E85 a future classic

[firebobby]

Just reading Practical Classics and noticed an article about the early Z4.
It's written by Russ Smith, who has been keeping an eye on the classic car scene for many years.
He writes that 'the early Z4 is a classic in waiting, now it's hit 18'.
I have been reading Practical Classics for many years and when Russ comments on a vehicle, they normally start to rise in value.
So be warned and go and find yourself the best looking Z4.

 

[Conrod]

Interesting - which issue is the article in Fred?

 

[Zulu4]

Agree.
Mentioned this on another thread a few days ago and got short shrift

 

[buzyg]

It"s a classic shape, with an individual look. I don't think another sports car pulled off the noughties flame surfacing look as well. So for sure it will be cherished and preserved by some as a classic. Whether future values go the way of the MG Midget or the Ford Escort, is another question entirely though.

 

[firebobby]

I can see these definitely becoming classic cars, rear wheel drive, large engined, 2 seater sports cars.
Like all older cars, they will get to the bottom of their value curve and then start to rise. That curve is not to far away, as Mr Smith has pointed out.

 

[Mr Tidy]

Well based on what they were selling fror last year they've already started to go up in value!

Did he mention any specific features to look out for - like wood trim? :lol:

 

[Number5]

Did he mention any specific features to look out for - like wood trim? :lol:

:rofl:

 

[firebobby]

Well based on what they were selling fror last year they've already started to go up in value!

Did he mention any specific features to look out for - like wood trim? :lol:

Well it did mention the roadster as the best looking and that the coupe would be a good shopping hack.

 

[buzyg]

Well based on what they were selling fror last year they've already started to go up in value!

Did he mention any specific features to look out for - like wood trim? :lol:

Well it did mention the roadster as the best looking and that the coupe would be a good shopping hack.

Let battle commence. :wink:

 

[firebobby]

Well based on what they were selling fror last year they've already started to go up in value!

Did he mention any specific features to look out for - like wood trim? :lol:

Well it did mention the roadster as the best looking and that the coupe would be a good shopping hack.

Let battle commence. :wink:

He drew first blood :rofl:

 

[firebobby]

Interesting - which issue is the article in Fred?

This months PC

 

[Mr Tidy]

buzyg wrote: ↑Sat Mar 27, 2021 11:29 pm
firebobby wrote: ↑Sat Mar 27, 2021 11:18 pm
Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Sat Mar 27, 2021 9:52 pm
Well based on what they were selling for last year they've already started to go up in value!

Did he mention any specific features to look out for - like wood trim?
Well it did mention the roadster as the best looking and that the coupe would be a good shopping hack.
Let battle commence.
He drew first blood

I hope he realised that an E85 would work better as a skip. :wink:

 

[firebobby]

He did say that the coupee makes a good bird bath

 

[Mr Tidy]

Well I'd rather have a bird bath than a skip!

But other opinions are welcome, so long as they agree with me. :lol:

 

[Trav]

What is interesting, when you look at 'how many left' is the amazing number of the 3.0si models and 3.0i models that are left from the original numbers. Also the trend for SORN'ing them is relatively low. This can only make you think that they are decent cars and well looked after by the people who own them. That is probably a good indicator of future desirability. Pricing can always be affected by other factors like petrol cars being banned or there being a new trend towards 500mph hover cars or something. The Z4M is only a few years from approaching the more SORN'd than on the road. That is a bit of a shame. It's all well and good if the car holds its value, but it's nice to see them being driven and enjoyed.

 

[Zedebee]

The “how many left” numbers are totally wrong for the coupe (c.350 compared to 2189 actually built for the UK), there’s obviously a lot of jumbling up between model description. But the curves do suggest a relatively slow decline in numbers.

 

[Mr Tidy]

The Z4M is only a few years from approaching the more SORN'd than on the road. That is a bit of a shame. It's all well and good if the car holds its value, but it's nice to see them being driven and enjoyed.

I think it depends on the time of year when you look at the numbers, because quite a few M owners seem to SORN their cars from Autumn until Spring - which is hardly surprising when road tax is £580 a year and there may be salt on the roads!

If I had a garage I'd probably SORN mine for a few months.

 

[firebobby]

Sorry, but £580 road tax is a total piss take, they really need to put it on fuel, the more you use, the more you pay. :thumbsdown:

 

[Mr Tidy]

Sorry, but £580 road tax is a total piss take, they really need to put it on fuel, the more you use, the more you pay.

I know, it's just another way of shafting motorists, especially this last year when we've been told to "Stay Home" or "Stay Local" - I only just managed 2,000 miles in my first year of ownership. :headbang:

I'd be more than happy to pay it on fuel, but then I suspect the amount they would add would make it cost more overall!

And just to rub it in they want another £330 tis year for my 3 Series, that didn't get much more use over the last year. :thumbsdown:

 

[KevBrowne]

I wouldnt take any notice of that site. 5 years ago, we had a meet of BMW 2002s, of which 5 were "touring" models. That site said there were only 5 in the country - & all of them live near Guildford do they..... :?