Question From Theresa: I want to buy a used 2004 (or newer) bmw x3 with mileage of under 80k for under 12,000.

Queen of the Road: Hi Theresa. Welcome to AutoBragBlog, the car price authority!! I wasn’t sure which X3 you wanted, so I looked up 3.0I at 80k miles. If you see a deal you’re considering, send me all the info and I can find more precise numbers.

2004 BMW X3 3.0I prices with 80,000 miles, wholesale prices range from $14,200 (being in above average condition) to $12,900 (being in average condition) and $11,600 (being in below average condition).
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Question From Derrick: I started looking at this vehicle and wanted to know what is this car’s price range. I am looking around 35,000 miles. Clean title. VIN: 4JGAB57E75A565937. 4 DR. WAGON/SPORT UTILITY 3.7L V6 SFI SOHC 18V ALL WHEEL DRIVE

Basically I was thinking between a 2005 ML350 (VIN: 4JGAB57E75A565937 at 35k miles) or a 2004 BMW X5 (VIN: 5UXFA13594LU22128 at 24k miles). I like the looks of both cars. I like the way the BMW feels when driving. But I wanted an expert’s opinion or insight if they had to choose between the 2. And of course, can you give me market price or the going rate for the 2 cars.
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Question From Gary: New or Used? used
Buy or Sell? buy
Year? 04 05 06
Make? BMW
Model? 325 convertible
Trim? automtic
2 or 4 Wheel Drive?
Automatic or Manual?
Your Question? 04 – 75k miles ,05-60k miles,06-45k miles

Queen of the Road: Hi Gary. Welcome to AutoBragBlog, the car price authority!

2004 BMW 325CI Convertible prices with 75,000 miles, wholesale prices range from $11,900 (being in above average condition) to $10,100 (being in average condition) and $8,300 (being in below average condition). A fair range for a dealership sell a 2004 BMW 325CI Convertible for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $13,000 to $16,400. A private seller will usually aim to sell it for 5%-10%.
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Question From Roxanne: How much is a BMW 325 I 2004 with 109000 miles worth. it is in excellent condition

Queen of the Road: Hi Roxanne. Welcome to AutoBragBlog!

For a 2004 BMW 325i Sedan with 109,000 miles, wholesale prices range from $10,900 (being in above average condition) to $8,900 (being in average condition) and $7,000 (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 $8,200 to $12,500. A private seller will usually aim to sell it for 5%-10%.
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Question From Tom: Is 22,000 a good price for this car. 545i 2004 66 449 miles

Queen of the Road: Hi Tom. Welcome to AutoBragBlog! I’m assuming the car is an automatic. Who’s selling: Dealership or private party? Either way, $22k is too high.

For a 2004 BMW 545i Sedan Automatic with 66,500 miles, wholesale prices range from $19,600 (being in above average condition) to $17,300 (being in average condition) and $14,900 (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 $16,500 to $21,500. A private seller will usually aim to sell it for 5%-10%.
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Question: 2004 BMW M3 68k mi SMG with 19in wheels no Navi.

Queen of the Road: Hi there! Welcome to AutoBragBlog.

For a 2008 BMW M3 Coupe with 68,000 miles, wholesale prices range from $21,900 (being in above average condition) to $19,500 (being in average condition) and $17,200 (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 $19,100 to $24,200. A private seller will usually aim to sell it for 5%-10%.
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Question: How Much Should I Pay for a 2004 BMW 325i with 50k miles, Automatic, with the Performance and Sport Packages from a Dealership?

Queen of the Road: Hi there. Welcome to AutoBragBlog! I’m assuming you want prices for the sedan…

For a 2004 BMW 325i Sedan with 50,000 miles, wholesale prices range from $14,200 (being in above average condition) to $12,400 (being in average condition) and $10,500 (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 $11,800 to $15,700. A private seller will usually aim to sell it for 5%-10%.
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Question From Alan:  Year: 2004
Mileage: 55,000
selling price: 15,000
Packages: sports package, premium package, multi compact disc, navigation, park distance control, xenon headlamps, and hill descent.
seller: private

I have checked the kbb book value for this car and it is thousands less than suggested. This is clearly a bargain, but I need some assurance as to if this is a great buy. This is my first car and it is intended for college use. My parents are still iffy about the car. So my question is would this car be a dependable car for a 19 year old? Would you say it is suitable and worth the “bang for the buck”? And in terms of maintenance would it be costly? How many years/mileage do you think on average this 2004 bmw has left in it?
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Question From Mer: Hi, How much should I pay for 2004 BMW 325CI convertible?

Mileage: 39,789
year: 2004
Trim: BMW 325CI CONVERTIBLE
Seller: BMW Dealer
- cold weather package
- premium package
- xenon adaptive headlights
- 5 spd automatic transmission

Seller is asking for a $18,300.

Is that a good deal ?

Thank you in advance.
Mer

Queen of the Road: Hi Mer. Welcome to AutoBragBlog. If the seller is private, then feel free to ask for wholesale prices based on the condition.
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Question From Elmer: How much should I pay for 2004 BMW 325Ci convertible?

Mileage:40k
transmission: automatic
-xenon adaptive headlights
-cold weather pkg
-premium pkg
-dealer asking for $18,300
zip code: 60490

Is the dealer asking price fair ? or a good deal?

Thank you
elmer

p.s. Your websites are very informative. great job.

Queen of the Road: Hi Elmer. Welcome to AutoBragBlog!

