E89 prices now merging with E85s . Yep really

[mr wilks]

Guess it was inevitable , when i was searching for a fresh weekender earlier this year i was very close to going for a E89 around £13k/£15k but one concern was values falling faster than all other Zs & possibly dropping £2k/£3k in rapid time :?
I appreciate its covered 107k ( wouldn't worry me ) but great colour,nice interior & only 1 owner car :wink:
Id guess £9400/£9600 would drive it away which looks a great buy for new owner :driving:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201508105943387?make=bmw&onesearchad=used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew&maximum-age=up_to_6_years_old&sort=default&model=z4&channel=cars&search-target=usedcars&postcode=bb120hr&radius=100&page=1&logcode=p


Also another decent looking car at a good price as £12k should drive it away http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201508095910027?channel=cars&postcode=bb120hr&onesearchad=used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew&maximum-age=up_to_6_years_old&model=z4&sort=default&radius=100&page=2&search-target=usedcars&make=bmw&logcode=p

 

[pvr]

The M with two years warranty? Very good indeed.

 

[mr wilks]

The M with two years warranty? Very good indeed.

Wrong link Paul , try this one http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201508105943387?make=bmw&onesearchad=used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew&maximum-age=up_to_6_years_old&sort=default&model=z4&channel=cars&search-target=usedcars&postcode=bb120hr&radius=100&page=1&logcode=p

 

[pvr]

Ah yes, that is different. Not sure why that M came up when I first clicked on it (still good with two years warranty ).

 

[DPG]

That black one is very nice.

 

[Z4M-2006]

That's a nice car for £12,000...

Decent miles too..

I guess the boggo engines and spec will always fall to the lowest price point... Same as the £3500 E85's...

Depends on what cash you have, but I would want to be in an E86M if £12000 was being spent on a 8/9 year car... If you want a newer car with lower miles but ain't too bothered about engine size or power then an E89 is a no brainer for the same money.

 

[ZermattV]

In some respects E89s are holding up better than E85s were when they were about 5 years old ( economic situation is now different) , i bought my 5 year old E85 3.0 with Aerokit for 10.8k in 2010 the car had travelled 26k when i picked it up.

It really was some buy.

 

[Machine monkey]

I keep thinking about one of these as my next project car. Ideally i would be looking to buy a flood damaged engine ruined e89. and a rear end crash damaged 390 m3 and Frankensteining them back together as one.

Either that or a striped out 996 with a Cayenne 4.8v8 But i am dreaming on both counts as i will definitely need more money than i have for either!! Although there is a damaged 996 shell on ebay for £750 and a damaged engine just right for rebuilding for about the same money.

 

[john-e89]

Guess it was inevitable , when i was searching for a fresh weekender earlier this year i was very close to going for a E89 around £13k/£15k but one concern was values falling faster than all other Zs & possibly dropping £2k/£3k in rapid time :?
I appreciate its covered 107k ( wouldn't worry me ) but great colour,nice interior & only 1 owner car :wink:
Id guess £9400/£9600 would drive it away which looks a great buy for new owner :driving:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201508105943387?make=bmw&onesearchad=used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew&maximum-age=up_to_6_years_old&sort=default&model=z4&channel=cars&search-target=usedcars&postcode=bb120hr&radius=100&page=1&logcode=p

You'd have to really really want an E89 though wouldn't you, as that money will get you a more powerful 40 k mile 2006/7 E85 3.0si that would be easier to move on as well, if you can find one admittedly.

 

[imported]

I appreciate its covered 107k ( wouldn't worry me ) but great colour,nice interior

Why wouldn't it worry you? My last car was an e60 and when it passed the 100k mile mark it seems to all of a sudden go downhill, I'd imagine the same for any other BMW. People that would disagree probably aren't used to driving cars in excellent, new or newish condition and would consider light engine vibration or rattle as being normal!

E89 prices 'merging' with E85? Yeah you could say the same about a Ferrari California, I'm sure a 200k mileage model would be similar as well — you aren't comparing like-for-like mileage. But whatever makes you feel better driving an e85/86 brah.

I personally think that E85/86 looks super dated (I remember it starting to look old when I was doing my A-Levels a long time ago!) but I'd rather have a decent mileage model then a 107k mileage e89. Also there is no way a 107k mileage model would have a 'nice' interior, my e89 is 30k miles now and the leather is already starting to look old.

Price drops at this time being summer is going to be over in less than 2 months (I hate to say it :|) and that's assuming you live in the south, so the appeal slightly dies down.

 

[mr wilks]

I appreciate its covered 107k ( wouldn't worry me ) but great colour,nice interior

Why wouldn't it worry you? My last car was an e60 and when it passed the 100k mile mark it seems to all of a sudden go downhill, I'd imagine the same for any other BMW. People that would disagree probably aren't used to driving cars in excellent, new or newish condition
But whatever makes you feel better driving an e85/86 brah.

I personally think that E85/86 looks super dated

Been a while since ive heard such condescending b0ll0cks :roll: so all BMWs over 100k are goosed in your world :? or you're implying those who do drive them over 100k have lower standards of expectation from a car ?
ive ran countless BMWs over the 100k mark with no difference whatsoever to the fit ,feel or drive quality from the time i bought to the time i sold , they probably leave me in better order tbh
With any used cars i find its more about how the car has been looked after both cosmetically & mechanically through its miles & for that i do prefer low owner cars even with 90/100k on

Also I wasn't trying to say E89s are on a par or worth less than similar mileaged E85s , merely indicating they were crossing over in terms of prices which allows those who have enjoyed the E85 & want to stay with Z motoring a chance to try what for many is the next step in a E89 for very little extra cash if any ?

