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      12-08-2009, 03:29 PM   #1
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Looking for advice

I apologize in advance if this is inappropriate. I'm kind of between a rock and a hard place.

I'm trying to sell my 2008 E92 335i in the next few weeks.
I've already posted my car on For Sale forum
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=329475

I've listed it on Craigslist, but it seems too crowded.

Where is the best place to sell if I had to sell it offline?
It seems like not too many people recommend CarMax...

Any and all advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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      12-08-2009, 03:47 PM   #2
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Carmax is a guaranteed sale, but probably wont give you as much as you'd like. Have you tried other online sites like cars.com or autotrader?
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cars.com is great. I believe lots of people visit that site.
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cars.com is great. I believe lots of people visit that site.
+1, I would try cars.com

You can always go to Carmax and get their offer. Then you have x amount of miles and days before the offer will change. I've sold many cars to them but I'd never buy from them.
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      12-08-2009, 04:32 PM   #5
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autotrader is pretty good too but you might wanna add some pics with your ad for a start
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      12-08-2009, 04:36 PM   #6
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Thanks guys. I guess I'll check out Cars.com

Another Q.
Carmax v. BMW dealers, who pays better?
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      12-08-2009, 04:37 PM   #7
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autotrader is pretty good too but you might wanna add some pics with your ad for a start
Yeah, I know.
Gonna do that as soon as I get home.
Thanks.
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      12-08-2009, 04:42 PM   #8
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What ever you do dont sell your car through a company called "Suresellauto" biggest scammers ever. you will probably get a phone call if you post your car up on autotrader from these type of companies. they gaurentee you a bunch of bulls#!+
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      12-08-2009, 09:26 PM   #9
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Just keep refreshing your craigslist ad and upload pics to photobucket so you can link unlimited high-res photos to your craigslist ad. also, i noticed ur mileage on the e90post ad is at 10150 miles...
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      12-09-2009, 11:26 AM   #10
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Just keep refreshing your craigslist ad and upload pics to photobucket so you can link unlimited high-res photos to your craigslist ad. also, i noticed ur mileage on the e90post ad is at 10150 miles...
Yeah, it's actually 10200 now. I took a picture last night it was 10190, but I drove in to work today, so it will be a little over 10200, I assume.
I'll update the ad with the pics and the new mileage.

Thanks for the advice.
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      12-09-2009, 03:48 PM   #11
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Outside of finding a matched retail buyer which is clearly best, you will likely get least from BMW dealer (esp. if not buying) cuz their spec.ing based on worst-case being able to sell at wholesale auction at no loss (i.e. pay you less than going wholesale which changes weekly if not daily) then CARMAX cuz they're the goliath, its like vendors who want to deal with Wal Mart... you do so on their terms then independent dealer where you can get descent cash if the stars align and they want the car.

Car is a little more plain-vanilla than what I could personally help you with but if you want a few recommendations for solid independents I deal with who cut checks on the spot usually far better than CARMAX PM me

Also try bus. = WeBuyCars, they are right across the street from CARMAX in Laurel MD and consistently beat CARMAX offers... if it gets to that
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Yeah, it's actually 10200 now. I took a picture last night it was 10190, but I drove in to work today, so it will be a little over 10200, I assume.
I'll update the ad with the pics and the new mileage.

Thanks for the advice.
get it detailed... I am taking my car to Raja in few weeks (in VA). No ...I'm not selling my car. I just want it clean and shiny.

Take lots of pictures... inside and outside... You always do better by selling it yourself.
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