All I will say is that it's funny when people are vocal on here about how prices have "plummeted" when they are looking to buy one and then when they've got one you don't hear a peep out of them about the values. Strange that! You must think we were born yesterday!!
Ever decreasing Z4M prices
- Thread starter toplad
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Still Z-less. Seems good cars hold their money whilst the not so good with miles are the ones that hang around or keep being reduced. Same goes for the car I have just sold. I have now seen just under eight cars and all have been disappointing in one area or another. I would be happy to 'pay up' if it was an honest car!
Where are the good ones?!
Cheers,
Simon.
Where are the good ones?!
Cheers,
Simon.
original guvnor said:
Are you referring to me?
Are really suggesting anything said on this forum will affect prices in the wider market, that’s absolute rubbish. A few posts on an insular forum like this one won’t have any effect on values what so ever
btw I never said "plummeting" so don't miss quote me please.
chris g said:
Don't think it's still there, looks a lovely ///M
toplad said:original guvnor said:
Are you referring to me?
Are really suggesting anything said on this forum will affect prices in the wider market, that’s absolute rubbish. A few posts on an insular forum like this one won’t have any effect on values what so ever
btw I never said "plummeting" so don't miss quote me please.
If you don't know if I was referring to you it's a bit difficult to accuse me of misquoting is it not?
Look, I hope you find the car you want. But this whole thread started off with you talking about how rapidly prices are dropping. The simple fact is, for a really mint example, they aren't really. You obviously disagree so we'll just have to agree to disagree and leave it at that.
Agreed - the 13k miles 07 plate that i want to look at this weekend is £16k, which, if it is really is perfect, and he dosen't pull my pants down too far on the trade in could be a goer.
i think what inevitably happens is such great driving cars get a few miles on them and people get a bit worried about maintenance, or being "the guy" that ends up with the 100K motor that is a pain to move on when the time comes.
a nice low miler should hold a bit of value over time (at least thats the argument im gonna give the wife)
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201211244371656/sort/default/usedcars/maximum-age/up_to_5_years_old/engine-size-cars/3l_to_3-9l/body-type/convertible/model/z4/make/bmw/radius/1501/postcode/fy45dw/page/1/saved-search-id/2c921828355232df0135572dc606000c?logcode=pp&atcide=emc-cars-SSA008
i think what inevitably happens is such great driving cars get a few miles on them and people get a bit worried about maintenance, or being "the guy" that ends up with the 100K motor that is a pain to move on when the time comes.
a nice low miler should hold a bit of value over time (at least thats the argument im gonna give the wife)
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201211244371656/sort/default/usedcars/maximum-age/up_to_5_years_old/engine-size-cars/3l_to_3-9l/body-type/convertible/model/z4/make/bmw/radius/1501/postcode/fy45dw/page/1/saved-search-id/2c921828355232df0135572dc606000c?logcode=pp&atcide=emc-cars-SSA008
chris g said:
I was tempted on this one but I have just done a 'Whatcar' valuation on mine and I'd be looking at £4K to change at trade in price Of £12K
ZermattV said:
yes he would!! But he wouldn't buy mine by Thursday this week!Of course you were referring to me and you did misquote me, let's not pretend otherwiseoriginal guvnor said:toplad said:original guvnor said:
Are you referring to me?
Are really suggesting anything said on this forum will affect prices in the wider market, that’s absolute rubbish. A few posts on an insular forum like this one won’t have any effect on values what so ever
btw I never said "plummeting" so don't miss quote me please.
If you don't know if I was referring to you it's a bit difficult to accuse me of misquoting is it not?
Look, I hope you find the car you want. But this whole thread started off with you talking about how rapidly prices are dropping. The simple fact is, for a really mint example, they aren't really. You obvisly disagree we'll just have to agree to disagree and leave it at that.
I started this thread because I couldn't believe how much prices have dropped and mentioned road tax might have something to do with it, not some thinly veiled attempt to some how lower prices for a potential purchase.
Let's agree to disagree, but as a recent seller I'm aware of the current market through experience.
Darren Slone said:chris g said:
I was tempted on this one but I have just done a 'Whatcar' valuation on mine and I'd be looking at £4K to change at trade in price Of £12K
Whats with the extra stitching on the side bolsters????.My Z4MR doesnt have this,also dont see the M indent on the headrests either.
chris g said:
I've bought and sold quite a few cars over the last 30 odd years and agree 100%, as values drop specialist cars with big costs attached tend to get sketchy servicing and poor attention to small but expensive jobs. Relatively speaking it becomes less worthwhile to do-up a cheap one rather than pay a £2k extra for a tip top example. Condition, history and mileage are all, relative values between the best and worst will widen with mint examples being sought after - even at a premium they will usually represent better value during ownership and at re-sale time.
Hi D6GMB, I don't think individual leather seats have the ///M logo embossed iirc
Darren Slone said:Hi D6GMB, I don't think individual leather seats have the ///M logo embossed iirc
Yep that's correct Daz
That Interlagos with champagne looks mmmmmm tasty! I would say that though :wink:
Mine doesnt have the embossed M logos in headrest either
Prices have dropped, as per the Market but not much in the last 6 months, and forecasting won't drop much until august next year I wouldn't have thought. It's all about LOW miles, it's just that type of car. All discussed a lot on here
Mine doesnt have the embossed M logos in headrest either
Prices have dropped, as per the Market but not much in the last 6 months, and forecasting won't drop much until august next year I wouldn't have thought. It's all about LOW miles, it's just that type of car. All discussed a lot on here