Any 3.0 Coupe around

[Simon 3.2M]

Hi folks, might be having a change around in the fleet but would like to stay with the BMW brand and in particular the Coupe. Are there any kicking around between 6 - 7k?

 

[Zedebee]

Good luck finding a coupe in that price range. You’ll be looking at a cat C or a 150k miler.

 

[Simon 3.2M]

Good luck finding a coupe in that price range. You’ll be looking at a cat C or a 150k miler.

That's interesting because when I posted ref a cat car recently, forum members suggested 4.5k was the ceiling price wise for it. So if a cat car is 30% less than none cat cars I'd say 7k isn't beyond the realms of possibility.

 

[Deleted member 32480]

Hi Simon,

I shall be selling mine within the next 6 months or so as I want to own an E92 before they rocket.

I have written an advert but I would be looking at a 2-3k more than what you are looking to pay (if you want to stretch). If not I am not offended. If your interested I can send over some pic's.

This is only a draft advert:

-Ruby Black Z4 Coupe
-Black Interior, Heated Electric Seats, Xenon headlights, M Sport Suspension and Steering Wheel, Style 108 alloys, Rear Parking Sensors, Cup Holders, ZHP Gear Knob
-Manual
-Millage (under 91k)
-MOT until 03/10/20
-Full BMW and Specialist History
-Located 10 miles North of Leeds

I have for sale my much loved 3ltr Z4Si Coupe. I have owned the car just under a year and a half and have loved every minute of it. I am looking to get an e92 M3 in the spring and I can’t justify having two toys (so I have been told).

Please feel free to check out the MOT History of the car
https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/?_ga=2.6027514.877763967.1610453232-703864507.1608120587
REG- KV07 YVF
Nothing other than tyres and brakes has come up as advisories since her 1st MOT.

Options from Vin Search:
431 Automatically dimming interior mirror
441 Smoking package
459 Seat adjustment, electr. With memory
493 Storage Compartment Package
494 Seat Heating F Driver/front Passenger
4AA Roof Lining Anthracite
4AD Interior aluminum
502 Headlight Washer System
508 Park Distance Control
644 Cell phone prep. With bluetooth
704 M Sport Suspension
710 M Leather Steering Wheel
711 M sports seats for driver / front passenger


My History with Car.

October 2019 86,804 Miles
Bought the Car

October 2019
Replaced all interior lights with LED’s to give the car a more modern look. (Originals are in the ashtray)

October 2020 90,182 Miles
BREMBO XTRA LINE Brake Disc
BREMBO XTRA LINE Pad Set
HELLA Brake Caliper’s

October 2020 90,182 Miles
Oil and Filter Change

November 2020 90,465
Valve Cover
Eccentric Shaft
Oil Cap
Valvetronic Shaft Censor
Engine bolts
(All OEM)

November 2020 90,562
Rear Window Tints

 

[Zedebee]

Good luck finding a coupe in that price range. You’ll be looking at a cat C or a 150k miler.

That's interesting because when I posted ref a cat car recently, forum members suggested 4.5k was the ceiling price wise for it. So if a cat car is 30% less than none cat cars I'd say 7k isn't beyond the realms of possibility.

I take that back. There are a few around in that price range, just not that many. If not high milers, they’re more than likely to require some TLC.

 

[Jameszy]

Hi there mate - asking prices are high at the moment but the clearing price is actually a good deal lower.

See these two that went for about £7k recently:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284090123655

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284084856675

Even one with less than 50,000 miles didn’t make reserve price (didn’t even breach £10k):

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274629819670

Given what cars are actually selling for, I’d say you’d be within a shout at about £7k

 

[Calps]

Hi folks, might be having a change around in the fleet but would like to stay with the BMW brand and in particular the Coupe. Are there any kicking around between 6 - 7k?

Would this suggest that the aeros you previously discussed on a separate post might be available to be acquired by another deserving soul? (that's me btw ). I'd be grateful for first refusal if so!

 

[inkey$]

If it helps for info, I bought mine in November last year from an indy dealer for around £7500 delivered to my door (advertised £8k).
FSH, limited receipts, good spec Si (except Xenons), pretty good condition, low ownership and 102k miles.

Seemed a pretty good price for what was around and being offered at the time. I did put a call out on here too but no dice at the £5-7k I was initially wanting to spend.

 

[Simon 3.2M]

Hi folks, might be having a change around in the fleet but would like to stay with the BMW brand and in particular the Coupe. Are there any kicking around between 6 - 7k?

Would this suggest that the aeros you previously discussed on a separate post might be available to be acquired by another deserving soul? (that's me btw ). I'd be grateful for first refusal if so!

