Low mileage Ti - sell it?

[rikdee]

I just passed my White 1998 M-Sport auto to my teenaged daughter. The car is in remarkable original condition, many new parts, big front brakes, 17" Style 23 wheels, Bridgestone Potenzas, etc. - flawless in every respect with 31,800 miles. I was thinking maybe it makes sense to sell to an enthusiast but not sure it is worth enough to go through the exercise; I'd just have to replace it as she needs something to drive.

Opinions?

[roadrash]

No offense meant towards your daughter, but definitely sell it to an enthusiast. That sounds like too nice a specimen (even with the auto trans.) for any teenager to "drive," i.e. "neglect and abuse." Unless of course, your daughter LOVES the car, appreciates the fact that it's still "young for its age" and is committed to keeping it in the current condition.

[b.u.ti-ful]

Ask her what she wants to drive.

If she says Pontiac Sunfire, you're in luck!

[(408)-OUTLAWti]

As a teenage driver myself,i would ask her.

[budget76]

IMO I would give her the choice of A: selling it and getting a replacement in worse shape or B: she keeps it, but the first sign of neglect it gets stolen and replaced. Sounds WAY too nice for most of the teenagers I know, myself included at the time

[1996 328ti]

Originally Posted by rikdee

I just passed my White 1998 M-Sport auto to my teenaged daughter. The car is in remarkable original condition, many new parts, big front brakes, 17" Style 23 wheels, Bridgestone Potenzas, etc. - flawless in every respect with 31,800 miles. I was thinking maybe it makes sense to sell to an enthusiast but not sure it is worth enough to go through the exercise; I'd just have to replace it as she needs something to drive.

Opinions?

After totaling my ti in 2000 and coming out without a scratch, if you love your daughter, give it to her. Just make her do a few street survival programs regardless. http://www.streetsurvival.org

Also make sure she knows if and when steam starts coming out from under the hood, pull over safely, turn the car off and call you.

[rikdee]

Originally Posted by budget76

IMO I would give her the choice of A: selling it and getting a replacement in worse shape or B: she keeps it, but the first sign of neglect it gets stolen and replaced. Sounds WAY too nice for most of the teenagers I know, myself included at the time

Yeah, you're right and this is pretty much what I told her. I am in the process of teaching her how to care for a car, a somewhat long term project. And yes, it is way too nice and probably should be owned/driven by someone who knows what they have. Well, I still own it but am not driving it any longer. Having babied and driven it for more than two years as my primary ride, I bought a 2005 330i 6MT ZHP in March. But, I still love the Tee, and believe me, it is in jaw-dropping condition.

[rikdee]

Originally Posted by 1996 328ti

After totaling my ti in 2000 and coming out without a scratch, if you love your daughter, give it to her. Just make her do a few street survival programs regardless. http://www.streetsurvival.org

Also make sure she knows if and when steam starts coming out from under the hood, pull over safely, turn the car off and call you.

Thanks and noted. - Rick

[tiFreak]

fwiw my dad bought me my ti when I was 16, 3 years later I'm still driving it, I always thought of it as too nice to beat on

[acevedo12]

Originally Posted by tiFreak

fwiw my dad bought me my ti when I was 16, 3 years later I'm still driving it, I always thought of it as too nice to beat on

+1

sometimes my friends even think i baby it too much i.e. not letting them get in with food or drink. just ask her how much the car means to her and let that be the deciding factor

[StealthBimmer]

Keep it in the family is the best choice! At least you can still drive it when you miss it. Let's see some pics of your 318ti. You know the members love pics!!!