Help hurry buying m3 today!

[m3f_xkhalil333x]

what shall i pay. 1996 m3 68k miles luxury and sport package. silver mint. what should i pay????????????

[m3f_erikM3]

Just steal the damn thing. Just tell them you wanna go on an extended test drive and see ya.

If you dont want to do that offer 18,850.

[m3f_astan100_7ef66fbe89]

I wouldn't offer that high...unless a mechanic has checked it out and agrees that it is mint.



There could be a number of problems with it you didn't catch in a casual observation.



Good luck.

[m3f_KUpolo]

Don't rush into this. Have a mechanic loook at it first.

[m3f_joyrider01]

I bought a 98 great condition with 34K mi for $23K 4 mos ago. I had it checked by reputable mechanics. The seller warrantied 5 days no question return and 30 days for anything I can found. Found nothing wrong. I knew I paid a little more but with a 30 days warranty, that was my trade off.



I would think a 96 should be in the 17 - 19K range depends on the condition and mileage. Good hunting.

[m3f_resisTm3]

HAVE A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT LIKE CRAZY!



only thing i have to say





and for a 96 e36 ... i would say around 16 - 18,500... no more

[m3f_Kesepton]

kelly blue book

[m3f_KUpolo]

Originally posted by Kesepton

kelly blue book



I have found that KBB usually has their prices inflated a little bit.



It is especially hard for a book to price an enthusiast car like the M3. The best thing to do is watch the internet and newspapers and just try to get a feel for what the cars are going for.

[m3f_mikeo_0b82f0afc2]

Buying a car like an M3 requires "due diligence", which it doesn't appear that that you have.

[m3f_astan100_7ef66fbe89]

NADA is better than KBB, but they are both just references...it all depends on how motivated the seller is.

[m3f_KUpolo]

Originally posted by astan100

NADA is better than KBB, but they are both just references...it all depends on how motivated the seller is.



I found www.edmunds.com was a little bit more realistic than both of those, but like you say it's just a point of reference.



Mikeo: I like the "Due Diligence" quote. That's a good way to put it.

[m3f_ndehlinger_2176e6913e]

This is a buyers market. Save yourself some money, offer 14.5K and walk away if they don't like it. They'll probably call you when they can't sell it in a week.