Why so cheap?

Bayley

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http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201405244461435/sort/priceasc/usedcars/postcode/ws108tn/radius/1500/page/1/engine-size-cars/3l_to_3-9l/make/bmw/fuel-type/petrol/model/z4/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew?logcode=p

Anyone see a reason that this is so cheap?
 
Must have been removed. On Ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-BMW-Z4-3-0I-SE-AUTO-BLACK-/271506442618?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f370b897a
 
Well, it doesn't have pearlescent paint :P

Maybe it's what you can't see that's making it cheap - looming inspection 2, potential requirement to have brake pads/discs, suspension parts replacements such as bushes or wishbones...all of that could add up to £1,500. It could also be a Cat D... But you'd have to look into it and speak to the owner because on the face of it, it looks like a bargain.
 
No reason that I can see, mileage and auto may be a deterrent but the car looks in pristine condition. No mention of service history, previous owners etc but overall it looks worthwhile investigating to anyone after this model.
 
cheaper and better equipped:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-BMW-Z4-3-0I-SE-BLACK/151310920497?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222003%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D22312%26meid%3D7215010579506907094%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D9701%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D271506442618&rt=nc
 
What's your views on this one?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201405053934322/sort/priceasc/usedcars/page/1/engine-size-cars/3l_to_3-9l/make/bmw/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/model/z4/fuel-type/petrol/postcode/ws108tn/radius/1500?logcode=p
 
Bayley said:
What's your views on this one?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201405053934322/sort/priceasc/usedcars/page/1/engine-size-cars/3l_to_3-9l/make/bmw/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/model/z4/fuel-type/petrol/postcode/ws108tn/radius/1500?logcode=p

I would be careful with a car that had 5+ owners...
 
Bad_Pritt said:
Bayley said:
What's your views on this one?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201405053934322/sort/priceasc/usedcars/page/1/engine-size-cars/3l_to_3-9l/make/bmw/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/model/z4/fuel-type/petrol/postcode/ws108tn/radius/1500?logcode=p

I would be careful with a car that had 5+ owners...


I think you will be hard pressed to find a 9/10 year old zed that hasnt had a minimum of 4 owners.

I bought my 2007 coupe at 5 years old and am the 4th owner.
1) BMW for 3 months
2) Owned for 21 months
3) Owner for 2 years
4) Me purchasing in 2012

Sounds a bit better now (4 owners over 7 years) however the next owner will be number 5 possible at under 10 years of age.. As per previous posts on the forum it looks like a general rule of thumb for ownership of these types of cars is 2 years..
 
OK, it's different if the garage is also considered as owner...
Mine just had 1 owner at 8 years old, except for the garage where I bought it after that.
I overpaid mine, but I had all history, 1-year warranty and bought it from the same garage were it was sold as new and maintained as well
And now, after 2 years, never had any issues except for a few sensors that have gone recently.
 
Yes certainly puts me off to be honest but also like bluestreak said these cars are getting on.

I might drop him a message and ask about the ownership history! :)
 
The first one would appear to be a scam - the second photo that says contact me on X email address is the normal giveaway.....
 
I've seen lots of these adverts.

The second picture usually says that 'i can't be contacted by phone at the moment so please email me'.

It's often a very tidy, clean car with a very low price....

TGTBT...
 
As above the autotrader advert is a scam, I too see these and report them daily. Sometimes I feel like I do more reporting than autotrader do!

The ebay advert appears to be legitimate.
 
Bayley said:
What's your views on this one?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201405053934322/sort/priceasc/usedcars/page/1/engine-size-cars/3l_to_3-9l/make/bmw/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/model/z4/fuel-type/petrol/postcode/ws108tn/radius/1500?logcode=p



Looks like a very rare edition this one... As it has a sunroof in the hood.. Apparently... :rofl:
 
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