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Clean G29 30i

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Post by Nick177 » Wed Aug 11, 2021 10:50 am

Washed the Z this morning and its great in the sunshine.
I,ve had 2 trade in prices from dealers desperate for stock.
£150 more than I paid for it 15 months ago.
I’d love to trade up to a 40i, or even how mad is this go for my 2nd love an E86 coupe and mint it up to concours level.
Man maths in progress. Odds on I,ll keep the G29.
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Post by Argyll Andy » Wed Aug 11, 2021 10:59 am

Cost free motoring is not something to be sniffed at and absolutely fantastic, if not unusual, to experience :lol: but to come out slightly ahead is even better even if only £150.

Are you looking to get into a new M40i or 2nd hand one? Is 2nd hand their prices have followed the same trend as your own. Presuming it’s not your daily, and going new, ideal, trade your own in just now, order your M40i and you’ll get it for around Easter and hopefully for the sun coming out :thumbsup:

The E86 route, completely different and only you can know if you want a concourse classic that’s value retention will be much more dependant on usage than the M40i.

On a completely personal note the M40i is a lovely place to be, particularly in sports plus and sports mode in the highlands :driving: :evil:

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    Post by baljemmett » Wed Aug 11, 2021 4:56 pm

    Very nice! Is that the Mediterranean Blue? That's what I've ordered on mine, but I could find very few pictures of real cars wearing it before I took the plunge...

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    Post by Ole gits rule » Wed Aug 11, 2021 5:10 pm

    Very nice indeed - time to take to a new M40i :D
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    Post by Mr Tidy » Wed Aug 11, 2021 8:54 pm

    Your car looks great! :thumbsup:

    15 months depreciation free motoring must be really tempting, but if you go for an M40i presumably that will cost more than it would have done 15 months ago - tough call really.

    An E86 would be a totally different experience - maybe you ought to try one before you commit to anything.

    Good luck anyway whatever you decide. :thumbsup:
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    Post by Nick177 » Thu Aug 12, 2021 9:04 am

    baljemmett wrote: Wed Aug 11, 2021 4:56 pm Very nice! Is that the Mediterranean Blue? That's what I've ordered on mine, but I could find very few pictures of real cars wearing it before I took the plunge...
    Yes it’s Mediterranean Blue

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    Post by Nick177 » Thu Aug 12, 2021 9:12 am

    Mr Tidy wrote: Wed Aug 11, 2021 8:54 pm Your car looks great! :thumbsup:

    15 months depreciation free motoring must be really tempting, but if you go for an M40i presumably that will cost more than it would have done 15 months ago - tough call really.

    An E86 would be a totally different experience - maybe you ought to try one before you commit to anything.

    Good luck anyway whatever you decide. :thumbsup:
    Previously I owned an E86, and loved it.
    New M40i’s are expensive, and my car has only done 7.8K.
    The more I think about it,the more I’m leaning towards keeping my car.
    I’m retired,so I daydream a lot about car options😀

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    Post by tomscott » Thu Aug 12, 2021 9:45 am

    Looks fab I really do like the G29!

    If an E86 I think an M would be a scratch worth itching I loved mine but I love the roadster more.

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    Post by Ian J » Thu Aug 12, 2021 11:41 am

    Nick177 wrote: Thu Aug 12, 2021 9:12 am
    I’m retired,so I daydream a lot about car options😀
    Me too. Daydreaming can be an expensive hobby

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    Post by Argyll Andy » Thu Aug 12, 2021 11:56 am

    Ian J wrote: Thu Aug 12, 2021 11:41 am
    Nick177 wrote: Thu Aug 12, 2021 9:12 am
    I’m retired,so I daydream a lot about car options😀
    Me too. Daydreaming can be an expensive hobby
    But also a very fun one Ian & Nick :thumbsup:

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      G29 M40i Misano Blue all option packs (Gone 26k of fun)
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      E89 23i sDrive, Silver (Gone)

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      Post by Nanu » Thu Aug 12, 2021 7:58 pm

      Nick177 wrote: Wed Aug 11, 2021 10:50 am Washed the Z this morning and its great in the sunshine.
      I,ve had 2 trade in prices from dealers desperate for stock.
      £150 more than I paid for it 15 months ago.
      I’d love to trade up to a 40i, or even how mad is this go for my 2nd love an E86 coupe and mint it up to concours level.
      Man maths in progress. Odds on I,ll keep the G29.
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      Why not take the offer and go for something really cool, an E89 35is? :poke: :poke:
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      Post by Mr Tidy » Thu Aug 12, 2021 8:22 pm

      Nick177 wrote: Thu Aug 12, 2021 9:12 am Previously I owned an E86, and loved it.
      New M40i’s are expensive, and my car has only done 7.8K.
      The more I think about it,the more I’m leaning towards keeping my car.
      I’m retired,so I daydream a lot about car options
      I'm retired as well, but stopped idly browsing cars when I got my MC! But I spend a lot of time on here. :roll:

      If you've already had an E86, at that mileage it would seem to make more sense to keep your G29.
      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
      Gone - Montego Blue
      Gone - Ruby Black

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      Post by Nick177 » Thu Aug 12, 2021 8:48 pm

      Nanu wrote: Thu Aug 12, 2021 7:58 pm
      Nick177 wrote: Wed Aug 11, 2021 10:50 am Washed the Z this morning and its great in the sunshine.
      I,ve had 2 trade in prices from dealers desperate for stock.
      £150 more than I paid for it 15 months ago.
      I’d love to trade up to a 40i, or even how mad is this go for my 2nd love an E86 coupe and mint it up to concours level.
      Man maths in progress. Odds on I,ll keep the G29.
      466ADADC-EBEA-40C0-9E6C-E7AA5ABCF74F.jpeg
      Why not take the offer and go for something really cool, an E89 35is? :poke: :poke:
      I’ve had an e89 23i and loved that to. In fact I’m on my 5th Z. I think there’s something wrong with me Ziedituss !😀

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