Oh no what have I done, back in the fold

[sars]

What do you drive nowadays Carol? I got lost after the M3 I think.

I've got a Merc GLC 300d. I've had it a couple of months now, chopped in my Merc E350 for it. Its a nice motor (well I think so)...

So you’re firmly ensconced into the Mercedes camp now, what’s that three in a row?

 

[pvr]

And an ex Porker as well

 

[sars]

So I’ve just dropped the SL400 off at Webuyanycar and we come to terms with a deal that I’m happy with, now the long wait until the new Z4 arrives. First time I’ve not owned a car in 37 years

Crikey, I don’t own a car

 

[Z4monster]

I take it WBAC are giving good prices at the moment. I approached them about my previous 35iS but they gave me a really poor value on it so I didn't bother with them in the end. I guess now they own Cinch they are looking for better cars and hence giving better prices.

 

[ronk]

I guess now they own Cinch they are looking for better cars and hence giving better prices.

I think it’s just the market forces driving the prices now.
When my car was almost three years old and with only 9k miles the dealer offered me £19k It was never going to happen - it’s worth much more today.

The Wbac and dealer offerings seem to match each other today- however neither seem to reflect the spec or it’s very low mileage - I suspect their asking price, if they got the their paws on the car, would be top dollar and some!

 

[TitanTim]

Lovely, roll on September

Tim.

 

[sars]

I guess now they own Cinch they are looking for better cars and hence giving better prices.

I think it’s just the market forces driving the prices now.
When my car was almost three years old and with only 9k miles the dealer offered me £19k It was never going to happen - it’s worth much more today.

The Wbac and dealer offerings seem to match each other today- however neither seem to reflect the spec or it’s very low mileage - I suspect their asking price, if they got the their paws on the car, would be top dollar and some!

I did not realise that webuyanycar are owned by BCA, so the cars they buy from the public just go straight to auction and they make their money if they sell at auction for more than they gave the seller. It seems that mileage is important as is any marks to the body, wheels and interior, but not the options the car has unless they get that from the registration.

Thanks Tim

 

[Argyll Andy]

I guess now they own Cinch they are looking for better cars and hence giving better prices.

I think it’s just the market forces driving the prices now.
When my car was almost three years old and with only 9k miles the dealer offered me £19k It was never going to happen - it’s worth much more today.

The Wbac and dealer offerings seem to match each other today- however neither seem to reflect the spec or it’s very low mileage - I suspect their asking price, if they got the their paws on the car, would be top dollar and some!

I did not realise that webuyanycar are owned by BCA, so the cars they buy from the public just go straight to auction and they make their money if they sell at auction for more than they gave the seller. It seems that mileage is important as is any marks to the body, wheels and interior, but not the options the car has unless they get that from the registration.

Thanks Tim

They also own/started Cinch now so have a direct retail outlet for the good cars

They offered me more than the trade in from one dealer against my M40i

 

[Carol M]

What do you drive nowadays Carol? I got lost after the M3 I think.

I've got a Merc GLC 300d. I've had it a couple of months now, chopped in my Merc E350 for it. Its a nice motor (well I think so)...

So you’re firmly ensconced into the Mercedes camp now, what’s that three in a row?

Omg yes it is!

And an ex Porker as well

I miss that motor. Wish I still had it.

 

[buzyg]

I've got a Merc GLC 300d. I've had it a couple of months now, chopped in my Merc E350 for it. Its a nice motor (well I think so)...

So you’re firmly ensconced into the Mercedes camp now, what’s that three in a row?

Omg yes it is!

And an ex Porker as well

I miss that motor. Wish I still had it.

Is the current Merc Yellow? I recall a certain penchant for Yellow cars. :wink:

 

[tomscott]

Very nice welcome back to the fold!

 

[Carol M]

So you’re firmly ensconced into the Mercedes camp now, what’s that three in a row?

Omg yes it is!

And an ex Porker as well

I miss that motor. Wish I still had it.

Is the current Merc Yellow? I recall a certain penchant for Yellow cars. :wink:

Not had a yellow one since the Boxster! They've been either black or white. Current one is white. I should get it sprayed :lol: :lol:

 

[sars]

Hey Tom, thanks and hope you’re doing great

 

[sars]

Omg yes it is!



I miss that motor. Wish I still had it.

Is the current Merc Yellow? I recall a certain penchant for Yellow cars. :wink:

Not had a yellow one since the Boxster! They've been either black or white. Current one is white. I should get it sprayed :lol: :lol:

Suggest you get one half wrapped black and then you can choose which way to look at it depending on how you feel

 

[tomscott]

Its like the old gang is getting back together! Just need Carol and PVR to get another Z

 

[sars]

Hey less of the old

I reckon if they made a g29 in yellow carol might jump ship, though I can’t imagine PVR doing so though 911 or Z4 hmmmm that’s a real difficult choice

I certainly can’t wait to get back in a zed,

 

[tomscott]

you know what I mean! Like old times!

Haha im sure you can get individual colours! Atacama im sure would be available!

PVRs stable is big enough for another addition :evil:

Looking forward to your review! I think they are lovely

 

[raven]

you know what I mean! Like old times!

Haha im sure you can get individual colours! Atacama im sure would be available!

PVRs stable is big enough for another addition :evil:

Looking forward to your review! I think they are lovely

I didn't think to ask about that when I ordered mine.
But I don't think you can, you would have to respray afterwards I think.
Since they are not produced at the regular bmw factories, but by a third party manufacturer in Austria, who also makes the supra's.
I think I read somewhere they switch production every few weeks between the Z4 and the supra.

Maybe you can get the supra yellow

 

[tomscott]

you know what I mean! Like old times!

Haha im sure you can get individual colours! Atacama im sure would be available!

PVRs stable is big enough for another addition :evil:

Looking forward to your review! I think they are lovely

I didn't think to ask about that when I ordered mine.
But I don't think you can, you would have to respray afterwards I think.
Since they are not produced at the regular bmw factories, but by a third party manufacturer in Austria, who also makes the supra's.
I think I read somewhere they switch production every few weeks between the Z4 and the supra.

Maybe you can get the supra yellow

I can’t remember which thread but someone has just ordered a custom colour from the bmw catalogue. You have always been able to with bmw individual. Build dates have been in short supply tho with shortages of silicon for electronics one of the reasons the second hand market is so redic atm

 

[Argyll Andy]

I didn't think to ask about that when I ordered mine.
But I don't think you can, you would have to respray afterwards I think.

I did and got a no from BMW within the hour of asking and told the only individual colour available on the G29 is Frozen Grey. I was prepared to pay the premium they charge for an individual paint job but they were not having it :thumbsdown: