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NO LONGER WANTED E86 Manual Wanted Please
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Hello all
I’ve been lurking here for a little while waiting for the right Coupe E86 to come along.
Money wise I’m at 8k, so know I won’t be buying a mint low mileage, well specked up car. However, I’m sure there’s a car out there for me that’s been well looked after that maybe needs a little fettling, and therefore be a bit cheaper? I’m handy enough with the spanner’s, so don’t mind a car that needs a little love mechanically, but I’m not into bodywork or paint really, so not looking for a full on project.
It may be that I have to wait a while and raise more cash for the right car and I will be happy to do that if there’s nothing available, there’s no rush.
The only thing I won’t entertain is wood grain trim and or beige leather interiors. Just not my cup of tea. Everything else considered. Let me know if you have anything and are interested in relieving me of some cash.
All the best, Ady.
I’ve been lurking here for a little while waiting for the right Coupe E86 to come along.
Money wise I’m at 8k, so know I won’t be buying a mint low mileage, well specked up car. However, I’m sure there’s a car out there for me that’s been well looked after that maybe needs a little fettling, and therefore be a bit cheaper? I’m handy enough with the spanner’s, so don’t mind a car that needs a little love mechanically, but I’m not into bodywork or paint really, so not looking for a full on project.
It may be that I have to wait a while and raise more cash for the right car and I will be happy to do that if there’s nothing available, there’s no rush.
The only thing I won’t entertain is wood grain trim and or beige leather interiors. Just not my cup of tea. Everything else considered. Let me know if you have anything and are interested in relieving me of some cash.
All the best, Ady.
Last edited by AdyBish on Tue Aug 15, 2023 8:58 pm, edited 3 times in total.
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Hi Ady,
At that price range you should find something. Also consider Cat D/N write offs. Mine was written off for very minimal damage to a front wing and front tie rod. That's the way I went and ended up with a nice car with 70k miles in decent nick with a few nice extras (lsd, suspension etc.) for your price. Has not cost any more to insure and has meant I've ended up with a nice low mileage example that has been well maintained.
Unfortunately around the £5-7k mark there are a lot of rough ones and due to the limited numbers there's not a great choice. They do come up though. Good luck with the search! They are definitely worth it!!
Craig
At that price range you should find something. Also consider Cat D/N write offs. Mine was written off for very minimal damage to a front wing and front tie rod. That's the way I went and ended up with a nice car with 70k miles in decent nick with a few nice extras (lsd, suspension etc.) for your price. Has not cost any more to insure and has meant I've ended up with a nice low mileage example that has been well maintained.
Unfortunately around the £5-7k mark there are a lot of rough ones and due to the limited numbers there's not a great choice. They do come up though. Good luck with the search! They are definitely worth it!!
Craig
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For goodness sake do not pass up a good car just because it has wood grain trim. Easy (2 hours) to swap out for a standard Ali trim (£50-£100) and there are plenty of forum members (at least 3!) who would be happy to part with hard cash for the wood grain.
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Previously: Maldives Blue 2.5i manual (its back!) and another, and a Monaco Blue 3.0Si coupe
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Thanks for the advice both. All options will be considered. I have bought cat rated cars in the past so understand the benefits if the car has been repaired well.
I have noticed that trims are available secondhand, plus the lovely looking amarone m sport seats / interior package thats advertised on the forum would make a great swap for beige or similar - but I guess it's rare to come across an offer like that?
I have noticed that trims are available secondhand, plus the lovely looking amarone m sport seats / interior package thats advertised on the forum would make a great swap for beige or similar - but I guess it's rare to come across an offer like that?
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I’m giving serious consideration to selling one of my Z4 Coupes.AdyBish wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2023 9:18 pm Hello all
I’ve been lurking here for a little while waiting for the right Coupe E86 to come along.
Money wise I’m at 8k, so know I won’t be buying a mint low mileage, well specked up car. However, I’m sure there’s a car out there for me that’s been well looked after that maybe needs a little fettling, and therefore be a bit cheaper? I’m handy enough with the spanner’s, so don’t mind a car that needs a little love mechanically, but I’m not into bodywork or paint really, so not looking for a full on project.
