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Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by Ole gits rule » Thu Oct 07, 2021 10:47 pm

Zforbes wrote: Thu Oct 07, 2021 10:43 pm
Ole gits rule wrote: Thu Oct 07, 2021 10:28 pm
Zforbes wrote: Thu Oct 07, 2021 10:26 pm Not sure Ebay can do much about it, will be a genuine account that has been hacked, the account owner probably doesn't even realise
They need to do something - it is going tacos someone a lot of cash at some point
Im sure some folk already have, had a guy at work falling for it big time on a campervan, he was about to ping a couple of £k to resrve it, fortunately for him he listened to me. It was obvious to me but not him.
I can believe it, I also stared at a VW camper for ages at what seemed like a give away price - the guy just did not want to allow me to view, I would not pay without a viewing so I walked away.

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Post by ronk » Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:15 am

Ole gits rule wrote: Thu Oct 07, 2021 10:47 pm
Zforbes wrote: Thu Oct 07, 2021 10:43 pm
Ole gits rule wrote: Thu Oct 07, 2021 10:28 pm

They need to do something - it is going tacos someone a lot of cash at some point
Im sure some folk already have, had a guy at work falling for it big time on a campervan, he was about to ping a couple of £k to resrve it, fortunately for him he listened to me. It was obvious to me but not him.
I can believe it, I also stared at a VW camper for ages at what seemed like a give away price - the guy just did not want to allow me to view, I would not pay without a viewing so I walked away.

Easy to get blinded when you want something badly
I almost got well turned over buying a Saab 99 Turbo way back in 1983 ( the super saloon of it’s day) - It turned out to be a 1977 and a 1980 cut n shut job!
Thanks to the help of Durham Constabulary and Barclays Bank it turned out well in the end but it was a buttock clenching few days I can tell you.
The main point is tho, I let my heart rule my head and I didn’t have anyone with the voice of reason at my shoulder at the time - I hope almost 40years older, I am wiser.
Just have to hope!
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Post by Ole gits rule » Fri Oct 08, 2021 8:18 am

ronk wrote: Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:15 am
Ole gits rule wrote: Thu Oct 07, 2021 10:47 pm
Zforbes wrote: Thu Oct 07, 2021 10:43 pm Im sure some folk already have, had a guy at work falling for it big time on a campervan, he was about to ping a couple of £k to resrve it, fortunately for him he listened to me. It was obvious to me but not him.
I can believe it, I also stared at a VW camper for ages at what seemed like a give away price - the guy just did not want to allow me to view, I would not pay without a viewing so I walked away.

Easy to get blinded when you want something badly
I almost got well turned over buying a Saab 99 Turbo way back in 1983 ( the super saloon of it’s day) - It turned out to be a 1977 and a 1980 cut n shut job!
Thanks to the help of Durham Constabulary and Barclays Bank it turned out well in the end but it was a buttock clenching few days I can tell you.
The main point is tho, I let my heart rule my head and I didn’t have anyone with the voice of reason at my shoulder at the time - I hope almost 40years older, I am wiser.
Just have to hope!
I think we have all had that experience Ron, I always take someone with me to be the voice of sense.

I know of someone that got done for £12k, they met someone at Cribs Causeway and handed over the cash for a stolen vehicle that was far too cheap. :headbang:

He had to buy the car back off the insurance company.
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Post by Owdgit » Sat Oct 30, 2021 9:01 am

I like to think I'm an optimist.

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Post by Papa_Zee » Sat Oct 30, 2021 9:16 am

It’s been great but after my 4th Z4, I am moving on. Move completed and I found a fantastic deal on a low mile FPSH Boxster 981S flat six. Sadly it’s bye to the 35is but excited for the baby 911!

Been a great few years in this highly informed group, I am still following, so till the next meet - Just Drive! :driving:

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Post by Cozmo » Sat Oct 30, 2021 10:13 am

I love a Boxster, but looking at that pic side by side I think I would hugely struggle which way to go! Both amazing cars :)

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Post by B21 » Wed Nov 03, 2021 9:55 am

My favourite colour Z4….a 2012 20i MSport Auto at 16,500…kerching :thumbsup


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Post by Argyll Andy » Sun Nov 28, 2021 12:55 am

23i, no wind deflector, miles not particularly low. Obviously parks by touch, price seasonal drop not applied, ooooouch!!!!

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    Post by tiglon » Sun Nov 28, 2021 1:18 am

    Argyll Andy wrote: Sun Nov 28, 2021 12:55 am 23i, no wind deflector, miles not particularly low. Obviously parks by touch, price seasonal drop not applied, ooooouch!!!!

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154722002783 ... Swr4FhoinK
    What are you on about? It is in "immaculate condition". As the advert says, "there are NO marks or scratches" so you must be imagining that heavily kerbed wheel :rofl:

    Bearing in mind it is the only "Shadowline" E89 in existence (it's got "black trim around the windows" don't you know... fancy!) and has a picture of a man brushing his teeth on the idrive screen, I'd say the seller can name his price.
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    Post by Argyll Andy » Sun Nov 28, 2021 1:42 am

    tiglon wrote: Sun Nov 28, 2021 1:18 am As the advert says, "there are NO marks or scratches" so you must be imagining that heavily kerbed wheel :rofl:
    WheelS Will, he’s even managed to gub the back one parking too :headbang:

    The toothbrushing man is a piece of marketing genius, you’re right how could I be so silly, he can name his price :thumbsup:

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      Post by Ole gits rule » Sun Nov 28, 2021 10:13 am

      Wheels are easy to fix, its still about £3k over priced looking at that although but I now want a shadow line to be exclusive
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      Post by Gwest44 » Sat Dec 11, 2021 7:17 pm

      Looks like there's a bargain to be had on the Z4 Facebook group - car in Basingstoke and at £9k I would say nearly £2k under trade value & £4,500 under retail 👍
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      Post by B21 » Sat Dec 11, 2021 7:18 pm

      Hmmhh..cam chain anyone?🙈
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      Post by Gwest44 » Sat Dec 11, 2021 7:53 pm

      B21 wrote: Sat Dec 11, 2021 7:18 pm Hmmhh..cam chain anyone?🙈
      When did they sort the timing chain issue on the N20 - was it not until 2015?
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      Post by B21 » Sat Dec 11, 2021 8:54 pm

      Gwest44 wrote: Sat Dec 11, 2021 7:53 pm
      B21 wrote: Sat Dec 11, 2021 7:18 pm Hmmhh..cam chain anyone?🙈
      When did they sort the timing chain issue on the N20 - was it not until 2015?
      Several revisions but 2015 was the ‘good fix’… :thumbsup:
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