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Post by drummachine » Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:42 am

Hi Guys

New to the forum but active on other Z forums as i currently own a Z3M Roadster.

Does anybody have info or history on the below car i am going to see next week?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... 500&page=1

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Post by Bodyboarder » Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:50 am

See market watch .... pretty sure that was on eBay for 10k just a few days ago !

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Post by JamieZ4C » Sat Sep 22, 2018 12:58 pm

It's still on eBay! Something stinks about this one.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3155997566
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Post by drummachine » Sat Sep 22, 2018 1:04 pm

That's my worry. I saw it on eBay. Everything so far seems to add up.

I've had the full history sent to me from BMW which matches. MOT history bang on.

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Post by JamieZ4C » Sat Sep 22, 2018 1:36 pm

Save yourself a packet and buy it on eBay then :lol:

Seriously, I'd give eBay bloke a call and see what he has to say for himself.

On the face of it looks a bargain for 10k which is why I pointed it out on the M market watch thread. But in that time it's been sold on eBay, then relisted and now it's on AT for 3k more. :scratchhead:
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Post by Bodyboarder » Sat Sep 22, 2018 1:48 pm

Ya sounds a bit dodgy to me ... also what’s with the gearstick ? Looks like aftermarket one in most pics then a very worn oem one in another ?

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Post by Gazza51 » Sat Sep 22, 2018 2:13 pm

Both the eBay seller and the autotrader dealer are close to each other, maybe the dealer is selling as a consignment ?

Hence the price difference ?

I agree the eBay price is cheap but it’s got to be worth a look.
If I had the space available I’d go and look.
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Post by Simon 3.2M » Sat Sep 22, 2018 2:59 pm

Nothing ventured nothing gained, if you view it doesn't mean you have to buy it. If nothing else it gives you something to gauge other cars against. Do you have a specific colour you are after?
Sepang Coupe
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Previous:
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Post by drummachine » Sat Sep 22, 2018 3:59 pm

I'm actually not too concerned on exterior colours. I just fancy a light interior.

I had one for a few months many years and still today maintain its one of the best cars to drive i have driven.

Its a good price and if all seems okay on inspection whats to lose? :rofl:

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Post by srhutch » Sat Sep 22, 2018 5:53 pm

JamieZ4C wrote: Sat Sep 22, 2018 12:58 pm It's still on eBay! Something stinks about this one.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3155997566
Can’t work this out I have to say. Crowborough is very close to the location in the AT ad. Both of which are only a few miles from where I live. Both adverts from dealers, but with different stock.

Hopefully the OP can shed some light later on.
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Post by drummachine » Sun Sep 23, 2018 9:24 pm

Spoke to the seller at length over the last couple of days.

I researched the car heavily beforehand looking at MOTs, and all history and visits logged at BMW. I have access to all the BMW manufacturer systems through work. I didn’t tell him this but when I asked him questions everything matched up.

Reason for the price being so low is he’s been messed around a lot over the last few months and wants to see the back of it.

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Post by Gazza51 » Sun Sep 23, 2018 9:43 pm

Go for it before I change my mind and sneak in there :D
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Post by Joneeboy » Sun Sep 23, 2018 11:45 pm

drummachine wrote: Sun Sep 23, 2018 9:24 pm Spoke to the seller at length over the last couple of days.

I researched the car heavily beforehand looking at MOTs, and all history and visits logged at BMW. I have access to all the BMW manufacturer systems through work. I didn’t tell him this but when I asked him questions everything matched up.

Reason for the price being so low is he’s been messed around a lot over the last few months and wants to see the back of it.
With all the access you have to the systems, its got to be worth a look! Where are you based, OP?

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Post by drummachine » Mon Sep 24, 2018 9:05 am

Annoyingly, i'm 4 hours away or i would jump over to go and have a look...

I've agreed to buy the car for the price advertised and he's agreed (which i will get in writing) that if its not as described he will refund and collect the car back off me.

I work opposite BMW so its going straight in for a health check once its delivered here.

Fingers crossed

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Post by DPG » Mon Sep 24, 2018 12:56 pm

Great choice.

Are you running this alongside your Z3MR?

Would be interest to see how they compare. An Estoril Z3MR is a car id love to own.

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