So how does mileage affect your car value ?

[original guvnor]

WBAC are just like part ex quotes, almost an insult.
As gov said, it's only worth what someone is willing to pay.
I always compare autotrader to see what the majority of people are asking. Region seems to make a difference too.

They're not even part ex level in my experience and that's before they try and knock the price down on inspection. Only a mug would ever sell to them.

 

[dhobbs]

Tried WBAK for a motorbike. It was over a grand less than I was offered part ex. I said no of course!

 

[Adamski]

On Adam's behalf, I should add that this is not a M specific thread either... :wink:
Stevo

I've been away for a while. Glad someone is keeping up the standard :lol:

 

[Adamski]

Now that I've had a read through the thread, the price of Z4Ms has increased steadily over the last few years. A couple of years ago a 2007 Sepang MC went for under £16k, with genuine CSLs on this forum, with c.27k on the clock. Same car now would command over £20k, perhaps even £25k for the right buyer.

Websites like WBAC are junk, as are normal pricing guides. This is an enthusiast car that defies normal pricing methodology.

Re mileage - ? It's a tricky point. Sure low mileage 20k-30k models carry a premium. And 80k plus start to nose dive, price wise. But there's still a fairly wide sweet spot in the middle between, say, 40k to 55k where prices are strong

 

[mr wilks]

Re mileage - ? It's a tricky point. Sure low mileage 20k-30k models carry a premium. And 80k plus start to nose dive, price wise. But there's still a fairly wide sweet spot in the middle between, say, 40k to 55k where prices are strong

Those 40/55k cars will eventually be 80k + cars
There was a sub 30k M roady this week up for £15k against 60-70k cars at £13k ? Not that much of a premium :wink: as with any car it depends where you buy from
Fast forward a few 3,4,5 years & mileage will become less of a factor for the bulk of ZMs & condition,history & spec will take over .
There will be the very few that retain low miles longterm
Desire to own these cars won't suddenly drop off when all you can can find is 80,90,100k cars as production numbers will ensure they always demand attention
They'l never be a get rich quick scheme but its interesting all the same to see the market fluctuate

 

[bluestreak56]

£2k out of £15k is still a 13% increase on £13k if all other factors about the vehicles were identical. I would call that a premium...

 

[srhutch]

Re mileage - ? It's a tricky point. Sure low mileage 20k-30k models carry a premium. And 80k plus start to nose dive, price wise. But there's still a fairly wide sweet spot in the middle between, say, 40k to 55k where prices are strong

Those 40/55k cars will eventually be 80k + cars
There was a sub 30k M roady this week up for £15k against 60-70k cars at £13k ? Not that much of a premium :wink: as with any car it depends where you buy from
Fast forward a few 3,4,5 years & mileage will become less of a factor for the bulk of ZMs & condition,history & spec will take over .
There will be the very few that retain low miles longterm
Desire to own these cars won't suddenly drop off when all you can can find is 80,90,100k cars as production numbers will ensure they always demand attention
They'l never be a get rich quick scheme but its interesting all the same to see the market fluctuate

I might hit 50k by 2020 :lol:

 

[Z4M-2006]

At least you know how much it's worth when it does

 

[Argenta]

Things can go a lot quicker.. Just you wait for the first Petrolicious Z4M episode!

For me (LHD) the euro market is the one. Mobile.de has shown a real increase on Z4MC values the last year.