E85 3.0 automatic £3000

[Malamutalisk]

BMW Z4, 3.0 engine with automatic gearbox with full service history. £3000
I’ve owned this car for over 2 years. Private honest sale as I have changed cars, to another Z4! This is an auto and i've bought a manual to replace to give that a go for awhile.
Features include:
New 12 month MOT
No faults or codes on the dash
Electric roof all working perfectly
Black, with cream leather interior
Sport mode
Electric seats
Heated seats
Automatic Xenon headlights
Automatic windscreen wipers
Air conditioning
18 inch 108 alloys

I’ve had it maintained by a BMW specialist garage since owning in Chester. It's had things like rocker cover gasket done, new door lock as old one was worn out, recent fluid changes The only thing outstanding/not working is the electric rising mirrors don’t rise anymore after vandalism kicked off passenger side a year ago which has been reattached and now fixed in place. No big scratches, dints etc.

I don't post much on the forum but i do read a lot so would love for it to go to a forum member. I'll be honest with any questions! Based in Chester.

 

[Chris_D]

Looks tidy, but massively assymetrical panel gaps around your front lights stand out like a sore thumb I'm afraid.
Anything to declare there?

 

[Malamutalisk]

Yes I think someone might of bumped it slightly and broke the clip. I hadn’t noticed but it came up in the last MOT that the headlight was loose and the clip was popped so they repaired the fitting. This picture was actually taken before it maybe I should take a new one to show it now?

 

[Danglesberries]

Sorry, but looking at the MOT history, it's shocking! I'd be having a word with your BMW 'Specialist' who's been looking after your car for the last couple of years and ask just what exactly he's looked after?

 

[Malamutalisk]

I don’t think it’s that bad? The oil leaks mentioned have been repaired, as it’s now had rocker cover gasket done and new oil filter housing. They’ve fitted new suspension arms. And things like the door lock they put down to a blown fuse. I asked why so many advisories for the brake pipes they’ve told me are nothing to worry about it’s just where they’ve marked them as has road muck/leaves from winter covering so said they have to mention.

It’s SJR Chester if anyone wants to know. Like I said, not trying to hide anything feel free to ask any more questions. Thanks

 

[Digidick]

Sorry, but looking at the MOT history, it's shocking! I'd be having a word with your BMW 'Specialist' who's been looking after your car for the last couple of years and ask just what exactly he's looked after?

Crikey . I always take a look at that before taking things further.

 

[Danglesberries]

Sorry, but looking at the MOT history, it's shocking! I'd be having a word with your BMW 'Specialist' who's been looking after your car for the last couple of years and ask just what exactly he's looked after?

Crikey . I always take a look at that before taking things further.

Yep, invaluable free info for prospective buyers.

 

[Mr Tidy]

Yes I think someone might of bumped it slightly and broke the clip. I hadn’t noticed but it came up in the last MOT that the headlight was loose and the clip was popped so they repaired the fitting. This picture was actually taken before it maybe I should take a new one to show it now?

I'd definitely take some replacement photos of the front without that gap.

 

[Malamutalisk]

Sorry for nighttime pic just took it now but been at work in daylight. I actually think there is still a small gap now you’ve pointed it out! I guess from where they’ve refixed the headlamp in place? I think it’s the headlamp itself rather than the panel.

 

[Chris_D]

MAybe a good idea to take the bumper off and have a good butchers' around to see what's causing the misalignment.
ANy dodgy-looking panel gaps are going to give rise to suspicion it's had a tap at some point in its' life and put potential buyers off.
Susupect your bumper brackets maybe toast. Is there loose movement when you push inwards at the sides of your bumper?

 

[Malamutalisk]

Not that I know of, all solid but I’ll have a poke around tomorrow now as it’s just starting chucking it down outside! Thanks for the tip

 

[bazzab]

MAybe a good idea to take the bumper off and have a good butchers' around to see what's causing the misalignment.
ANy dodgy-looking panel gaps are going to give rise to suspicion it's had a tap at some point in its' life and put potential buyers off.
Susupect your bumper brackets maybe toast. Is there loose movement when you push inwards at the sides of your bumper?

