Z3M vs Z4M as a future classic
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Interesting. The criteria for classic car insurance is 10 years old, The oldest Z4M is 2006 so that is 6 years, I wasn't offered it and insured mine normally haven't heard anyone else having a Z4M insured under classic car insurance.
Does say that companies can offer it to any car over 5 years old tho.
Does say that companies can offer it to any car over 5 years old tho.
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I think if you hang onto anything long enough it will be a classic 
However, to make it a classic worth some $$ there has to be a couple items:
1. low production numbers
2. high end model for that production series
3. strong performing car
4. great looking
I believe both cars fit all 4 if you are looking through your BMW glasses, however, if you take those glasses off I believe the Z4MC hits all marks where the Z3MC falls short on 3 & 4
However, to make it a classic worth some $$ there has to be a couple items:
1. low production numbers
2. high end model for that production series
3. strong performing car
4. great looking
I believe both cars fit all 4 if you are looking through your BMW glasses, however, if you take those glasses off I believe the Z4MC hits all marks where the Z3MC falls short on 3 & 4
Love the looks of them both 
Z3MC crazy looking but it works somehow. Z4MC elegant design, one of BMWs very best IMO, and that's coming from a roadster club member!
Rarity will see them both regarded as cult classics, but really most 'M' cars have a cult status. Neither's ever going to make you a shed load of money in 'chasing classics'.
If you want an investment buy a terraced house to renovate in Doncaster, it will be the new Oxford in 10 years :wink: .
Z3MC crazy looking but it works somehow. Z4MC elegant design, one of BMWs very best IMO, and that's coming from a roadster club member! Rarity will see them both regarded as cult classics, but really most 'M' cars have a cult status. Neither's ever going to make you a shed load of money in 'chasing classics'.
If you want an investment buy a terraced house to renovate in Doncaster, it will be the new Oxford in 10 years :wink: .
sammyz said:
Sammyz, i hear what you're saying but I'm not really looking for an investment, just the one that's likely to best hedge against depreciation as car's are generally a pretty bad ways of making money due to costs of keeping them on the road etc.
As far as a house goes, I play the lottery every week as this is my best way of buying in South West London
Or you could get the house first and then think about getting a car!JBW said:sammyz said:
Sammyz, i hear what you're saying but I'm not really looking for an investment, just the one that's likely to best hedge against depreciation as car's are generally a pretty bad ways of making money due to costs of keeping them on the road etc.
As far as a house goes, I play the lottery every week as this is my best way of buying in South West London
Ther are some great Z4Ms about for sale at present and you get a hell of a lot of car for your money. Ideally don't be too bothered about colour as they all look great IMO as long as the interior isn't too odd
£15k should net you a low mileage car in excellent condition. Wouldn't be bothered about the year really as there were no facelifts to the 'M's, condition and impeccable service history is everything on these cars. Will loose £500/£1,000 a year in deprecation depending on the miles you do. That will eventually stop and be entirely condition/mileage dependant in another four or five years.
£15k should net you a low mileage car in excellent condition. Wouldn't be bothered about the year really as there were no facelifts to the 'M's, condition and impeccable service history is everything on these cars. Will loose £500/£1,000 a year in deprecation depending on the miles you do. That will eventually stop and be entirely condition/mileage dependant in another four or five years.
The same reason that I'm sorting the suspension etc. of my Z4MC.peddy said:
+1
Go for an Alpina, there's only a few around so should end up a classic .
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