When is the best time to sell my M3? Now or in the Spring?

[HadesM3]

When is the best time to sell my 2011 e90 m3?

Currently, as we all know prices are high on all used cars due to COVID. However, now that its winter should we expect overall sales to slow down and prices to drop slightly? Am I better off waiting for Spring?

Another concern is when will this COVID bubble pop dropping prices? However, resolution to supply chain issues don't appear to be anytime soon.

Thoughts? Thanks!

[Denny347]

I don't think E90 prices are going down much in the future. The price increase might slow down, but they are not likely to reverse. Christmas time and just after it is likely the slow season to sell/buy a car. Other than that...

[shimmy23]

considering you have an e90, i think specs matter. AW, SSII, IB, MR, or a sought after color will always have a buyer. Enthusiasts are always looking.

[kyrix1st]

Never.

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by kyrix1st

Never.

Agreed.

[Siajoon]

s65 to the moon.

[AC/DC]

There's a lot of e90 M3s for sale right now and are regularly dropping prices. I would wait until that that backlog is gone, which is probably the Spring.

[Kingjames31]

Originally Posted by AdM1nsarEas$

Prices gon drop during winter hard due to high gas prices. Likely won’t rebound

That’s like saying r8 prices will drop because of gas prices. They won’t drop because of gas. People don’t buy these bc they are economical.

[Siajoon]

Originally Posted by Kingjames31

That’s like saying r8 prices will drop because of gas prices. They won’t drop because of gas. People don’t buy these bc they are economical.

Lol facts

[Idfkman]

List it for what you want then it sells when it sells.

[Longboarder]

Originally Posted by AdM1nsarEas$

Trust me

Trust you why? Maybe if you explain your view of correlation and provide data to support this theory between gasoline prices and the supply/demand curve for V8 M3's.

And also care to explain your view of forum Admins?

[tbuck]

As a general rule of thumb, Spring is usually the best time to sell a sporty/convertible car. Not hard and fast, but other factors not withstanding, that would be the best time. Winter would always be the worst time as these type of cars are mostly used as weekend/nice weather cars and the bulk of them get put up till spring anyway. Demand would seem to be the lowest from now till closer to Spring, as evidenced by the very large number currently available. Back in May, when I was watching the market closely and looking to buy myself, cars were turning over much quicker than they are now. Due to the current market, however, there may not be a really slow season like in a typical year. GL either way!

[Jr67]

Nah man, the spring would be a better time

[LakeSurfer]

It's a gamble and if you like to gamble then wait until spring. I'm in Florida we're weather is not as much of a factor in pricing and I've seen the E9x M3's in all configurations see price reductions in the last several months. The market is peaking and over saturation saturation is real, we've seen the peak and now they're correcting to realistic prices. Sellers are eating there words now. But again that's based on where I'm at.

If you're thinking about selling, I'd put it up for what you want out of it and see what happens. You might see a potential lose come spring but you also could see a potential gain if you sell it now.

[HadesM3]

Thanks for all the feedback guys!

I will probably start working on a FS ad after the holidays.

[94jedi]

Traditionally, yes spring is the best time to sell but this is not a traditional market. If you "need" to sell, I'd put it up and sit on it until you get what you want for it. There seem to be a lot of cars on the market at the moment; the closer to stock, the better.

[SilverSlug]

If you're waiting until past the holidays, maybe consider waiting until tax time, where some people are sitting more flush with cash from their tax returns.

Also, depending on your specs and the condition, there are consignment sellers that have a portfolio of affluent buyers, and on the lookout for certain models.

Lastly, an online auction site called "Bring A Trailer" seems to being in some astronomical numbers for certain cars, M3 included.

[HadesM3]

Which online classifieds is best in your opinion?

Autotrader, Cars.com, Carfax or others?

Passing on auctions such as BAT. There seems to be a lot of spectators there just to make comments and have zero interest in buying.


Thanks for the advice!

[bdirts]

Originally Posted by HadesM3

Which online classifieds is best in your opinion?

Autotrader, Cars.com, Carfax or others?

Passing on auctions such as BAT. There seems to be a lot of spectators there just to make comments and have zero interest in buying.


Thanks for the advice!

CarGurus.

[Bigtriece]

Originally Posted by AdM1nsarEas$

Just trust the process. Don’t get caught up in all the data.

WTF are you talking about?

Cars don't sell as well between Nov-Jan because of holidays. Not because of gas prices.

If I just bought my wife a $4K peloton set, I'd be much less likely to go buy an E90. Not because it'll cost an extra $10 to fill it up for a few months.

[bhowelett]

Originally Posted by bdirts

CarGurus.

I second cargurus. That's the major site I perused daily for many months until I found my e93m bought back in June.

[ericxog]

Originally Posted by Bigtriece

WTF are you talking about?

Cars don't sell as well between Nov-Jan because of holidays. Not because of gas prices.

If I just bought my wife a $4K peloton set, I'd be much less likely to go buy an E90. Not because it'll cost an extra $10 to fill it up for a few months.

Naw bro "trUsT thE ProcEsS".