M market watch

[JakeGT]

I was drawn to this one..

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201608166838767/image-id/3a09201b90974b38b8ff1f8e60f8c590?search-target=usedcars&make=bmw&model=z4m&searchcontext=default&sort=default&radius=1500&postcode=de130le&page=2&onesearchad=new%2Cnearlynew%2Cused&logcode=p&adPos=5

I quite like the face it's been de badged.

Can't agree with the de badging part but it does look well kept & silver grey is a great colour for them :wink: tailpipes need some attention though

After some digging it seems this is the car..

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/z4m-roadster/bmw-z4m-3-2-340bhp-convertible-gunmetallic-with-black-leather/5542831

Looks like the dealer picked it up for £12,500 at a guess and is hoping to make a couple grand. Might offer £12,600

 

[Crusoe]

Mine might have to go, new job likey to see a diesel 5 series and 40k miles a year unless I leave the z4mc at the station. 84k miles facelift 2008 car in rare space grey, book is still way behind at just over £10k, even the webuyany people are offering £13400. Dealer suggesting he might go to £15k if I let them look over it tomorrow, depend if they are going to retail it.

 

[Crusoe]

85k miles on mine traded for £14500 against a sensible 320ed with lots of kit for my longer commute. Bmw garage going to retail it so bound to be up for sale soon though already two guys interested at the dealership so might not see the forecourt. Paid £14k almost two years ago and with everything else but an auxiliary belt, mot and an oil change covered by warranty (had vanos, some seals, springs etc.) I am in profit for the time

 

[Angelus666]

That's an impressive trade price, you don't see many AUC cars with 85k on the clock....can't see them getting £18k+ for it though...???

 

[tomscott]

Not much is selling but then there aren't many desirable cars for sale all the coupes for sale are dogs or way over priced with undesirable spec. Followed an imola red Z4MC clockwise round the M60 back home tonight such a good looking car! Got me interested and then bored looking at the same cars for sale.

All the good ones have been put away I would say. Surprisingly all but one Hexagon cars have sold.

 

[mr wilks]

Not much is selling but then there aren't many desirable cars for sale all the coupes for sale are dogs or way over priced with undesirable spec.

Slightly generalising the marketplace Tom but i do understand your thoughts
There are nice examples around at not crazy money but its whether you really want back into one or has the 89 won the heart :?
If i was looking for ZMc these 2 would be in the sights for a viewing way before i went near any traders websites :wink:

http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=88312


http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=89432

 

[pvr]

Wonder if they ever went.

 

[mr wilks]

Wonder if they ever went.

I doubt it both great looking examples but a reflection of the true marketplace in that £18k / £19k private sale is clearly too strong :wink:
Its all about finding that middle ground to keep buyer & seller happy , , i suspect £15500 / £16500 ???
Leggier ones should be £12500 / £13000 imo , , it could be many many years before we actually see confirmation these will be collectors cars that draw premium returns

 

[tomscott]

Sorry I meant coupe market loads of good roadies for sale!

Ye I had my eye on the first one as it has most things I would like! Def one of the best for sale but assumed it had sold? Gone off everything but here. Like I said no new cars for sale otherwise. Also think the price point is strong like you say and the service history was a little suspect especially with no dates and I can't remember if I could see what reg it was...

Now they are getting to 10 years old and will need good money spent to keep them right. Dropping 20k on one seems like a lot tbh

I think the thing is ive had an m coupe and as much as I love them I would like something else unless something really special came along and nothing has for a while. Probably why my attitude is the way it is.

The luxury of the e89 35s really grabbed me and the engine is sublime power is so available and seems much more grown up was very impressed seems like the best of both worlds in a good looking package. Completely changed my opinion. But again nothing on the market is screaming out to me. Except one but they guy won't deal it's older than I want and is missing spec I would really like so difficult market ATM obviously only my opinion but I'm very picky! I won't change it every 6 months

Had my heart set on an e46 m3 but went and test drove one after about 10 years of having one knocking about and they are really showing their age and finding a good one is a nightmare. Too old and would like some modern comforts.

Hopefully the winter months will bring some better examples out of the woodwork.

 

[tomscott]

http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201609238051713?make=BMW&sort=price-desc&radius=1500&advertising-location=at_cars&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&model=Z4M&price-to=25000&postcode=m300tp&page=3

This keeps jumping around dealers. Milage problems but what is of more concern is the strut brace is bent... wonder how? it was the same at the previous dealer and still hasnt been sorted/noticed... If milage could be verified its a good price.

 

[MattHall91]

http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201609238051713?make=BMW&sort=price-desc&radius=1500&advertising-location=at_cars&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&model=Z4M&price-to=25000&postcode=m300tp&page=3

This keeps jumping around dealers. Milage problems but what is of more concern is the strut brace is bent... wonder how? it was the same at the previous dealer and still hasnt been sorted/noticed... If milage could be verified its a good price.

Literally was just about to post this but from their eBay advert.

I'd want it for less than that with those issues. Looks decent otherwise...