It may be that I have to wait a while and raise more cash for the right car and I will be happy to do that if there’s nothing available, there’s no rush.
The only thing I won’t entertain is wood grain trim and or beige leather interiors. Just not my cup of tea. Everything else considered. Let me know if you have anything and are interested in relieving me of some cash.
All the best, Ady.
The one in mind is my auto E86.
Monaco blue
Xenon’s
Heated electric seats
Rear parking sensors
Gloss black trim
Black/blue seats
10 speaker system
Aux input
I’d be looking £8,300 for it
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Hello, and thanks for the message.
I probably should have said I’m looking for a manual! Apologies for not making that clear. Other than that I like the spec of your car. I have adjusted the title of this thread for clarity.
Whilst I’m typing this I should also say that I’m not into red or white cars - should anyone be thinking of offering me one that is… Red or white paint, and beige interiors are my only dislikes - no offence to red, white, or beige lovers - they’re just not my cup of tea - everything else would be gratefully considered.
I’ve been away for a couple of weeks so still haven’t viewed any cars in the flesh. I’m not impressed with anything that’s on offer within my budget that’s advertised on the usual websites at the moment. I’m thinking I may need to increase my budget, but that wouldn't come easily for me at the moment unfortunately!
Patience is the key here. Trouble is I don’t have a lot of it
Thanks again, Ady.
I probably should have said I’m looking for a manual! Apologies for not making that clear. Other than that I like the spec of your car. I have adjusted the title of this thread for clarity.
Whilst I’m typing this I should also say that I’m not into red or white cars - should anyone be thinking of offering me one that is… Red or white paint, and beige interiors are my only dislikes - no offence to red, white, or beige lovers - they’re just not my cup of tea - everything else would be gratefully considered.
I’ve been away for a couple of weeks so still haven’t viewed any cars in the flesh. I’m not impressed with anything that’s on offer within my budget that’s advertised on the usual websites at the moment. I’m thinking I may need to increase my budget, but that wouldn't come easily for me at the moment unfortunately!
Patience is the key here. Trouble is I don’t have a lot of it
Thanks again, Ady.
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Hello good people.
I’m still looking ! If anyone is pondering selling their E86 manual, then please drop me a pm.
Cheers, Ady.
I’m still looking ! If anyone is pondering selling their E86 manual, then please drop me a pm.
Cheers, Ady.
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I now have an E86 in the garage. Happy days. Thanks to all who helped with my search.
Thanks to Wayne W63 for selling me his car and being a genuine fella.
Thanks to Wayne W63 for selling me his car and being a genuine fella.
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Congratulations Ady.
E86s are great cars so you should be enjoying yours, but don't forget we do like to see photos on here!
Oops, just noticed Wayne's photos - that looks like a fantastic example and it's a late model too.
E86s are great cars so you should be enjoying yours, but don't forget we do like to see photos on here!
Oops, just noticed Wayne's photos - that looks like a fantastic example and it's a late model too.
Coupes because stunning!
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Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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Thanks. I’ll get some photos up at some point soon. Maybe I should start a fresh thread?
I didn’t think I’d fall for a black car with black interior. My original thought was to go for silver or grey with red leather but when I saw carbon black in the flesh my mind was changed!
It’s a cracking looking car, which is a joy to drive. But you lot on here know that already! I normally buy cars that are mini projects because I like to tinker. This car seems to have been well looked after so there’s not a lot to do at the moment, apart from some cosmetics. I’m sure there will be jobs to do in the future to keep me amused, and I’m not gonna get bored of the driving experience any time soon, I’m sure of that.
Cheers, Ady.
I didn’t think I’d fall for a black car with black interior. My original thought was to go for silver or grey with red leather but when I saw carbon black in the flesh my mind was changed!
It’s a cracking looking car, which is a joy to drive. But you lot on here know that already! I normally buy cars that are mini projects because I like to tinker. This car seems to have been well looked after so there’s not a lot to do at the moment, apart from some cosmetics. I’m sure there will be jobs to do in the future to keep me amused, and I’m not gonna get bored of the driving experience any time soon, I’m sure of that.
Cheers, Ady.