2002 Z3 M Coupe - trade?

[BimmerBreaker]

Im going to be selling my 02 M coupe
194,000 miles but doesnt show the mileage at all
Alpine White, Black interior
I have to post a price so $29k...

But Im not currently interested in an outright sale so that price isnt super realistic and I know that...

Im more interested in a trade for an M roadster or a rare color E46 wagon

Any year is OK but obviously most would need cash on top

Maybe someone wants to upgrade from roady to coupe and we could work something out

[bluptgm3]

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[BimmerBreaker]

Thought I posted pics but I don't see them on my PC... I will post some up shortly

FWIW I know its not a $29k car - just have to follow my own rules and post a price. Ultimately, I want an M roadster, so I will either sell outright and buy one or trade if there is an opportunity to do so. For now I'd like to entertain trades while I decide where to price it for an outright sale

Edit: been asked a couple times so thought I should clarify - yes I would accept trades for an S52 roadster but obviously would need some cash on top

[Jetmex]

Thought I posted pics but I don't see them on my PC... I will post some up shortly

FWIW I know its not a $29k car - just have to follow my own rules and post a price. Ultimately, I want an M roadster, so I will either sell outright and buy one or trade if there is an opportunity to do so. For now I'd like to entertain trades while I decide where to price it for an outright sale

Edit: been asked a couple times so thought I should clarify - yes I would accept trades for an S52 roadster but obviously would need some cash on top

I think cash on top would have to depend on mileage and condition of the roady against a super high mile coupe... You may end up ponying up some cash... (just thinking out load again)

[BimmerBreaker]

yeah but... it's an S54 M coupe

[mpire]

I asked around, no one wants a shitty S54 M Coupe.

I got a 1997 ranger in excellent shape that I'll trade you straight up.

You know this is a great deal!

[s8ilver]

I'll straight up trade for my 2005 VTEC Honda Accord (no stupid shims required for valve adjustment).

Message that guy on BAT selling the 10k mile LSB Roadster and see if he wants to trade.

[BimmerBreaker]

I asked around, no one wants a shitty S54 M Coupe.

I got a 1997 ranger in excellent shape that I'll trade you straight up.

You know this is a great deal!

Daaang dude, harsh words. Just salt on the not selling me your s54 midpipe wound

I'll straight up trade for my 2005 VTEC Honda Accord (no stupid shims required for valve adjustment).

Message that guy on BAT selling the 10k mile LSB Roadster and see if he wants to trade.

Haha - I would if there was any chance in hell he'd say yes...

Local guy offered to trade for a 90k mile S/C E46 M3 with 500whp but, idk. That was the sort of trade I was looking for, but I guess I'm pickier than I thought. Or I just love Z3's more than I'm willing to acknowledge. Or I really, REALLY hate Carbon Black enough to pass on an otherwise reasonable trade

I'll go back to messaging everyone with a decent E39 M5 for sale asking if they'd trade now lol

[dorifto88]

Assuming then you aren't interested in my 01? Just let me know

[TexaZ3]

I'd trade you my 05' E46 M3 Competition Coupe for it, but...its Carbon Black!

[BimmerBreaker]

I'd be open to trading for an E46 M3 if it was "unique" in some way. A cool color - Estoril Blue, Velvet Blue, at least a Phoenix Yellow or something... or an M Texture interior

It's hard because I love my M coupe, but I'm hesitant to sell it because of financial reasons, it feels a bit like selling an E30 M3 in 2007. But I also hate having that mentality - cars are meant to be enjoyed, not treated as investments. I always ragged on the notion of garage queens and now I have one - and a pretty dumb one at that, given the mileage. It's just causing a lot of weird, uncomfortable inner conflict for me in this regard. I think trading it for another M car thats already on the bottom of it's depreciation curve is my best move. I'll keep looking for E39 M5's to trade for...

[TexaZ3]

I'd be open to trading for an E46 M3 if it was "unique" in some way. A cool color - Estoril Blue, Velvet Blue, at least a Phoenix Yellow or something... or an M Texture interior

It's hard because I love my M coupe, but I'm hesitant to sell it because of financial reasons, it feels a bit like selling an E30 M3 in 2007. But I also hate having that mentality - cars are meant to be enjoyed, not treated as investments. I always ragged on the notion of garage queens and now I have one - and a pretty dumb one at that, given the mileage. It's just causing a lot of weird, uncomfortable inner conflict for me in this regard. I think trading it for another M car thats already on the bottom of it's depreciation curve is my best move. I'll keep looking for E39 M5's to trade for...

I was mostly joking tbh, I don't really want to trade my ZCP, nor do I need another shoe - but I do get the same feeling sometimes about the cars I have. Its very hard to let go - and the only way you can do it is when you immediately replace it with something more interesting. This is what I did with my M6 - sold it and immediately - like next day I bought a Z4M Coupe. You'll have hard time finding a unique E46M now, simply because they are all desirable and go for crazy unreasonable money because of that.

Btw, I think you might have missed the train a bit with E39 M5s, they are officially started to climb about a year ago, and currently pointed straight into the stratosphere. Finding a clean one with low miles for good money is next to impossible. Anything under 50k miles is $50k+. Still some cars out there, but you won't be getting a deal, unless you want a project to tinker with. Parts availability is starting to dwindle with them as well, so if that's what you want, time to pounce now. I got lucky and bought a cherry Imola 3 years ago for what could only be considered a highway robbery now.

[BimmerBreaker]

Good news for me is I am not looking for a sub-50k mile example, 100-150k is my target range. Enough that it's been driven and had common stuff fixed, not so much that everything is broken (hopefully). Their current pricing trajectory is part of why I want to get on board that train now. And to be fair, they've been going up for quite awhile now. Extremely low mile/rare colors have been seeking substantial premiums for at least 8 years or so. I've been offered mid-high $20's for my car, and that should be enough to get the E39 M5 I'm looking for, I just don't want to pull the trigger on selling my coupe until I have an M5 lined up... I'm sure you know that feeling well...
And luckily for me, I not only don't mind tinkering, but if anything I'd prefer a car that needs a little work if it means getting a more interesting color combo

Plus, I have a somewhat silly goal of owning all the "gray gauged" M cars. I have a 4.8is and the S54 Z3M currently - adding an E39 M5 would mean I'm only an E46 M3 away from achieving that goal!

edt: I just realized we joined this forum the same month. I've been a little more active than you over this time though

[Tim95M3]

Hey, I'll trade you a nice high mileage example of a DASC 1.9... No? lol