Interest Check: 2011 535i, 4k miles $40k

v8rumble · 05-25-2011, 08:20 AM

BIMMERPOST / Classifieds

Asking Price:

None

Item Interest

UPDATE:

Officially FOR SALE

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...Y_URL&stkTyp=U

Retail value is $50k, it will be a "closed" bidding process. Bidding starts at $39k, best offer wins obviously. Cash or certified bank check only. Please have the funds available if you're interested.

Car can be seen in NYC with an appointment. Send me a private message if you want to set up an appointment

Car has approx 6,000 miles now.

2011 535i, black on black, nav, heated seats, sunroof, parking sensors, Registered as a government vehicle, (diplomat).

Bidding starts at $39,000. No lien holders on title, no accidents, and car sits in garage when not in "official use".

Car is in Manhattan.

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http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...Y_URL&stkTyp=U

rocco90 · 05-25-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by v8rumble

... Trading it in for a 2012 528ix.....

Just a curiosity do we know if we will have for sure in US 528xi and when?

v8rumble · 05-25-2011, 09:06 AM

Not exactly sure, my supervisor and I was at the dealership few weeks ago for an appraisal, and we spoke about the 528xdrive, and he said yeah after September but he's not the most reliable person to get information from. Our ordering process starts in a few weeks, and if the 528ix isnt available, I guess we would get another 535i, or an 535ix if it can be squeezed into the budget. But I wouldn't be surprised if they force me into a 528 non xdrive, given the budget cuts everywhere.

BMW_ACURA · 05-25-2011, 09:58 AM

Why would you sell for so less, instead you can get better price if you trade, just curious

v8rumble · 05-25-2011, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW_ACURA

Why would you sell for so less, instead you can get better price if you trade, just curious

No, the dealer offered peanuts for it....$26k. Last year when we traded in our 2010 528ix, we accepted $26k, and they resold it for $50k. We didn't pay much for the car with the diplomatic discount, but the dealer takes advantage of it, and pockets the money on the sale of the trade in. I work for a German agency, and we get the cars for "official use" without taxes and all that other bullshit charges get that added on.

I'm sure we would trade in the two 750iL's because its hard to find to find a buyer who will buy it outright without leasing or financing from the dealer.

BMW_ACURA · 05-25-2011, 10:13 AM

Keep us posted, iam in, and when will you let us know

v8rumble · 05-25-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW_ACURA

Keep us posted, iam in, and when will you let us know

about the actual sale or the info on the 528ix?

LuvMyE92 · 05-25-2011, 10:31 AM

Sounds like a great deal. I'd be all over one of those if I didn't already have the 535.

26K trade-in is criminal. Surely you could take the car almost anywhere else and get 40K rather easily. Heck, put it on Autotrader or even eBay and I'd bet they'd sell in a week.

v8rumble · 05-25-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by LuvMyE92

Sounds like a great deal. I'd be all over one of those if I didn't already have the 535.

26K trade-in is criminal. Surely you could take the car almost anywhere else and get 40K rather easily. Heck, put it on Autotrader or even eBay and I'd bet they'd sell in a week.

No one in my office wants to go thru the hassle of doing it, they always take the dealers offer, (they're not obligated to) because they get paid in full right away. This year I suggested a public sale at least for the 5 series, this way its a win win situation for both parties. We dont loose money on the sale (taxpayer dollars anyway, but an extra $14,000 into our budget wont hurt either) and the buyer get an awesome deal. If we trade in for $26k, the dealer will relist it the next day for $53k.

78mao · 05-25-2011, 11:42 AM

interested! any more information of the car? any catch?

v8rumble · 05-25-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 78mao

interested! any more information of the car? any catch?

No catch, you wont be dealing with a random stranger in a McDonalds parking lot lol. This is a government registered vehicle, you would be at our office in Manhattan. Vehicle is owned by the German govt. My department buys 3 brand new BMWs every year with the diplomatic discount, and trade them in for next model year, most of the time we get back what we paid for it.

You wont be able to lease the car obviously, but if you arrange finance options with your bank, then I guess that shouldn't be a problem. Otherwise cash or certified check.

78mao · 05-25-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by v8rumble

No catch, you wont be dealing with a random stranger in a McDonalds parking lot lol. This is a government registered vehicle, you would be at our office in Manhattan. Vehicle is owned by the German govt. My department buys 3 brand new BMWs every year with the diplomatic discount, and trade them in for next model year, most of the time we get back what we paid for it.

