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I'm about to receive a new company car and I sadly just don't have the space on the drive anymore so need to sell my trusty steed.

This is an extremely well spec'd 'last of' E53 BMW X5's to roll off the line. I've also upgraded a number of other items over the past two years.

Condition:
110,100 miles, last Inspection II service carried out by A1BN November 2016
Tyres with 40-50% tread left all round
Two spots of curb rash on mag wheels but nothing else
Small paint chip on rear bumper and scratch on bonnet
Brand New OEM green climate windscreen fitted in April 2016
Both original BMW keys including security wallet key

History:
Full BMW Main Dealer Service History with exception of last service carried out by A1BN
Service book with all stamps and invoices for work/service carried out under my ownership
Gearbox oil changed November 2016
MOT until November 2017
Brand new radiator, water pump, header tank and temp sensor replaced February 2016
Front control arms and bushes replaced November 2016
Full M Sport Pack with extended wheel arches and 20" rims
BMW Professional SatNav (upgrade to 2016 maps, incl new post codes etc)
Heated Seats
Heated Steering Wheel (replaced my M-Tech brand new wheel but will be included in sale)

Upgrades:
LED Side Repeaters (blackline)
LED Angel Eyes
LED Interior Lights incl NPlate
Black Kidney Grills
20mm Spacers all round
Digital TV Upgrade
2016 Maps
Engine Remap (BW Chiptune)
Detachable OEM towbar 

All OEM parts that have been replaced are available and will be included in the sale.

Asking: £5,950 onco

Lovely example, good luck with your sale buddy 

Hi interested can you send me some pictures thanks rob

Yes pictures, interior, exterior, engine bay etc would help
Smee

Sorry just noticed the pics attached to your post but they are a bit limited. Quite interested but need to see more
Pics from all four sides
Close up of all wheels and tyres
Interior front showing each seat
Interior rear
Pic of boot interior
Pic of heated steering wheel
Pic of illuminated dash showing mileage service lights etc
Pic on engine bay

Might sound a lot but your pics are extremely limited to take a decision about travelling to view. That said, sounds line a very nice car
Can you pm them to me please?

Will add a few more photos over the weekend.

Price reduced to £6,950 ono

I'm surprised it hasn't sold,well cared for motor with all the toys. Probably because of the £500 road tax.
GLWS

Hi guys,

Anyone with experience selling cars via Autotrader? Is it worth a shot?
I'm not having much luck here and besides the financial knock I'd hate to see it go as part-ex or to WeBuyAnyCar.

Thanks

[quote="TheHerd"]
Hi guys,

Anyone with experience selling cars via Autotrader? Is it worth a shot?
I'm not having much luck here and besides the financial knock I'd hate to see it go as part-ex or to WeBuyAnyCar.

Thanks
[/quote]

ive just put my x5 on autotrader, paid £58 for a 6 week advert with 20 pics i think. i put it on gumtree aswell and had 2 calls within the 1st hour.

we buy and we want any car have offered me £3600 and £3400 pre-inspection price lol............idiots.

last resort is ebay but i really dont wanna use that

Hi

Yes I tried pistonheads and sold my TT a while back via that was about £60

My brother in law who's in the trade has used pistonheads, auto trader and eBay as well to sell cars successfully. I would have suggested your car to my brother in law but he's now only dealing in 3-4 year old cars.

Good photos really help sell a car as does a good detailed description as people are looking for well maintained cars. Also sometimes an advert in the car window can do the trick as well.
Good luck with your sale

[quote="TheHerd"]
Hi guys,

Anyone with experience selling cars via Autotrader? Is it worth a shot?
I'm not having much luck here and besides the financial knock I'd hate to see it go as part-ex or to WeBuyAnyCar.

Thanks
[/quote]

I note the negative thread comments re ebay but really dont see any issue......especially if placing a decent classified adverts (avoids non showing auction winners & need to relist). IMO ebay offers buyers familiar to ebay a quick & easy way to daily search for new listings of specific cars.

Not saying the following apllies here but often sellers advertise privately to yield more cash than WBAC or P/X.

Ironically many decent cars end up going to WBAC or to P/X due to late advertising &/or a failure to price competitively.

I used e bay to sell the sons mx5 cost £15 sold to the 1st person that contacted me as said a good ad does help.

I used ebay to sell my Range Rover the year I bought my first X5 - used an ad as AW8 said, not auction (lots of timewasters!)  Rangie was 10 years old, very good spec and I gave comprehensive details and photos and sold it easily at a decent price.  Have also bought a few cars over the years on ebay - runabouts /short term use. No issues whatsoever.  I am more wary of Gumtree.

Thanks for all the advice guys. I have listed my X5 on eBay now.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/-/272574772884?

I'm wondering though if it might sell easier with all the mods/upgrades removed?