The Kelly Blue Book is the leading used car price guide in America, and as such, it is an excellent source for anyone wishing to find the value of a used car. By knowing the value of your car, you can make sure you get a fair deal when you sell it. Unfortunately, the Kelly Blue Book does not list price values on cars made before 1990. In order to find the value of your 1985 BMW 7 Series, you will have to purchase an expensive price guide or do a bit of research.
Assess your car. Take note of anything that doesn't work correctly or of any physical problems with the car's appearance. The better the condition your car is in, the more money it will be worth.
Search online for used 1985 BMW 7 Series cars. If you can find cars in a similar condition to yours, use that information to make your estimate. Be warned, however, that few of these cars hit the market, and you may have trouble finding a car similar to yours.
Call local BMW dealers and ask for a rough estimate of the value of your car. You may be asked to bring your car into the shop, so they can check it out (if they are at all interested in buying it). At the very least, they should be able to give you some idea as to what your car is worth.
Look for used car ads of similar model BMW cars from the mid 80s, if you are still having trouble finding the value of your car. Their prices will give you some rough estimate of what your car is worth.
Use the information you have garnered about the value of 1985 BMW 7 Series cars to make an estimate of the value of your car.
Visit Nadaguides.com. Click the "Buy a guide" tab at the top of the screen.
Click on "See details," under the 2010 Recreation Vehicle Commercial Data Link guide. This will take you to a page from which you can purchase the guide.
Click the "Buy now" tab and follow directions to get your NADA appraisal guide. This is an online guide that will allow you to search for the value of your car from your home.
Locate information on 1985 BMW 7 Series cars in the guide to find out exactly what your car is worth.