You wont be able to lease the car obviously, but if you arrange finance options with your bank, then I guess that shouldn't be a problem. Otherwise cash or certified check.

definately, are there any limitations of where the vehicle can be transported to with in the next year? Or just the first year?

v8rumble · 05-25-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 78mao

definately, are there any limitations of where the vehicle can be transported to with in the next year? Or just the first year?

No limitations as the vehicle was never registered in Germany, and is US spec. It was imported from Germany as a new BMW, and once it arrived here, it was registered to Dept of State, as they issue the diplomatic plates. You can ship it anywhere you like as a regular vehicle.

78mao · 05-25-2011, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by v8rumble

No limitations as the vehicle was never registered in Germany, and is US spec. It was imported from Germany as a new BMW, and once it arrived here, it was registered to Dept of State, as they issue the diplomatic plates. You can ship it anywhere you like as a regular vehicle.

that sounds great!
please keep me posted as in when this vehicle is going to be for sale.
can u send me more pics of the vehicle and interior as well to
alex.chen.1103@gmail.com
or
alex@lmted.com

thanks

BigP535I · 05-25-2011, 04:43 PM

might be interested as well, please keep me updated, btw I have leatherate in my 335i and I dont like it, the feel is weird and its already tearing in some spot, is the quality better in a 535? Also any other options not listed, i.e. any package options etc?

listerone · 05-25-2011, 06:11 PM

Does it feature anything in addition to standard equipment? Packages? Individual options? Also,I can easily get to Manhattan to look at it.Would that be possible? If it is,would it also be possible to take it for a quick spin (with proper ID and a Consulate "escort",of course)?

EV0LVE · 05-25-2011, 11:15 PM

everything sounds legit so far.

listerone · 05-26-2011, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by EV0LVE

everything sounds legit so far.

I think it's safe to assume that Germany's diplomatic mission in NYC (UN and Consulate) is a pretty large,complex and well run operation.If I'm correct to assume this it does seem a bit strange to me that that mission would turn to an enthusiasts' website to try to get rid of a diplomatic vehicle.It could very well be legit but *I'd* only expect to see something like this done by Venezuela's...or Cuba's....or Bangladesh's Consulate.

v8rumble · 05-26-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by listerone

I think it's safe to assume that Germany's diplomatic mission in NYC (UN and Consulate) is a pretty large,complex and well run operation.If I'm correct to assume this it does seem a bit strange to me that that mission would turn to an enthusiasts' website to try to get rid of a diplomatic vehicle.It could very well be legit but *I'd* only expect to see something like this done by Venezuela's...or Cuba's....or Bangladesh's Consulate.

I'm the enthusiast lol, I figured I'd put in on here because you guys know the value of it, its not "officially" for sale, it wont be until the first week of November (confirmed). A request was put in for a 2012 528x, and it would take a week to know if we can get a 528x with all the bureaucracy lol. Its taxpayer money so my department doesnt really care if they trade it in for a bargain, but I figured we could use the extra funds in our budget by private sale.

No other options that I cound think of except sun shades and no "535i" badging on the back. So theres navi, heated seats, sunshades, parking sensors, sunroof.

I'll keep you guys posted in the meantime. So first week of November is the sale, and whoever has the funds available gets it basically. When the date comes closer, interested people are welcome to come by at check it out, take it for a spin, etc etc.

edit: I'll also post up the 750li's around October, if anyones interested in them for somewhere in the 70s.

rrachapudi · 08-23-2011, 10:54 PM

Hi,
Are there any further updates to the information you posted before? Is the sale still slated for November or any sooner? I'd be interested in buying the car. How did the 535i handle this past winter in the NYC area? Thanks.

v8rumble · 08-25-2011, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rrachapudi

Hi,
Are there any further updates to the information you posted before? Is the sale still slated for November or any sooner? I'd be interested in buying the car. How did the 535i handle this past winter in the NYC area? Thanks.

Still for sale in November. Last I heard was that the sale has to made "public" on an internal website, to see if anyone other departments want the car before the sale is made officially public. I guess if that happens and there are multiple parties interested it would turn into a bidding scenario.

The 535i didn't come out during the winter, maybe once or twice. Stays in a parking garage 90% of the time.

v8rumble · 12-14-2011, 09:27 AM

UPDATE:

I'm waiting on the bill of lading for the new car so I cant exactly give a date when the car is "officially" for sale, but it should be any day now.

Retail value is $50k, it will be a "closed" bidding process. Bidding starts at $40k, best offer wins obviously. Cash or certified bank check only. Please have the funds available if you're interested.