I’m afraid the seller sold them within an hour or so (as expected) so they have gone. I would have loved them but as I might have to rationalise it was a risk I couldn’t take at the moment.

 

[Simon 3.2M]

If it helps for info, I bought mine in November last year from an indy dealer for around £7500 delivered to my door (advertised £8k).
FSH, limited receipts, good spec Si (except Xenons), pretty good condition, low ownership and 102k miles.

Seemed a pretty good price for what was around and being offered at the time. I did put a call out on here too but no dice at the £5-7k I was initially wanting to spend.

I think the coupe has been hyped up recently and we have all seen some extremely strong prices albeit for some great cars. When I say this it isn’t to be rude or disrespectful to those Coupe owners out there. I think as the pandemic progresses and with the ending of the Furlough scheme we may see owners who want to realise the cash in their cars and maybe have that money there for an emergency. Whilst it’s a whole new conversation regarding the difference in price between the coupe and roadster, I for one would put a max of a 2k premium for a car that is essentially an after thought from the roadster - as I say this is my personal view and what I’d be happy to pay. I’m sure the conversation will be different in the summer when you can put the roof down and enjoy the wind in your hair.

 

[inkey$]

If it helps for info, I bought mine in November last year from an indy dealer for around £7500 delivered to my door (advertised £8k).
FSH, limited receipts, good spec Si (except Xenons), pretty good condition, low ownership and 102k miles.

Seemed a pretty good price for what was around and being offered at the time. I did put a call out on here too but no dice at the £5-7k I was initially wanting to spend.

I think the coupe has been hyped up recently and we have all seen some extremely strong prices albeit for some great cars. When I say this it isn’t to be rude or disrespectful to those Coupe owners out there. I think as the pandemic progresses and with the ending of the Furlough scheme we may see owners who want to realise the cash in their cars and maybe have that money there for an emergency. Whilst it’s a whole new conversation regarding the difference in price between the coupe and roadster, I for one would put a max of a 2k premium for a car that is essentially an after thought from the roadster - as I say this is my personal view and what I’d be happy to pay. I’m sure the conversation will be different in the summer when you can put the roof down and enjoy the wind in your hair.

It's a fair point, Simon. As they say - a car is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it and at the moment, most people are willing to pay a slight premium for a car that you could also argue was a rarer and prettier thing to the roadster (I can say this as I've had multiple of both too!).

Like you, I thought it was a Covid-related buyers market, but when I looked I discovered it wasn't quite that at all. Felt like there were deals to be done but nothing extreme. My guess is if you fast forward to the end of April and we potentially start seeing horrific unemployment levels due to furlough ending, then you might get...and I'm going to say this with the irony it deserves - 'lucky'.

Basically keep looking, keep asking and I'm sure the right car will come along when the right person needs to sell. Good luck with the search!

 

[Argyll Andy]

If it helps for info, I bought mine in November last year from an indy dealer for around £7500 delivered to my door (advertised £8k).
FSH, limited receipts, good spec Si (except Xenons), pretty good condition, low ownership and 102k miles.

Seemed a pretty good price for what was around and being offered at the time. I did put a call out on here too but no dice at the £5-7k I was initially wanting to spend.

I think the coupe has been hyped up recently and we have all seen some extremely strong prices albeit for some great cars. When I say this it isn’t to be rude or disrespectful to those Coupe owners out there. I think as the pandemic progresses and with the ending of the Furlough scheme we may see owners who want to realise the cash in their cars and maybe have that money there for an emergency. Whilst it’s a whole new conversation regarding the difference in price between the coupe and roadster, I for one would put a max of a 2k premium for a car that is essentially an after thought from the roadster - as I say this is my personal view and what I’d be happy to pay. I’m sure the conversation will be different in the summer when you can put the roof down and enjoy the wind in your hair.

As you said the Coupe was only a preference, what about an E89, been a few flagged up here in the last few weeks at £6k then best of both worlds with tin top and open top motoring

 

[Calps]

Hi folks, might be having a change around in the fleet but would like to stay with the BMW brand and in particular the Coupe. Are there any kicking around between 6 - 7k?

Would this suggest that the aeros you previously discussed on a separate post might be available to be acquired by another deserving soul? (that's me btw ). I'd be grateful for first refusal if so!

I’m afraid the seller sold them within an hour or so (as expected) so they have gone. I would have loved them but as I might have to rationalise it was a risk I couldn’t take at the moment.

Ah well, it was worth a shot! Good luck with your search. As folks have said, some patience and perseverance will go a long way towards finding the right motor. It took me ~4 years to get mine (although that was more of a supply/availability issue, than a price issue).

