Coupe buying advice

Ah yes Mulit-function steering wheel is an option, does it have parking sensors? (hard to see on the pics) Because then it may be safe to say its got the comfort pack. The wheels were an option, the seats are standard sports seats. I can see it has the storage pack and sun protection glass (tinted rear windows & rear windscreen)

it also looks at though it may have bluetooth from the picture but again hard to see.

I understand the options dont really bother you but they will affect my valuation.. If I do it based on just these options:

Comfort Pack (MFSW, Storage pack, PDC, Mirror stuff),
18" 108 Alloys
Xenons
Heated Seats
Sun Protection Glass

The original list price of the car would have been £35,000 OTR. At approximately 4.5 years of age Im going to say the mileage is average and the condition is average-poor.
I price it at :

£13,775 Superb AUC condition
£12,475 Good Retail Condition
£11,975 Good Private Condition
£10,975 Poor Private Condition

So I think its good value if all the bits are fixed and you are happy with all the other niggles you mentioned. ..

PS its a sport not an SE
 
Below is a direct copy-paste from the ETK


Type Value
VIN WBADU52020LJ50543
Type code DU52
Type Z4 3.0SI (EUR)
E series E86 ()
Series Z
Type COUPE
Steering RL
Doors 2
Engine N52
Displacement 3.00
Power 195
Drive HECK
Transmission MECH
Colour MONTEGOBLAU METALLIC (A51)
Upholstery LEDER OREGON/SCHWARZ (LASW)
Prod.date 2008-01-29



Options

Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S1CAA SELEKTION COP RELEVANTER FAHRZEUGE Selection of COP-relevant vehicles
S1CBA CO2 UMFANG CO2 equipment
S230A EU SPEZIFISCHE ZUSATZUMFAENGE Extra package, EU-speciifc
S249A MULITFUNKTION FUER LENKRAD Multifunction f steering wheel
S2PAA RADSCHRAUBENSICHERUNG Wheel bolt locks
S302A ALARMANLAGE Alarm system
S350A VERBUNDRAEDER STERNSP. 108/MISCHB. BMW Composite wheel, star spoke 108
S420A SONNENSCHUTZVERGLASUNG Sun protection glazing
S423A FUSSMATTEN IN VELOURS Floor mats velours
S428A WARNDREIECK Warning triangle and first aid kit
S431A INNENSPIEGEL,AUTOMATISCH ABBLENDEND Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S441A RAUCHERPAKET Smoker package
S459A SITZVERSTELLUNG, ELEKTR.MIT MEMORY Seat adjustment, electric, with memory
S470A KINDERSITZBEFESTIGUNG ISOFIX Isofix-System
S493A ABLAGENPAKET Storage compartment package
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S494A SITZHEIZUNG FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER Seat heating driver/passenger
S4AAA DACHHIMMEL ANTHRAZIT Headlining anthracite
S502A SCHEINWERFER-WASCHANLAGE Headlight cleaning system
S508A PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC) Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521A REGENSENSOR Rain sensor
S522A XENON-LICHT Xenon Light
S534A KLIMAAUTOMATIK Automatic air conditioning
S540A GESCHWINDIGKEITSREGELUNG Cruise control
S644A HANDY VORB. MIT BLUETOOTH-SCHNITTS. Preparation f mobile phone w Bluetooth
S662A RADIO BMW BUSINESS CD Radio BMW Business CD
S676A HIFI LAUTSPRECHERSYSTEM HiFi speaker system
S692A CD WECHSLER I-BUS VORBEREITUNG Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus
S704A M SPORTFAHRWERK M Sports suspension
S710A M LEDERLENKRAD M leather steering wheel
S711A M SPORTSITZE FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER M Sports seats
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
L812A ENGLAND/IRLAND AUSFUEHRUNG National version England / Ireland
S863A SERVICE KONTAKT-FLYER EUROPA Dealer List Europe
S877A UEBERKREUZBEDIENUNG ENTFALL Omission of non-combined operation
S880A ENGLISCH / BORDLITERATUR On-board literature, English
S8SMA FAHRGESTELLNUMMER,V.AUSSEN SICHTBAR Car ident. number visible from outside
S8SPA COP STEUERUNG Control unit COP
S925A VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET Dispatch protection pack



Standard equipment

Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S224A FAHRDYNAMIK CONTROL Driving dynamic control
S345A CHROME LINE INTERIEUR Chrome Line Interieur
S4ADA INTERIEURL. ALU. LAENGSSCHLIFF FEIN Interior trim strips, brushed aluminium
S520A NEBELSCHEINWERFER Fog lights
S550A BORDCOMPUTER On-board computer
S853A SPRACHVERSION ENGLISCH Language version, English
 
Nicely done! So it has bluetooth, plus hi-fi speaker system as well which are two more bonus options driving the value up ever so slightly more..
 
