The Official Bring A Trailer (BaT) Thread

[PetrolM3]

Yes, I can smile all I want about what I paid for my ZCP in 2014. Doesn't relate to today. Except I drive a used car that has increased in value, which is a nice warm fuzzy. Or in my case, two! ;-)

Similar experience here. I got my M3 in 2013 and sold it in 2023 - got all my money back including maintenance, mods, and then some. Sure was/is a good feeling but let's be honest - had we both put that money into real estate or something even more lucrative, we'd be smiling much more than we are. Regardless, we're better off than people whose cars depreciated over the same period. Personally, I was lucky enough to also be able to buy a house during this period which is why I know that all the money I had in the M3 could have grown exponentially more if profit was the priority. But life is not just about money - I don't exactly regret my M3 adventure since I can say that I ate my cake and still have plenty left.

[BlueBimmers]

2015 prices are obviously going to be very different from today's.. they have basically doubled since then because E46 M3 hit full depreciation in early 2010s, then started to appreciate, became even more of an icon in the enthusiast and collector world than they were before. Add the post 2020 price rage, and here we are. Market has slowed down and even declined over the past year but I can say with confidence that prices of low mileage clean cars are basically double of what they were 10 years ago.

Yes, I can smile all I want about what I paid for my ZCP in 2014. Doesn't relate to today. Except I drive a used car that has increased in value, which is a nice warm fuzzy. Or in my case, two! ;-)

[jet_dogg]

Single owner is huge plus since it appears it hasn't been raped over and over again. Even though pre-lci and sunroof it would be a good buy in the 40s with that mileage.

[PetrolM3]

I bought an identical M with 40 k on it June 10 2015. Not telling what I paid for it!

2015 prices are obviously going to be very different from today's.. they have basically doubled since then because E46 M3 hit full depreciation in early 2010s, then started to appreciate, became even more of an icon in the enthusiast and collector world than they were before. Add the post 2020 price rage, and here we are. Market has slowed down and even declined over the past year but I can say with confidence that prices of low mileage clean cars are basically double of what they were 10 years ago.

[Calb]

I bought an identical M with 40 k on it June 10 2015. Not telling what I paid for it!

[BlueBimmers]

This one too, were it not for the shill bids...

That seems a bit harsh. Seems like involved seller, did a lot of work inc. Big 3 and only drove car 6K in three years. I'd want to get more than I paid if I was seller. But then I own a 06 ZCP so maybe I'm biased.

[PetrolM3]

Will be interesting to see where this one lands: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...omments-anchor

It's pre-LCI but seems very clean. My guess is around 40K.

[maw1124]

A vert that’s too nice to be a parts car. Best part is that you can show off the fantastic color combo when you’ve got the top down.

I mean... that's the second best part.

The best part is it's an E46M that you get to hear and feel
in all its glory with no roof. You're not running around trying to increase induction and exhaust noise with no roof. You're actually trying to tone down the noise.

Flip side is you can't track the car. And maybe it's not a daily driver. So what

maw

[BlueBimmers]

Will be interesting to see where this one lands: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...omments-anchor

[stephen]

Also should be interesting... coming out of the woodworks.

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/9QJXWn5x/2006-bmw-m3-convertible?utm_source=listing_alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=button

maw

A vert that’s too nice to be a parts car. Best part is that you can show off the fantastic color combo when you’ve got the top down.

[maw1124]

Also should be interesting... coming out of the woodworks.

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/9QJXWn5x/2006-bmw-m3-convertible?utm_source=listing_alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=button

maw

[0-60motorsports]

This one too, were it not for the shill bids...

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2006-bmw-m3-coupe-140/

Otherwise I'd expect it to go for the SALT number... Same As Last Time.

maw

Lovely car. One of my fave colors.

[maw1124]

This one too, were it not for the shill bids...

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2006-bmw-m3-coupe-140/

Otherwise I'd expect it to go for the SALT number... Same As Last Time.

maw

[PetrolM3]

Here's one that's a reality check as it relates to all that goes into valuation of these cars - https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2001-bmw-m3-coupe-25/

LSB coupe 6MT alone is not enough to fetch top $. High mileage, non-original interior, pre-LCI, not exactly well maintained/refreshed and IMO poor presentation (especially with the LCM tamper dot issue).

I think it was a decent deal for someone who really wanted LSB but again, it goes to show that LSB alone does not equal big money when the rest is sub-par.

[DJAM3]

Definitely under $40k. Personally I think it's a $25k car but I selfishly would like to see it go for $30k since I will be listing my '01 TiAG/Anthracite Impuls for sale shortly. Considering listing on one of the auction sites for a quick sale and less hassle.