M market watch

[derin100]

Only a few not very good ones off the dealer's ad so far. I haven't brought it home yet as there are a couple of things they're going to do first:

 

[Jembo]

Only a few not very good ones off the dealer's ad so far. I haven't brought it home yet as there are a couple of things they're going to do first:

So do tell, what’s a hiding under the hood?

 

[derin100]

Only a few not very good ones off the dealer's ad so far. I haven't brought it home yet as there are a couple of things they're going to do first:

So do tell, what’s a hiding under the hood?

It's the SL350 with the later slightly more powerful engine (272bhp) and 7-speed gearbox.
I did a bit of research and the SL500s (and above) all have air-suspension which apparently will (at some stage) fail to the tune of a £Grand...per corner!

I decided I have enough trouble sleeping as it is! :lol:

 

[Papa_Zee]

Will someone just buy this MR so i can stop drooling over it already?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201812193365416?atmobcid=soc3

Thank you!

 

[Zoomer]

That’s just down the road from me and he’s had it a while now

 

[Beemingallover]

90k, it's a bit leggy isn't it?

 

[Argenta]

Not in 2019 I'd say...

 

[AndyBeech]

90k, it's a bit leggy isn't it?

And....? :?

 

[Papa_Zee]

90k, it's a bit leggy isn't it?

This is true... But for someone just looking to get in with an M but with not too much outlay, with the right history it should be ok. For £11k or £11.5k it sounds like a good deal? I wouldn't necessarily shy away because of the miles. Its not really high at 90k for these cars' ages.

Those CSLs look ace.

 

[Simon 3.2M]

I've seen this On a trip home last summer - needs a damn good clean (beige interior) and I think it needs new rear discs. Didn't drive it bit I have to admit to being a little underwhelmed when I saw it however, doesn't mean it's a bad car by any means!
It could be had for 11k cash I reckon.

 

[Yorkie Z]

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You should consider Wellington New Zealand, no salt or grit at all, in fact it barely snow’s here.

Yebbut the police over there have forward facing radar.

Well, the one on the road from Takaka to Motueka did, I thought he was wagging his finger at me to slow down. 20 min later whilst having a rest at a viewing stop I was surprised to find he wanted me to stop. To be fair I was on a bike and passing a logging truck when he saw me, so he would have got held up a bit.

Paul

Yeah there and OZ are a bloody nightmare for catching you speeding. Bloody police hide behind trees to catch you in OZ. I was caught and fined 5 times, and banned for a month once when I was Backpacking.

 

[Beemingallover]

[ref]AndyBeech[/ref], Everything from engine innards, ancillaries, suspension, braking system, drivelines to seats have all covered 90k, a lot of use, a lot of wear and tear, thus repair/replacement costs - big bills. Wouldn't it'be better to put a couple of thou more into a lower mileage one? There's a 60k one on Autotrader for £2k+ more.

 

[Papa_Zee]

@Beemingallover:
Agreed . I got a '56 MR at 47.5k miles for £16.5k in September last year.

I would pay that little extra as these parts will need repairing/replacing around the 100k mark. A lower mileage will give you the time to gradually do this before the miles get so high.

For someone experienced and looking for a 'keeper' project, get this for a steal then over time build it up, it might be ideal.

 

[AndyBeech]

[ref]AndyBeech[/ref], Everything from engine innards, ancillaries, suspension, braking system, drivelines to seats have all covered 90k, a lot of use, a lot of wear and tear, thus repair/replacement costs - big bills. Wouldn't it'be better to put a couple of thou more into a lower mileage one? There's a 60k one on Autotrader for £2k+ more.

Possibly, there’s no guarantee that lower mileage will equal less bills though, a higher mileage car might have had a lot of stuff you mention done already. Higher mileage on these are fine if looked after correctly same as lower mileage can be a money pit if not.

 

[Beemingallover]

[ref]AndyBeech[/ref], what do you use for engine clean/sparkle? Mine's clean but not that good.

 

[Simon 3.2M]

@Beemingallover:
Agreed . I got a '56 MR at 47.5k miles for £16.5k in September last year.

I would pay that little extra as these parts will need repairing/replacing around the 100k mark. A lower mileage will give you the time to gradually do this before the miles get so high.

For someone experienced and looking for a 'keeper' project, get this for a steal then over time build it up, it might be ideal.

This is what did with mine despite several well intentioned members saying steer clear. Some say shells between 60 - 100k so there's a grand before you start if you take forum advice. As has already been mentioned low mileage is no guarentee of trouble free motoring. Also many have said the S54 is bullet proof (if well serviced) so by that reasoning there should be a decent car there to be had. Obviously if it's been thrashed you can't say but low mileage cars can be as equally thrashed. It's only a mileage difference on most cars and not an age thing.

 

[Papa_Zee]

Glad I got mine, articles like this will only push prices up.

Absolutely agree, there was a simlar article in evo last year too. Comparing the best coupés for £15k. Not sure how the Z4MC snuck in, it's clearly worth much more than that

This means Ms (Esp the Coupe) are indeed creeping up. You will be hard pressed to find any sub £20k now never mind £15k!

 

[Muckinonthesofa]

Glad I got mine, articles like this will only push prices up.

Absolutely agree, there was a simlar article in evo last year too. Comparing the best coupés for £15k. Not sure how the Z4MC snuck in, it's clearly worth much more than that

This means Ms (Esp the Coupe) are indeed creeping up. You will be hard pressed to find any sub £20k now never mind £15k!

Any idea when that magazine came out?

 

[AndyBeech]

[ref]AndyBeech[/ref], what do you use for engine clean/sparkle? Mine's clean but not that good.

Erm, think it’s the Autoglym vinyl and rubber care one. About once a month or so makes it nice and shiny!

 

[no fit state]

Absolutely agree, there was a simlar article in evo last year too. Comparing the best coupés for £15k. Not sure how the Z4MC snuck in, it's clearly worth much more than that

This means Ms (Esp the Coupe) are indeed creeping up. You will be hard pressed to find any sub £20k now never mind £15k!

Any idea when that magazine came out?

I can just about make out April 2014 in the bottom lefthand corner next to the barcode.