Is this the lowest mileage Garage Queen for sale?
- Thread starter Stuart Truman
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Not yet, but subject to everything I asked for coming through this morning, I'll put a returnable deposit on it pending test drive, visual inspection etc
Good man Stuart! This makes more sense to me than the 35iS. Your Alpina is a special car with pedigree and I think it would've been a shame to change it for a mainstream model without such a pedigree (albeit the 35iS is a very nice car indeed).
Your approach with this one takes me back to when I bought my M. I bought it from the 'Coming Soon' section on the BMW site. It had only been online for 30 minutes! I beat an ex-Forum member to it as well (chap called Glastoveteran).
I hope your test drive seals the deal. I love the Z4MR in Imola Red. Pictures just do not do that colour justice at all.
Your approach with this one takes me back to when I bought my M. I bought it from the 'Coming Soon' section on the BMW site. It had only been online for 30 minutes! I beat an ex-Forum member to it as well (chap called Glastoveteran).
I hope your test drive seals the deal. I love the Z4MR in Imola Red. Pictures just do not do that colour justice at all.
a340driver
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2 Imola red Z4M's in the Cotswolds. Nice choice!
Well done, you are braver than me.
I think I'm going to wait for late March/April when the best deals are done. Would be heart breaking for me to see a zed with less miles sell for less than something I bought. Sad to think my last one was such a steal!
I don't think you should have that problem!
I think I'm going to wait for late March/April when the best deals are done. Would be heart breaking for me to see a zed with less miles sell for less than something I bought. Sad to think my last one was such a steal!
I don't think you should have that problem!
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First thing you'll want to do is replace the OEM Continentals as as they'll be like ditchfinders after nearly 6 years and 6000 miles.
And why would you take a picture showing the surface corrosion on a brake disc, tyre & rear bumper with a leaf on it.
Inside is a bit dull too - black with hints of black with black highlights.
The driver's carpet is a bit dirty considering it's only done 6000 miles.
First thing you'll want to do is replace the OEM Continentals as as they'll be like ditchfinders after nearly 6 years and 6000 miles.
And why would you take a picture showing the surface corrosion on a brake disc, tyre & rear bumper with a leaf on it.
Inside is a bit dull too - black with hints of black with black highlights.
The driver's carpet is a bit dirty considering it's only done 6000 miles.
Interesting story that added flavour to the negotiations
The service history was incomplete and resulted in me pushing back on them. My final offer was free inspection 2 now, and written confirmation from BMW themselves (not Sytner) that the warranty would be honoured. I have that commitment from BMW that once Sytner have validated with them that an Inspection II has been carried out they will confirm in writing that the warranty is intact. Also got a years road tax, refund of the 12 months tax on the Alpina.
The cost to change price is close to my initial offer (very close indeed) and means I won't have to spend the money renewing the warranty on #69. Given the cost of an inspection 2 and tax, I'm really really happy with the deal. It's all subject to visual inspection and test drive but otherwise... SOLD!
The service history was incomplete and resulted in me pushing back on them. My final offer was free inspection 2 now, and written confirmation from BMW themselves (not Sytner) that the warranty would be honoured. I have that commitment from BMW that once Sytner have validated with them that an Inspection II has been carried out they will confirm in writing that the warranty is intact. Also got a years road tax, refund of the 12 months tax on the Alpina.
The cost to change price is close to my initial offer (very close indeed) and means I won't have to spend the money renewing the warranty on #69. Given the cost of an inspection 2 and tax, I'm really really happy with the deal. It's all subject to visual inspection and test drive but otherwise... SOLD!
Deposit paid...
No I didn't, but although it's a cost to change rather than absolute price, #69 has depreciated precisely £150 over 18 months (plus what I've spent on her etc)
Retail cost of Insp II is going to be £850+ (after price matching) and a years road tax another £400 so that's another £1200+ worth of sweeteners plus a letter from BMW confirming an intact warranty
I'll also feel a little more comfortable doing mods to this than to #69 (warranty notwithstanding)
Of course if I start humming and hahing at the dealer I wonder if I could get that thrown in...
Retail cost of Insp II is going to be £850+ (after price matching) and a years road tax another £400 so that's another £1200+ worth of sweeteners plus a letter from BMW confirming an intact warranty
I'll also feel a little more comfortable doing mods to this than to #69 (warranty notwithstanding)
Of course if I start humming and hahing at the dealer I wonder if I could get that thrown in...
By the seaside...
