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2006 BMW Z4 Z4 SI SPORT ROADSTER E4 CONVERTIBLE Petrol Manual | eBay UK

Different number plates are commonplace. If you are looking for a second hand vehicle at unbeatable prices, then look no further than AL Prestige. Information about the vehicle above is provided by the Dealer for guidance.
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Anyone know anything about this car.
3.0si in Phoenix Yellow with yellow/black interior.
Reg Y9 ELO.
Miles are bit high and mot history a bit sketchy.
I’m based in Northern Ireland so not ideal for a car in Southampton.
My nephew is looking for one.
Ideally a 3.0
I am trying to guide him to a car that is in better condition but he likes this one and getting an Si under his £4k budget is unusual.
Thanks for any input.
 

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Good spec but looks quite tatty at a glance, steering wheel looks grim, and rear bumper damage.
Looks from the mot history that I may need springs, shocks and potentially brake lines.
Sounds like it is being sold as seen with no warranty too. Not sure a dealer is allowed to do that?
 
One of 28 yellow 3.0si manual roadsters that came to the uk.
One of 4 with bi colour seats and ali dash.
This is the car I think…
 

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Rare and distinctive. A bit of a risk though, unless your nephew is prepared for the downsides that might come with it. Phoenix Yellow panels in good condition will be especially hard to come by.
 
Zedebee said:
Rare and distinctive. A bit of a risk though, unless your nephew is prepared for the downsides that might come with it. Phoenix Yellow panels in good condition will be especially hard to come by.
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The nephew is an apprentice mechanic so he’s not afraid of the work.
I would rather see him start with a better car.
 
RMB said:
Good spec but looks quite tatty at a glance, steering wheel looks grim, and rear bumper damage.
Looks from the mot history that I may need springs, shocks and potentially brake lines.
Sounds like it is being sold as seen with no warranty too. Not sure a dealer is allowed to do that?
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There is no obligation for a dealer to provide a warranty.

However, as he's a business, the item must be fit for the purposes for which it's provided. So in essence, if there is a defect that makes it unsafe/illegal/impractical to drive on the road, the dealer is liable.

In the real world, taking a dealer to court isn't much fun.

Looks a dodgy car from a dodgy dealer. Buying cheap doesn't always end up costing less! Usually a rough old car with a lot spent on it, remains a rough old car. I guess if knows his stuff he will only need to pay for parts, but even so......
 
There do seem to be a lot of one star reviews on AT for AL Prestige cars Ltd., not sure though if it is the same person every time. Be a good idea to take a look though. (y)
 
RMB said:
Good spec but looks quite tatty at a glance, steering wheel looks grim, and rear bumper damage.
Looks from the mot history that I may need springs, shocks and potentially brake lines.
Sounds like it is being sold as seen with no warranty too. Not sure a dealer is allowed to do that?
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For a dealer to advertise a car and not warrant it/ remove consumer rights it has to strictly be sold as a spares & repairs car, which can mark a car sound worse than it is but that’s the legal way around it.
 
When I was looking for my Zed 4 years ago, there was a garage selling one locally on the outskirts of Exeter, "for a customer". I asked about a warranty but as he was selling it for a customer he wouldn't give one. It was way over priced needed lots of work, had run flats and he would not drop the price. I told him to forget it. However this one is a low price, if your careful and your son can do the work, might be a bargain.
 
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Looks like the soft top has some repaired damage alongside the other issues that have been pointed out
 
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As big Winn said Phoenix yellow does fade, it is most notable in the bonnet boot and top of the wings
 
Z450 said:
For a dealer to advertise a car and not warrant it/ remove consumer rights it has to strictly be sold as a spares & repairs car, which can mark a car sound worse than it is but that’s the legal way around it.
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It has to be collected on trailer/transporter for that to work.
If the dealer allows it to be driven away, he’s shown it’s fit to drive on the road.
But as I said legal rights are one thing, enforcement is another.
 
Mr Sideways said:
It has to be collected on trailer/transporter for that to work.
If the dealer allows it to be driven away, he’s shown it’s fit to drive on the road.
But as I said legal rights are one thing, enforcement is another.
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Yes that is true, it would be a hard one to enforce, ultimately this car should just be treated as a private sale. Price wise I imagine a private seller would be advertising for a similar amount. Be interesting car to see close up, with some love it could be a good car, rare colour and a great spec from what I can see
 
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