BaT: 41k-Mile 2005 BMW ZHP Auto Imola

[pedro2u]

just posted:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2005-bmw-330i-zhp-sedan-12/

Several "it's rough" comments already, but maybe that will create a reasonable price for someone! 41K miles..... and according to the CarFax it's a lifetime California car.

[t.er]

... beyond the obvious stuff like faded headlights, how does something like the area just above the glovebox get scuffed/scratched like that?!

[pedro2u]

there's so many easy trim contusion "fixes" that could add immediate value to this car. Why is there a picture of the rear floor mat with grunge followed by a picture with it cleaned???? It's low mileage but seemingly no real "care" based on it's lifetime in California

I'm tempted, but let's see how the BaT crowd decides it's value

[zhp4life]

$8k..............mAx

[zhp4life]

I hate BAT.

[Garagebound]

The story of ownership answers your questions regarding the condition and does not include an "enthusiast". Presentation points to an inexperienced seller. One weekend of deserved care and < $1000 in deferred maintenance + headlight covers and whallah!

[fredo]

On a positive note: the alcantara seats seem to be in great shape.

[TrKy3]

It’ll still probably fetch 15-20k somehow.

[t.er]

It’ll still probably fetch 15-20k somehow.Idk man, mileage is low but not everything. Some irreversible damage and it's an auto

[TrKy3]

Idk man, mileage is low but not everything. Some irreversible damage and it's an auto

I’m with you, but imola, alcantara, and under 50k.

[///Mark_D]

It's interesting to hear your guys' take on this one. I had similar thoughts about all the issues that needed to be addressed that are seemingly minor... But there are so many unaddressed items that it adds up to tell a story of lack of care over the years. If the cosmetics were neglected to this degree then you can only assume there wasn't much preventative maintenance happening.

I don't know if it's inexperience or what, but it seems like it would be common sense to do some basic prep before putting a car up on BAT. Either the guy just doesn't care, or has no idea how all those small things will make a large impact the final sale price.

This car reminds me of the IR/NB vert that sold not too long ago that had similar cosmetic issues.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2005-bmw-330ci-zhp-convertible-41/

Sold for only $7650

[t.er]

Looooooooool $77k. How could someone fat-finger that one

[pedro2u]

the fat fingered $77K bid just got cancelled. Bid is now back to normal for this point in the auction @ $7,860 with 3 days to go

[fredo]

Ends in 1 hour. Current bid is $8,350.

[TrKy3]

Told you it would hit $15-20K.

[pedro2u]

Sold for $13,000. A steal!

[TrKy3]

Or not lmao. I figured it would have gone a bit higher.

[fredo]

Buyer and seller are in CA, just one hour apart. No shipping fees !

[pedro2u]

I say invest $1K in it and sell it next month on BaT for $20K......

[NYRhockey]

I say invest $1K in it and sell it next month on BaT for $20K......

Yup. This will likely be a flip.

[TrKy3]

Tough to make money, it sold for $13K right, so $13,650 with buyers fee.
If they are a private party 7% sales tax, so $910 on the $13K plus registration. So you're at $14.5K-$15.0K. Put in $3K of work, you're at $17.5K-$18.0K.
Is it worth it for a possible $2,000-$2,500 profit? Maybe.

[NYRhockey]

Tough to make money, it sold for $13K right, so $13,650 with buyers fee.
If they are a private party 7% sales tax, so $910 on the $13K plus registration. So you're at $14.5K-$15.0K. Put in $3K of work, you're at $17.5K-$18.0K.
Is it worth it for a possible $2,000-$2,500 profit? Maybe.

If it’s a pure flip they may not even register it and save the taxes. Not sure it needs $3K in parts but don’t remember if there was anything major wrong. As I remember it was mainly small things, but could be wrong.

Not sure how much a manual conversion costs but that could potentially unlock a lot of value on it.

A manual with that low mileage can probably get mid 20s.

[TrKy3]

If it’s a pure flip they may not even register it and save the taxes. Not sure it needs $3K in parts but don’t remember if there was anything major wrong. As I remember it was mainly small things, but could be wrong.

Not sure how much a manual conversion costs but that could potentially unlock a lot of value on it.

A manual with that low mileage can probably get mid 20s.

I am with you, manual swapped is $25K or so.
Only thing is, sourcing a lower mileage unit (sub 150K) is proving hard.
I got mid 20s for my low mileage manual sedan, and a 330xi in the trade.
The 330xi ended up needing a bunch of work, so fixing it all before selling.

The only thing with a swap, is the drivetrain is going to almost always have more than double the miles of the rest of the car.
The trans are pretty stout on these cars, but won't have 40K, that's for sure.