Advice Required On A Potential Purchase RED 3.0SI Coupe (Pics Inside)
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mr wilks said:Wrapping one
Seriously :dizzy: if you have even one squinty eye on future resale (as you mention above) that's about the worst possible thing you could do .
^^ this ^^
People in general seem very wary of buying wrapped cars for fear of what damage it may be hiding to the original paint underneath
Rob
Liverpool
Just to be clear, I'm not suggesting the OP buys as an investment. Regardless of the uniqueness of the colour or mileage, these cars won't climb in value - at best they may hold their price for a while if your lucky.
I bought mine with the heart not the head - I have piled on the miles and enjoyed every one.
If I wanted to sell it I'd get no where near what I paid.
I bought it to enjoy it
I bought mine with the heart not the head - I have piled on the miles and enjoyed every one.
If I wanted to sell it I'd get no where near what I paid.
I bought it to enjoy it
Marlon said:Just to be clear, I'm not suggesting the OP buys as an investment. Regardless of the uniqueness of the colour or mileage, these cars won't climb in value - at best they may hold their price for a while if your lucky.
I bought mine with the heart not the head - I have piled on the miles and enjoyed every one.
If I wanted to sell it I'd get no where near what I paid.
I bought it to enjoy it
isnt that what we should doing, cars vs hearts. Sensible option would be to buy a FSH car on here for £1000 more.
We're all welcome to our opinions, I'd rather an otherwise perfect car with the right specification and compromise on the colour; which can be easily changed. And that's my opinion - no reason to be derogatory with yours.
(and I'm someone who held out for an Imola ///M! just offering a different perspective)
(and I'm someone who held out for an Imola ///M! just offering a different perspective)
Looney said:Marlon said:Just to be clear, I'm not suggesting the OP buys as an investment. Regardless of the uniqueness of the colour or mileage, these cars won't climb in value - at best they may hold their price for a while if your lucky.
I'm bought mine with the heart not the head - I have piled on the miles and enjoyed every one.
If I wanted to sell it I'd get no where near what I paid.
I bought it to enjoy it
isnt that what we should doing, cars vs hearts. Sensible option would be to buy a FSH car on here for £1000 more.
& what would that FSH guarantee you ?
The car you are considering has 56k on it with 2 documented services so worse case scenario its possibly done 18kish between changes . on longlife oil ? It aint gonna suddenly explode
It may even have had one or 2 done that aren't stamped ?
Ok its fallen out of the time schedule required by Bmw (mainly for warranty purposes) but lets get to the basics here , it aint a highly strung tweaked to the max high performance engine , its a straight 6 na bmw N52 built to perform at a decent output for a longtime , it isn't the S54 M engine that requires a lot of maintenance & attention just to avoid major problems
Id be amazed if there is any longterm issues that have or could arise from its infrequent service record , there just isnt anything major to go wrong that the services would have prevented especially in 56k miles
Buy the car unserviced & get it properly up to date with oil+filter , brake fluid , coolant , plugs , cabin filter , air filter & change the gearbox oil , you would already have covered virtually all that at a decent indy instead of wasting £300 asking the RAC to look it over & tell you the brake lines look corroded , the pads look worn , its due a service , both rear spring has been replaced at some point , headlight misted over blahblahblah
You can hear the car ticking over , it clearly has no hva issue which can affect some N52s , i really can't see what folks are getting sand in their fanny over with this car
mr wilks said:Looney said:Marlon said:Just to be clear, I'm not suggesting the OP buys as an investment. Regardless of the uniqueness of the colour or mileage, these cars won't climb in value - at best they may hold their price for a while if your lucky.
I'm bought mine with the heart not the head - I have piled on the miles and enjoyed every one.
If I wanted to sell it I'd get no where near what I paid.
I bought it to enjoy it
isnt that what we should doing, cars vs hearts. Sensible option would be to buy a FSH car on here for £1000 more.
& what would that FSH guarantee you ?
