Sell me on a 3.0 n/a E89!

[Beerman]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the feedback.

The only question now is the car I'm looking at worth the money?

It's a 2010 msport model in white with the big fancy 19" wheels (that I like the look of but I imagine the ride is crazy harsh) with just 32k miles on the clock. Full bmw service history (it's going in for its latest service next week) and by all accounts a minter. The bloke is asking for £13,000 though - looking at the current market I'm not sure if that's high or not?

Is that the white car in West Lothian?

It looked tidy other than swirls. It's obviously been through a car wash a lot. I wouldn't call it a minter, but it is good.

£13,000 for that car is too much. It's light on options.

The big wheels were crashy especially since it is still on runflat tyres. There was quite a lot of rattles in the cabin. There is bills for replacement wheels after cracks.

The owner of the car has relocated abroad months ago. The car has been on sale for a long time now. After this long he must realise he's asking too much.

The car had also missed the vehicle inspection when I seen it. It was overdue by a few months. Everything else looked ok from memory.

The brakes were past their best. Lips on discs and thin pads. I think the runflats looked a bit tired too from memory.

There is also a blue 30i manual 12 plate on Autotrader for £12,700. It has more options, but a few more miles.

I would approach that car with caution though. I did get in contact with that guy and things didn't sit well with me. You know that feeling when you just don't trust or believe someone?

It has been on Autotrader for months as well. He has reduced his price a few times.

 

[cowboyjon]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the feedback.

The only question now is the car I'm looking at worth the money?

It's a 2010 msport model in white with the big fancy 19" wheels (that I like the look of but I imagine the ride is crazy harsh) with just 32k miles on the clock. Full bmw service history (it's going in for its latest service next week) and by all accounts a minter. The bloke is asking for £13,000 though - looking at the current market I'm not sure if that's high or not?

Is that the white car in West Lothian?

It looked tidy other than swirls. It's obviously been through a car wash a lot. I wouldn't call it a minter, but it is good.

£13,000 for that car is too much. It's light on options.

The big wheels were crashy especially since it is still on runflat tyres. There was quite a lot of rattles in the cabin. There is bills for replacement wheels after cracks.

The owner of the car has relocated abroad months ago. The car has been on sale for a long time now. After this long he must realise he's asking too much.

The car had also missed the vehicle inspection when I seen it. It was overdue by a few months. Everything else looked ok from memory.

The brakes were past their best. Lips on discs and thin pads. I think the runflats looked a bit tired too from memory.

There is also a blue 30i manual 12 plate on Autotrader for £12,700. It has more options, but a few more miles.

I would approach that car with caution though. I did get in contact with that guy and things didn't sit well with me. You know that feeling when you just don't trust or believe someone?

It has been on Autotrader for months as well. He has reduced his price a few times.

yes that is the car fella, i presume you have went and tested it?

 

[Beerman]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the feedback.

The only question now is the car I'm looking at worth the money?

It's a 2010 msport model in white with the big fancy 19" wheels (that I like the look of but I imagine the ride is crazy harsh) with just 32k miles on the clock. Full bmw service history (it's going in for its latest service next week) and by all accounts a minter. The bloke is asking for £13,000 though - looking at the current market I'm not sure if that's high or not?

Is that the white car in West Lothian?

It looked tidy other than swirls. It's obviously been through a car wash a lot. I wouldn't call it a minter, but it is good.

£13,000 for that car is too much. It's light on options.

The big wheels were crashy especially since it is still on runflat tyres. There was quite a lot of rattles in the cabin. There is bills for replacement wheels after cracks.

The owner of the car has relocated abroad months ago. The car has been on sale for a long time now. After this long he must realise he's asking too much.

The car had also missed the vehicle inspection when I seen it. It was overdue by a few months. Everything else looked ok from memory.

The brakes were past their best. Lips on discs and thin pads. I think the runflats looked a bit tired too from memory.

There is also a blue 30i manual 12 plate on Autotrader for £12,700. It has more options, but a few more miles.

I would approach that car with caution though. I did get in contact with that guy and things didn't sit well with me. You know that feeling when you just don't trust or believe someone?

It has been on Autotrader for months as well. He has reduced his price a few times.

yes that is the car fella, i presume you have went and tested it?

Yes. It was quite a few weeks ago. Possibly August.

It is his brother who using the car. Both the guys come across and nice guys and the car is a good one. I've only spoke to the actual owner through email.

The owner has been abroad since June and the advert read as if he was trying to sell the car before moving abroad.

The price is too high in my opinion even before haggling for the brakes and tyres.

The E89 in 30i guise with a manual box is a rare car. Strange that car and the blue one have been up for sale for so long. I'm sure the blue one was up from June.

 

[cowboyjon]

What kind of options is it missing?

I have almost zero knowledge of these cars or any other bmw for that matter and knowing exactly which options a car should have at a given price point is something I could do with some help with!

If the car is over priced at £13k what do you think is a more realistic amount?

 

[Beerman]

I would want sat nav/professional media on a highly priced car. Electric seats are nice too. I can't remember if there was xenon lights or not.

Valuation guides came back with £11,000-11,500. We Buy Any Car will only offer around £9000.

It's been up for sale for ages and it's now past the demand period for a convertible.

 

[cowboyjon]

I would want sat nav/professional media on a highly priced car. Electric seats are nice too. I can't remember if there was xenon lights or not.

Valuation guides came back with £11,000-11,500. We Buy Any Car will only offer around £9000.

It's been up for sale for ages and it's now past the demand period for a convertible.

Very interesting, thanks pal.