 

[Muckinonthesofa]

http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201609238051713?make=BMW&sort=price-desc&radius=1500&advertising-location=at_cars&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&model=Z4M&price-to=25000&postcode=m300tp&page=3

This keeps jumping around dealers. Milage problems but what is of more concern is the strut brace is bent... wonder how? it was the same at the previous dealer and still hasnt been sorted/noticed... If milage could be verified its a good price.

Literally was just about to post this but from their eBay advert.

I'd want it for less than that with those issues. Looks decent otherwise...

I'm not going near this one, too much hassle.

Hopefully one will be along soon, the money is burning a hole in my pocket.....

 

[original guvnor]

Your issue with the Z4MC (and probably true of the Roadster too) is that a) there weren't many of them in the first place; b) most of the good ones are long-term keepers so they aren't coming to the market; c) the leggier ones are more commonly for sale for a reason. I've had mine for getting on for 7 years now with absolutely no intention of getting rid. Why would I? It's a weekend toy all bought and paid for and I'd need to add serious dosh to find anything that is worth getting rid for. Like anything it has it's price, but it's not likely to be a price anyone on here would be prepared to pay!! And therein lies the reason why you don't see much choice in the market.

 

[Beedub]

Your issue with the Z4MC (and probably true of the Roadster too) is that a) there weren't many of them in the first place; b) most of the good ones are long-term keepers so they aren't coming to the market; c) the leggier ones are more commonly for sale for a reason. I've had mine for getting on for 7 years now with absolutely no intention of getting rid. Why would I? It's a weekend toy all bought and paid for and I'd need to add serious dosh to find anything that is worth getting rid for. Like anything it has it's price, but it's not likely to be a price anyone on here would be prepared to pay!! And therein lies the reason why you don't see much choice in the market.

+10000000

 

[srhutch]

Your issue with the Z4MC (and probably true of the Roadster too) is that a) there weren't many of them in the first place; b) most of the good ones are long-term keepers so they aren't coming to the market; c) the leggier ones are more commonly for sale for a reason. I've had mine for getting on for 7 years now with absolutely no intention of getting rid. Why would I? It's a weekend toy all bought and paid for and I'd need to add serious dosh to find anything that is worth getting rid for. Like anything it has it's price, but it's not likely to be a price anyone on here would be prepared to pay!! And therein lies the reason why you don't see much choice in the market.

About Sums it up

 

[mr wilks]

Your issue with the Z4MC (and probably true of the Roadster too) is that a) there weren't many of them in the first place; b) most of the good ones are long-term keepers so they aren't coming to the market; c) the leggier ones are more commonly for sale for a reason. I've had mine for getting on for 7 years now with absolutely no intention of getting rid. Why would I? It's a weekend toy all bought and paid for and I'd need to add serious dosh to find anything that is worth getting rid for. Like anything it has it's price, but it's not likely to be a price anyone on here would be prepared to pay!! And therein lies the reason why you don't see much choice in the market.

About Sums it up

Yes apart from the dig at leggy cars :wink: many new members join up for their search moaning about condition of cars sub 50k at silly £
From my own experience there's no reason at all why a 85k car should be in any worse condition than 45k if they have been treat well
In fact they offer the same experience with much less £ sat in the garage so could be said a better buy :? if you can find one that is

 

[ZermattV]

I think its always the same Tom when you try to buy back in to a car after a few years away the good ones get rarer and rarer and you know exactly what to look for . Sometimes it's good to look at something different as you are doing with the E89 or find an M Coupe which needs some TLC and enjoy bringing it back to Forum Standard.

 

[srhutch]

Your issue with the Z4MC (and probably true of the Roadster too) is that a) there weren't many of them in the first place; b) most of the good ones are long-term keepers so they aren't coming to the market; c) the leggier ones are more commonly for sale for a reason. I've had mine for getting on for 7 years now with absolutely no intention of getting rid. Why would I? It's a weekend toy all bought and paid for and I'd need to add serious dosh to find anything that is worth getting rid for. Like anything it has it's price, but it's not likely to be a price anyone on here would be prepared to pay!! And therein lies the reason why you don't see much choice in the market.

About Sums it up

Yes apart from the dig at leggy cars :wink: many new members join up for their search moaning about condition of cars sub 50k at silly £
From my own experience there's no reason at all why a 85k car should be in any worse condition than 45k if they have been treat well
In fact they offer the same experience with much less £ sat in the garage so could be said a better buy :? if you can find one that is

My comment was more to do with me selling, or not as the case is.

But what you say about mileage and condition is very valid.

 

[srhutch]

I think its always the same Tom when you try to buy back in to a car after a few years away the good ones get rarer and rarer and you know exactly what to look for . Sometimes it's good to look at something different as you are doing with the E89 or find an M Coupe which needs some TLC and enjoy bringing it back to Forum Standard.

I know what you mean. I was comparing the car I sold against my current one for a while. My old car was from new and in reality it wasn't perfect as it needed a front bumper and side skirt respray, but this happened in my care and over time so you don't notice them so much as you would looking at a car your thinking of buying where to tend to post every mark.

 

[ZermattV]

When I bought the M I went through the same process - we also spend a lot of time amongst the best of a breed at club/forum meets .