For sale advice 35i

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Bombardino

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 North Shropshire
Could I have views on my for sale post? Maybe I’m being impatient or optimistic but I would appreciate any constructive views.

2009 35i £10500

https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=114464
 
Can’t see much wrong with the advert.
If I was being really critical, I would probably have had a smart repair on the scuff.
People are fickle, and little thinks put them off.
Jmo, but looks a lot of car for the money.
I’m sure it will sell, just need that one person.
 
Phoenixboy said:
Can’t see much wrong with the advert.
If I was being really critical, I would probably have had a smart repair on the scuff.
People are fickle, and little thinks put them off.
Jmo, but looks a lot of car for the money.
I’m sure it will sell, just need that one person.
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As you say just needs that one person.
 
Is it advertised elsewhere ? Digging through the ad / pics for the ask i can see a great car for someone , you just need to connect with that someone .
I'm not a fan of driveway pics , they are quality i admit but id suggest a better location & id trim the description back to whats relevant to a potential buyer

Ive trimmed your text below for eg / happy to delete any or all of this post :thumbsup:

For Sale / late 2009 59 plate
Navspec 35i DCT
A genuine example of the twin turbo straight 6 E89
Titanium silver with coral red sports trim
82k with full service history (predominantly BMW main dealer )
3 prev owners & covered just under 10k in my 3 years

Oil service + MOT (no advisories) recently done along with new discs all round so no imminent spend on service required

The car looks and drives fantastic , its on Eibach springs with quality non runflat tyres both enhancing the ride from stock
Also has upgraded exhaust tips that are a massive improvement over oe ones

The factory 296 wheels have no cracks or repairs & have been refurbed in shadow chrome ( very slight kerbing to 2 of the wheels )
OEM wind deflector.
The mfsw has also been upgraded by a Royal refurb

Roof functions perfectly

Service History.

18/10/11 16826 miles
16/05/13 37535 miles
08/07/13 39741 miles
13/11/15 69046 miles
11/03/17 76181 miles
04/01/18 79155 miles
14/03/19 82022 miles

Standard spec / dual climate control , usb music , single cd , aut lights , auto wipers , manual-sport-sport+ settings etc

additional spec

Bluetooth
Satellite Navigation System
Heated sports seats
Wind deflector
Electric Folding Mirrors
Auto Dimming Mirrors Xenon Lights
Extended storage pack

Comes with 2 Keys , handbooks & stamped service book

Please be aware its a used car , 10yrs old so does have age related marks & additionally a small scuff (pictured) on front bumper

Private plate not included

Any questions or further photos please ask.

Car is in Shropshire.

£10500 ono
 
mr wilks said:
Is it advertised elsewhere ? Digging through the ad / pics for the ask i can see a great car for someone , you just need to connect with that someone .
I'm not a fan of driveway pics , they are quality i admit but id suggest a better location & id trim the description back to whats relevant to a potential buyer
You should have been a car sales man Mr Wilks, that reads a lot better. I do have it advertised on Pistonheads & Ebay, hopefully that correct someone will be around shortly :)

Ive trimmed your text below for eg / happy to delete any or all of this post :thumbsup:

For Sale / late 2009 59 plate
Navspec 35i DCT
A genuine example of the twin turbo straight 6 E89
Titanium silver with coral red sports trim
82k with full service history (predominantly BMW main dealer )
3 prev owners & covered just under 10k in my 3 years

Oil service + MOT (no advisories) recently done along with new discs all round so no imminent spend on service required

The car looks and drives fantastic , its on Eibach springs with quality non runflat tyres both enhancing the ride from stock
Also has upgraded exhaust tips that are a massive improvement over oe ones

The factory 296 wheels have no cracks or repairs & have been refurbed in shadow chrome ( very slight kerbing to 2 of the wheels )
OEM wind deflector.
The mfsw has also been upgraded by a Royal refurb

Roof functions perfectly

Service History.

18/10/11 16826 miles
16/05/13 37535 miles
08/07/13 39741 miles
13/11/15 69046 miles
11/03/17 76181 miles
04/01/18 79155 miles
14/03/19 82022 miles

Standard spec / dual climate control , usb music , single cd , aut lights , auto wipers , manual-sport-sport+ settings etc

additional spec

Bluetooth
Satellite Navigation System
Heated sports seats
Wind deflector
Electric Folding Mirrors
Auto Dimming Mirrors Xenon Lights
Extended storage pack

Comes with 2 Keys , handbooks & stamped service book

Please be aware its a used car , 10yrs old so does have age related marks & additionally a small scuff (pictured) on front bumper

Private plate not included

Any questions or further photos please ask.

