enthusiast interest, even if they might not be directly interested, they might know someone who is.
04-28-2016, 12:47 PM
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My Ride: Alpine White 550i M Sport
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I dont even know what those are but I will look. I'd venture to say if someone was after one of these cars, I would have been contacted through one of the many channels it's currently advertised.
I havent taken it to any car meets. It's a stock sedan lol It is however advertised on the local car groups web sites and facebook groups. Aside from that, I dont want to put any miles on it if I dont have to.
I havent taken it to any car meets. It's a stock sedan lol It is however advertised on the local car groups web sites and facebook groups. Aside from that, I dont want to put any miles on it if I dont have to.
04-28-2016, 01:49 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i | Black Sapphire Metallic | Black Dakota Leather | Anthracite Maple | 6 Speed Manual | Sport Package | Logic 7 | Sirius Satellite Radio
Model Year: 2005
BMW CCA is the BMW Car Club of America. Roundel is their monthly print magazine. The website and the magazine both have a classified ad section of BMWs. If someone is looking for a BMW for sale by a private party that would be a good place to check out.
04-28-2016, 03:00 PM
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Do you have to be a member and/or is there a cost to advertise?
04-29-2016, 04:25 PM
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04-30-2016, 09:30 AM
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Considered that, but then I have to deal with the "it's worth this on KBB for private party value" people. Retail is worth a few thousand more plus with him, he has warranty, financing, and trade-in ability. If it doesnt sell within the next few weeks I will likely bring it home and decide it's fate. I will post it with Autotrader today, I forgot it wasnt up there anymore. It was last fall. The car has been for sale since October with price reductions intermittently 
04-30-2016, 04:44 PM
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My Ride: Alpine White 550i M Sport
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Yeah it's a southern car. Never out in the snow either so not a hint of typical northern wear. I didn't care about heated seats since I had no plans to daily drive a 360hp rwd with low profile tires on it through winter due to the normal conditions and even the pot holes.
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