Question From Dan: I am looking to buy a 2005 BMW 330XI Automatic with approx. 50k miles. Your help would be much appreciated!

Queen of the Road: Hi Dan. Welcome to our blog. 

For a 2005 BMW 330XI with 50,000 miles, prices range from $19,300 (being in above average condition) to $17,300 (being in average condition) and $15,200 (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 $17,000 to $21,400.

Be sure to do plenty of research on the car. Do a carfax and bring a trusted mechanic for a quick inspection. Don’t hesitate to ask for all the maintenance papers. If you, or any of your friends, have any further questions, don’t hesitate to ask us anything. Goodluck and keep us posted!

Question: Hello Can you please let me know what are the whole sale prices of 2006 BMW X5 20K miles - 30K miles, Premium package, Sport Package, Black color. I am trying to buy from dealers or private party. My Zip Code is 78229
Thank you and appreciate your help

Queen of the Road: Hi there! Sure, I can help you with prices, but quick question:  Is the BMW a 4.4I or 4.8IS?

Question: Can you please help me in determining the value of the following used SUV?Year : 2005 ( carfax says bought in 12/2004)
Model : BMW X5 3.0
Miles : 18000Buying from a Dealer near Chicago area in Illinois.

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

For a 2005 BMW X5 3.0 with 18,000 miles, prices range from $27,500 (being in above average condition) to $25,300 (being in average condition) and $23,200 (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 $26,000 to $31,400.

How much is the dealer asking for the X5? Even if the CarFax says that the car is clean I suggest you to take it to a trusted mechanic and have them inspect the car for you. Let us know if you have any other question. Good Luck!!!

Crash Test and Rollover Ratings for the 2005 BMW X5.

Follow Up Comment: Thanks, I can now negotiate confidently. The dealer is asking $29000 + tax .. and it is the sucky blue color which nobody prefers.

MuscleCarGuy:  Hi There! The $29,000 that the Dealer is asking for the X5 is not bad if the car is in good condition. Unfortunatly the color is not one of the bests, but is better then have one with high mileage and a nice color. When you buy a used car is more important to worry about the condition of the car and the price of the car. You should try to low ball them on the $26,000 range and see what they say. Let us know if you have any other question.

Question:   Can you please help me in determining the value of the following used SUV?

Buying from a Dealer near Chicago area in Illinois.

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

For a 2005 BMW X5 3.0 with 18,000 miles, prices range from $27,500 (being in above average condition) to $25,300 (being in average condition) and $23,200 (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 $26,000 to $31,400.

How much is the dealer asking for the X5? Even if the CarFax says that the car is clean I sugest you to take it to a trusted mechani and have them inspect the car for you. Let us know if you have any other question. Good Luck!!!

Crash Test and Rollover Ratings for the 2005 BMW X5.

Question From Max:
Year:2005
Make: BMW
Model: 330i
Trim: Performance Package and Navi
Mileage: 39k
VIN: ?
Buying
Dealer is asking 30,300 I want to offer them 27k, could I go lower?

Thanks!!!

Queen of the Road: Hi, Max. Welcome to AutoBragBlog. Feel free to ask as many car questions as you’d like. To answer your question… Yes, you should offer much less. $30.3 is phenomenal!

For a 2005 BMW 330i with 39,000 miles, prices range from $21,700 (being in above average condition) to $19,700 (being in average condition) and $17,800 (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, estimated retail prices can range from $19.7k - $24k (not $30k). Be sure to do plenty of research on the car. Let us know if you have any further question and keep us posted. Good Luck!!!

Follow Up Comment From Max:  Thanks for the info! I should of said that 27k is going to be my offer OTD but still seems like I could go lower by your figures. This is a dealer so I figure it will be in really good condition and I also forgot to mention it is a CPO car which has an additional 2yr/50k mile warranty. Thanks again!

Queen of the Road: Absolutely you can get better. Goodluck with that and keep us posted.

Question From Max:
Year:2005
Make: BMW
Model: 330i
Trim: Performance Package and Navi
Mileage: 39k
VIN: ?
Buying
Dealer is asking 30,300 I want to offer them 27k, could I go lower?

Thanks!!!

Queen of the Road: Hi, Max. Welcome to AutoBragBlog. Feel free to ask
as many car questions as you’d like. To answer your question… Yes, you
should offer much less. $30.3 is phenomenal!

For a 2005 BMW 330i with 39,000 miles, prices range from $21,700
(being in above average condition) to $19,700 (being in average
condition) and $17,800 (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, estimated retail prices can range from $19.7k - $24k
(not $30k). Be sure to do plenty of research on the car. Let us know
if you have any further question and keep us posted. Good Luck!!!

Question: Thank you sooooo much for your help and answers. Still the X3 question, 2005 or 2004 x3 3.0 below 20k miles, thanks again!

MuscleCarGuy:

For a 2004 BMW X3 3.0I with 20,000 miles, prices range from $22,700 (being in above average condition) to $21,100 (average condition) and $19,450 (being below average condition).

For a 2005 BMW X3 3.0I with 20,000 miles, prices range from $24,700 (being in above average condition) to $22,900 (average condition) and $21,000 (being below average condition). Just keep in mind that these are wholesale prices. Good Luck!!!

Question:   How about a 2005 2.5 BMW x3,16000 miles with premium packege but no xenon light, seller price $29900
2006 VW GTI, packege 1, 13000 miles

thank you sooooooo much!

Queen of the Road:   For the 2005 BMW X3 2.5I Sport with 16,000 miles, prices range from $23,900  (being in above average condition) to $22,100 (average) to $20,300 (being in below average condition). Keep in mind that these are wholesale prices. Is the seller a private party or dealership? For the VW, is it a 1.8T or a 2.0T?

 Follow Up Comment:   Really appreciate your quick reply, the X3 is dealership asking price. As for the VW GTI, it’s a 2.0 with sunroof.( Also dealership price $19799) The dealer gave me another 2005 X3 3.0 with premium packege, navi and parking control ask for $32900. You’re such a nice guy, your information is so helpful!

Queen of the Road:   Glad I can help! For the 2006 Volkswagen GTI 2.0T with , prices range from $23,900  (being in above average condition) to $22,100 (average) to $20,300 (being in below average condition). Just for the record, I’m female, not flaming.