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lordgrover

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First guy to view my GT86 has agreed to buy. He banks with First Direct and wasn't able to transfer funds on a Sunday - seems odd as my bank does but I have to accept it. Hopefully I'll get money tomorrow and the deal is done.

Now... I'm watching the For Sales here, Autotrader and Pistonheads. I also have my local BMW dealer keeping a watch for me.
Is there anywhere else I should be monitoring?
 
lordgrover said:
First guy to view my GT86 has agreed to buy. He banks with First Direct and wasn't able to transfer funds on a Sunday - seems odd as my bank does but I have to accept it. Hopefully I'll get money tomorrow and the deal is done.

Now... I'm watching the For Sales here, Autotrader and Pistonheads. I also have my local BMW dealer keeping a watch for me.
Is there anywhere else I should be monitoring?
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Your budget and spec etc, lordgrover?
 
From his previous thread:

http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=94255

Being realistic, I can't justify 35is so have lowered my sights to 30i or maybe 23i - depending on condition and extras.
My list of required/preferred options includes:
Sports seats
iDrive
NAV
PDC
Xenon
Active cruise control
Heated seats
Extended lighting
Is there anything obvious I'm missing that I may regret later?
 
Thanks Marlon. :thumbsup:
The only things missing from that list is auto 'box and wind deflector. I prefer the ride of the non-M-sport too.

Yep, as per above - up to £12,500.
 
Quite like the look of another ad, but MOT check shows some neglect.

MOT history of this vehicle

Test date7 January 2017 Test ResultFail Odometer reading51,718 miles MOT test number2178 0129 3452 Reason(s) for failure
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
nearside front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1n)
offside front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Test date11 March 2016 Expiry date10 April 2017 Test ResultPass Odometer reading49,637 miles MOT test number4531 3262 0187 Advisory notice item(s)
front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r tyre cut on outer side wall

Test date8 April 2015 Expiry date10 April 2016 Test ResultPass Odometer reading45,837 miles MOT test number2653 3809 5065 Advisory notice item(s)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Test date11 April 2014 Expiry date10 April 2015 Test ResultPass Odometer reading37,007 miles MOT test number2694 6140 4424 Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Test date1 July 2013 Expiry date15 July 2014 Test ResultPass Odometer reading29,783 miles MOT test number4885 5208 3135 Advisory notice item(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
both front tyre perishing. recommend
o/s/r wheel has been repaired inner edge

Test date16 July 2012 Expiry date15 July 2013 Test ResultPass Odometer reading19,538 miles MOT test number6558 4859 2183
 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-35i-M-sport-DCT-11-2010-/142284387738?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

crazy cheap
 
Yorkie Z said:
How was the GT86 to own? Look to be really fun cars.
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Loved it. Took the new owner out for a spin along some local lanes, pressing on a little to show him how it goes. First time in a long time I've driven it with 'spirit' and it was great fun. He looked a bit nervous to begin with, but enjoyed it. After he drove us back, he also commented on how much better it is than the others he's driven. That'll be the coilovers.
Sad to see it go, but looking forward to my first Zed.
 
Welcome to the forum. Think we have been out on PH runs in the past. I vaguely recall a Griff. Good look and enjoy your search for a Z4. :D
 
Heh. Indeed - thank you.
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I hope you will enjoy it .. it looks like an amazing "to good to be true" deal ... I know it is a CAT D (which wouldn't put me off) but still dead cheap for specs and mileage. It even has got the GoodYears F1s.

I would inspect it thoroughly and take it for a long test drive.
 
buzyg said:
Welcome to the forum. Think we have been out on PH runs in the past. I vaguely recall a Griff. Good look and enjoy your search for a Z4. :D
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Definitely a possibility. :D
Back when I had the Griff I used to attend all the PH meets and greets in our region, a few further afield too. Not so much these days, which is a shame. Hope to see you about anyway. Cheers.
 
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