Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.

M market watch

"M" Specific discussion
Post Reply
User avatar
Beemingallover
Member
Member
Posts: 165
Joined: Tue Jul 29, 2014 9:47 am

M market watch

Post by Beemingallover » Wed Jan 16, 2019 3:38 pm

90k, it's a bit leggy isn't it?
:driving: Z4MR 2006 Interlargos Blue/Sepang Bronze SUMMER
E92 M3 coupe manual 2009 Silverstone Blue WINTER
M635Csi 1986 manual Lachs silver. GONE.

User avatar
Argenta
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1051
Joined: Sat Feb 07, 2015 7:49 pm

M market watch

Post by Argenta » Wed Jan 16, 2019 4:22 pm

Not in 2019 I'd say...

User avatar
AndyBeech
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1623
Joined: Mon Feb 18, 2013 2:25 pm
Location: Reading / Bath

M market watch

Post by AndyBeech » Wed Jan 16, 2019 5:17 pm

Beemingallover wrote: Wed Jan 16, 2019 3:38 pm 90k, it's a bit leggy isn't it?
And....? :?
Z4MR - Gruppe M, Bilstein PSS10, CSL's + 18" CSL reps with semi's, RTAB Limiters, Powerflex’d, PF Camber Arms, K-Sport BBK / RSL-29, GC Camber Plates, Strut Brace, Exhaust valves, custom brake cooling, complete underside refresh!

User avatar
Papa_Zee
Member
Member
Posts: 576
Joined: Mon Jun 11, 2018 5:42 pm

M market watch

Post by Papa_Zee » Wed Jan 16, 2019 5:31 pm

Beemingallover wrote: Wed Jan 16, 2019 3:38 pm 90k, it's a bit leggy isn't it?
This is true... But for someone just looking to get in with an M but with not too much outlay, with the right history it should be ok. For £11k or £11.5k it sounds like a good deal? I wouldn't necessarily shy away because of the miles. Its not really high at 90k for these cars' ages.

Those CSLs look ace.
E89 35is

Simon 3.2M
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1668
Joined: Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:36 am

M market watch

Post by Simon 3.2M » Wed Jan 16, 2019 8:15 pm

I've seen this On a trip home last summer - needs a damn good clean (beige interior) and I think it needs new rear discs. Didn't drive it bit I have to admit to being a little underwhelmed when I saw it however, doesn't mean it's a bad car by any means!
It could be had for 11k cash I reckon.
Sepang Coupe
Imola Roadster - For sale
Interlagos Coupe - For sale

Previous:
Stratus Grey Coupe
Titan Silver 3.0 Roadster
Carbon Black Coupe
Silver Grey MR
Silver Grey 3.0si Roadster
Maldives Blue 2.5
Sterling Silver 3.0 - twice

User avatar
Yorkie Z
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 2594
Joined: Thu Nov 28, 2013 9:19 pm
Location: Plymouth

M market watch

Post by Yorkie Z » Wed Jan 16, 2019 8:44 pm

DevonPaul wrote: Thu Jan 10, 2019 10:31 am
Haggisman wrote: Thu Jan 10, 2019 1:21 am [
You should consider Wellington New Zealand, no salt or grit at all, in fact it barely snow’s here.
Yebbut the police over there have forward facing radar.

Well, the one on the road from Takaka to Motueka did, I thought he was wagging his finger at me to slow down. 20 min later whilst having a rest at a viewing stop I was surprised to find he wanted me to stop. To be fair I was on a bike and passing a logging truck when he saw me, so he would have got held up a bit.

Paul
Yeah there and OZ are a bloody nightmare for catching you speeding. Bloody police hide behind trees to catch you in OZ. I was caught and fined 5 times, and banned for a month once when I was Backpacking.
A Dirty M///

User avatar
Beemingallover
Member
Member
Posts: 165
Joined: Tue Jul 29, 2014 9:47 am

M market watch

Post by Beemingallover » Thu Jan 17, 2019 11:56 am

AndyBeech, Everything from engine innards, ancillaries, suspension, braking system, drivelines to seats have all covered 90k, a lot of use, a lot of wear and tear, thus repair/replacement costs - big bills. Wouldn't it'be better to put a couple of thou more into a lower mileage one? There's a 60k one on Autotrader for £2k+ more.
:driving: Z4MR 2006 Interlargos Blue/Sepang Bronze SUMMER
E92 M3 coupe manual 2009 Silverstone Blue WINTER
M635Csi 1986 manual Lachs silver. GONE.

User avatar
Papa_Zee
Member
Member
Posts: 576
Joined: Mon Jun 11, 2018 5:42 pm

M market watch

Post by Papa_Zee » Thu Jan 17, 2019 12:34 pm

@Beemingallover:
Agreed :thumbsup: . I got a '56 MR at 47.5k miles for £16.5k in September last year.

I would pay that little extra as these parts will need repairing/replacing around the 100k mark. A lower mileage will give you the time to gradually do this before the miles get so high.

For someone experienced and looking for a 'keeper' project, get this for a steal then over time build it up, it might be ideal.
E89 35is

User avatar
AndyBeech
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1623
Joined: Mon Feb 18, 2013 2:25 pm
Location: Reading / Bath

M market watch

Post by AndyBeech » Thu Jan 17, 2019 2:51 pm

Beemingallover wrote: Thu Jan 17, 2019 11:56 am AndyBeech, Everything from engine innards, ancillaries, suspension, braking system, drivelines to seats have all covered 90k, a lot of use, a lot of wear and tear, thus repair/replacement costs - big bills. Wouldn't it'be better to put a couple of thou more into a lower mileage one? There's a 60k one on Autotrader for £2k+ more.
Possibly, there’s no guarantee that lower mileage will equal less bills though, a higher mileage car might have had a lot of stuff you mention done already. Higher mileage on these are fine if looked after correctly same as lower mileage can be a money pit if not.
Z4MR - Gruppe M, Bilstein PSS10, CSL's + 18" CSL reps with semi's, RTAB Limiters, Powerflex’d, PF Camber Arms, K-Sport BBK / RSL-29, GC Camber Plates, Strut Brace, Exhaust valves, custom brake cooling, complete underside refresh!

