Brainstorm - parting out a 550i, worthwhile?
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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.
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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?
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My Ride: Alpine White 550i M Sport
Model Year: 2008
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.
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From: Houston, TX
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.
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My Ride: 530xi
Model Year: 2007
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Do you have to be a member and/or is there a cost to advertise?
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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
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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
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My Ride: Alpine White 550i M Sport
Model Year: 2008
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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