Z4 3.0 Coupe market watch

Inline 6 · Post by **Inline 6** » Wed Jan 27, 2021 2:16 pm

I’m on the lookout for a coupe although the current climate isn’t going to make it the easiest time.

I thought this looked familiar, anyone here?
Suspiciously low price, well maybe a year ago if the seller was in a hurry to sell.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-3-0-s ... Swkz9gDzKP

inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Wed Jan 27, 2021 2:19 pm

Inline 6 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 27, 2021 2:16 pm I’m on the lookout for a coupe although the current climate isn’t going to make it the easiest time.

I thought this looked familiar, anyone here?
Suspiciously low price, well maybe a year ago if the seller was in a hurry to sell.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-3-0-s ... Swkz9gDzKP

Thats got hand-me-the-notes-in-a-car-park written all over it. Check the for sale section here. There’s a nice black one for sale in there at the moment that needs a new home.

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Simon 3.2M · Post by **Simon 3.2M** » Wed Jan 27, 2021 2:34 pm

Luckily the guy I approached last year ref selling his Coupe rang me last week - collected the following day

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Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Wed Jan 27, 2021 3:22 pm

Inline 6 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 27, 2021 2:16 pm I’m on the lookout for a coupe although the current climate isn’t going to make it the easiest time.

I thought this looked familiar, anyone here?
Suspiciously low price, well maybe a year ago if the seller was in a hurry to sell.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-3-0-s ... Swkz9gDzKP

These are well discussed scams on the forum.

There was a suggestion from a member that because they are only contactable by email that it was to get a valid email address to drop a virus/spyware etc onto your computer.

The ads only ever show one “stolen” picture and a typed contact sheet

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Wed Jan 27, 2021 4:39 pm

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-3-0-s ... Swkz9gDzKP
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These are well discussed scams on the forum.

There was a suggestion from a member that because they are only contactable by email that it was to get a valid email address to drop a virus/spyware etc onto your computer.

The ads only ever show one “stolen” picture and a typed contact sheet
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As Andy has said, these are a well known scam, any advert with one picture and claiming to sell on behalf of a client is a con - in fact the first three e89's on my Ebay this morning were the same type of advert.

Not certain it is spyware but someone may pay a deposit into a an account and never see the car, the moral of the story is if it looks to good to be true then it probably is.

Jameszy · Post by **Jameszy** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:05 pm

Simon 3.2M wrote: ↑Wed Jan 27, 2021 2:34 pm Luckily the guy I approached last year ref selling his Coupe rang me last week - collected the following day

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Well done mate - I won't ask what you paid for it, but I think others would be surprised to know that the clearing price for used cars is a bit lower than what AutoTrader would have you believe! Could be wrong...

Simon 3.2M · Post by **Simon 3.2M** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 3:50 pm

Jameszy wrote: ↑Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:05 pm
Simon 3.2M wrote: ↑Wed Jan 27, 2021 2:34 pm Luckily the guy I approached last year ref selling his Coupe rang me last week - collected the following day

B2CFA357-5DE9-45E9-8F6D-F23177DE96B9.jpeg
Well done mate - I won't ask what you paid for it, but I think others would be surprised to know that the clearing price for used cars is a bit lower than what AutoTrader would have you believe! Could be wrong...

It's hard to say mate, many so called "great" examples are still for sale (I know because I've been watching the market for some time) but that may be due to the fact that the majority are black or variations of. It does seem that other colours generally don't hang around too long if their location is favourable and not too far north. There have been a couple of examples on here recently that sold extremely quickly and for good money so there are buyers waiting for the right car. I paid a few hundred more than I wanted to for mine however, since I first viewed it it has had suspension, bushes, water pump etc done so it needs nothing now plus the owner knew he had me by the short and curlys because I was specifically after a Stratus Grey one

Z450 · Post by **Z450** » Sat Jan 30, 2021 8:50 pm

Personally I think a lot are not selling currently due to lock down. I think this time around people are being more cautious. I am sure there are some rough examples and some over priced! Be interesting to see when things settle if the stronger prices remain...

idej_z4 · Post by **idej_z4** » Sat Feb 06, 2021 10:31 am

Don't care how low the miles, with this spec this is well over priced, even with today's up and down market.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details ... obcid=soc3

Zedebee · Post by **Zedebee** » Sat Feb 06, 2021 10:59 am

idej_z4 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 06, 2021 10:31 am Don't care how low the miles, with this spec this is well over priced, even with today's up and down market.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details ... obcid=soc3

Very tidy, but base spec SE. In July there was an identical spec 1 owner 49k car sold for less than 10k (to me). This seems very expensive but who knows; it might be just the thing for some fool with an E86 crush (like me).

M340 · Post by **M340** » Sat Feb 06, 2021 11:01 am

idej_z4 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 06, 2021 10:31 am Don't care how low the miles, with this spec this is well over priced, even with today's up and down market.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details ... obcid=soc3

Hahahahaha.

idej_z4 · Post by **idej_z4** » Sat Feb 06, 2021 11:58 am

Zedebee wrote: ↑Sat Feb 06, 2021 10:59 am
idej_z4 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 06, 2021 10:31 am Don't care how low the miles, with this spec this is well over priced, even with today's up and down market.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details ... obcid=soc3
Very tidy, but base spec SE. In July there was an identical spec 1 owner 49k car sold for less than 10k (to me). This seems very expensive but who knows; it might be just the thing for some fool with an E86 crush (like me).

No heated seats and 17inch wheels! If you're looking for a low miler and happy to splash out on upgrading parts then maybe it will work for someone...just knock 5k of the price at least.

bmbardo · Post by **bmbardo** » Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:24 am

I’m potentially back in the market for a 3.0si, roadster or coupe. The last time I was looking I nearly bought a good high miles coupe for £4300. I’m now seeing silly money being asked for similar high miles examples.

No doubt this is due to lockdown and fewer examples being advertised. There are very few on AT or PH compared to pre-Covid. It’s the same with the 986s Boxster that I’m also considering.

I’ve no doubt prices will return to normal, so I’ll wait to pick up a good forum car.

M340 · Post by **M340** » Fri Feb 19, 2021 11:23 am

bmbardo wrote: ↑Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:24 am I’m potentially back in the market for a 3.0si, roadster or coupe. The last time I was looking I nearly bought a good high miles coupe for £4300. I’m now seeing silly money being asked for similar high miles examples.

Lockdown might be part of it, but I'm willing to bet you here and now you won't find a 3.0Si Coupe for £4300 ever again.

bmbardo · Post by **bmbardo** » Fri Feb 19, 2021 11:58 am

M340 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 19, 2021 11:23 am
bmbardo wrote: ↑Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:24 am I’m potentially back in the market for a 3.0si, roadster or coupe. The last time I was looking I nearly bought a good high miles coupe for £4300. I’m now seeing silly money being asked for similar high miles examples.
Lockdown might be part of it, but I'm willing to bet you here and now you won't find a 3.0Si Coupe for £4300 ever again.

No need for the bet, I wouldn’t expect to find one that cheap.

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