MISS BM 712 Report post Posted August 29, 2014 For BS members, could I have a hands up of those who own (or recently owned) a Manual E46 323/325/328/330? Factory manual, not a conversion.. Whats the approximate given value you would put on one now? If different to what you paid (or sold) I browse Trade Me regularly to see what the going price is for a manual E46, but their all 318s.. Are there actually many Manuals with more than 2500cc? I know Dion (Rubix on here) has the manual sister to Schnitzel, but thats only one person Ive come across with one in the last few months. Insight welcomed Just trying to work out market value Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3568 Report post Posted August 29, 2014 Is yours definitely factory manual? Btw rubix's one is a conversion im pretty sure 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs 60 Report post Posted August 30, 2014 Be careful, what cars are listed for on Trade Me does not suggest the market price. There are a lot of dreamers out there. In my experience, I would say a E46 manual with command a premium of $1k-$2k over an auto if you found the right buyer... In saying that $10k seems to be tops for a non M3 E46 these days 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tidy30 38 Report post Posted August 30, 2014 The e30 vert trademe scene is a good example of misleading prices. There was nothing listed for a while, then some tidyish ones appeared for a staggering 9k, which obviously didn't sell. Few months later some older/rougher ones appeared and based themselves from the existing prices, which is still too much. So now you see 7 or 8 verts listed pretty high almost for the last 4-5 months with none selling. Its good for insurance claims, but nothing else really Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rowans17 19 Report post Posted August 30, 2014 Insight welcomed Just trying to work out market value Why, thinking of selling yours? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted August 30, 2014 Why, thinking of selling yours? I have had a few offers, but as said to everyone, not yet complete to sell, still some things to do. And yes, mine is a factory manual Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted August 30, 2014 Had a black 328 from South Africa same as yours. Base model with bugger all extras but same kit. No sunroof, ski hole etc. Wrote it off several years back so no help on value. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted August 30, 2014 Had a black 328 from South Africa same as yours. Base model with bugger all extras but same kit. No sunroof, ski hole etc. Wrote it off several years back so no help on value. Lol.. Appreciate the help thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted 45 Report post Posted August 30, 2014 The e30 vert trademe scene is a good example of misleading prices. There was nothing listed for a while, then some tidyish ones appeared for a staggering 9k, which obviously didn't sell. Few months later some older/rougher ones appeared and based themselves from the existing prices, which is still too much. So now you see 7 or 8 verts listed pretty high almost for the last 4-5 months with none selling. Its good for insurance claims, but nothing else really Have noticed this with E34 540's too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3568 Report post Posted August 30, 2014 Not sure if this is helpful but over the years ive seen a few 323 328 330 COUPES in manual (not sure if factory or conversion) and usually listed for 12-18k. Of course this price is ludicrous now but they do demand a higher price. In saying that a sedan isnt exactly a sports car per se so i would say about 8k for your cars value. No offence intended just an opinion. It does look very tidy but its a small market and demand for an e46 sedan manual is quite low. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smac01 12 Report post Posted August 30, 2014 About 10 months ago I sold my black NZ New 1999 manual 328ci for $12k with ~120km and full service history. Was very tidy, with black leather sports seats and 18" BBS RCs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted August 30, 2014 Yeah mine has a full service history with Team Mc.. Sadly only electronically, but called them to confirm. Not anything flash done by to be fair, leather interior, factory manual, lowered on Eibachs, tinted windows, clean paint and bodywork, brand new Bmw clutch gone in, and just recently serviced.. Also just gone 170ks and South African import. Its in my sig picture. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dogballs 102 Report post Posted August 30, 2014 I had a NZ new 99 328ci foctory manual. sold it a couple years ago now for $14k. Had 160k on it.. I retrofited full nav, bluetooth etc.. bloody nice car that I still miss... a manual is just some much more enjoyable to drive.. ! it seems there was quite a few manual e46 328ci's sold in NZ I have sitting in the garage, a ZF 6speed box and 90% of all the parts to do a conversion... Im on the fence to do it to my current 330i or get a lesser mileage/nz new/ later E46 (04-ish) or a coupe of course.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 438 Report post Posted August 30, 2014 From memory, you've only had it a few months? So roughly what you paid for it then? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3568 Report post Posted August 31, 2014 Brunch: is it the one thats now painted gunmetal grey and for sale in this forum/tm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted August 31, 2014 From memory, you've only had it a few months? So roughly what you paid for it then? Would like to factor in the now vs then. Brand new Clutch. Service. Shoes. Cosmetic Changes. Springs etc. So no, not what I paid for it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonic_attack 89 Report post Posted August 31, 2014 I don't see the value of those sedans sticking around very long regardless of transmission, sure there's always going to be a preference for manual amongst some and that would command a higher price, I doubt that price will be much of a premium soon enough though, at the end of the day the cars getting on and it won't be long till the shape is plentiful and cheap on Trademe. I personally don't put much in the added value of recent maintenance items on a vehicle like this, maintenance is maintenance is is required anyway, sure it's great to know this and this is new, but soon enough that and that will require attention also. I don't think time is on your side when comparing the now and then of the past, I also don't think cosmetic upgrades will help stave off the pace of devaluation either. I'd expect the coupe's to hold their value because they're a much more desirable car. It's practically already a classic shape, just needs the 2.8 engine and manual trans.. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted August 31, 2014 I regularly see Automatic Sedans 318/320/325 etc sitting at $6500+ I believe I would be fair asking $7500. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs 60 Report post Posted August 31, 2014 I regularly see Automatic Sedans 318/320/325 etc sitting at $6500+I believe I would be fair asking $7500. Well you have answered your own question then... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted August 31, 2014 Well you have answered your own question then... Going by those above saying a while ago 8+ was a good market.. Taking into account how long ago that is, and with those on here hating on Sedans, adds to extra mark down... I would personally think Id be rude/Cheeky asking for anymore Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonic_attack 89 Report post Posted August 31, 2014 lol. I don't think anyone's hating, just saying they're never as desirable at the coupe variant of the same model. It's been that way forever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted August 31, 2014 lol. I don't think anyone's hating, just saying they're never as desirable at the coupe variant of the same model. It's been that way forever. I know thats exactly why I bought a coupe, because I thought the Sedans looked ugly.. Mm remind me why I own one, oh right manual.. Or it would have had the sack by now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonic_attack 89 Report post Posted August 31, 2014 There must be another couple children in your future, and a marriage to a small independent Pizza shop owner. The sedan will be good for lugging those two things around.. May as well sell the coupe now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3568 Report post Posted August 31, 2014 Or sell both for an m3..... lol 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smac01 12 Report post Posted September 1, 2014 No, different one. Brunch: is it the one thats now painted gunmetal grey and for sale in this forum/tm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