 

[Simon 3.2M]

If it helps for info, I bought mine in November last year from an indy dealer for around £7500 delivered to my door (advertised £8k).
FSH, limited receipts, good spec Si (except Xenons), pretty good condition, low ownership and 102k miles.

Seemed a pretty good price for what was around and being offered at the time. I did put a call out on here too but no dice at the £5-7k I was initially wanting to spend.

I think the coupe has been hyped up recently and we have all seen some extremely strong prices albeit for some great cars. When I say this it isn’t to be rude or disrespectful to those Coupe owners out there. I think as the pandemic progresses and with the ending of the Furlough scheme we may see owners who want to realise the cash in their cars and maybe have that money there for an emergency. Whilst it’s a whole new conversation regarding the difference in price between the coupe and roadster, I for one would put a max of a 2k premium for a car that is essentially an after thought from the roadster - as I say this is my personal view and what I’d be happy to pay. I’m sure the conversation will be different in the summer when you can put the roof down and enjoy the wind in your hair.

It's a fair point, Simon. As they say - a car is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it and at the moment, most people are willing to pay a slight premium for a car that you could also argue was a rarer and prettier thing to the roadster (I can say this as I've had multiple of both too!).

Like you, I thought it was a Covid-related buyers market, but when I looked I discovered it wasn't quite that at all. Felt like there were deals to be done but nothing extreme. My guess is if you fast forward to the end of April and we potentially start seeing horrific unemployment levels due to furlough ending, then you might get...and I'm going to say this with the irony it deserves - 'lucky'.

Basically keep looking, keep asking and I'm sure the right car will come along when the right person needs to sell. Good luck with the search!

I totally agree with you there mate. For me whilst completely different in many aspects, the Coupes and the Roadsters are equally as beautiful - I too have had both.

Unfortunately that’s what I’m hoping to do, find someone keen to sell at the right time. That doesn’t mean I wish to see anyone fall on hard times because let’s face it, most of us are really only several pay packets away from those hard times ourselves.

I’m in no rush and I’m happy to wait for the right car but I have decided to fix my budget hence my post - hopefully someone will come along with a nice example that can stay on the forum.

 

[Simon 3.2M]

If it helps for info, I bought mine in November last year from an indy dealer for around £7500 delivered to my door (advertised £8k).
FSH, limited receipts, good spec Si (except Xenons), pretty good condition, low ownership and 102k miles.

Seemed a pretty good price for what was around and being offered at the time. I did put a call out on here too but no dice at the £5-7k I was initially wanting to spend.

I think the coupe has been hyped up recently and we have all seen some extremely strong prices albeit for some great cars. When I say this it isn’t to be rude or disrespectful to those Coupe owners out there. I think as the pandemic progresses and with the ending of the Furlough scheme we may see owners who want to realise the cash in their cars and maybe have that money there for an emergency. Whilst it’s a whole new conversation regarding the difference in price between the coupe and roadster, I for one would put a max of a 2k premium for a car that is essentially an after thought from the roadster - as I say this is my personal view and what I’d be happy to pay. I’m sure the conversation will be different in the summer when you can put the roof down and enjoy the wind in your hair.

As you said the Coupe was only a preference, what about an E89, been a few flagged up here in the last few weeks at £6k then best of both worlds with tin top and open top motoring

That’s a good point Andy but the E89 doesn’t do it for me I’m afraid as lovely as they are.

 

[Argyll Andy]

I think the coupe has been hyped up recently and we have all seen some extremely strong prices albeit for some great cars. When I say this it isn’t to be rude or disrespectful to those Coupe owners out there. I think as the pandemic progresses and with the ending of the Furlough scheme we may see owners who want to realise the cash in their cars and maybe have that money there for an emergency. Whilst it’s a whole new conversation regarding the difference in price between the coupe and roadster, I for one would put a max of a 2k premium for a car that is essentially an after thought from the roadster - as I say this is my personal view and what I’d be happy to pay. I’m sure the conversation will be different in the summer when you can put the roof down and enjoy the wind in your hair.

As you said the Coupe was only a preference, what about an E89, been a few flagged up here in the last few weeks at £6k then best of both worlds with tin top and open top motoring

That’s a good point Andy but the E89 doesn’t do it for me I’m afraid as lovely as they are.

All down to personal preference, if we all liked the same thing it’d be hell of a boring

I’ll also just throw in I like the G29

 

[Simon 3.2M]

Car now sourced

 

[woolybear]

Car now sourced

In under a week - well done

 

[Simon 3.2M]

Car now sourced

In under a week - well done

I had spoken to a guy a while ago and asked him he was selling - got a surprise phone call on Sunday to say he was