For Sale: 2008 (08) Z4MR - Sold
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It's now on Autotrader. Ironically however the one person I am 'negotiating' (discussing price but he has not come to view yet, as 200 miles away) with at present has come via the Pistonheads advert!
I had one guy pretty much the first week I advertised it who decided on a Cayman instead.
Then another a couple of weeks ago, but didn't come to view due to a possible risk of pending redundancy.
I've had a lot of P/X offers, none of which have been suitable.
That said, I have narrowed the replacement car down to a handful of models which have the requisite boot space for 2 dogs and a baby. Octavia vRS, Saab 9-5 Aero, Legacy 3.0R, 545i (estates).
BMW Leicester offered 21k as a starting point against a 550i touring they have but I don't really want to spend extra. I would rather buy one of the above cars which are 5k-10k and put the remaining cash back into my mortgage.
I did come close to taking a guy up on a swap for a 335d touring but the boot on 3er tourings isn't quite big enough.
I'm also talking to my employerr about chopping my company car in early (the 1 series) but that is looking like an expensive option. Funny, I nearly chose an Octavia 2.0T vRS estate (because I prefer the styling over the hatch) back in late 2007 when I chose my car but decided on the 118d because of lower taxation. If I had gone with the Skoda that would have been perfect!
I had one guy pretty much the first week I advertised it who decided on a Cayman instead.
Then another a couple of weeks ago, but didn't come to view due to a possible risk of pending redundancy.
I've had a lot of P/X offers, none of which have been suitable.
That said, I have narrowed the replacement car down to a handful of models which have the requisite boot space for 2 dogs and a baby. Octavia vRS, Saab 9-5 Aero, Legacy 3.0R, 545i (estates).
BMW Leicester offered 21k as a starting point against a 550i touring they have but I don't really want to spend extra. I would rather buy one of the above cars which are 5k-10k and put the remaining cash back into my mortgage.
I did come close to taking a guy up on a swap for a 335d touring but the boot on 3er tourings isn't quite big enough.
I'm also talking to my employerr about chopping my company car in early (the 1 series) but that is looking like an expensive option. Funny, I nearly chose an Octavia 2.0T vRS estate (because I prefer the styling over the hatch) back in late 2007 when I chose my car but decided on the 118d because of lower taxation. If I had gone with the Skoda that would have been perfect!
But why have the milk when you can have the creamsammyz said:2dogs, you should buy a roadster, if God had intended the Z4 to have a roof he would have put it into Bangle's mind from the start! Besides, you get to listen to that exhaust note first hand when the roof's down .
:wink:I wanted a coupe originally but the roadsters represented much better value for money, plus you have the option of dropping the roof. So, I bought this one.
The way I looked at it is that you are paying the same £ for an 18 month older car comparing coupe prices to roadsters.
Or the other way to look at it is having an 08 plate car for considerably less £; there is one 08 coupe for sale at present and I think it is the other side of 25k...so I wouldn't do this
as bear in mind a two year old coupe will unlikely be available at £21k-22k unless it has huge mileage.
At least the BMWs represent great value (either hard or soft top versions) compared to the SLK AMG and Porsche Boxster S/Cayman S. The Z4M is the sensible value for money choice. It really is the bargain sports car IMHO.
The way I looked at it is that you are paying the same £ for an 18 month older car comparing coupe prices to roadsters.
Or the other way to look at it is having an 08 plate car for considerably less £; there is one 08 coupe for sale at present and I think it is the other side of 25k...so I wouldn't do this
as bear in mind a two year old coupe will unlikely be available at £21k-22k unless it has huge mileage.At least the BMWs represent great value (either hard or soft top versions) compared to the SLK AMG and Porsche Boxster S/Cayman S. The Z4M is the sensible value for money choice. It really is the bargain sports car IMHO.
Yep, great value for money if anyone is looking to buy a serious performance car. I toyed with buying a Boxster S earlier in the year but in the end couldn't bring myself to spend £5K on top of my car for something the same age!