No disrespect meant, and I’ve not looked at the mot history as I’m not looking at buying, but reading comments here amaze me? This is 17 nearly 18 years old car and people are commenting on the front bumper being out of alignment, Christ I’d expect most cars of this vintage to have had some accident damage anyway.
I can’t see how this adds in anyway to the sale of someone else’s advert?
It’s 3.5k car, I’d have thought the only ones cheaper are in need of a lot more work than alignment of a front bumper.
Op, I’d say it’s at a reasonable price for what it is and Chuck it on eBay and it should see close to your ask

 

[Chris_D]

MAybe a good idea to take the bumper off and have a good butchers' around to see what's causing the misalignment.
ANy dodgy-looking panel gaps are going to give rise to suspicion it's had a tap at some point in its' life and put potential buyers off.
Susupect your bumper brackets maybe toast. Is there loose movement when you push inwards at the sides of your bumper?

No disrespect meant, and I’ve not looked at the mot history as I’m not looking at buying, but reading comments here amaze me? This is 17 nearly 18 years old car and people are commenting on the front bumper being out of alignment, Christ I’d expect most cars of this vintage to have had some accident damage anyway.
I can’t see how this adds in anyway to the sale of someone else’s advert?
It’s 3.5k car, I’d have thought the only ones cheaper are in need of a lot more work than alignment of a front bumper.
Op, I’d say it’s at a reasonable price for what it is and Chuck it on eBay and it should see close to your ask

Maybe you have lower standards?
Or perhaps a lack of appreciation for how much a new headlight unit costs (assuming the OP's may be broken) or how much work it is to actually align the headlights correctly. Also, if the headlight unit is damaged or not secured properly via its' mountings and wobbles it will be an MOT failure and a potentially expensive repair.
Either way, the comments are primarily to enable the OP to address an issue that he may not otherwise have noticed or appreciated or perhaps even divulged as fully as he could have. Secondly, this would be useful info to highlight to any potential buyers here of a potential issue, as taking into account that the OP has only a handful of posts there's an issue of trust, integrity and due-dilligence at play here.

Your assumption that the comments are any way related to his asking price are misplaced.
Your assumption that cars of this age would have an acceptable history of accident damage is also somewhat questionable.

 

[maxman]

Those advisories are going to hinder the sale,as most prospective buyers check out the Mot history.Why not get a price on getting them sorted to help make the car more saleable.

 

[bazzab]

MAybe a good idea to take the bumper off and have a good butchers' around to see what's causing the misalignment.
ANy dodgy-looking panel gaps are going to give rise to suspicion it's had a tap at some point in its' life and put potential buyers off.
Susupect your bumper brackets maybe toast. Is there loose movement when you push inwards at the sides of your bumper?

No disrespect meant, and I’ve not looked at the mot history as I’m not looking at buying, but reading comments here amaze me? This is 17 nearly 18 years old car and people are commenting on the front bumper being out of alignment, Christ I’d expect most cars of this vintage to have had some accident damage anyway.
I can’t see how this adds in anyway to the sale of someone else’s advert?
It’s 3.5k car, I’d have thought the only ones cheaper are in need of a lot more work than alignment of a front bumper.
Op, I’d say it’s at a reasonable price for what it is and Chuck it on eBay and it should see close to your ask

Maybe you have lower standards?
Or perhaps a lack of appreciation for how much a new headlight unit costs (assuming the OP's may be broken) or how much work it is to actually align the headlights correctly. Also, if the headlight unit is damaged or not secured properly via its' mountings and wobbles it will be an MOT failure and a potentially expensive repair.
Either way, the comments are primarily to enable the OP to address an issue that he may not otherwise have noticed or appreciated or perhaps even divulged as fully as he could have. Secondly, this would be useful info to highlight to any potential buyers here of a potential issue, as taking into account that the OP has only a handful of posts there's an issue of trust, integrity and due-dilligence at play here.

Your assumption that the comments are any way related to his asking price are misplaced.
Your assumption that cars of this age would have an acceptable history of accident damage is also somewhat questionable.

Your right, I may have lower standards, but I’m also realistic that a 17/18 year old car is at some point in its history going to have had some kind of damage in its life so I don’t think my assumption that any car, new or old could have been damaged and repaired, in fact it’s more common than not.
I’ve purchased many cars over the years and have come to expect that more often there is an history that the owners don’t divulge be it bodywork damage or mechanical etc.

