M market watch

[plenty]

Agree not a 'bargain' but I'd have no problem with an enthusiast owned and maintained car, which this one seems to be.

 

[Mr Tidy]

It's cheap for the mileage, on the face of it.

But while I could live with owner servicing for an N52 engine, I just wouldn't for an S54!

And that's the problem - at some point you'll need to sell it and get into this same debate.

Still I'd give it a miss for being silver with black interior anyway!

I had silver cars for way too long.

 

[RMB]

I viewed this over the weekend,

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303245577823?sort=relevance&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&advertising-location=at_cars&model=Z4%20M&postcode=bh26by&radius=15&make=BMW&exclude-delivery-option=on&page=1

Reg YG06 RFN
Vin LD39241

I would love another M but looking at a 3.0si currently.
I wanted to see this to remind myself on the e85 as haven’t looked at one for years.
I could have been tempted but had some concerns. Very patchy service history with only 1 brake fluid changed in the book and a three plus year gap with not even an mot done.
It wasn’t in too bad condition some light scratches and lacquer peel on the wing above the headlight,
The S54 sounded amazing, of course and I loved the red leather seats. Darker than I expected and such nice leather compared to my E82 & F22.

Anyone know it?
Is there a buyers guide for the E85 M or 3.0si on here?
Thanks

 

[tomscott]

I viewed this over the weekend,

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303245577823?sort=relevance&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&advertising-location=at_cars&model=Z4%20M&postcode=bh26by&radius=15&make=BMW&exclude-delivery-option=on&page=1

Reg YG06 RFN
Vin LD39241

I would love another M but looking at a 3.0si currently.
I wanted to see this to remind myself on the e85 as haven’t looked at one for years.
I could have been tempted but had some concerns. Very patchy service history with only 1 brake fluid changed in the book and a three plus year gap with not even an mot done.
It wasn’t in too bad condition some light scratches and lacquer peel on the wing above the headlight,
The S54 sounded amazing, of course and I loved the red leather seats. Darker than I expected and such nice leather compared to my E82 & F22.

Anyone know it?
Is there a buyers guide for the E85 M or 3.0si on here?
Thanks

Strong money for a 95k mines got 74k and thought it would be worth 14-15k

general buyers guide here
https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=21281

 

[RMB]

Amazing thanks @tomscott.

Are many Z4Ms on lower tax?
I think the one above was registered on 23/3/06 possibly the day the tax rules changed.
I’m sure I saw one on lower tax once.

 

[inkey$]

Could be wrong, but I think any M car pre 22nd March 2006 is in the lower tax bracket (so the one you saw would have been incredibly unlucky!)

 

[RMB]

Could be wrong, but I think any M car pre 22nd March 2006 is in the lower tax bracket (so the one you saw would have been incredibly unlucky!)

Yes I just looked it up first day of the increase 23/3/06.
£630 pa tax and higher buy in and running costs puts me off the MR as much as I’m in love with the S54!

 

[pvr]

Higher tax than my X5M, madness

 

[inkey$]

Could be wrong, but I think any M car pre 22nd March 2006 is in the lower tax bracket (so the one you saw would have been incredibly unlucky!)

Yes I just looked it up first day of the increase 23/3/06.
£630 pa tax and higher buy in and running costs puts me off the MR as much as I’m in love with the S54!

Same as you. I could swear I'd seen lower tax Z4M's, but if they are out there they'll be very few and far between. Mainly a benefit for E46 M3 owners.

 

[john-e89]

Agreed on the tax, scandalous. However, what else is out there giving as much sheer driving engagement as an M for the money...?

Plus if you don't buy one with that pointless lump of wasted metal above your head you'll pay less for one too.... :wink:

 

[3gGT01]

It's cheap for the mileage, on the face of it.

But while I could live with owner servicing for an N52 engine, I just wouldn't for an S54!

And that's the problem - at some point you'll need to sell it and get into this same debate.

Still I'd give it a miss for being silver with black interior anyway!

I had silver cars for way too long.

Saw your comment regarding owner servicing for an S54. What would be the issue with owner servicing on an S54?
I do all my own maintenance on my S54, so just curious. Will be adjusting my valves next. Looking at shim kits.

Thanks!

 

[99ron]

https://themarket.bonhams.com/en/listings/bmw/z4m-roadster/1705028c-c5bf-4620-be4b-cec5b9ed8e67?status=live&utm_source=Market+Users&utm_campaign=46e9562c12-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_01_10_10_04_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e4aec8535c-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

Be interesting to see what this fetches.
Low mileage on the right colour combo

 

[Justino]

https://themarket.bonhams.com/en/listings/bmw/z4m-roadster/1705028c-c5bf-4620-be4b-cec5b9ed8e67?status=live&utm_source=Market+Users&utm_campaign=46e9562c12-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_01_10_10_04_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e4aec8535c-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

Be interesting to see what this fetches.
Low mileage on the right colour combo

Interesting, I'm same colour, individual champagne leather, but 08 and 40k miles. Nice to see values holding up, one day Rodney they will start going up!!