The car you are considering has 56k on it with 2 documented services so worse case scenario its possibly done 18kish between changes . on longlife oil ? It aint gonna suddenly explode
It may even have had one or 2 done that aren't stamped ?
Ok its fallen out of the time schedule required by Bmw (mainly for warranty purposes) but lets get to the basics here , it aint a highly strung tweaked to the max high performance engine , its a straight 6 na bmw N52 built to perform at a decent output for a longtime , it isn't the S54 M engine that requires a lot of maintenance & attention just to avoid major problems
Id be amazed if there is any longterm issues that have or could arise from its infrequent service record , there just isnt anything major to go wrong that the services would have prevented especially in 56k miles
Buy the car unserviced & get it properly up to date with oil+filter , brake fluid , coolant , plugs , cabin filter , air filter & change the gearbox oil , you would already have covered virtually all that at a decent indy instead of wasting £300 asking the RAC to look it over & tell you the brake lines look corroded , the pads look worn , its due a service , both rear spring has been replaced at some point , headlight misted over blahblahblah
You can hear the car ticking over , it clearly has no hva issue which can affect some N52s , i really can't see what folks are getting sand in their fanny over with this car
Love this thread
Simon 3.2M
Senior member
I agree with Marlon, but it to enjoy it. If you pay over the odds so what, if you pay under so what! If you get the car you love looking at and it puts a grin on your face then be happy and just enjoy it. All cars are only worth what someone is willing to pay - on Z4 world a lot, outside of Z4 world it's just a car!
FWIW, I drove my first coupe last week having been a staunch roadster man - I have to admit that I now "get it" so enjoy!!
FWIW, I drove my first coupe last week having been a staunch roadster man - I have to admit that I now "get it" so enjoy!!
I have been reading this thread with interest, if it was me, I would go and have a test drive, I know its some expense to do this, but I am guessing you heart is saying you want it, take it for a test drive, but let your head take over, check everything out that everyone has mentioned, because I think, if you don't you will always think,, if only,
The condensation in the headlight, dead easy fix, dry it out, new £15 rear cover with gasket, the door gap looks well within tolerance to me, and could honestly just be the camera angle, I agree buy the car unserviced and take it to a specialist to get it done, obviously a good haggle for this on the price, most of us have OCD on this forum and could pick holes in one straight out of the showroom
The condensation in the headlight, dead easy fix, dry it out, new £15 rear cover with gasket, the door gap looks well within tolerance to me, and could honestly just be the camera angle, I agree buy the car unserviced and take it to a specialist to get it done, obviously a good haggle for this on the price, most of us have OCD on this forum and could pick holes in one straight out of the showroom
Looney said:Marlon said:Just to be clear, I'm not suggesting the OP buys as an investment. Regardless of the uniqueness of the colour or mileage, these cars won't climb in value - at best they may hold their price for a while if your lucky.
I bought mine with the heart not the head - I have piled on the miles and enjoyed every one.
If I wanted to sell it I'd get no where near what I paid.
I bought it to enjoy it
isnt that what we should doing, cars vs hearts. Sensible option would be to buy a FSH car on here for £1000 more.
Very true sir
Marlon said:Looney said:Marlon said:Just to be clear, I'm not suggesting the OP buys as an investment. Regardless of the uniqueness of the colour or mileage, these cars won't climb in value - at best they may hold their price for a while if your lucky.
I bought mine with the heart not the head - I have piled on the miles and enjoyed every one.
If I wanted to sell it I'd get no where near what I paid.
I bought it to enjoy it
isnt that what we should doing, cars vs hearts. Sensible option would be to buy a FSH car on here for £1000 more.
Very true sir
We all bought the cars with the heart but you do need to apply the head at some point
we are discussing 10-12 yr old used cars with multiple owners & even a forum car with FSH will most likely have its service sequence out of line or late , there is simply no guarantee with a used motor , even a AUC one
south yorkshire
Andy I nearly wasted a good glass of red wine laughing at this comment!TR4man said:mr wilks said:can't see what folks are getting sand in their fanny over with this car
Mr Wilks you are a wordsmith!