If your trying to assist the seller on informing him about the alignment of his front bumper, surely this would have been better said on a pm?

Either way it’s not my sale, so sorry op for going of topic.

 

[Chris_D]

No disrespect meant, and I’ve not looked at the mot history as I’m not looking at buying, but reading comments here amaze me? This is 17 nearly 18 years old car and people are commenting on the front bumper being out of alignment, Christ I’d expect most cars of this vintage to have had some accident damage anyway.
I can’t see how this adds in anyway to the sale of someone else’s advert?
It’s 3.5k car, I’d have thought the only ones cheaper are in need of a lot more work than alignment of a front bumper.
Op, I’d say it’s at a reasonable price for what it is and Chuck it on eBay and it should see close to your ask

Maybe you have lower standards?
Or perhaps a lack of appreciation for how much a new headlight unit costs (assuming the OP's may be broken) or how much work it is to actually align the headlights correctly. Also, if the headlight unit is damaged or not secured properly via its' mountings and wobbles it will be an MOT failure and a potentially expensive repair.
Either way, the comments are primarily to enable the OP to address an issue that he may not otherwise have noticed or appreciated or perhaps even divulged as fully as he could have. Secondly, this would be useful info to highlight to any potential buyers here of a potential issue, as taking into account that the OP has only a handful of posts there's an issue of trust, integrity and due-dilligence at play here.

Your assumption that the comments are any way related to his asking price are misplaced.
Your assumption that cars of this age would have an acceptable history of accident damage is also somewhat questionable.

If your trying to assist the seller on informing him about the alignment of his front bumper, surely this would have been better said on a pm.

You obviously didn’t read the part of my response where I stated that any information given by other forum members is also useful for potential buyers.
Being a ‘forum’ the OP should have an expectation that members will chip in with advice and comments related to his post, benefitting himself ASWELL AS prospective buyers.

 

[bazzab]

No disrespect meant, and I’ve not looked at the mot history as I’m not looking at buying, but reading comments here amaze me? This is 17 nearly 18 years old car and people are commenting on the front bumper being out of alignment, Christ I’d expect most cars of this vintage to have had some accident damage anyway.
I can’t see how this adds in anyway to the sale of someone else’s advert?
It’s 3.5k car, I’d have thought the only ones cheaper are in need of a lot more work than alignment of a front bumper.
Op, I’d say it’s at a reasonable price for what it is and Chuck it on eBay and it should see close to your ask

Maybe you have lower standards?
Or perhaps a lack of appreciation for how much a new headlight unit costs (assuming the OP's may be broken) or how much work it is to actually align the headlights correctly. Also, if the headlight unit is damaged or not secured properly via its' mountings and wobbles it will be an MOT failure and a potentially expensive repair.
Either way, the comments are primarily to enable the OP to address an issue that he may not otherwise have noticed or appreciated or perhaps even divulged as fully as he could have. Secondly, this would be useful info to highlight to any potential buyers here of a potential issue, as taking into account that the OP has only a handful of posts there's an issue of trust, integrity and due-dilligence at play here.

Your assumption that the comments are any way related to his asking price are misplaced.
Your assumption that cars of this age would have an acceptable history of accident damage is also somewhat questionable.

If your trying to assist the seller on informing him about the alignment of his front bumper, surely this would have been better said on a pm.

You obviously didn’t read the part of my response where I stated that any information given by other forum members is also useful for potential buyers.
Being a ‘forum’ the OP should have an expectation that members will chip in with advice and comments related to his post, benefitting himself ASWELL AS prospective buyers.

Yeah your right, I didn’t read it, if that’s how it works crack on, me personally I buy on condition and would make my assessment on viewing rather than judging from a post on here.
I feel it bad practice to comment on a for sale advertisement but as you have said, it is a forum

 

[WBB]

Poor fella is only trying sell his car and he's been ripped apart

 

[Chris_D]

Poor fella is only trying sell his car and he's been ripped apart

No-one has ripped anyone apart you drama-queen!
:|

 

[Zedebee]

It’s entirely fair that forum comments should be for the benefit of potential buyers as well as the seller. It would be worse for the Seller if he/she passed on a complete dog to a forum member (I’m not saying your car is a dog, OP) without a robust “fair value” discussion. Caveat emptor, and all that.