SOLD - 2010 E89 30i MSport Manual 58k FBMWSH

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58000 miles - Full BMW main dealer history - 2 previous owners
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I thought I would pop this on here quickly for anyone looking for a good one before it goes on Autotrader.
Superb condition black sapphire metallic with heated ivory white leather sports seats.
I have owned the car for 9 years and it has been used as a summer/weekend car under my ownership and always kept garaged.
326M 19in alloys in super condition, no kerbing.
Goodyear Eagle F1 non runflats with lots of tread remaining.
2 keys, full history file with all MOTs and service receipts from my ownership & the previous keeper.
Fully stamped main dealer service history - although the brake fluid was not changed at the last service as I was covering so few miles.
Next service due Nov 2024.
Car is always stored away on CTEK charge over the winter months.
Drives like new and has been totally reliable - the only issue during my ownership was a cracked rear alloy, which was replaced, when the car was still on runflats.
Note that car has no idrive/satnav or cruise control.
I am near Perth, Scotland.
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I have the same interior combination on my F31, ivory and fine dark wood trim. Makes the car look really classy inside without being old-fashioned IMO.

GLWTS. :thumbsup:
 
I've been looking for a 30i with this exact spec and got pretty excited when I saw this ad....until I realised you were in Scotland :cry:
 
mudmonkey said:
I've been looking for a 30i with this exact spec and got pretty excited when I saw this ad....until I realised you were in Scotland :cry:
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There are these modern things called whatsapp and car couriers, these days. I have bought loads of cars in the past few years without physically seeing any of them until they turn up on a trailer. Not had a (very) bad one yet! :wink:
 
mudmonkey said:
You've got me thinking now :D
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Keep thinking then. It's only in Scotland so much easier than in Ireland!

Looks like a stunning Z4 that is a credit to the OP, and 30i E89s seem to be quite rare.
 
mudmonkey said:
I've been looking for a 30i with this exact spec and got pretty excited when I saw this ad....until I realised you were in Scotland :cry:
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Cue shameless plug for my 30i sale, not sure where you are but I’m in Essex which is a long way from Scotland. Mine is an auto SE, which I love (I did start out looking for a manual). Almost identical spec, although I do have a sat nav which is a little dated( no idrive) but it does have cruise control.

https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=145788
 
Mr Tidy said:
mudmonkey said:
You've got me thinking now :D
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Keep thinking then. It's only in Scotland so much easier than in Ireland!

Looks like a stunning Z4 that is a credit to the OP, and 30i E89s seem to be quite rare.
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Ireland would actually be easier for me, I'm in Wales. Scotland is a 15 hour round trip!
 
Big Bad Boris said:
mudmonkey said:
I've been looking for a 30i with this exact spec and got pretty excited when I saw this ad....until I realised you were in Scotland :cry:
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Cue shameless plug for my 30i sale, not sure where you are but I’m in Essex which is a long way from Scotland. Mine is an auto SE, which I love (I did start out looking for a manual). Almost identical spec, although I do have a sat nav which is a little dated( no idrive) but it does have cruise control.

https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=145788
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I did see yours Boris, but really would prefer a manual. Although I am finding it tough to get something that fits the bill.
 
I'm from Scotland and over the years have travelled to Doncaster, Peterborough, Solihull, Derby and South Wales for cars all have been day trips. If its the car you have been looking for make the trip. There may not be another for a while.
 
mudmonkey said:
I've been looking for a 30i with this exact spec and got pretty excited when I saw this ad....until I realised you were in Scotland :cry:
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Travel to the car by train / plane or whatever, then enjoy the drive home or a few days in Scotland - treat it as a short break away and not a chore :thumbsup:

I’ve done long trips to collect cars and would definitely do it again.
 
ronk said:
mudmonkey said:
I've been looking for a 30i with this exact spec and got pretty excited when I saw this ad....until I realised you were in Scotland :cry:
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Travel to the car by train / plane then enjoy the drive home - treat it as a short break away and not a chore :thumbsup:

I’ve done trips to collect cars and would do it again.
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In 2024 you don't need to, though. As long as the seller is genuine and happy to supply all the info needed, a 'virtual viewing' via whatsapp is almost as good as seeing a car in person. Sometimes better IME.
With the cost of vehicle logistics aswell these days (they are everywhere), it is generally cheaper to get a car delivered to your door than spend a day (or two) on expensive trains, hotels and fuel driving it home.
One of the few positives to come out of Covid is the buying and selling of cars unseen IMO. Admittedly you have to do your homework with a private sale and satisfy yourself the seller is honest and genuine, and ask the right questions, but it is do-able with minimal risk.

