stuartinzg
Active member
Hi guys,
Loved the Z so far (3 years next year), but it's time to sell.
As some of you are aware, every year I make a European trip and bring the car back to the UK for it's MOT. Unfortunately this won't be sustainable for me anymore (lifestyle changes), and it's a legal requirement to keep the insurance valid.
Importing is not an option, as the cost to import is astronomical (nearly £15k) due to the co2 and cost to buy new here (nearly 100k euros after taxes), which is what the import duty is based on.
Therefore, sadly he has to go to a new owner.
I've also had no time to perform the upgrades I wanted to, so it remains completely standard (engine), with the only upgrades being brakes, suspension, wheels (but those will be staying with me, OEM being fitted), stubby, ceramic coating and 3M protection film.
When it comes back next year (before the summer) it will have ~45k miles and full service done by BMW. The OEM wheels will also be refurbished and come with OEM Run flats too.
What's replacing it you might ask? As this country has stupid tax laws then a 435xd will cost a fraction of the Z, so I will be sourcing one from Germany. Either that or a 430d cab (can I live with having a roof for my fun car?). :thumbsdown:
If anyone is interested in a 35is next year, let me know. Open to sensible offers nearer the time. Absolutely adore this car - gutted. Just to point out; zero issues! Better than any other car ownership experience.
Loved the Z so far (3 years next year), but it's time to sell.
As some of you are aware, every year I make a European trip and bring the car back to the UK for it's MOT. Unfortunately this won't be sustainable for me anymore (lifestyle changes), and it's a legal requirement to keep the insurance valid.
Importing is not an option, as the cost to import is astronomical (nearly £15k) due to the co2 and cost to buy new here (nearly 100k euros after taxes), which is what the import duty is based on.
Therefore, sadly he has to go to a new owner.
I've also had no time to perform the upgrades I wanted to, so it remains completely standard (engine), with the only upgrades being brakes, suspension, wheels (but those will be staying with me, OEM being fitted), stubby, ceramic coating and 3M protection film.
When it comes back next year (before the summer) it will have ~45k miles and full service done by BMW. The OEM wheels will also be refurbished and come with OEM Run flats too.
What's replacing it you might ask? As this country has stupid tax laws then a 435xd will cost a fraction of the Z, so I will be sourcing one from Germany. Either that or a 430d cab (can I live with having a roof for my fun car?). :thumbsdown:
If anyone is interested in a 35is next year, let me know. Open to sensible offers nearer the time. Absolutely adore this car - gutted. Just to point out; zero issues! Better than any other car ownership experience.