 

[A320_phill]

I appreciate its covered 107k ( wouldn't worry me ) but great colour,nice interior

Why wouldn't it worry you? My last car was an e60 and when it passed the 100k mile mark it seems to all of a sudden go downhill, I'd imagine the same for any other BMW. People that would disagree probably aren't used to driving cars in excellent, new or newish condition and would consider light engine vibration or rattle as being normal!

E89 prices 'merging' with E85? Yeah you could say the same about a Ferrari California, I'm sure a 200k mileage model would be similar as well — you aren't comparing like-for-like mileage. But whatever makes you feel better driving an e85/86 brah.

I personally think that E85/86 looks super dated (I remember it starting to look old when I was doing my A-Levels a long time ago!) but I'd rather have a decent mileage model then a 107k mileage e89. Also there is no way a 107k mileage model would have a 'nice' interior, my e89 is 30k miles now and the leather is already starting to look old.

Price drops at this time being summer is going to be over in less than 2 months (I hate to say it :|) and that's assuming you live in the south, so the appeal slightly dies down.

Wow, arrogance at its very best. Had it ever occurred to your narrow mind that some people (myself included) might prefer the E85/86? This might be hard for you to comprehend but I also like the E89 and could buy one if I so wished. Granted it would be on finance over a longer term, but I have other things to spend my money on and personally love my E86 coupe. It isn't quite on 107k but it runs perfectly. And yes I have driven excellent, new and newish cars to compare. Also don't know what you've been doing to your interior but mine is at 94k and looking far from old.

 

[CornishRob]

I appreciate its covered 107k ( wouldn't worry me ) but great colour,nice interior

Why wouldn't it worry you? My last car was an e60 and when it passed the 100k mile mark it seems to all of a sudden go downhill, I'd imagine the same for any other BMW. People that would disagree probably aren't used to driving cars in excellent, new or newish condition and would consider light engine vibration or rattle as being normal!

E89 prices 'merging' with E85? Yeah you could say the same about a Ferrari California, I'm sure a 200k mileage model would be similar as well — you aren't comparing like-for-like mileage. But whatever makes you feel better driving an e85/86 brah.

I personally think that E85/86 looks super dated (I remember it starting to look old when I was doing my A-Levels a long time ago!) but I'd rather have a decent mileage model then a 107k mileage e89. Also there is no way a 107k mileage model would have a 'nice' interior, my e89 is 30k miles now and the leather is already starting to look old.

Price drops at this time being summer is going to be over in less than 2 months (I hate to say it :|) and that's assuming you live in the south, so the appeal slightly dies down.

Haha, I expect your car fell to bits at 100k because you didn't maintain it properly or look after it, and then went around moaning at the build quality!

Its good everyone has different tastes. Personally I think the E89 has always looked unfinished from the rear, but great from the front. I wont buy one however.

I will keep driving my rattly old M engine car, and maybe dream that one day I can get a modern looking E89

 

[Angie4m]

Few interesting points. 1 owner? Hmmmm registration number looks like it's been an ex BMW car and registered at distribution. But then the area code is Huddersfield and Y prefix is Yorkshire so it could be. it's a 23i so at launch bottom of the range and not considered a great engine unfortunately but I'd rather have that than a 2.0l, just a personal preference.

We've had some horror stories of engine failures only on the 23i funnily enough so wonder how this has faired mechanically.

Higher millage, turn off for some people but not all. Spec, it's not got much going for it to be honest. Looks like an early one with the extended leather option, manual, no nav, standard wheels non m sport.

It's possibly priced to sell? Which would make me wonder if there are niggles or issues the current owner is having with it.

That car vs's E86? I'd have a E86 all day long. That car vs's a E85? I'd just walk thanks

 

[John002]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201506194472752/usedcars/postcode/PO304LS/radius/1500/page/1

Noticed this at BMW Harrogate today, told salesman I had the coupe version. His reply was" ahh the proper one..keep it they're as rare as rocking horse poop".

Think I will looking at the market now.

 

[ruggedscot]

smidgen off 10k for a 110k miles 2009 23sdrive....

over two years ago I bought a 23sdrive with 23k miles and a host of options on it

Extended Leather
Satnav
upgraded stereo

to name a few and this was priced at 15k from a dealer with a years warranty.....

The one above is asking too much money and it has no warranty.

 

[Z4M-2006]

I went for a look at this GTR tonight...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261953397063

Not too far and they initially offered decent Px on my 35is...

Couldn't strike a deal in the end, we where just too far away on numbers but he did say the 35is would be for sale £20,995....

That said, if he offered that I would be the owner of a GTR.... Lol..

 

[mr wilks]

Couldn't strike a deal in the end, we where just too far away on numbers but he did say the 35is would be for sale £20,995....

That said, if he offered that I would be the owner of a GTR.... Lol..

Yeah i bet that GTR look's insane :evil: did you get a listen ?

 

[craig3.2]

In some respects E89s are holding up better than E85s were when they were about 5 years old ( economic situation is now different) , i bought my 5 year old E85 3.0 with Aerokit for 10.8k in 2010 the car had travelled 26k when i picked it up.

It really was some buy.

That was some really good deal at the time on your e85 Rob...i bought my 3.0i e85 at 2years old fro 21k, sold it 5.5 years later for 8200,inc some extra bits i had on it, which would be 2 years after you got yours for 10800, intersting to see the deprecition pattern over the years on e85's etc.

Anyway, e89 is now growing on me as an option, but for me i think i will hang onto my M and get another car completely different as my next car.(Keeping my M as summer only and just keeping it serviced etc.)

 

[Z4M-2006]

Went for a blast about...

Car was quick...very quick... Condition 8/10....
All the car u would ever need and £1000 would get it where I wanted it to be.

But as it happened I wouldn't put more in the deal and neither would he... So we had to part.. Shame..