For a 2004 BMW 325CI Convertible with 40,000 miles, wholesale prices range from $17,700 (being in above average condition) to $15,700 (being in average condition) and $13,800 (being in below average condition).
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Question From Bassam: Dear, How much does a black 2004 330CI BMW costs on average in the US? and what is the best price that I can reach if the mileage is 118,000?

Thx!

Queen of the Road: Hi Bassam. Welcome to AutoBragBlog!

For a 2004 BMW 330CI Coupe with 118,000 miles, wholesale prices range from $12,000 (being in above average condition) to $9,900 (being in average condition) and $7,800 (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 $9,300 to $13,800. A private seller will usually aim to sell it for 5%-10%.
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Question From Derrick: Before I start, Here is link to car:

http://clients.automanager.com/013284/VD.html?VID={FD187236-3903-4671-8B78-887B1B3E507B}

Here is VIN: 5UXFA13594LU22128

Basically this car is at ~20k roughly. I have not found a price as close to this at this much milage (at ~24k milage).

What I want to know is that first, is this carfax provided on website reliable. Second, is it a good price. At first I wanted the 05-06 and up models of the x5 but this price seems like a good deal. And if this is a car that I should buy, what kind of questions should I ask or what type of hidden issues I should look for.
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Question From Kelly: 2004 BMW 325i
5 sp manual trans
66k miles, 17in wheels
Power Moonroof
Sport Package
Xenon Headlights
Leather interior
From: private party
Zip: 20170
KBB says $12,240 PP
Edmunds $13,028 PP

Follow Up Comment: 2004 BMW 325i 4dr sedan.
Zip should read 22066 or 20170.
Sorry for my error.

Thank you.

Queen of the Road: Hi Kelly. Welcome to our blog. Here you go…

For a 2004 BMW 325i Sedan with 66,000 miles, wholesale prices range from $12,400 (being in above average condition) to $10,800 (being in average condition) and $9,100 (being in below average condition).
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Question From Tim: Hi, I’m looking to trade in my pre-certified 04 BMW X3 3.0i, in excellent condition, 36K miles. Since it is technically over four years old, apparently my BMW dealership cannot re-certify it, although if I sell it to a private party the pre-certification status will transfer. Accordingly, what is a fair trade-in value for this vehicle? Thanks, and great site, very helpful!

Queen of the Road: Hi Tim. Welcome to our blog. Below are the wholesale prices for that car.
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Question From Eddy: I paid 22200 for a used 2004 530i bmw with 48000 miles in good condition. One owner. Do you think I over paid

Queen of the Road: Hi Eddy. Was that 530I an automatic or a manual? Please leave your answer in the reply/comment box and I’ll get started on looking fair prices.

Question: Hi

I’ve narrowed down to 2 cars:

Year: 2004
Make: Audi
Model: 2WD or 4WD, 1.8T or 3.0, Auto
Trim: convertible
Mileage: ~40,000
VIN:
Buying or Selling? Buying
From Private Party or From A Dealership? Dealership

I’ve seen prices ranging from $18K to $27K

Year: 2004
Make: BMW
Model: 2WD, Auto or Manual
Trim: convertible
Mileage: ~50,000
VIN:
Buying or Selling? Buying
From Private Party or From A Dealership? Dealership

Thanks very much for your time.

Queen of the Road: Hello there. For the Audi, what is model is it? A4, A6, A8, S4 or TT?
Same with the BMW, which model?
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Question From Kynan: What is the going rate for a 2004 BMW 525i at an auction if it is in good condition? Is it worth the price?

MuscleCarGuy: Hi Kynan. Welcome back to AutoBragBlog, where we do all the car price researching for you.

For a 2004 BMW 525i with 50,000 miles (Average), prices range from $22,400 (being in above average condition) to $19,450 (being in average condition) and $16,600 (being in below average condition). Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices. A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $18,600 to $25,500.
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Question From Kevin: How much should I pay for a 03′ BMW 325 CI Convertible 65,000 miles?

How much should I pay for a 04′ BMW 325 CI Convertible 60,000 miles?

MuscleCarGuy: Hi Kevin. Welcome to AutoBragBlog, where we do all the car price researching for you.

For a 2003 BMW 325Ci Convertible with 65,000 miles, prices range from $17,850 (being in above average condition) to $15,400 (being in average condition) and $12,950 (being in below average condition). Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices. A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $14,500 to $20,300.
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Question: Hi
What should be the price for the following 330xi
Year : 2003
Make : BMW
Model : 330
Trim : xi
Mileage : 72000
Zip : 08724
The dealer was asking 18,400.

What should be the price for the following 325i
Year : 2004
Make : BMW
Model : 325
Trim : i
Mileage : 50000
Zip : 08724
The dealer was also asking 18,400.

Thanks in advance!!!

Queen of the Road: Hello.
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Question: One more:

Year: 2004
Make: BMW
Model: 330ci Coupe
Transmission: Auto
Packages: Premium, Sport
Mileage: 49,000
Zip Code: 94610

Queen of the Road: For a 2004 BMW 330ci Coupe with 49,000 miles, prices range from $20,500 (being in above average condition) to $18,400 (average condition) and $16,300 (being below average condition).

These prices are wholesale so dealers expect the car to sell for an extra $2,000. Happy Car Shopping!

 Follow Up Comment:  Thank you so much! Looking around craigslist and bmw forums it looked like 20k was about the right price so this confirmed it. Thanks!