2006 e85 Z4 roadster 3.0si 41,000 miles ***SOLD***

[Robz]

I am looking to sell my 2006 '56' BMW Z4 roadster 3.0si. It is in black with red leather seats and piano black trim. The mileage is currently at 41,650 but the car is still in occasional use so this may go up.

It has MOT until 01st January 2018 and service history (11304 miles, 25850 miles, 29275 miles all at BMW and I changed the oil at 40320 miles). The specification includes heated electric memory seats, xenon headlights, rear parking sensors, multi function steering wheel and cup holders. It has the standard BMW Business radio (no satnav) but it does have an auxiliary plug under the heater controls which I think was an extra.

I bought the car in January from a member on here but sadly I am finding little opportunity to use it and really need a more practical car that I can put roof bars on. Whilst I have owned it I have serviced it with the correct BMW specification Shell Helix Ultra synthetic oil, replaced the air filter and I have put back the correct silver grills (I will include matt ones it had when I bought it too). The only non standard bits I am aware of now are a stubby aerial and Machine Monkey exhaust tips.

Please see below the link to the previous member's advert for it which includes photos. I will add some current photos soon (as I haven't had a chance to clean it since I came back from a recent trip to Germany in it).
http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=93180

It would benefit from the wheels being refurbished but is otherwise a tidy car which has been well looked after.

Located in Surrey near junction 8 M25. I appreciate that I haven't been a member on here for long or made much of a contribution but since I bought it from here I thought I would put it on here first.

£8450.

 

[ben g]

You want 200 quid more than it previously sold for. Despite adding 2,000 miles to it?

Odd way of trying to sell a car :lol:

 

[Robz]

Photos...

 

[Pastry]

You want 200 quid more than it previously sold for. Despite adding 2,000 miles to it?

Odd way of trying to sell a car :lol:

I don't think it's odd, people pay more for soft tops in the summer so it's a fair ask

 

[Robz]

 

[Robz]

 

[Robz]

Regarding the price when I bought the car it was also advertised on Autotrader at £8450 and after I had agreed the sale the previous owner had people through Autotrader offering him the full asking price. I have spent money on it since I have owned it and whilst I have done a couple of thousand miles I don't see that it will have depreciated. Plus as Pastry has kindly noted demand for soft tops is higher in summer.

 

[Number5]

You want 200 quid more than it previously sold for. Despite adding 2,000 miles to it?

Odd way of trying to sell a car :lol:

Yep, A little harsh Ben considering seasonal variations, plus he's done a little bit to it and that's only his asking price, not necessarily his selling price. I'd guess he'd probably be happy to negotiate, and break near even having had a little joy from it too. (JMO)

 

[Anonymous]

Nice looking Zed. Why anyone cares what you're selling your car for is beyond me. It's free market.
Good luck with the sale.

 

[Robz]

Many thanks.

 

[ben g]

You want 200 quid more than it previously sold for. Despite adding 2,000 miles to it?

Odd way of trying to sell a car :lol:

Yep, A little harsh Ben considering seasonal variations, plus he's done a little bit to it and that's only his asking price, not necessarily his selling price. I'd guess he'd probably be happy to negotiate, and break near even having had a little joy from it too. (JMO)

It's not a problem, I just wasn't aware we were allowed to sell things for a profit on here.

That's good news though, as I have Sport seats to sell and I will be able to sell them on here without silly comments

 

[Boris]

You want 200 quid more than it previously sold for. Despite adding 2,000 miles to it?

Odd way of trying to sell a car :lol:

Its what I'm would call "good business"

 

[Ewazix]

It's not a problem, I just wasn't aware we were allowed to sell things for a profit on here.

If that's how the rule is applied then it could stump a few frothy market ///M owners then :wink:

 

[andya1]

Lovely car as for £200 more it isn't a big deal at all as nobody gets the asking price so you have to add a bit on for haggling don't you I know I would and when it sells it will be for slightly less than he is asking but it is a great low mileage example.

 

[Smartbear]

You want 200 quid more than it previously sold for. Despite adding 2,000 miles to it?

Odd way of trying to sell a car :lol:

Yep, A little harsh Ben considering seasonal variations, plus he's done a little bit to it and that's only his asking price, not necessarily his selling price. I'd guess he'd probably be happy to negotiate, and break near even having had a little joy from it too. (JMO)

It's not a problem, I just wasn't aware we were allowed to sell things for a profit on here.

That's good news though, as I have Sport seats to sell and I will be able to sell them on here without silly comments

Get ready for all the forthcoming hypocrite comments :lol:
Rob

 

[Number5]

It's not a problem, I just wasn't aware we were allowed to sell things for a profit on here.

Does that mean nobody can advertise an Alpina then ?
(No offence taken Ben)

 

[Robz]

You want 200 quid more than it previously sold for. Despite adding 2,000 miles to it?

Odd way of trying to sell a car :lol:

Yep, A little harsh Ben considering seasonal variations, plus he's done a little bit to it and that's only his asking price, not necessarily his selling price. I'd guess he'd probably be happy to negotiate, and break near even having had a little joy from it too. (JMO)

It's not a problem, I just wasn't aware we were allowed to sell things for a profit on here.