One advantage is that the car will have 200-300 miles less on it when you get it home! :thumbsup:
 
I suppose the bottom line is don’t let the distance put you off a purchase.
Your options are many and varied :thumbsup:
 
Most car logistics people will do an appraisal on a car when they go to collect it, if you ask them. They do it everyday. It's now accepted that is part of their job.
Once they are happy the car is as you expect, they will call you, you pay the seller and they stick it on their trailer. They will have insurance so no comeback on you or the seller if there is a problem in transit.

Another problem with going to see a car a long way away, is you always buy a one way train or plane ticket. No-one buys a return ticket 'just in case', as that would potentially be money and time wasted. So by doing that you are committed. Like it or not, realistically you are going home with the car. Then you have to have mobile banking on your phone to pay when you are there, etc, etc.

Much less stress, hassle and potentially cost to do it 'distance' IMO.

I am a big fan, which may be obvious! :D
 
Pondrew said:
Most car logistics people will do an appraisal on a car when they go to collect it, if you ask them. They do it everyday. It's now accepted that is part of their job.
Once they are happy the car is as you expect, they will call you, you pay the seller and they stick it on their trailer. They will have insurance so no comeback on you or the seller if there is a problem in transit.

Another problem with going to see a car a long way away, is you always buy a one way train or plane ticket. No-one buys a return ticket 'just in case', as that would potentially be money and time wasted. So by doing that you are committed. Like it or not, realistically you are going home with the car. Then you have to have mobile banking on your phone to pay when you are there, etc, etc.

Much less stress, hassle and potentially cost to do it 'distance' IMO.

I am a big fan, which may be obvious! :D
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Call me cynical or old fashioned but I would never buy a retail car sight unseen unless of course it’s a brand new car then maybe just maybe. If the car is some distance away I would still ask for videos photos etc to make up my mind if the car is worth the long journey and as others have said I would treat it as an adventure or mini holiday.

The only time I’ve bought sight unseen was when I was in the trade and I had a professional trade to trade buyer buying some cars for me from auctions I couldn’t get to, but I trusted him fully even though in one case a 7 seater Toyota Picnic was missing the 2 last row seats, he simply didn’t spot it!

For the OP as others have said don’t let distance stop you from buying a car especially cars that are now getting hard to find (a good example or a rare engine gearbox combo). FWIW I travelled 1500 miles to get mine!
 
I travelled to the Isle of Skye for the E89 (fantastic drive back) and had the G29 transported up to Glasgow, subject to an inspection/test drive on arrival. I think sometimes you have to travel for the right car, my mate flew from Glasgow down to Gatwick to look at a Jag, it wasn't as described and he had to get a flight back up... those are the risks.
 
If I was seriously looking for a good E89 with the right engine and spec / miles I would have been and bought this one by now regardless of where I / it was in Uk.

You need to travel for the right car, or compromise and buy local!

GLWTS - this looks like a cracker and shouldn’t hang around long at this price :-)
 
Spikey said:
If I was seriously looking for a good E89 with the right engine and spec / miles I would have been and bought this one by now regardless of where I / it was in Uk.

You need to travel for the right car, or compromise and buy local!

GLWTS - this looks like a cracker and shouldn’t hang around long at this price :-)
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Exactly this ^^^^

I travelled 250 Miles to get my right car, colour, spec etc.
Even paid up front in full.
The 1st class (Off peak) train ride up was very nice and the drive back even better :thumbsup:

If i was in the market i would be making arrangements now !

GLWTS 8)
 
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