Wanted-Z4MR

[z4all]

Get in M3 cutters. 8-12k will have you a nice one.

 

[kxaddict]

Don't totally agree regarding the engines and really there are very good alternatives for similar or less money. E46 m3 for example and they are much cheaper. That's why I think these seem to sit for a while. The market is very small at the prices they seem to be up at. There's been one up for sale on Autotrader for over 6 months now and it's at 10k with a dealer.

E46's are everywhere, and you'd still need upwards of £14k for a decent sub 60k miles example.

The most like-for-like car IMO is something like a 997 911 which are far closer to £20k
A nice Boxster S would still set you back £14k+ (which isn't really like-for-like in terms of rarity or performance)

Well I've had experience of the s54 before hence my caution. If the right one doesn't come up, I simply won't buy. I'm not desperate for one but would defo love to have one. Price is the probably the main issue though I would say. I think so many of them are priced based on these overpriced cars that are for sale for 6 months etc, which imo is the wrong way to price. I don't want to be stung whenever I go to sell.

Hmm. If I were buying I'd set myself a budget and go find the best car I could within that budget. If I couldn't find a decent car then I'd either re-assess the budget, or consider a different car

I don't understand people under-valuing them at their current price. There's nothing else you can buy for the same money (age/ rarity/ performance etc) With their limited 2-year run; they're only going to be increasing in price too..

Well the cars aren't selling so that says everything really...

I disagree. Any that have sat around either have history missing or are high milers (or just way over-optimistic dealers). Decent cars shift fairly quickly. The car and condition is more important than price IMO.

 

[Mad Professor]

In my opinion your'e better paying strong money for the right car ,because in the long run you'll enjoy it more and wont have to shell out on loads of annoying niggles you inevitably get on a cheaper one . In the scheme of a few years of ownership an say extra 2k on top of 13-15k isn't that much of a big deal really- especially as these cars represent such cracking intrinsic value- and it will mean you'll get a much better deal when you come to sell it . You'll know when you look at the OCD type file of receipts if its been properly sorted . I would always be swayed by the mechanicals and accept a few cosmetic blemishes as a compromise . In any event if you drive it properly you will soon accumulate lots of stone chips and if you use it as a daily driver the usual wee car park dings are inevitable .I think the best fun is the chase and anticipation -bit like finding the right partner I guess .Best of luck in your quest . I have never had an Elise but have had numerous sevens and while i still hanker after another seven ,i'm not sure my old man musculoskeletal system is up that kind of experience any more .If an Evora was more affordable then perhaps that would float my boat . I had also previously toyed with the idea of a Europa but the reality is that cf Z4M they don't represent good bang for buck .

 

[Lites]

Edit - Nevermind, good luck finding one pal