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Post by TomK » Sun Apr 02, 2017 11:26 am

buzyg wrote: Sat Apr 01, 2017 9:23 pm
slick wrote: Sat Apr 01, 2017 8:06 pm Inspection 2 includes the all important valve clearance check.........a VERY important part of M maintenance, but would ( or should ) a prospective purchaser factor in the cost of big end replacement ? ( as preventative maintenance? )
Not quite correct. The Ins2 does not include the Valve Clearance check, or the Gear box Oil change, or the Diff Oil change. They are all optional additions, that can be done independently, at other times, or along with the Inspection, as most of us do.
Not quite sure what you're on about here? Service book clearly states that valve check, gear box and diff oil must be done at Inspection II, they are not 'optional'! Inspection 1 list states only valve check.
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Post by paddy wright » Sun Apr 02, 2017 12:58 pm

If you're buying as a long term prospect I'd say get the service done pre sale and then go for it. The 'missing' service will only be an issue when you try to sell it. If you are keeping long term that becomes less of an issue.
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Post by Muckinonthesofa » Sun Apr 02, 2017 2:33 pm

Angelus666 wrote: Sat Apr 01, 2017 11:50 pm Just because the service book says inspection 1 it might have actually had a 2....did the car come with a stack of invoices? I wouldn't be put off, it's probably only due that service about now any way...good deal on yours and a 12 month auc it's pretty risk free for you. I'd say go for it, too much scare mongering on here....the engine, for the most part are as reliable as any Bmw have made!
Yep! As has been said, try and factor the Inps 2 into the deal and buy it. AUC = complete peace of mind.

Lots of things in life carry some sort of risk, buying performance cars is just one of them. If we all got scared then none of these cars would ever sell. This one looks to me like carrying minimal risk to you and on top of that you've got a good deal, even better if they chuck the Ins 2 in!

Buy it before they are fetching a few grand more this summer and enjoy these wonderful cars. :driving: :thumbsup:
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Post by AldridgeZ4 » Sun Apr 02, 2017 5:03 pm

Thanks for all of your advice, it helped me make my decision. I walked from that car but went to see another within the same group. I used the valuation he had given me and then bargained hard.......I am now the proud owner of a 2007 titanium silver, 50k miles Z4M. Perfect service history, all BMW main dealer, inspection 2 done at 40k.
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Post by Angelus666 » Sun Apr 02, 2017 6:45 pm

Congrats....pictures will be required!

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Post by Muckinonthesofa » Sun Apr 02, 2017 7:15 pm

AldridgeZ4 wrote: Sun Apr 02, 2017 5:03 pm Thanks for all of your advice, it helped me make my decision. I walked from that car but went to see another within the same group. I used the valuation he had given me and then bargained hard.......I am now the proud owner of a 2007 titanium silver, 50k miles Z4M. Perfect service history, all BMW main dealer, inspection 2 done at 40k.
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Post by AldridgeZ4 » Sun Apr 02, 2017 7:33 pm

I think its amazing how much knowledge i have gained from this forum. Anything the dealer said I instantly knew if it was right or wrong. To be fair, this dealer was quite good and didn't talk too much bull s**t. He did say one interesting thing when I mentioned I had been on a forum...."bloody forums, they are the bane of my life" :-)
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Post by AldridgeZ4 » Sun Apr 02, 2017 7:38 pm

I can't collect until the 25th April as I'm going hols.....its going to be a long month.
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Post by mr wilks » Sun Apr 02, 2017 7:52 pm

Nice move there OP , highly likely the other car would have given no real issues but as you proved other cars are out there so why buy one with fickle history :wink:
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Post by LewisB » Sun Apr 02, 2017 7:53 pm

Nice stuff, well done on the bargaining. A good looking Zed :thumbsup:
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Post by ocrx8 » Sun Apr 02, 2017 8:09 pm

Looks great in silver - enjoy :thumbsup:
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Post by Z4M-2006 » Sun Apr 02, 2017 8:22 pm

Great car....Love the silver ...

Low miles and AUC will keep you in fine fettle

Enjoy your ownership....

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Post by enzed4 » Sun Apr 02, 2017 9:05 pm

Good result and a nice Z4M. So where is it being stored while you're away on hols? At the dealers where they can use it as a lunch run car? :lol:
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Post by AldridgeZ4 » Sun Apr 02, 2017 9:16 pm

Thanks.....now all I can imagine is my car being rallied around the streets of Leicester by the the teenage carwash guy for the next month.
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Post by Mangozac » Sun Apr 02, 2017 9:28 pm

AldridgeZ4 wrote: Sun Apr 02, 2017 7:33 pm He did say one interesting thing when I mentioned I had been on a forum...."bloody forums, they are the bane of my life" :-)
To be fair, there is plenty of misinformation and pessimism around on forums too. Selling my last Zed one potential total buyer kept telling me of all of these potential faults that he's heard about and half of them I had never heard of in my 7 years of Z4 ownership/forum membership.

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