How Much Should I Pay: 2008 BMW 335i
Question From Rani: Dealer is offering 35K for a 2008 BMW 335i coupe with all the options, nav, sport, prem, cold weather, keyless entry. Catch it was a return from a customer after the HPFP went out 3 times. dealer has recertfid the car! so have the extended warranty, plus the 10yr/120K HPFP warranty. Plus the dealer said in the end it was an HPFP issue it was a gas gauge issue just mis-diagnosed! It has 16.5K miles on it.
Queen of the Road: Hi Rani. Welcome to AutoBragBlog!
For a 2008 BMW 335i Coupe with 16,500 miles, wholesale prices range from $31,500 (being in above average condition) to $29,600 (being in average condition) and $27,700 (being in below average condition).
A fair range for a dealership sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $30,400 to $34,500. A private seller will usually aim to sell it for 5%-10%.
Check the carfax and do plenty of research on the history of the vehicle. Ask for their maintenance records. You can even bring a mechanic for a brief inspection. Here’s a good article to read before continuing: Car Buying Tips From An Insider. Let me know if you have any further car questions.
Good luck and keep us posted on how the purchase goes!
