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Selling the Z4 35is in 2018

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Selling the Z4 35is in 2018

Post by stuartinzg » Mon Oct 16, 2017 10:25 am

Hi guys,

Loved the Z so far (3 years next year), but it's time to sell.

As some of you are aware, every year I make a European trip and bring the car back to the UK for it's MOT. Unfortunately this won't be sustainable for me anymore (lifestyle changes), and it's a legal requirement to keep the insurance valid.

Importing is not an option, as the cost to import is astronomical (nearly £15k) due to the co2 and cost to buy new here (nearly 100k euros after taxes), which is what the import duty is based on.

Therefore, sadly he has to go to a new owner. :cry:

I've also had no time to perform the upgrades I wanted to, so it remains completely standard (engine), with the only upgrades being brakes, suspension, wheels (but those will be staying with me, OEM being fitted), stubby, ceramic coating and 3M protection film.

When it comes back next year (before the summer) it will have ~45k miles and full service done by BMW. The OEM wheels will also be refurbished and come with OEM Run flats too.

What's replacing it you might ask? As this country has stupid tax laws then a 435xd will cost a fraction of the Z, so I will be sourcing one from Germany. Either that or a 430d cab (can I live with having a roof for my fun car?). :thumbsdown:

If anyone is interested in a 35is next year, let me know. Open to sensible offers nearer the time. Absolutely adore this car - gutted. Just to point out; zero issues! Better than any other car ownership experience.

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Post by cj10jeeper » Mon Oct 16, 2017 11:26 am

Looks like a lovely car
Please note however that selling on the forum requires a price posting
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Post by stuartinzg » Mon Oct 16, 2017 1:38 pm

Hi there - thanks for the heads up. Wasn't sure as I won't be selling until April. I will advertise officially nearer the time. This is more of a "good bye soon" to the nice people on here and a heads up for next year in case anyone wants a 35is :thumbsup:
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Post by Taz » Mon Oct 16, 2017 2:36 pm

looks nice with those wheels

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Post by cj10jeeper » Mon Oct 16, 2017 3:00 pm

The ‘selling’ title and ‘open to sensible offers’
Edit those out and you’re good to go, or just add a price
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Post by Kingfisher » Mon Oct 16, 2017 3:32 pm

Where are you that it costs nearly £15k to import a Z?
Dec 2014 ... E89 35is sDrive M DCT ... Red ... :driving:

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Post by pvr » Mon Oct 16, 2017 5:58 pm

Looking at the power sockets,I would guess NL (in combination with tax rules).
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Post by stuartinzg » Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:43 am

pvr wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2017 5:58 pm Looking at the power sockets,I would guess NL (in combination with tax rules).
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Post by stuartinzg » Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:44 am

Kingfisher wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2017 3:32 pm Where are you that it costs nearly £15k to import a Z?
Over here it's based on a combination of "how much did the car cost new here", plus CO2, minus depreciation.

There's another 35is for sale in Rijeka for 50k euros (2013 admittedly, but still)!

This car was a 100k new car here with taxes. Hence 15k seems "cheap" to the tax office.

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Post by stuartinzg » Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:46 am

Taz wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2017 2:36 pm looks nice with those wheels
Thanks, but it's going back to full OEM for sale next year. These wheels will fit on the replacement steed
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Post by Kingfisher » Wed Oct 18, 2017 6:19 pm

stuartinzg wrote: Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:44 am
Kingfisher wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2017 3:32 pm Where are you that it costs nearly £15k to import a Z?
Over here it's based on a combination of "how much did the car cost new here", plus CO2, minus depreciation.

There's another 35is for sale in Rijeka for 50k euros (2013 admittedly, but still)!

This car was a 100k new car here with taxes. Hence 15k seems "cheap" to the tax office.

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Where's that ... Croatia? I got charged €6800 to import and register a Z4 in France ... I thought that was bad enough! I'm glad I live in France and not Croatia! ... :|
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Post by stuartinzg » Thu Oct 26, 2017 7:53 pm

Kingfisher wrote: Wed Oct 18, 2017 6:19 pm
stuartinzg wrote: Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:44 am
Kingfisher wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2017 3:32 pm Where are you that it costs nearly £15k to import a Z?
Over here it's based on a combination of "how much did the car cost new here", plus CO2, minus depreciation.

There's another 35is for sale in Rijeka for 50k euros (2013 admittedly, but still)!

This car was a 100k new car here with taxes. Hence 15k seems "cheap" to the tax office.

:thumbsdown:
Where's that ... Croatia? I got charged €6800 to import and register a Z4 in France ... I thought that was bad enough! I'm glad I live in France and not Croatia! ... :|
Yep, a joke really. Oh well. I'll enjoy fun cars again in a few years time (I hope!) :driving:
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Post by stuartinzg » Tue Dec 05, 2017 10:41 am

The laws are changing here regarding costs to import from Jan. Keeping my fingers crossed :popcorn:
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