My present plan is not to spend too much on my next car so I can work part-time and not have to pay back a loan. At present a new MX5 is my choice, I run a Mk 2 at present as a daily workhorse and they are fantastic cars to drive. Will miss that performance though when I finally sell Still, just had Inspection 1 done, two new tyres fitted so nothing to spend on it for another two years, you see, I'm talking myself into keeping it for a while longer 
My present plan is not to spend too much on my next car so I can work part-time and not have to pay back a loan. At present a new MX5 is my choice, I run a Mk 2 at present as a daily workhorse and they are fantastic cars to drive. Will miss that performance though when I finally sell
Still, just had Inspection 1 done, two new tyres fitted so nothing to spend on it for another two years, you see, I'm talking myself into keeping it for a while longer 
Liverpool
John,
I think your M is fantastic and is so much car for the money you are advertising it for IMO. If I was looking for an MR I wouldn't have any hesitation in buying yours but the market unfortunately dictates value rather than the seller no matter how unfair that can feel sometimes. I do think trying to get even £20k from a private sale for an M roadster is pushing it given where the market seems to be with these. Have a look at the AUC site. There are some really nice roadsters on there for less money with the peace of mind of buying from a dealer. See the link below as an example
http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/auc/car_details/0,,1260_159980106__,00.html?currentCh=WBSBT92050LD39445
I went through a similar experience when I sold my 3 litre a few months back. I got no calls at all until the price started with an 8 (it was a 91k 04 with FBMWSH and a good spec in excellent condition). As soon as it came up at 8,995 the calls started to flood in.
I know its your call but the average price of Z4MR's on the AUC today is £22.2k and I reckon you need to be circa £4k below that. At £18,495 you've got a good shout.
Mind you I dearly hope you prove me wrong and announce you've sold it for £20k ! Best of luck with the sale
I think your M is fantastic and is so much car for the money you are advertising it for IMO. If I was looking for an MR I wouldn't have any hesitation in buying yours but the market unfortunately dictates value rather than the seller no matter how unfair that can feel sometimes. I do think trying to get even £20k from a private sale for an M roadster is pushing it given where the market seems to be with these. Have a look at the AUC site. There are some really nice roadsters on there for less money with the peace of mind of buying from a dealer. See the link below as an example
http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/auc/car_details/0,,1260_159980106__,00.html?currentCh=WBSBT92050LD39445
I went through a similar experience when I sold my 3 litre a few months back. I got no calls at all until the price started with an 8 (it was a 91k 04 with FBMWSH and a good spec in excellent condition). As soon as it came up at 8,995 the calls started to flood in.
I know its your call but the average price of Z4MR's on the AUC today is £22.2k and I reckon you need to be circa £4k below that. At £18,495 you've got a good shout.
Mind you I dearly hope you prove me wrong and announce you've sold it for £20k ! Best of luck with the sale
That example is two years older though...and mine is in BMW warranty for 9 months so you get the same peace of mind, in fact the original warranty is more comprehensive than the AUC warranty.
An 08 though AUC would be 24-25k I reckon.
The only advantage a dealer can offer is a PCP scheme. Anyone reasonably credit worthy can get a loan from their bank at better rates than BMW
We buy any car offered 19500 for it already and BMW 21500 in p/x for the 550i I have a deposit on. I just want the car to go to a private buyer if possible rather than BMW make profit on the deal twice, as a 1500 discount on the 550i is already agreed if I have no p/x, so I'm no worse off selling at 20000.
An 08 though AUC would be 24-25k I reckon.
The only advantage a dealer can offer is a PCP scheme. Anyone reasonably credit worthy can get a loan from their bank at better rates than BMW
We buy any car offered 19500 for it already and BMW 21500 in p/x for the 550i I have a deposit on. I just want the car to go to a private buyer if possible rather than BMW make profit on the deal twice, as a 1500 discount on the 550i is already agreed if I have no p/x, so I'm no worse off selling at 20000.
Not sure it's that easy to get unsecured loans above £15k any more although you could always arrange your own competitive finance so agree that there are alternatives for private sale.texasjohn said:
Think it was a little overpriced before, but at £20k it should go quickly, although I'd probably just trade it or sell it trade for the sake of a few quid.texasjohn said:
texasjohn said:
Absolutely agree (I have a few loans from different banks.
, all rates are lower than BMW).F60 is such new car, the discount is so low atm, and BMW give no complimentary specifications upgrade. At the time when I ordered my E89, there was no targeted date for the launch of its M Sport model. With these reasons, I could not wait for it. I also like the new 5-series M Sport.
I was fortunate to purchase the car at a rock bottom price in the winter, so all things considered I didn't lose out much at all. It went for 19800.
It cost me two tyres and about a grand for 7 months of fun.
I think if I had held out I could have broken even but there was also the risk I would not sell it until March / April next year, and it would be out of warranty and due an Inspection 1 then too.
I hope the buyer enjoys it as much as I did!
It cost me two tyres and about a grand for 7 months of fun.
I think if I had held out I could have broken even but there was also the risk I would not sell it until March / April next year, and it would be out of warranty and due an Inspection 1 then too.
I hope the buyer enjoys it as much as I did!