What's the going rate for a good e39?

tsamb · January 16, 2012

I'm biting the bullet and selling my baby. My girlfriend and I live on a bus route 20 minutes from the CBD and we don't need two cars.

It's a facelift 530i Motorsport built in September 2000 and first sold in Japan. I bought it in 2008 with 38,000 km on the clock. It's now sitting at 81,000 km. Here's the carjam record

It has an aftermarket Arqray muffler and exhaust with a nice tone. Here's the Arqray website

I fitted it with a Mongoose alarm and swapped out the front tape deck for a slot load OEM business CD head unit.

It's in mint condition for its age, inside and out.

I've maintained it meticulously with OEM parts since I have owned it. It's been garaged 80% of the time. I've never been in any accidents or had any mechanical issues. I have full service history from 38,000 clicks and kept a log book of trips and fill-ups since then.

I have been looking on trademe and seeing prices between $10,000 and $18,000 for 530 motorsports.

What is a reasonable asking price at which I'll actually be able to sell it?

Fire any questions if you'd like... I may move this into the Sale section once I know where to set the price.

rusteee · January 20, 2012

Hi there.

Been looking to buy an Msport E39 530 for almost a year now, seems hard to find a lowish K's one that has actually had decent service intervals. From what I've seen the average prices (that actually sell) for these (silver, jap import, lowish k's) are around $12k. There are quite a few for 15k or more, but are still for sale after being for months. How well spec'd is your one? Hope this helps.

tsamb · January 22, 2012

It has the business radio up front and I swapped it out for an OEM BMW Business slot load CD head unit. I also put the 6 disc stacker in the boot. Also has the speakers on the rear parcel tray (I have seen ones without) which makes up 10 speakers total. No cruise control or steering wheel controls, but it has all the standard 5 series Motorsport trimmings. Alcantara seats, black headliner, aluminium trim.

It came with a performance exhaust when I bought it.

Any other spec details you're interested in?

Yeah I have been keeping an eye out on trademe and see the same as you. I was hoping for $16+ with the condition and service history but that may be a bit steep in line with the market.

Edited January 24, 2012 by tsamb

Smac01 · January 22, 2012

In October, I sold my 2001 525i Motorsport for $14,800

(this one: http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/upload...319_100863.jpg)

It had 120kms, but also had aftermarket 19" Beyern wheels and a DICE iPod kit.

I think $16k would be an achievable price considering the condition, kms, service history etc.

But it all comes down to excellent photos and a good ad.

Edited January 22, 2012 by brunch

rusteee · January 23, 2012

Yeah, if your not in too much a hurry to sell, just stick it on for $16k and sit on it for a while. Looking at those photos the car looks very nice and well cared for! I have been and looked at a few 'low K'd' ones and straight away pulling the oil cap off you can see it hasn't properly been looked after, even some of the NZ new ones. Seems hard to get one with a good record.

I only stated what i've seen over the past, and even now whats on there, so much car for the money though . I wouldn't think you'd have much hassle selling yours