Price Suggestion

Hello,

I am seeking advice on fair price to list my car for sale, it's a 2004 330cic ZHP 6 speed with 63k miles on it, LOVE the car, the reason for selling is mainly because I don't use it enough and my family nagging me that I am taking up space in garage for a car that I don't use enough of. I drive about 3-4k/year, change oils and do maintenance whenever required.

As members on this forum are better informed about market price for this car, can somebody please suggest a FAIR price for this car?

Also, tires (Michelin Pilot Super Sport) are old and one of them is flat. I am not sure if I should spend $1k to replace them which next owner might not want or put some cheap tires for now so that next owner can pick his new tires.

Location: Dallas, TX
Mileage : 63k
Title : Clear Texas Title
Ownership : Owned, 2nd owner
Tires : 225/40R18 Front, 255/35R18 Rear

Thank you.



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I saw a 2004 330ci slick top 6MT with 27,000 miles in mint condition sell for no more than $18,000 (almost bought it myself). Therefore, since your car is a convertible with 36,000 more miles, I would assume you’d get less, even as a ZHP. As a ZHP, I’m guessing you’d get $15,000, give or take, for a nice specimen. I’m no expert, but I’ve been tracking such cars for years.

Are you selling locally or trying to get the most out of your dollar? Prices for lower-milage ZHPs have been on the rise. Here are some recent auctions for ZHP convertibles:

• 55k mile Alpine White 6MT - $20,000: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...convertible-3/
• 68k mile Mystic Blue 6MT - $20,750: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...hp-6-speed-14/
• 34k mile Black Sapphire 5AT - $21,250: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2006-bmw-330-26/
• 79k mile Silver Gray 5AT - $16,250: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...p-convertible/
• 52k mile Monaco Blue 6MT - $24,000: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...hp-6-speed-12/

@BMWCurves Thanks for the links. I would prefer to sell it to somebody who can close the deal quick and not be petty about small($100-200) stuff (or take a test ride to go get groceries for an hour - one guy did this to me with my wife's car). I am reading up on BAT FAQ to see if it's something I can do.

I assume BAT listed cars have no missing plastic clips or pieces and cars are in factory condition which makes the more valuable?

@Reasoned Thank you for the feedback.

This one is ending in a couple days. I suggest you keep an eye on it.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...convertible-4/

SO, what's a fair price for your car? I'd say $15-16k ...You might get more on Bring A trailer, but then you would have to pay their fees. and deal with all the BAT BS. This assumes there are no surprises in a car fax, etc.

Convertibles are more plentiful and in less demand than coupes. Coupe prices aren't all that informative on the value of a convertible.

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@BMWCurves Thanks for the links. I would prefer to sell it to somebody who can close the deal quick and not be petty about small($100-200) stuff (or take a test ride to go get groceries for an hour - one guy did this to me with my wife's car). I am reading up on BAT FAQ to see if it's something I can do.

I assume BAT listed cars have no missing plastic clips or pieces and cars are in factory condition which makes the more valuable?

@Reasoned Thank you for the feedback.

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It's variable in terms of condition, but I respect your desire to sell private party rather than at auction (it's how I'd sell my car). Out and out, I'd think you can ask ≥$15k easily. Heading into winter my gut says you'll fetch less money, but you never know.

What color is the interior/exterior?

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This one is ending in a couple days. I suggest you keep an eye on it.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...convertible-4/

SO, what's a fair price for your car? I'd say $15-16k ...You might get more on Bring A trailer, but then you would have to pay their fees. and deal with all the BAT BS. This assumes there are no surprises in a car fax, etc.

Convertibles are more plentiful and in less demand than coupes. Coupe prices aren't all that informative on the value of a convertible.

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@BMWCurves post is specific to convertibles listings. Carfax has normal maintenance.

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It's variable in terms of condition, but I respect your desire to sell private party rather than at auction (it's how I'd sell my car). Out and out, I'd think you can ask ≥$15k easily. Heading into winter my gut says you'll fetch less money, but you never know.

What color is the interior/exterior?

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Exterior color is Orientblau Metallic - 317, Interior is Grey - N6TT

Replace the tires, potential buyers will be turned away by the fact the tires are old and one is flat. May show you don’t take care of the car.

New tires=selling point

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Replace the tires, potential buyers will be turned away by the fact the tires are old and one is flat. May show you don’t take care of the car.

New tires=selling point

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Second this, the flat tire just screams “project car” to buyers.
Also depending on how adamant you are on selling it quickly, holding out till warmer months will definitely help with value.


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Replace the tires, potential buyers will be turned away by the fact the tires are old and one is flat. May show you don’t take care of the car.

New tires=selling point

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Second this, the flat tire just screams “project car” to buyers.
Also depending on how adamant you are on selling it quickly, holding out till warmer months will definitely help with value.


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I found the flat yesterday and am in the process overthinking which tire setup to choose. I am in no hurry to sell and can certainly keep the car for few more months and fix minor stuff. Thanks for the feedback.

Might be dumb question, should I leave the car on the flat tire or jack stand while I wait for tires?

Unless you plan to repair/save the flat tire it doesn't matter.

If there are minor cost efficient items to fix, fix them. Hold onto the car until warmer months. Test driving a car with the top down, again, helps sell a car.

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@BMWCurves post is specific to convertibles listings.

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Yes it is...But my comment regarding the values of coupes and convertibles was in response to post#2

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Also depending on how adamant you are on selling it quickly, holding out till warmer months will definitely help with value.

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Unless the world or the stock market collapse.......

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Unless the world or the stock market collapse.......

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Apparently stocks only go up. SPY will be 1 Million Dollars at the end of the world. :drevil



Thanks for all the feedback.

Data point... https://vermont.craigslist.org/ctd/d...238559712.html

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Data point... https://vermont.craigslist.org/ctd/d...238559712.html

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I've been watching that car (its the only ZHP for sale in Boston). and this ZHP has been on Craigslist in the Boston area for at least 6 months.... I think it started back then at $18,999. There must be a story on this one... 97K miles

Love that OBM. Recommend you hold on to it until the Spring. By then you may have changed your mind and decided to keep it! [emoji6]


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Love that OBM. Recommend you hold on to it until the Spring. By then you may have changed your mind and decided to keep it! [emoji6]


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I might ;). I am in Texas, so even in winter months there are plenty of days that we can drive with top down, but to be honest I have driven it less than 500 miles this year, which made me think about selling it.

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I might ;). I am in Texas, so even in winter months there are plenty of days that we can drive with top down, but to be honest I have driven it less than 500 miles this year, which made me think about selling it.

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I know what you mean. I don’t drive mine that much either, maybe 2-3k miles a year, but I’m holding on to it. Good luck.


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Bump.

I still have the car and am planning to list it on here and Facebook market this week, still at 63500 miles.

is $18k still a fair price? (car is in similar condition)


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Looking at recent BaT sales, this is the closest one to your vert:

2006 ZHP vert / monaco blue on black / MT / 73k miles: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...onvertible-61/

Sold on 3/4/2025 for $13,505. Hope this helps, GL with your decision.