Thanks for the info guys, much apreciated.

I will give the garage a call and see if I can sort something out.

Kind regards
 
OK,

So going against some of the advise but going with some other advice I have decided to go for the car.

I have offered £11550 on the condition that the door seal is replaced, any paint scuffs/ scatches are rectified (on the door edges for example), confirmation in writing from BMW that the first service was carried out (the stamp is missing from the book but they say they can confirm it was done), full valet inside and outside, minimum 6 months MOT, and as a final swetener I have asked for at least 1/2 a tank of fuel as the red light was on when I test drove it.

Am currently waiting for them to send details of their warranty and finance agreement such that I can read through.

They offered Gap insurance at £350 but I have a quote from online for £90 back to invoice cover for 3 years, so they are going to try and match it.

Feel a little nervous but I dont think it is a bad deal. Going to take it to a local indendant for a full once over once i get it to check for any potential warranty work.

Fingers crossed
 
I am sure it will be fine.

Can you take it to an Indy to check the gunk around the oil cap was nothing special?
 
shawna said:
I am sure it will be fine.

Can you take it to an Indy to check the gunk around the oil cap was nothing special?
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Thats the first thing I am going to do, if it is just due to condensation as a result of multiple small trips then it may well dissapear during the drive home (70 miles).

Looking on the internet most cases of this seem to be harmless and there was not that much under there.

Have checked out the warranty from the dealer, not great the usual 3rd party stuff. Covers head gasket and cylinder head (though not cylinder head cracks or damage). My sisters Fiance owns his own garage so will get it checked out.
 
Have you checked to see if you can get a BMW Mondial warranty on it?

It's quite a lot @ £500 year (with £100 excess) but I personally think its worth it.

Anything picked up on the pre warranty inspection won't be covered for obvious reasons.
 
speed12 said:
Car drove fine, noticed a slight ticking on idle but as I would use it as an every day runner I dont think the infamous ticking will be a problem for me?
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It should not tick, maybe just for a couple of seconds when starting in very cold conditions. Try to make sure that the owner has not warmed the engine up before your visit - and start it from complete cold. After a couple of seconds, ticking should be gone. Otherwise it's a possible concern.
 
I am not too worried by the extremely minor ticking that I heard after a very short trip. It is certainly no where near as bad as the videos I have seen online for other N52 engines.

But I will get it all checked out whilst still under warranty, from what I understand the N52 ticking is due to a lack of oil on the hydraulic lifters on cold starts usually after a few small trips. I intend to use my car as a daily runner (50-60 miles a day) so I will hopefully not be seeing this problem.

I have heard reports of 0W 40 oil seemingly solving the problem, I did use a 0W 30 oil on my old 3.0i and it did sound much smoother than the oil originally in there.

Will look into the Mondial Warranty.
 
DPG said:
Have you checked to see if you can get a BMW Mondial warranty on it?

It's quite a lot @ £500 year (with £100 excess) but I personally think its worth it.

Anything picked up on the pre warranty inspection won't be covered for obvious reasons.
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Bmw don't do inspections, they just not cover the first month.
 
srhutch said:
DPG said:
Have you checked to see if you can get a BMW Mondial warranty on it?

It's quite a lot @ £500 year (with £100 excess) but I personally think its worth it.

Anything picked up on the pre warranty inspection won't be covered for obvious reasons.
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Bmw don't do inspections, they just not cover the first month.
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But they do offset the first 30 days so you get a full year (as I just found out while checking as I'd not had a renewal)
 
Go for it! You'll smile every time you buckle up :thumbsup:

There's no decision you make today that can't be undone tomorrow.....
 
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