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Post by Phoenixboy » Mon Nov 20, 2017 6:27 pm

Went and looked at one of these on a 07 plate today.
Dealer had it for a while it appears, and dropped the price on a Christmas clear out, 6995.00
88000, service history mixed.
Offered me a fair px, but just couldn’t convince myself it was worth what I’d have to pay on top of mine.
All the wheels would need a refurbish, lower front bumper scuffed in two places and cream interior leather was in need of serious restoration.
Looked at mine parked by it and thought, no.
Would like the 3.0ltr but not when it’s nowhere near as clean as mine.
Would have to spend 500 straight off to get it tidy.
Yeh I’m fussy, but just didn’t seem like it had been looked after by an enthusiast, which then starts me wondering if it is any better mechanically.
The right 3.0ltr will come along.
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Post by csquire4 » Mon Nov 20, 2017 9:17 pm

Sounds like it needed a bit of TLC. Have you got a link to the advert in case any members are interested?
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Post by Phoenixboy » Mon Nov 20, 2017 10:13 pm

It’s at JS car sales in Crewkerne
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Post by mr wilks » Mon Nov 20, 2017 10:22 pm

http://www.jfcars.net/used-cars/bmw-z4- ... 4174497826

You'd have to really want that interior finish & as the current dealer is finding its never going to be easy to shift on :cry: & even harder when you've added the miles towards 100k .
Looks ok outside & very few 10yr old sports cars will be getting sold requiring absolutely zero to spend on it so i would always factor in some sort of budget to add on top of what you pay .
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Post by Mr Tidy » Mon Nov 20, 2017 10:30 pm

To be fair even with a spend of £500 on top of the asking price, it seems a bit of a bargain to me!

But I really would want to find some M-Sport seats, and we all know they don't come cheap! :(
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Post by Phoenixboy » Mon Nov 20, 2017 10:56 pm

I think if it had been better presented I may have felt differently.
Just got the impression it had been in stock too long, he’d had some issues with it which he had to sort, and he just wanted shot of it.
Got the impression it hadn’t been that well looked after, and as I said, that concerns me enough to put me off any car if it’s not been looked after.
Have to have a good feeling about a car if I’m going to buy it. If not I walk away. There’s always a good one out there.
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Post by Mr Tidy » Tue Nov 21, 2017 12:29 am

Phoenixboy wrote: Mon Nov 20, 2017 10:56 pm I think if it had been better presented I may have felt differently.
Just got the impression it had been in stock too long, he’d had some issues with it which he had to sort, and he just wanted shot of it.
Got the impression it hadn’t been that well looked after, and as I said, that concerns me enough to put me off any car if it’s not been looked after.
Have to have a good feeling about a car if I’m going to buy it. If not I walk away. There’s always a good one out there.
That is the problem buying from a dealer!

At least buying privately you can assess the owner as well as the car.

But if the dealer is keen to shift it you do stand to get a good deal - personally I'd make a cheeky offer then sit back and wait!

£6,995 seems cheap for any manual Coupe with less than 100K miles. :)
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Post by jamie_z4 » Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:57 am

That's bloody cheap for a Coupe
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Post by Phoenixboy » Tue Nov 21, 2017 11:27 am

The price was good, but you have to be prepared to take the chance that it’s overall condition being average at best doesn’t reflect the way it’s been maintained.
I personally prefer to wait and get a car that’s clearly been cherished, even if the mileage was a bit high.
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Post by DPG » Tue Nov 21, 2017 1:05 pm

Wheels don't look too bad compared to some 108's I've seen.

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Post by Rich8 » Tue Nov 21, 2017 7:01 pm

Them 108s certainly in much better condition than mine! :oops:

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Post by tomoz4white » Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:00 am

Nice
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Post by mmm-five » Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:36 am

tomoz4white wrote: Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:00 amNice
Nice....yes.

But, missing a bit of roof :poke:
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Post by Phoenixboy » Sun Nov 26, 2017 5:47 pm

Was considering this one😀
Not sure if it’s a good deal, but may take a look
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Post by tomoz4white » Sun Dec 03, 2017 7:35 pm

:D
mmm-five wrote: Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:36 am
tomoz4white wrote: Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:00 amNice
Nice....yes.

But, missing a bit of roof :poke:
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