Low Mileage 540i Values ?

[Funk49]

Yea, I know.... it's very subjective and whatever ...

That said, I've found a couple lower mileage 540s but

What would the following 540s be worth ?

- 95 540iA with 65,000 miles Seller asking $7900
- 95 540iA with 105,000 miles Seller asking $8995

Both are in excellant shape.

[DarkKnightM3]

from what I read in the last thread around 6k, that's depending on a whole list of variable's that more informed members would be able to include.

[Baupfhor]

I bought my 85k mi 540i/6 for 5800 last year. I won't say excellent shape but pretty damn good.

[84318i]

Those are e39 540i prices, sellers are on crack, especially for 540iA

[Funk49]

Those are e39 540i prices, sellers are on crack, especially for 540iASo what would one expect to pay for the examples I showed ?

[me78569]

For a 17 years old bmw?

Honestly even with the low mileage I would say that they should be in the 3-4k range. 8 is WAY to high. With cars this old, mileage really doesn't speak much to me. you can get a cherry m5 for that money or as someone else said a pretty nice e39. Most e34's on the road now days have hit bottom when it comes to their price.

[Funk49]

Honestly even with the low mileage I would say that they should be in the 3-4k range. 8 is WAY to high.

With cars this old, mileage really doesn't speak much to me. you can get a cherry m5 for that money or as someone else said a pretty nice e39. Most e34's on the road now days have hit bottom when it comes to their price.I agree, $7900 is way to high....even on a 540i w/65k miles on it.

Come on now on getting a cherry M5 for $8Gs... :rolleyes

Hopefully, more folks will chime in here. I'm looking at a couple and don't want to overpay the market value.

So what is a fair price to pay for a low mileage 540iA ??

[ross1]

The lower mile one would be worth that all day if 6 spd., not likely to find a buyer for an autobox at that price as most enthusiasts prefer a proper gearbox.
The seller of the second car has a firm grip on it at that price.

[me78569]

Ok maybe not cherry, but one that isn't in too rough of shape.

[janders211]

Isn't this the same threadyou just posted?

2k-3.5k

M5's are in the 5k-8k range if you want to pour money into something.

[Funk49]

Isn't this the same threadyou just posted?

2k-3.5k

M5's are in the 5k-8k range if you want to pour money into something.No it is not. Similar yes, the other is more detailed and to the point. Posted due to lack of replies to this posting.

2-3.5k Seriously ?? With only 65,000 miles ? That's real hard to believe.

This is like pulling teeth here. :rolleyes

Come on folks..... I know you guys are the experts on these cars.

[mrgraybeard]

NADA says $3787 for a clean trade-in with 85K miles (splitting the difference between the two). I'd probably pay $4k, $4.5K for a rust-free model with some documented service history (like an Alusil engine replacement).

[ShapeShifter]

I would not pay much more than trade in value for most cars.