Newbie looking at the E89

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:00 pm

Smash wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 7:02 pm Yes this was 10k a few months back then 10.5k now 10.8k. Car spec perfect but I’ve got a red flag on this one. Thanks for looking though.

Can I ask why? The MOT history is good, the mileage is good. From the mileage on the MOT history, it was bought as a summer toy, as it did 11k in the first 3 years. Many Z4s had 30-36k in the first three years (which would suggest a company car or a lease) and then went down from there on an annual basis. Lease or company cars are never looked after as well as summer toys in their early life.

Smash · Post by **Smash** » Tue Jun 15, 2021 11:06 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:00 pm
Smash wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 7:02 pm Yes this was 10k a few months back then 10.5k now 10.8k. Car spec perfect but I’ve got a red flag on this one. Thanks for looking though.
Can I ask why? The MOT history is good, the mileage is good. From the mileage on the MOT history, it was bought as a summer toy, as it did 11k in the first 3 years. Many Z4s had 30-36k in the first three years (which would suggest a company car or a lease) and then went down from there on an annual basis. Lease or company cars are never looked after as well as summer toys in their early life.

I called to have a chat and was left a bit cold. Sure the car maybe fine but I like to get an idea of the seller before I part with cash.

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Tue Jun 15, 2021 11:32 pm

Smash wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 11:06 pm I called to have a chat and was left a bit cold. Sure the car maybe fine but I like to get an idea of the seller before I part with cash.

Fair enough. If the whole package doesn't feel right, I don't blame you.

Zed Baron · Post by **Zed Baron** » Wed Jun 16, 2021 12:19 am

iDrive...even if slightly out of date now, one slight advantage is that with the addition of a MMI box you can add Apple Car Play / Android / Google maps etc.

Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Thu Jun 17, 2021 9:27 am

Ash, it’s not often one comes up with basically no additional spec but here’s one to use for comparison

Small wheels, cloth seats, base stereo, no iDrive, no parking sensors, no wind deflector

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324680535441 ... SwneZfAUgZ

Smash · Post by **Smash** » Thu Jun 17, 2021 6:12 pm

Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Thu Jun 17, 2021 9:27 am Ash, it’s not often one comes up with basically no additional spec but here’s one to use for comparison

Small wheels, cloth seats, base stereo, no iDrive, no parking sensors, no wind deflector

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324680535441 ... SwneZfAUgZ

Looks like my perfect E89, where do I sign.

Smash · Post by **Smash** » Thu Jun 17, 2021 6:13 pm

Zed Baron wrote: ↑Wed Jun 16, 2021 12:19 am iDrive...even if slightly out of date now, one slight advantage is that with the addition of a MMI box you can add Apple Car Play / Android / Google maps etc.

Looks good that but I’ll probably keep it stock.

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Thu Jun 17, 2021 6:18 pm

Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Thu Jun 17, 2021 9:27 am Ash, it’s not often one comes up with basically no additional spec but here’s one to use for comparison

Small wheels, cloth seats, base stereo, no iDrive, no parking sensors, no wind deflector

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324680535441 ... SwneZfAUgZ

That has been there for months - was wondering why

Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Thu Jun 24, 2021 11:50 pm

Ash if you’re prepared to put a bit of time and effort in and be aware you might need a bit of a spend what about this presuming all the history/paperwork etc checks out?

MOT has a few fails, tyres, wheel, springs. Nothing we don’t see regularly on Zeds

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294242914363 ... SwDv5gkBFN

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Fri Jun 25, 2021 8:05 pm

I've never seen a blue cherry

Maybe it was cold that day?

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Fri Jun 25, 2021 9:21 pm

Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Thu Jun 24, 2021 11:50 pm Ash if you’re prepared to put a bit of time and effort in and be aware you might need a bit of a spend what about this presuming all the history/paperwork etc checks out?

MOT has a few fails, tyres, wheel, springs. Nothing we don’t see regularly on Zeds

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294242914363 ... SwDv5gkBFN

Is that a forum car - seem to remember that being advertised on here at some point

Smash · Post by **Smash** » Wed Jun 30, 2021 8:55 pm

Hi all, thanks for the messages. Sadly at present I am not well again, had my 2nd jab last week which like most had side effects but mine brought back old issues from a couple of months back, so driving is very painful due to issues. Enjoy your Zs this summer and hopefully I can’t fight this off quickly and get my foot finally in a Z4.

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Wed Jun 30, 2021 9:08 pm

Smash wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 8:55 pm Hi all, thanks for the messages. Sadly at present I am not well again, had my 2nd jab last week which like most had side effects but mine brought back old issues from a couple of months back, so driving is very painful due to issues. Enjoy your Zs this summer and hopefully I can’t fight this off quickly and get my foot finally in a Z4.

Hi Ash,

Sorry to hear that you are unwell again, wishing you a speedy recovery.

I am sure that a zed will appear that tickles your fancy at some point, they are out there believe it or not

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Sun Jul 04, 2021 9:51 pm

Ash, This should meet your spec apart from iDrive - viewtopic.php?f=41&t=129395&p=1849578#p1849578

Smash · Post by **Smash** » Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:02 am

Lovely car but wrong engine for me.

However this appeared: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353560833235 ... SwMvZg4dCU

Needs fixing but it looks a nice motor.

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