 

[taz1966]

https://themarket.bonhams.com/en/listings/bmw/z4m-roadster/1705028c-c5bf-4620-be4b-cec5b9ed8e67?status=live&utm_source=Market+Users&utm_campaign=46e9562c12-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_01_10_10_04_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e4aec8535c-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

Be interesting to see what this fetches.
Low mileage on the right colour combo

https://themarket.bonhams.com/en/listings/bmw/z4m-roadster/1705028c-c5bf-4620-be4b-cec5b9ed8e67?status=live&utm_source=Market+Users&utm_campaign=46e9562c12-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_01_10_10_04_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e4aec8535c-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

Be interesting to see what this fetches.
Low mileage on the right colour combo

https://themarket.bonhams.com/en/listings/bmw/z4m-roadster/1705028c-c5bf-4620-be4b-cec5b9ed8e67?status=live&utm_source=Market+Users&utm_campaign=46e9562c12-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_01_10_10_04_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e4aec8535c-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

Be interesting to see what this fetches.
Low mileage on the right colour combo
[/quote
Hi all
I have just bought the car mentioned above ]

 

[Justino]

£15,250 + 5% buyers premium

Ran out of steam in the end.

Well done on the purchase, you wont regret it.

 

[tomscott]

Its a cheap car.

Interesting time in the market. Not a good time to be selling.

 

[Mr Tidy]

Saw your comment regarding owner servicing for an S54. What would be the issue with owner servicing on an S54?
I do all my own maintenance on my S54, so just curious. Will be adjusting my valves next. Looking at shim kits.

Thanks!

I'm sure there are many owners more than capable of servicing an S54, but if I was buying an M I wouldn't have any way of knowing how competent the seller or previous owners were.

 

[buzyg]

https://themarket.bonhams.com/en/listings/bmw/z4m-roadster/1705028c-c5bf-4620-be4b-cec5b9ed8e67?status=live&utm_source=Market+Users&utm_campaign=46e9562c12-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_01_10_10_04_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e4aec8535c-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

Be interesting to see what this fetches.
Low mileage on the right colour combo

https://themarket.bonhams.com/en/listings/bmw/z4m-roadster/1705028c-c5bf-4620-be4b-cec5b9ed8e67?status=live&utm_source=Market+Users&utm_campaign=46e9562c12-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_01_10_10_04_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e4aec8535c-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

Be interesting to see what this fetches.
Low mileage on the right colour combo

https://themarket.bonhams.com/en/listings/bmw/z4m-roadster/1705028c-c5bf-4620-be4b-cec5b9ed8e67?status=live&utm_source=Market+Users&utm_campaign=46e9562c12-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_01_10_10_04_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e4aec8535c-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

Be interesting to see what this fetches.
Low mileage on the right colour combo
[/quote
Hi all
I have just bought the car mentioned above ]

Well done. If I had spotted it before the sale, I would have likely have been bidding against you. Lovely looking ///MR at a good price.

 

[taz1966]

https://themarket.bonhams.com/en/listings/bmw/z4m-roadster/1705028c-c5bf-4620-be4b-cec5b9ed8e67?status=live&utm_source=Market+Users&utm_campaign=46e9562c12-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_01_10_10_04_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e4aec8535c-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

Be interesting to see what this fetches.
Low mileage on the right colour combo

https://themarket.bonhams.com/en/listings/bmw/z4m-roadster/1705028c-c5bf-4620-be4b-cec5b9ed8e67?status=live&utm_source=Market+Users&utm_campaign=46e9562c12-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_01_10_10_04_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e4aec8535c-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

Be interesting to see what this fetches.
Low mileage on the right colour combo

https://themarket.bonhams.com/en/listings/bmw/z4m-roadster/1705028c-c5bf-4620-be4b-cec5b9ed8e67?status=live&utm_source=Market+Users&utm_campaign=46e9562c12-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_01_10_10_04_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e4aec8535c-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

Be interesting to see what this fetches.
Low mileage on the right colour combo
[/quote
Hi all
I have just bought the car mentioned above ]

Well done. If I had spotted it before the sale, I would have likely have been bidding against you. Lovely looking ///MR at a good price.

Hi Thanks,

picked it up today and drove back home to poole
One thing i did notice it needs new front disks and pads.
Can you recommend a place i can buy them

 

[buzyg]

Just spotted my old ///MR was MoT'd 28/03/23. So it is out there again, after being written off, by the insurance. If any one spots it being sold or back on the road I would be interested to know. :wink: