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Dead 4 - a phoenix from the flames. What would you do?

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Dead 4 - a phoenix from the flames. What would you do?

Post by Jembo » Sun Mar 08, 2020 2:22 pm

Walk away... there are many more fish in the sea
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Post by Stevo1987 » Sun Mar 08, 2020 8:47 pm

I am with you Jembo. :-)
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Post by Stevo1987 » Mon Mar 16, 2020 9:03 pm

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Post by ronk » Mon Mar 16, 2020 9:56 pm

So maybe the dealer was trying to keep you sweet with his price if he is offering it on the open market for £20k ?
Ultimately the decision is yours alone well knowing the cars history and previous problems.
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Post by Stevo1987 » Mon Mar 16, 2020 10:08 pm

I am happy with my decision though it was a tough one to make. I am still thinking about buying another car but maybe not a Z4. The trouble is there are not many 'sporty cars' in Norfolk so if you spot something it is miles away. I got that one in Reading which is 3 hours. I will just sit tight and see what comes up.
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Post by ronk » Mon Mar 16, 2020 10:19 pm

I bet the dealer says nothing to the prospective buyer either - He will be in for a shock if he signs up to this forum!
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Post by mr wilks » Mon Mar 16, 2020 10:34 pm

ronk wrote: Mon Mar 16, 2020 10:19 pm I bet the dealer says nothing to the prospective buyer either - He will be in for a shock if he signs up to this forum!
A shock about what ? :? a used performance car that's had need for repairs isn't exactly news at ten .
Ive read all the OP has had to say & imo he's had sand in his fanny from the off .
Providing it passed muster at the point of trial-inspection-handover id buy the car tomorrow if i was in the market for a 35is .
You don't even guarantee a flawless example ordering up a brand new one .
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Post by ronk » Mon Mar 16, 2020 11:13 pm

After a quick scan of the posts I detected the “it’s a dodgy car” theme - maybe a new buyer would form the same opinion?
I also detected a bit of vitriol in a few post - I didn’t really understand why.
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