What should I pay?

[lowviscosity]

What should I pay for a clean red 1995 5spd 318i with 80k on it? The guy is askin' 8.8k but blue book says 7.5k?
Just wondering what these normally go for.

[Imported Cars]

Originally Posted by lowviscosity

What should I pay for a clean red 1995 5spd 318i with 80k on it? The guy is askin' 8.8k but blue book says 7.5k?
Just wondering what these normally go for.

The car has low miles on it for 1 and 2 he is asking, the key word ASKING... meaking he would take @ least $1000.00 off the price which should put you where you need to be, also ask him if the inspection 2 was done yet.. its do @ 90k. Good luck..

[Andrew]

Well, I personally wouldnt spend anywhere near that much for a 4 cylinder. Especially a 1995, with non painted lower bumpers. I just would never be in the market for a 318, but if you are, I still think it sounds a bit steep.

[lowviscosity]

Originally Posted by ANDRÜ

Well, I personally wouldnt spend anywhere near that much for a 4 cylinder. Especially a 1995, with non painted lower bumpers. I just would never be in the market for a 318, but if you are, I still think it sounds a bit steep.

Yeah this is just going to be my daily driver, i live like 2-3 miles away from work, and just want something to drive on the weekends/to work.

[Defacto]

Considering that 325/328s can be had in good condition for that much, I'd either push for him to knock some money off, or keep on looking.

[lowviscosity]

yeah the prices are way differnt from the south and east coast. But I did test drive a '97 328is AT yesterday with 84k on it he wanted 9.5k and is stuck on that price. Car seemed solid drove very well, but not sure if I want to pay that much. I would offer the 318i about 7k, if I do go out there today and it seems well.

[M-Theory]

$7000 is too much for a 318, I would consider the high 5's low 6's. Definately keep looking something will turn up eventually. Hell, I have found plenty of e46 323's for like 9k w/100k mi. It's really all about patience. If you wait the perfect car will come. People are just asking far too much for the e36's.

[lowviscosity]

Alright yeah I can wait, its no biggie. Just sometimes hard to find the e36's with under 100k, but we'll see. I wanted to offer the guy 6k but figured that would be a lowball offer compared to what he is asking, but not compared to bluebook and street value.

[lowviscosity]

Well I made my decision tonight and as long as everything is good with the bank tomorrow (I am approved already) then I pick up the keys to my Cream Leather '95 M3 AT, yes AT it will be my daily traffic pusher, hill climber, steep seattle street tourer. So i'm happy with that choice, and man it shifted so smooth.
This car will stay mostly stock, well pretty much stock can't beat the look of the M3, except the M badge is coming off the front emblem and being replaced with a BMW roundel, and possibly Europlates up front. Thats all.