New 535i owner

chuck92103 · 11-11-2011, 09:22 AM

Hi guys,

A few months ago I received an email from BMW stating this was a good time to trade in my 08 X6 due to high resale values. I ignored it and chalked it up to basic marketing hype.

Then a few weeks ago I read where the X6 is in the top 10 list of cars for resale value.

I thought hum, could this be true?

So I decided to see what it would fetch. I was stunned that a 4 year old car with 40k miles retained a whopping 70% of its value.

I was even more stunned at the price on got on a new 2011 535i. I paid less than a comparably equipped 3 series and even beat European delivery pricing.

I will post pics later.

Dark Graphite II, Black Dakota, dark wood

Premium/Sport

XR_SIX · 11-11-2011, 09:53 AM

Thats good to know!!
Congrats on the new ride.

AndreyATC · 11-11-2011, 10:48 AM

Good resale value indeed
http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-...-value-awards/

Samurai of 2day · 11-14-2011, 07:57 AM

it is difficult to remain patient when it comes to trading up... especially since I want the ///M version so badly... still holding out for the facelift.... must... stay... strong...

GameTheory · 11-14-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Samurai of 2day

it is difficult to remain patient when it comes to trading up... especially since I want the ///M version so badly... still holding out for the facelift.... must... stay... strong...

With you on that one...6 months into ownership and I already want to upgrade.

Samurai of 2day · 11-14-2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by GameTheory

With you on that one...6 months into ownership and I already want to upgrade.

Hang in there, i believe our patience will pay off in about 2 years. Cars usually get extreme makeovers every 4-5 years. the X6 made it's debut in 2008 so the change should be coming around shortly. I've been driving mine for 3 years now and i still think it's a great car. fun to drive, looks awsome, cost free maintenance and just a unique car all around.

You say you have had yours for 6 months so just try to enjoy your new toy and before you know it, the new one should be on the showroom floor calling out to the guys like us who have been anticipating her arrival...!

11-11-2011, 09:22 AM	#1
chuck92103 Major 91 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	New 535i owner Hi guys, A few months ago I received an email from BMW stating this was a good time to trade in my 08 X6 due to high resale values. I ignored it and chalked it up to basic marketing hype. Then a few weeks ago I read where the X6 is in the top 10 list of cars for resale value. I thought hum, could this be true? So I decided to see what it would fetch. I was stunned that a 4 year old car with 40k miles retained a whopping 70% of its value. I was even more stunned at the price on got on a new 2011 535i. I paid less than a comparably equipped 3 series and even beat European delivery pricing. I will post pics later. Dark Graphite II, Black Dakota, dark wood Premium/Sport __________________ 2011 535i 2008 VW GTI
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XR_SIX Bading-dong! 9 Rep 279 Posts Drives: '11.5 E93 M3 AW, '09 R6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle rock, Ca iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011.5 E93 M3 [0.00]	Thats good to know!! Congrats on the new ride.
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AndreyATC Banned 99 Rep 1,828 Posts Drives: 2016 Tesla Model X P90DL Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Near NYC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 Tesla Model X [0.00] 2015 Tesla Model S ... [9.00]	Good resale value indeed http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-...-value-awards/
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Samurai of 2day Major 2115 Rep 1,246 Posts Drives: '22 X6M/'21 S1Krr Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Everywhere and Nowhere iTrader: (0)	it is difficult to remain patient when it comes to trading up... especially since I want the ///M version so badly... still holding out for the facelift.... must... stay... strong... __________________ Too smart for my own good...
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