tomscott said:
Totally agree. There won't be many MC's under 15k miles left, so you've got to think that might be a bargain if bought for just a few trips a year. Not sure about the 2200 first service or the fact it's on the original tyres though
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Totally agree. There won't be many MC's under 15k miles left, so you've got to think that might be a bargain if bought for just a few trips a year. Not sure about the 2200 first service or the fact it's on the original tyres though
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Mike. said:
That’s perfect in my eyes ... lovely combo !
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tomscott said:
The only RHD car with this colour combination according to the link in the ‘colour combo’ thread.
I like it...bar the badge on the kidney grill.
tomscott said:
Yeah, certainly different,and the tan interior always looks way better in the flesh than it does in photos,in my opinion.....
Like Gareth's old 3.0si Rdstr,pictures didn't do it justice.
I like Ali dashes,but don't think it goes with the Tan,swap.out for Piano black and it will be spot on
mark seeker said:
Would seem that the previous owner was misled into believing it had a run-in service when it in fact hadn't... then the garage selling it now knocked him down £1k, are aware and yet still marketing it high!
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=181&t=1678086&i=20
"I have just sold my Z4MC (14k miles ruby black) to a trader for a straight purchase at £28.5k , however on close inspection it transpired that the running in service stamp in the book was erroneous and the car never actually had it's running in service. some scrote in the past had just filled this in but there is no record within BMW UK or supplying dealer network as evidence to say it had that service. (note to self to run better checks if i buy one again!).
As a result of this the trader offered me £27.5k which I accepted.
The car is now for sale for £36k. A significant mark up but maybe not so much if you consider applicable tax on that potential profit and the fact that people need to make a living!
It is however being advertised as having a full service history which is obviously incorrect."
Haha, bet the trader is going to be well pleased with that post in pistonheads and one on here!
I'd still say that it represents a good buy as a 10 year investment piece though.
I'd still say that it represents a good buy as a 10 year investment piece though.
I thought this seemed a bit of bargain, not even autumn yet - https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/z4m-roadster/bmw-z-series-z4-m-roadster-2006/8908210
Maybe a car for someone brave, if it's been well maintained it could be good - https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/z4m-roadster/price-reduced--bmw-z4m-roadster/8936644
Simon 3.2M
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mark seeker said:
Here we go, let me pull up a chair!
For £8k-ish that's a hell of a lot of car, if it's been serviced well then would be a perfect 2nd car...!
TBH it looks lovely and in good condition for the miles.
But with the price of roadsters £11k will get you a 85k or less car, market seems slow probably more room to move at that price too. Depends how you look at it, looks good money if you decide to keep it as is and just run it, not worry enjoy it as intended.
Inevitably it needs some work due to miles and age and with the other issues like the roof motor and maybe some body work, refurb 224s and some new tyres (but sell the other wheels to pay for that), you could easily spend £2k.
85k vs 140k its 40% less mileage for 18% more money and you get to do that 55k whereas that car would be knocking on the door of 200k.
If you have a look at threads like this:
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=201914&page=34
It does fill you with confidence that with normal maintenance the S54 will easily hit 150 if not more. Whether the little whisper in your ear about the possible failure is worth the risk. 9k is still 9k for that money a well fettled 3.0SI may be a better choice.
But with the price of roadsters £11k will get you a 85k or less car, market seems slow probably more room to move at that price too. Depends how you look at it, looks good money if you decide to keep it as is and just run it, not worry enjoy it as intended.
Inevitably it needs some work due to miles and age and with the other issues like the roof motor and maybe some body work, refurb 224s and some new tyres (but sell the other wheels to pay for that), you could easily spend £2k.
85k vs 140k its 40% less mileage for 18% more money and you get to do that 55k whereas that car would be knocking on the door of 200k.
If you have a look at threads like this:
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=201914&page=34
It does fill you with confidence that with normal maintenance the S54 will easily hit 150 if not more. Whether the little whisper in your ear about the possible failure is worth the risk. 9k is still 9k for that money a well fettled 3.0SI may be a better choice.
If all I had was £8k-ish to spend I'd find it hard to buy a 3.0 when you could have this M....(*ignoring the obvious additional running costs). TBH, it's probably a good little buy to use as a Turo car...would pay for itself within a summer.
Fair enough, the waters muddy when you get to this sort of price. Just having one axle of disks and pads changed nearly cost 10% of the cars value, tax is 6% of its value etc. Makes you wonder what the future will hold for cars like this away from enthusiasts. Value vs cost to maintain vs cost if it something major happens.
Suppose its the risk value proposition at this price point, you could win or loose. Spend a bit of money fixing it up but then being in a territory of cars with almost half the mileage.
TBH if you have 9k to spend I dont think 11 or even 12k is much more of a stretch when you consider the cost of maintenance. It has already been reduced from £9750.
Again it looks like its had all of its major bits done it could be very cheap motoring for 24 months. Keeping the wheels and tyres which are new from the ad, checking the MOT there were no advisories and just one in 2017 with a disk being pitted, just had INSII if its been done properly with evidence of adjustment etc Assuming the disks and pads are new all round (from advisory), and not worry about having the bearings etc sorted it could be a good buy.
Suppose its the risk value proposition at this price point, you could win or loose. Spend a bit of money fixing it up but then being in a territory of cars with almost half the mileage.
TBH if you have 9k to spend I dont think 11 or even 12k is much more of a stretch when you consider the cost of maintenance. It has already been reduced from £9750.
Again it looks like its had all of its major bits done it could be very cheap motoring for 24 months. Keeping the wheels and tyres which are new from the ad, checking the MOT there were no advisories and just one in 2017 with a disk being pitted, just had INSII if its been done properly with evidence of adjustment etc Assuming the disks and pads are new all round (from advisory), and not worry about having the bearings etc sorted it could be a good buy.
tomscott said:
A car with 340 ponies for 9k... you’d probably make it all back just in parts if you blew the engine up
- M bonnet 1k
- M front / rear bumpers
- Gearbox
- LSD
- wheels 700-1k
- Seats
... I’d buy it if I could find another garage to hide another car from the Dragon Lady
Sounds a bit like me... worth far more dead than alive
Interesting & always divides opinion :wink: 45k CatD roady at £10k ? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201808219726290?sort=sponsored&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&model=Z4M&postcode=bb120hr&advertising-location=at_cars&radius=1501&make=BMW&page=1
Obviously a thorough going over required but that could be a nice motor & without the Cat status a £15k car ?
Cetainly looks well kept , well specced & well serviced , i think it will sell pretty swiftly
Obviously a thorough going over required but that could be a nice motor & without the Cat status a £15k car ?
Cetainly looks well kept , well specced & well serviced , i think it will sell pretty swiftly
Simon 3.2M
Senior member
mr wilks said:Interesting & always divides opinion :wink: 45k CatD roady at £10k ? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201808219726290?sort=sponsored&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&model=Z4M&postcode=bb120hr&advertising-location=at_cars&radius=1501&make=BMW&page=1
Obviously a thorough going over required but that could be a nice motor & without the Cat status a £15k car ?
Cetainly looks well kept , well specced & well serviced , i think it will sell pretty swiftly
The guy offers it to me before I purchased my car but he said he had a buyer in France so I had to commit with a few hours - without even viewing.
He messaged me a few weeks ago asking I I was still interested as his French buyer had messed him around and pulled out.