Z4 3.0 Coupe market watch

bg1 · Post by **bg1** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 11:54 am

Shaz79 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 11:41 am https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294211298393 ... SwjV9ft72O

Does anybody know this car as I am going to view and make a deal on it

Wheels will be changed on the same day as I can’t stand black wheels.

Its very leggy for the price.

Jameszy · Post by **Jameszy** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:07 pm

bg1 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 11:54 am
Shaz79 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 11:41 am https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294211298393 ... SwjV9ft72O

Does anybody know this car as I am going to view and make a deal on it

Wheels will be changed on the same day as I can’t stand black wheels.
Its very leggy for the price.

Could be a good buy depending on the service history and what price you can agree (e.g. closer to £8k) as the spec (midnight blue?) with champagne is quite nice.

Key really is the service history and what has been done in terms of maintenance at that mileage. I see from the MOT there have been reports of play in the suspension, at that milage it is likely due for a refresh if it hasn't had it already? Then the usual suspects of water pump, ABS motor, gaskets etc.

If the on paper history checked out, if I were looking it I'd see if I could bring an OBD II computer to plug in (discretely) to see any logged errors. If I were to buy it, I'd probably take it to an Indy to have it checked over (potentially as part of replacing the wheels) and make use of that 3 month warranty for any issues they reveal.

Good luck!

Zedebee · Post by **Zedebee** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 1:36 pm

Jameszy wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:07 pm
bg1 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 11:54 am
Shaz79 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 11:41 am https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294211298393 ... SwjV9ft72O

Does anybody know this car as I am going to view and make a deal on it

Wheels will be changed on the same day as I can’t stand black wheels.
Its very leggy for the price.
Could be a good buy depending on the service history and what price you can agree (e.g. closer to £8k) as the spec (midnight blue?) with champagne is quite nice.

Key really is the service history and what has been done in terms of maintenance at that mileage. I see from the MOT there have been reports of play in the suspension, at that milage it is likely due for a refresh if it hasn't had it already? Then the usual suspects of water pump, ABS motor, gaskets etc.

If the on paper history checked out, if I were looking it I'd see if I could bring an OBD II computer to plug in (discretely) to see any logged errors. If I were to buy it, I'd probably take it to an Indy to have it checked over (potentially as part of replacing the wheels) and make use of that 3 month warranty for any issues they reveal.

Good luck!

Agree with all of the above and the car doesn’t seem to have been driven since the last MOT in October (114,422). MOT history says “blue”, so this is likely to be Monaco Blue which often looks quite black in photos. The black wheels are a bit much.

Shaz79 · Post by **Shaz79** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 2:48 pm

Ok thank you for the feedback

I was thinking the same, 8k ish

It’s full loaded and has dsp Audio, cruise control and has FSH and will be serviced prior to sale. I think the suspension will need a refresh, abs and water pump.

I would buy @8k

Jameszy · Post by **Jameszy** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 2:54 pm

Shaz79 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 2:48 pm Ok thank you for the feedback

I was thinking the same, 8k ish

It’s full loaded and has dsp Audio, cruise control and has FSH and will be serviced prior to sale. I think the suspension will need a refresh, abs and water pump.

I would buy @8k

Sounds a good option then to be honest, especially if that service is an Inspection II (e.g. spark plugs etc).

If I were taking the keys, the first thing I’d do is still take it to a reputable Indy for a once over and make use of that 3 month warranty.

Shaz79 · Post by **Shaz79** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 3:13 pm

Yes I will do. Probably going to buy it

bg1 · Post by **bg1** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 3:52 pm

Shaz79 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 3:13 pm Yes I will do. Probably going to buy it

They're going to knock £1250 off their ask?

Shaz79 · Post by **Shaz79** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 7:32 pm

Already down to 8600 without seeing it

Thrustyjust · Post by **Thrustyjust** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 8:23 pm

Get them to change the rear brake lines to clear the MOT advisory

Shaz79 · Post by **Shaz79** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 9:41 pm

Is it a big job,
Replacing brake lines ?

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 9:49 pm

If it's the metal brake pipes the driver's side one has to go across the car between the bulkhead and the petrol tank.

BMW pipes are pre-shaped so fitting them involves dropping the tank, but if replacing in copper/kunifer it can be threaded through the support mounts with the tank in place then shaped to fit.

Shaz79 · Post by **Shaz79** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 9:52 pm

How do I find out if it had dsp audio

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 9:49 pm If it's the metal brake pipes the driver's side one has to go across the car between the bulkhead and the petrol tank.

BMW pipes are pre-shaped so fitting them involves dropping the tank, but if replacing in copper/kunifer it can be threaded through the support mounts with the tank in place then shaped to fit.

Thank you

How do I know if it has dsp audio ?

He said it has upgraded hifi

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 9:54 pm

Shaz79 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 9:52 pm Thank you

How do I know if it has dsp audio ?

He said it has upgraded hifi

It won't have storage cubbies in the bulkhead behind the seats as they will have speakers in them!

Shaz79 · Post by **Shaz79** » Tue Jun 22, 2021 10:02 pm

Ok will check

Shaz79 · Post by **Shaz79** » Thu Jun 24, 2021 12:06 pm

Ok he’s agreed to do water pump, new springs, full service including spark plugs delivered to me. For 8200.

Mileage is 118k

Should I go for it and what what springs and water pump should I request for

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