That's good news though, as I have Sport seats to sell and I will be able to sell them on here without silly comments

If it sells for £8450 then I would not have made a profit. I bought the car with the intention of keeping it long term which is why I was glad to find a low mileage cared for example with a good specification and colour combination. The reality is that it spends most of its time sat in my garage as I avoid using it for short journeys or work (as safe parking is difficult) and so do most of my miles in a Toyota Aygo. I've now got kayaks and also want to do mountain biking over the summer so it makes sense to get a bigger practical car which I can put roof bars on as the Aygo isn't ideal.

Plus as others have pointed out I fully expect there will be a degree of negotiation on price as is usual.

 

[SonnyA85]

Yep, A little harsh Ben considering seasonal variations, plus he's done a little bit to it and that's only his asking price, not necessarily his selling price. I'd guess he'd probably be happy to negotiate, and break near even having had a little joy from it too. (JMO)

It's not a problem, I just wasn't aware we were allowed to sell things for a profit on here.

That's good news though, as I have Sport seats to sell and I will be able to sell them on here without silly comments

If it sells for £8450 then I would not have made a profit. I bought the car with the intention of keeping it long term which is why I was glad to find a low mileage cared for example with a good specification and colour combination. The reality is that it spends most of its time sat in my garage as I avoid using it for short journeys or work (as safe parking is difficult) and so do most of my miles in a Toyota Aygo. I've now got kayaks and also want to do mountain biking over the summer so it makes sense to get a bigger practical car which I can put roof bars on as the Aygo isn't ideal.

Plus as others have pointed out I fully expect there will be a degree of negotiation on price as is usual.

It does seem a bit suspicious to buy a car then sell it shortly after, especially since you took great care in deciding on the car to buy in the first place. I know if I was looking to buy I would avoid this based on that. Surely you knew this car wasn't practical and that having 2 small cars would never be ideal. If this truly was such a fantastic car then why not sell the Aygo? I doubt it would be missed as much. Especially since you have spent money on it and planned on keeping it. I don't see the issue about parking either it's not an aston martin plus it will be insured, etc.

I paid just £4K for mine (I got a good deal off the previous owner) and I've spent around £4K on it. So to answer Ben judging by what the asking prices are on here I'd be looking for £6K for mine if I was in the market to sell. It has mint alloys, DSP carver system (which has been upgraded further), full electric and heated seats, roof motor relocated, 3rd brake light replaced twice second time myself to ensure it never breaks again, upgraded DISA valve, new steering motor, new rocker cover gasket, full inspection 2 plus new gearbox and diff fluids and I'll be doing even more to it. It's a 14 year old car. I planned on spending £1.5K a year on maintaining it but it's ended up being a bit more as I've upgraded the full sound system for about £1.5K. next on my list is Vanos seals and one of the front headlights keeps misting up. I may also get the backbox modded too and steering wheel re-upholstered. I will then give it a year then possibly get the interior (seats, console, etc) re-upholstered too.

 

[Robz]

It's not a problem, I just wasn't aware we were allowed to sell things for a profit on here.

That's good news though, as I have Sport seats to sell and I will be able to sell them on here without silly comments

If it sells for £8450 then I would not have made a profit. I bought the car with the intention of keeping it long term which is why I was glad to find a low mileage cared for example with a good specification and colour combination. The reality is that it spends most of its time sat in my garage as I avoid using it for short journeys or work (as safe parking is difficult) and so do most of my miles in a Toyota Aygo. I've now got kayaks and also want to do mountain biking over the summer so it makes sense to get a bigger practical car which I can put roof bars on as the Aygo isn't ideal.

Plus as others have pointed out I fully expect there will be a degree of negotiation on price as is usual.

It does seem a bit suspicious to buy a car then sell it shortly after, especially since you took great care in deciding on the car to buy in the first place. I know if I was looking to buy I would avoid this based on that. Surely you knew this car wasn't practical and that having 2 small cars would never be ideal. If this truly was such a fantastic car then why not sell the Aygo? I doubt it would be missed as much. Especially since you have spent money on it and planned on keeping it. I don't see the issue about parking either it's not an aston martin plus it will be insured, etc.

I paid just £4K for mine (I got a good deal off the previous owner) and I've spent around £4K on it. So to answer Ben judging by what the asking prices are on here I'd be looking for £6K for mine if I was in the market to sell. It has mint alloys, DSP carver system (which has been upgraded further), full electric and heated seats, roof motor relocated, 3rd brake light replaced twice second time myself to ensure it never breaks again, upgraded DISA valve, new steering motor, new rocker cover gasket, full inspection 2 plus new gearbox and diff fluids and I'll be doing even more to it. It's a 14 year old car. I planned on spending £1.5K a year on maintaining it but it's ended up being a bit more as I've upgraded the full sound system for about £1.5K. next on my list is Vanos seals and one of the front headlights keeps misting up. I may also get the backbox modded too and steering wheel re-upholstered. I will then give it a year then possibly get the interior (seats, console, etc) re-upholstered too.

I think you would have done better to buy mine then and save all the time and effort! :wink:

 

[9designs]

Is this car still for sale ?