Car can be seen in NYC with an appointment. Send me a private message if you want to set up an appointment

Car has approx 6,300 miles. I drove to the Canadian border and back to NYC, about 800ish miles last week. Real fun to drive

05-25-2011, 08:20 AM	#1
v8rumble New Member 4 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 535i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	Interest Check: 2011 535i, 4k miles $40k BIMMERPOST / Classifieds Asking Price: None Item Interest UPDATE: Officially FOR SALE http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...Y_URL&stkTyp=U Retail value is $50k, it will be a "closed" bidding process. Bidding starts at $39k, best offer wins obviously. Cash or certified bank check only. Please have the funds available if you're interested. Car can be seen in NYC with an appointment. Send me a private message if you want to set up an appointment Car has approx 6,000 miles now. 2011 535i, black on black, nav, heated seats, sunroof, parking sensors, Registered as a government vehicle, (diplomat). Bidding starts at $39,000. No lien holders on title, no accidents, and car sits in garage when not in "official use". Car is in Manhattan. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...Y_URL&stkTyp=U Last edited by v8rumble; 12-23-2011 at 06:06 AM..
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v8rumble New Member 4 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 535i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	Not exactly sure, my supervisor and I was at the dealership few weeks ago for an appraisal, and we spoke about the 528xdrive, and he said yeah after September but he's not the most reliable person to get information from. Our ordering process starts in a few weeks, and if the 528ix isnt available, I guess we would get another 535i, or an 535ix if it can be squeezed into the budget. But I wouldn't be surprised if they force me into a 528 non xdrive, given the budget cuts everywhere.
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05-25-2011, 09:58 AM	#4
BMW_ACURA Enlisted Member 7 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2011 535I SPORT/PREM Join Date: May 2011 Location: HOUSTON, TX iTrader: (0)	Why would you sell for so less, instead you can get better price if you trade, just curious
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BMW_ACURA Enlisted Member 7 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2011 535I SPORT/PREM Join Date: May 2011 Location: HOUSTON, TX iTrader: (0)	Keep us posted, iam in, and when will you let us know
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05-25-2011, 10:31 AM	#8
LuvMyE92 Occasionally frequent poster 3000 Rep 2,744 Posts Drives: CT5V-Blackwing Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: RTP NC, USA iTrader: (0)	Sounds like a great deal. I'd be all over one of those if I didn't already have the 535. 26K trade-in is criminal. Surely you could take the car almost anywhere else and get 40K rather easily. Heck, put it on Autotrader or even eBay and I'd bet they'd sell in a week. __________________ Current inventory: F22 & G05 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing w/3 pedals Past: E24,E28(3),E34,E36,E37,E38(2),E39(4),E46,E89,E92 (obviously),F01,F06,F10,F30,F87,G12,G30(2),G82(2)
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BigP535I Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 252 Posts Drives: F10 AW Mtech Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	might be interested as well, please keep me updated, btw I have leatherate in my 335i and I dont like it, the feel is weird and its already tearing in some spot, is the quality better in a 535? Also any other options not listed, i.e. any package options etc?
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listerone First Lieutenant 10 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW 540d Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Does it feature anything in addition to standard equipment? Packages? Individual options? Also,I can easily get to Manhattan to look at it.Would that be possible? If it is,would it also be possible to take it for a quick spin (with proper ID and a Consulate "escort",of course)? __________________ Current : 2018 540d Formerly: 2014 328d Formerly: 2011 MB E350 Bluetec Formerly: 2009 335d
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EV0LVE Captain 42 Rep 776 Posts Drives: F10 535i SG Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: So Cal iTrader: (1)	everything sounds legit so far.
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08-23-2011, 10:54 PM	#20
rrachapudi Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2009 528ix Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Randolph, NJ iTrader: (0)	Hi, Are there any further updates to the information you posted before? Is the sale still slated for November or any sooner? I'd be interested in buying the car. How did the 535i handle this past winter in the NYC area? Thanks.
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12-14-2011, 09:27 AM	#22
v8rumble New Member 4 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 535i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	UPDATE: I'm waiting on the bill of lading for the new car so I cant exactly give a date when the car is "officially" for sale, but it should be any day now. Retail value is $50k, it will be a "closed" bidding process. Bidding starts at $40k, best offer wins obviously. Cash or certified bank check only. Please have the funds available if you're interested. Car can be seen in NYC with an appointment. Send me a private message if you want to set up an appointment Car has approx 6,300 miles. I drove to the Canadian border and back to NYC, about 800ish miles last week. Real fun to drive
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