Car is in Shropshire.

£10500 ono
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Well i have sold one or two :oops: :roll:

Very few (if any) used cars are sold in factory showroom condition so to a certain extent most realistic buyers will be looking for a honest car , well kept & from a discerning owner .
Its not about hiding the negatives but listing them from the off is not going to draw the potential buyer to your car , probably the opposite .
In truth the car looks terrific value for someone wanting the twin turbo roadster experience with very little spend by way of service , brakes , tyres .
Far better to have a scuff sorted on your driveway for £100 than a set of discs at £400 or a set of tyres at£500 :wink:

fwiw i would have the scuff sorted as i think you could spend £100/£150 & avoid getting knocked £300/£350 ??

Best of luck
 
I agree with Mr Wilks regarding the text, keep it concise. Sort the scuff and maybe even source a replacement centre console trim piece as it will cost you less to fix than what will be haggled off the price.

The advert looks great and it's the sort of car I would buy if in the market. I don't think the forum classifieds section is going to give you enough exposure though. Stick another £500 on the price, get the minor scuffs sorted and stick it on Autotrader.
 
liffy99 said:
If only there were some Z4s for sale down here - its a desert for car sales in the SW ...
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also in the south west and you have to be prepared to travel.
train ride up, then if all good, a run home in your new car to get used to it.
i went to london for mine as nothing suitable close by.
but the drive back once clear of london was great. :)
 
Cees Klumper said:
For the US this would be a bargain, I paid $2K more for my somewhat higher mileage one.
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Never mind, when Trump bans all foreign cars coming into the country things will be so much cheaper 😄
 
Phoenixboy said:
liffy99 said:
If only there were some Z4s for sale down here - its a desert for car sales in the SW ...
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also in the south west and you have to be prepared to travel.
train ride up, then if all good, a run home in your new car to get used to it.
i went to london for mine as nothing suitable close by.
but the drive back once clear of london was great. :)
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Sure, but I really need to be sure I am comfortable driving a Z4 before travelling the country in search of one.
They are a bit challenged for space after all.
Looks like I will try a local main dealer to try and find one to at least try.
 
have you actually tried
liffy99 said:
Phoenixboy said:
liffy99 said:
If only there were some Z4s for sale down here - its a desert for car sales in the SW ...
Click to expand...

also in the south west and you have to be prepared to travel.
train ride up, then if all good, a run home in your new car to get used to it.
i went to london for mine as nothing suitable close by.
but the drive back once clear of london was great. :)
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Sure, but I really need to be sure I am comfortable driving a Z4 before travelling the country in search of one.
They are a bit challenged for space after all.
Looks like I will try a local main dealer to try and find one to at least try.
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have you actually driven one before? you need to know you want that model before you travel long distances. There's a few around exeter/yeovil/torquay at the moment which you could at least go and see, even if its not the precise model you wanted..
 
clarker63 said:
have you actually tried
liffy99 said:
Phoenixboy said:
also in the south west and you have to be prepared to travel.
train ride up, then if all good, a run home in your new car to get used to it.
i went to london for mine as nothing suitable close by.
but the drive back once clear of london was great. :)
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Sure, but I really need to be sure I am comfortable driving a Z4 before travelling the country in search of one.
They are a bit challenged for space after all.
Looks like I will try a local main dealer to try and find one to at least try.
Click to expand...
have you actually driven one before? you need to know you want that model before you travel long distances. There's a few around exeter/yeovil/torquay at the moment which you could at least go and see, even if its not the precise model you wanted..
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your welcome to pop down to exeter and will let you have a look and sit in etc
when i was looking , none of my local dealers had them, and said they get one now and again, but tend to go very quickly.
 
I agree, you need to be sure of what you want, you will then need to be prepared to travel, I once traveled 350 miles to collect a car.
You don’t get nothing out if you don’t put nothing in😎
 
Joel said:
Apologies for using this thread - although it is about another 35is which is shortly to come up for sale - [ref]Marlon[/ref], would you be able to PM me regarding my brother Glyn who was a long-time member of this board and I think may have known some of the moderators? Posts from him and pics of his car are here: https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=86212&start=20 Many thanks in advance, Joel.
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Hi, you can’t pm until you’ve made 3 posts (i think?) make a few more posts & you should be ok :thumbsup:
Rob
 
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