User avatar
Beemingallover
Member
Member
Posts: 165
Joined: Tue Jul 29, 2014 9:47 am

M market watch

Post by Beemingallover » Thu Jan 17, 2019 5:09 pm

AndyBeech, what do you use for engine clean/sparkle? Mine's clean but not that good.
:driving: Z4MR 2006 Interlargos Blue/Sepang Bronze SUMMER
E92 M3 coupe manual 2009 Silverstone Blue WINTER
M635Csi 1986 manual Lachs silver. GONE.

Simon 3.2M
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1668
Joined: Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:36 am

M market watch

Post by Simon 3.2M » Thu Jan 17, 2019 5:25 pm

Papa_Zee wrote: Thu Jan 17, 2019 12:34 pm @Beemingallover:
Agreed :thumbsup: . I got a '56 MR at 47.5k miles for £16.5k in September last year.

I would pay that little extra as these parts will need repairing/replacing around the 100k mark. A lower mileage will give you the time to gradually do this before the miles get so high.

For someone experienced and looking for a 'keeper' project, get this for a steal then over time build it up, it might be ideal.
This is what did with mine despite several well intentioned members saying steer clear. Some say shells between 60 - 100k so there's a grand before you start if you take forum advice. As has already been mentioned low mileage is no guarentee of trouble free motoring. Also many have said the S54 is bullet proof (if well serviced) so by that reasoning there should be a decent car there to be had. Obviously if it's been thrashed you can't say but low mileage cars can be as equally thrashed. It's only a mileage difference on most cars and not an age thing.
Sepang Coupe
Imola Roadster - For sale
Interlagos Coupe - For sale

Previous:
Stratus Grey Coupe
Titan Silver 3.0 Roadster
Carbon Black Coupe
Silver Grey MR
Silver Grey 3.0si Roadster
Maldives Blue 2.5
Sterling Silver 3.0 - twice

User avatar
Papa_Zee
Member
Member
Posts: 576
Joined: Mon Jun 11, 2018 5:42 pm

M market watch

Post by Papa_Zee » Thu Jan 17, 2019 5:30 pm

StevenH72 wrote: Tue Jan 27, 2015 11:22 am
Crusoe wrote:Glad I got mine, articles like this will only push prices up.
Image
Absolutely agree, there was a simlar article in evo last year too. Comparing the best coupés for £15k. Not sure how the Z4MC snuck in, it's clearly worth much more than that :thumbsup:
This means Ms (Esp the Coupe) are indeed creeping up. You will be hard pressed to find any sub £20k now never mind £15k!
E89 35is

Muckinonthesofa
Member
Member
Posts: 456
Joined: Mon Aug 15, 2016 8:40 am

M market watch

Post by Muckinonthesofa » Thu Jan 17, 2019 6:10 pm

Papa_Zee wrote: Thu Jan 17, 2019 5:30 pm
StevenH72 wrote: Tue Jan 27, 2015 11:22 am
Crusoe wrote:Glad I got mine, articles like this will only push prices up.
Image
Absolutely agree, there was a simlar article in evo last year too. Comparing the best coupés for £15k. Not sure how the Z4MC snuck in, it's clearly worth much more than that :thumbsup:
This means Ms (Esp the Coupe) are indeed creeping up. You will be hard pressed to find any sub £20k now never mind £15k!
Any idea when that magazine came out?
Z4MC, Silver/Grey, Imola Red Leather, Sat Nav, Heated Seats, DSP, Intravee, Stubby, ZHP, Gruppe M, CDV, Bilstein B12's, Vibra-Technics engine mounts.

User avatar
AndyBeech
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1623
Joined: Mon Feb 18, 2013 2:25 pm
Location: Reading / Bath

M market watch

Post by AndyBeech » Thu Jan 17, 2019 6:45 pm

Beemingallover wrote: Thu Jan 17, 2019 5:09 pm AndyBeech, what do you use for engine clean/sparkle? Mine's clean but not that good.
Erm, think it’s the Autoglym vinyl and rubber care one. About once a month or so makes it nice and shiny!
Z4MR - Gruppe M, Bilstein PSS10, CSL's + 18" CSL reps with semi's, RTAB Limiters, Powerflex’d, PF Camber Arms, K-Sport BBK / RSL-29, GC Camber Plates, Strut Brace, Exhaust valves, custom brake cooling, complete underside refresh!

no fit state
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1031
Joined: Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:03 pm
Location: UK

M market watch

Post by no fit state » Thu Jan 17, 2019 11:40 pm

Muckinonthesofa wrote: Thu Jan 17, 2019 6:10 pm
Papa_Zee wrote: Thu Jan 17, 2019 5:30 pm
StevenH72 wrote: Tue Jan 27, 2015 11:22 am

Absolutely agree, there was a simlar article in evo last year too. Comparing the best coupés for £15k. Not sure how the Z4MC snuck in, it's clearly worth much more than that :thumbsup:
This means Ms (Esp the Coupe) are indeed creeping up. You will be hard pressed to find any sub £20k now never mind £15k!
Any idea when that magazine came out?
I can just about make out April 2014 in the bottom lefthand corner next to the barcode.
Z4MC Imola red

Post Reply