07-21-2021, 11:41 PM | #1 |
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What should I be paying for a 340i?
For a little context I am in Los Angeles and like I'm interested in a 340i 2017 and up and no more than 50k miles. It has to be the M- Sport Package, but color of the car, the wheels, and the interior doesn't matter except no tan.
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07-22-2021, 03:31 PM | #2 |
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In this current market you're going to pay about 15-20% too much. It's a terrible time to be buying a used car. Value are through the roof and prices all over the place. I wouldn't be surprised if dealers are asking $40K-45K for a clean 2017 340i.
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07-27-2021, 12:09 AM | #3 |
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You think it would cost that much? cause i've been doing some digging and i've seen clean title 1 owner, low mileage (under 50), etc for like 30-35k
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07-27-2021, 06:48 AM | #4 |
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Used car prices specially something like M340 are absurd right now. You might as well buy new if you have the budget (still expensive but not as bad used), or wait about a year until supply catches up.
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A friend of mine picked up the last year for the F30 340i with ~30k miles, when it was about 2 years old, for right around $27k I believe. It was black on black, M-Sport.
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08-11-2021, 11:44 PM | #6 |
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Probably at LEAST 10% above what it would normally sell for. Normal would be low 30's, but i've seen some selling in Dallas for as much as $40k.
If you can, I would wait 6 months to a year, and if you need one now, buy new. At least your will get a full warranty and manufacturer incentives! |
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08-16-2021, 02:05 AM | #9 |
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How soon do you need the car? I'd wait it out for two reasons: for used car prices to lower, and for G20 M340 lease trade ins to start hitting the used market. The F30 was the worst generation of 3-series, better to hold out for a G20.
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I always buy privately; better price and talking with the owner, you'll be able to tell if the car has been "loved". Must have maintenance records. I've bought 3 of 4 BMWs over the telephone b/c the owners have given me that confidence. Mind you, actual money never changed hands till I actually saw the car. First car had just ben inspected by a BMW dealer [and was 15 yr old E30]. I actually bought it before I drove it.
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I bought my 2018 for around 43k with 16k miles. Conversely I got great trade in values to offset the price. Very low supply of 340s in Minnesota overall.
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Yeah I agree with that because not only does the interior of the M340i look way better I personally like the engine tone way more than the gen1 B58. Also I am in no rush of getting the car but realistically speaking I don't think in 6-12 months the M340i would be sub 40k for a decent mileage one
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You're looking to buy a used car so your price will be determined by the seller. Especially right now when inventory is near non-existent. Your price will be the asking price less what you can negotiate it down to. The first problem will be finding one you want. Start with the Kelly or NADA suggestions and try to get it as close to that as you can.
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Just to add a data point, there was a super clean alpine white on red leather interior, 6speed manual w/ M sport package (!) 2018 340i w/ 28K miles in Socal about a month ago, clean carfax single owner car with CPO for $35.9. I was just about to wire money over for it but ended up going in a different direction.
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Lets add more details to what specific spec I want, I would like a 340i with mileage no more than 50k, ideally in Alpine white with a Coral red interior (but no real color preference for the exterior or interior, just no tan interior) the M-Sport package, and 8 Speed automatic transmission.
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You're just a little too far unfortunately and the price is higher than what i'm looking for. I'm located in Los Angeles. Reason why you're selling yours?
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