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12-16-2005, 01:27 PM
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Hello all,
Some bad news. I may have to sell my beloved 535d Sport as the company I work for have offered me a company car, Either an E90 320d, a Volswagen GTi and some others I care not to mention.
It's an idea that they have suggested and they are sounding me out. Any figures what I would be looking at if I sell it privately it's only done 4.5k miles and has the full 5 year maintenace pack.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
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Grafiker
Some bad news. I may have to sell my beloved 535d Sport as the company I work for have offered me a company car, Either an E90 320d, a Volswagen GTi and some others I care not to mention.
It's an idea that they have suggested and they are sounding me out. Any figures what I would be looking at if I sell it privately it's only done 4.5k miles and has the full 5 year maintenace pack.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
regards
Grafiker
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12-16-2005, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Grafiker' post='212239' date='Dec 16 2005, 02:27 PM
Hello all,
Some bad news. I may have to sell my beloved 535d Sport as the company I work for have offered me a company car, Either an E90 320d, a Volswagen GTi and some others I care not to mention.
It's an idea that they have suggested and they are sounding me out. Any figures what I would be looking at if I sell it privately it's only done 4.5k miles and has the full 5 year maintenace pack.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
regards
Grafiker
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Some bad news. I may have to sell my beloved 535d Sport as the company I work for have offered me a company car, Either an E90 320d, a Volswagen GTi and some others I care not to mention.
It's an idea that they have suggested and they are sounding me out. Any figures what I would be looking at if I sell it privately it's only done 4.5k miles and has the full 5 year maintenace pack.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
regards
Grafiker
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Since you have a car you like better than what they are offering and since your car is new, I would just negotiate a car allowance that is in line with the cost they will incur for a company vehicle.
12-17-2005, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Grafiker' post='212239' date='Dec 17 2005, 12:27 AM
Hello all,
Some bad news. I may have to sell my beloved 535d Sport as the company I work for have offered me a company car, Either an E90 320d, a Volswagen GTi and some others I care not to mention.
regards
Grafiker
Some bad news. I may have to sell my beloved 535d Sport as the company I work for have offered me a company car, Either an E90 320d, a Volswagen GTi and some others I care not to mention.
regards
Grafiker
I bill my company for the kilometers I drive for buisness.
If you must, go for the 320d, it's not that bad of an car (but not a 535d).
12-17-2005, 12:57 PM
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Don't do it :thumbsdown: Forget the financial side of things, you only live once. The 320d will be pants compared to the 535d in fact most cars costing 20k more will be too. 
12-18-2005, 08:52 AM
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Hi Merv,
Hope you're well.
I'm thinking maybe getting another (E60) later on down the line - the problem as it's a near enough a brand new car, I'm getting stung pretty badly from a trade-in value perspective.
Do you think ?38,000 is a reasonable figure as a private sale? I'm really worried about getting an unscrupulous buyer - there's so many horror stories you hear. Considering it's only 4.5k miles with a maintenance pack which makes it pretty hassle free for 5 years.
I'll see what the company say -they've got a E90 320d and 2005 Golf GTI already available and they're kind of pushing me to take either of these. It'll be a big change.
I'll keep you posted. Thanks again.
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Grafiker
Hope you're well.
I'm thinking maybe getting another (E60) later on down the line - the problem as it's a near enough a brand new car, I'm getting stung pretty badly from a trade-in value perspective.
Do you think ?38,000 is a reasonable figure as a private sale? I'm really worried about getting an unscrupulous buyer - there's so many horror stories you hear. Considering it's only 4.5k miles with a maintenance pack which makes it pretty hassle free for 5 years.
I'll see what the company say -they've got a E90 320d and 2005 Golf GTI already available and they're kind of pushing me to take either of these. It'll be a big change.
I'll keep you posted. Thanks again.
regards
Grafiker
12-18-2005, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Grafiker' post='212841' date='Dec 18 2005, 05:52 PM
Hi Merv,
Hope you're well.
I'm thinking maybe getting another (E60) later on down the line - the problem as it's a near enough a brand new car, I'm getting stung pretty badly from a trade-in value perspective.
Do you think ?38,000 is a reasonable figure as a private sale? I'm really worried about getting an unscrupulous buyer - there's so many horror stories you hear. Considering it's only 4.5k miles with a maintenance pack which makes it pretty hassle free for 5 years.
I'll see what the company say -they've got a E90 320d and 2005 Golf GTI already available and they're kind of pushing me to take either of these. It'll be a big change.
I'll keep you posted. Thanks again.
regards
Grafiker
Hope you're well.
I'm thinking maybe getting another (E60) later on down the line - the problem as it's a near enough a brand new car, I'm getting stung pretty badly from a trade-in value perspective.
Do you think ?38,000 is a reasonable figure as a private sale? I'm really worried about getting an unscrupulous buyer - there's so many horror stories you hear. Considering it's only 4.5k miles with a maintenance pack which makes it pretty hassle free for 5 years.
I'll see what the company say -they've got a E90 320d and 2005 Golf GTI already available and they're kind of pushing me to take either of these. It'll be a big change.
I'll keep you posted. Thanks again.
regards
Grafiker
12-18-2005, 09:28 AM
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I would sell it and go for the Golf gti.