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2010 E89 30i MSport Manual 58k FBMWSH £9850
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2024 1:05 am
by Silverstar
Pondrew wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2024 12:29 am
Most car logistics people will do an appraisal on a car when they go to collect it, if you ask them. They do it everyday. It's now accepted that is part of their job.
Once they are happy the car is as you expect, they will call you, you pay the seller and they stick it on their trailer. They will have insurance so no comeback on you or the seller if there is a problem in transit.
Another problem with going to see a car a long way away, is you always buy a one way train or plane ticket. No-one buys a return ticket 'just in case', as that would potentially be money and time wasted. So by doing that you are committed. Like it or not, realistically you are going home with the car. Then you have to have mobile banking on your phone to pay when you are there, etc, etc.
Much less stress, hassle and potentially cost to do it 'distance' IMO.
I am a big fan, which may be obvious!
Call me cynical or old fashioned but I would never buy a retail car sight unseen unless of course it’s a brand new car then maybe just maybe. If the car is some distance away I would still ask for videos photos etc to make up my mind if the car is worth the long journey and as others have said I would treat it as an adventure or mini holiday.
The only time I’ve bought sight unseen was when I was in the trade and I had a professional trade to trade buyer buying some cars for me from auctions I couldn’t get to, but I trusted him fully even though in one case a 7 seater Toyota Picnic was missing the 2 last row seats, he simply didn’t spot it!
For the OP as others have said don’t let distance stop you from buying a car especially cars that are now getting hard to find (a good example or a rare engine gearbox combo). FWIW I travelled 1500 miles to get mine!
2010 E89 30i MSport Manual 58k FBMWSH £9850
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2024 1:25 am
by Zed Baron
I travelled to the Isle of Skye for the E89 (fantastic drive back) and had the G29 transported up to Glasgow, subject to an inspection/test drive on arrival. I think sometimes you have to travel for the right car, my mate flew from Glasgow down to Gatwick to look at a Jag, it wasn't as described and he had to get a flight back up... those are the risks.
2010 E89 30i MSport Manual 58k FBMWSH £9850
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2024 12:39 pm
by Spikey
If I was seriously looking for a good E89 with the right engine and spec / miles I would have been and bought this one by now regardless of where I / it was in Uk.
You need to travel for the right car, or compromise and buy local!
GLWTS - this looks like a cracker and shouldn’t hang around long at this price
2010 E89 30i MSport Manual 58k FBMWSH £9850
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2024 12:59 pm
by N4LLY
Spikey wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2024 12:39 pm
If I was seriously looking for a good E89 with the right engine and spec / miles I would have been and bought this one by now regardless of where I / it was in Uk.
You need to travel for the right car, or compromise and buy local!
GLWTS - this looks like a cracker and shouldn’t hang around long at this price
Exactly this ^^^^
I travelled 250 Miles to get my right car, colour, spec etc.
Even paid up front in full.
The 1st class (Off peak) train ride up was very nice and the drive back even better
If i was in the market i would be making arrangements now !
GLWTS
2010 E89 30i MSport Manual 58k FBMWSH £9850
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2024 1:10 pm
by Timmyboybunter
Manual 30i with low miles and M-sport kit - tasty
2010 E89 30i MSport Manual 58k FBMWSH £9850
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2024 1:19 pm
by ronk
I reckon if you speak with the seller, you’ll be able to negotiate a deal on a tank of fuel for a few days north of the border or for your return trip!
2010 E89 30i MSport Manual 58k FBMWSH £9850
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2024 2:03 pm
by Boyo
Looks a cracker of a car and provided everything stacks up then I would be up to Scotland on the next plane from Bristol.
2010 E89 30i MSport Manual 58k FBMWSH £9850
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:31 pm
by Deepseaskateboard
If it’s the perfect car then go and get it.
2010 E89 30i MSport Manual 58k FBMWSH £9850
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:42 pm
by ronk
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What are you waiting for?
MAYBE NOW SOLD - 2010 E89 30i MSport Manual 58k FBMWSH £9850
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2024 11:39 am
by stickler
Thanks everyone. Car is now sold subject to MOT and test drive to a Forum member from Scotland.
MAYBE NOW SOLD - 2010 E89 30i MSport Manual 58k FBMWSH £9850
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2024 12:12 pm
by ronk
No doubt he will post soon !
MAYBE NOW SOLD - 2010 E89 30i MSport Manual 58k FBMWSH £9850
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2024 9:30 pm
by RonH30
Hi, will you please let me know if your sale does not go through as I would be interested and don’t stay too far away. Thanks
MAYBE NOW SOLD - 2010 E89 30i MSport Manual 58k FBMWSH £9850
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2024 9:49 pm
by ronk
RonH30 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 9:30 pm
Hi, will you please let me know if your sale does not go through as I would be interested and don’t stay too far away. Thanks
At this time of year you have to be quick - especially when a nice one pops up!
MAYBE NOW SOLD - 2010 E89 30i MSport Manual 58k FBMWSH £9850
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:44 pm
by Wayo11
Lovely looking combo with a great spec. Not surprised it went quickly
MAYBE NOW SOLD - 2010 E89 30i MSport Manual 58k FBMWSH £9850
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 7:01 pm
by B21
ronk wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 12:12 pm
No doubt he will post soon !
Anytime now..
