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Back again - 2nd 35is - paid a lot - BAH!

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by matsmith749 » Sun Jan 15, 2023 2:57 pm

After having a 2010 35is back around 2013, I traded it in for a porsche 911 - turns out a mistake. Thought I would love the porsche, but maybe my budget was too low & I settled for a below average car. Soon sold.

After 10 years, looking back the BMW z4 was the car I missed the most.... so have just done the deal on another! Woohoo!

My list of wants was extensive, little newer, under 50k miles, must have heated seats & steering wheel, PDC, sat nav, folding mirrors, cruise, the made of chocolate 19" 326m wheels with non runflats - other options would be nice.

Checking out the auto trader for a couple of weeks, most were £20k ish for 2010 - 2011 cars, specs were below what I really wanted.

Then up popped a BMW Approved sale, including 12 months BMW warranty. Car is mint inside & out. 2016 35is, mineral white, red interior, all the options I wanted plus most of thes rest that are available - only exception being an upgraded speaker set (I can add that later). 33k miles.

So I bought it.

But £24k feels a lot.... hope to forget that price quickly & just enjoy the car!

I was cross shopping against a new z4 m40i - but at the spec I wanted it was looking like around £60k. As a cash buyer, £24k was a whole lot more acceptable & looking at other prestige small quickish cars, can't see much better for this price.
From Jan 2023 2016 e89 Z4 35is / mineral white / coral red interior / all the extras
SOLD 2010 e89 Z4 35is / space grey / coral red interior / all the extras
SOLD 2007 e85 Z4 3.0 si sport / midnight blue / champagne interior

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Post by ronk » Sun Jan 15, 2023 3:16 pm

I think £24k from a main dealer seems about right?
Come springtime / summertime you will probably see that price holding.
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Post by BeardyJon » Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:32 pm

Congrats. Now, Get them pics up.
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Post by matsmith749 » Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:36 pm

No pics till I pick it up next week. After 10 years of ho-hum cars that just got me from A--B I'm pretty excited.
From Jan 2023 2016 e89 Z4 35is / mineral white / coral red interior / all the extras
SOLD 2010 e89 Z4 35is / space grey / coral red interior / all the extras
SOLD 2007 e85 Z4 3.0 si sport / midnight blue / champagne interior

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Post by Pondrew » Sun Jan 15, 2023 5:49 pm

matsmith749 wrote: Sun Jan 15, 2023 2:57 pm My list of wants was extensive, little newer, under 50k miles, must have heated seats & steering wheel, PDC, sat nav, folding mirrors, cruise, the made of chocolate 19" 326m wheels with non runflats
Surprised a BMW dealer would sell a warranted car with non runflats.

Welcome back BTW, and yes I do think £24k is a lot for any E89 but I am a tight arse! :D
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

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Post by Chippie » Sun Jan 15, 2023 6:05 pm

Welcome back, you obviously know all about the 35is with this being your second, so make sure you get out and drive it like it should be driven. :driving:
Looking forward to the photos when you pick it up
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Post by ronk » Sun Jan 15, 2023 7:12 pm

Pondrew wrote: Sun Jan 15, 2023 5:49 pm
matsmith749 wrote: Sun Jan 15, 2023 2:57 pm My list of wants was extensive, little newer, under 50k miles, must have heated seats & steering wheel, PDC, sat nav, folding mirrors, cruise, the made of chocolate 19" 326m wheels with non runflats
Surprised a BMW dealer would sell a warranted car with non runflats.

Welcome back BTW, and yes I do think £24k is a lot for any E89 but I am a tight arse! :D
AT have three on at this time - if it’s a 35is you want with a decent low miles you’ll have to pay for it!

There are plenty 2.0l cars about but relatively few 35is
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Post by Argyll Andy » Sun Jan 15, 2023 7:15 pm

Welcome back, sounds nice.

I was actually expecting the price to be higher tbh. A 2016 loaded car with low miles. I think you’ve done ok at £24k :thumbsup:

Enjoy it and get out and drive it :driving:

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    Post by ronk » Sun Jan 15, 2023 7:18 pm

    Argyll Andy wrote: Sun Jan 15, 2023 7:15 pm Welcome back, sounds nice.

    I was actually expecting the price to be higher tbh. A 2016 loaded car with low miles. I think you’ve done ok at £24k :thumbsup:
    That’s what I meant as well .
    Come the sunny weather in the Springtime watch the prices rise.
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    Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Jan 15, 2023 7:43 pm

    Welcome back to Z4 ownership. :thumbsup:

    £24K is quite a chunk of money, but a 2016 model is a late one and yours has a low mileage with the bonus of the AUC warranty.

    Enjoy the drive home on collection day, and don't forget the photos!
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    Post by ronk » Sun Jan 15, 2023 8:03 pm

    Mr Tidy wrote: Sun Jan 15, 2023 7:43 pm Welcome back to Z4 ownership. :thumbsup:

    £24K is quite a chunk of money, but a 2016 model is a late one and yours has a low mileage with the bonus of the AUC warranty.
    The Warranty is quite important when spending a wedge of cash on a used car - my late 2016 car only has 16.5k but I bought the BMW insured warranty when the manufacturer warranty ended

    It’s been a complete waste of cash - but hindsight is a wonderful gift!
    You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
    So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with. :thumbsup:

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    Post by B21 » Sun Jan 15, 2023 8:05 pm

    ronk wrote: Sun Jan 15, 2023 7:12 pm
    Pondrew wrote: Sun Jan 15, 2023 5:49 pm
    matsmith749 wrote: Sun Jan 15, 2023 2:57 pm My list of wants was extensive, little newer, under 50k miles, must have heated seats & steering wheel, PDC, sat nav, folding mirrors, cruise, the made of chocolate 19" 326m wheels with non runflats
    Surprised a BMW dealer would sell a warranted car with non runflats.

    Welcome back BTW, and yes I do think £24k is a lot for any E89 but I am a tight arse! :D
    AT have three on at this time - if it’s a 35is you want with a decent low miles you’ll have to pay for it!

    There are plenty 2.0l cars about but relatively few 35is
    24 35is FS Ron on AT…not sure prices are going to rise much this year…

    I don’t look at AT very often but 44 35i/ 35is are a lot AFAIK FS?
    We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard..

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    Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Jan 15, 2023 8:10 pm

    ronk wrote: Sun Jan 15, 2023 8:03 pm The Warranty is quite important when spending a wedge of cash on a used car - my late 2016 car only has 16.5k but I bought the BMW insured warranty when the manufacturer warranty ended

    It’s been a complete waste of cash - but hindsight is a wonderful gift!
    To be fair I wouldn't expect to be having warranty issues after only 16.5K miles!
    Coupes because stunning!
    Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
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    Post by ronk » Sun Jan 15, 2023 8:12 pm

    I only looked at the 2016 cars available to buy.
    Didn’t want to muddy the water with older cars available
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