Thinking of buying a coupe

Deek · Post by **Deek** » Sun Mar 19, 2017 9:40 pm

I owned a Z3. 2.8 a while back. Current car a Mini Paceman Cooper S. After a recent health scare have decided I want something similar to the Z3 but now need a coupe as wife insists I get something that I can transport the two (small) dogs in.
There are a very few Sport models with low (ish) mileage. Seen a couple used approved in BMW garages but the trade in offered for my car makes them very expensive.
If anyone knows of a decent one, give me a shout. Up to 14k budget. (Assuming I get decent money for my mini)
Cheers
Derek

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Sun Mar 19, 2017 9:44 pm

Great cars & with a healthy budget should see you happy sooner rather than later

welcome

LewisB · Post by **LewisB** » Sun Mar 19, 2017 10:51 pm

Deek wrote:I owned a Z3. 2.8 a while back. Current car a Mini Paceman Cooper S. After a recent health scare have decided I want something similar to the Z3 but now need a coupe as wife insists I get something that I can transport the two (small) dogs in.
There are a very few Sport models with low (ish) mileage. Seen a couple used approved in BMW garages but the trade in offered for my car makes them very expensive.
If anyone knows of a decent one, give me a shout. Up to 14k budget. (Assuming I get decent money for my mini)
Cheers
Derek

Welcome and great choice!

You've got a a healthy budget. There was a ruby black available at Sytner Cardiff for £13.5k around 60k miles, manual. It's been at that price for quite a few months, they could be open for a bit of a deal!?!

WBAC might offer more for your Mini than BMW.

Good luck with your search!

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Sun Mar 19, 2017 10:59 pm

Welcome Aboard Deek. Sensible budget should find a decent one.

Deek · Post by **Deek** » Sun Mar 19, 2017 11:00 pm

What does WBAC mean?
I've inquired about that one. They offered virtually nothing for my car in p ex. Roughly 2.5k less than I've been offered elsewhere.

LewisB · Post by **LewisB** » Sun Mar 19, 2017 11:27 pm

Deek wrote:What does WBAC mean?
I've inquired about that one. They offered virtually nothing for my car in p ex. Roughly 2.5k less than I've been offered elsewhere.

Sorry, We Buy Any Car. They won't offer the same as a private sale but it would sold fairly quickly.

I almost went to view the one in Cardiff at Christmas, however, I chose to buy an almost identical one through a private sale.

The video they sent me seem to show the car was a tidy example.

Lambpie · Post by **Lambpie** » Mon Mar 20, 2017 7:19 pm

Hi

I personally think this one is pretty decent

viewtopic.php?f=41&t=94217

Cheers

Deek · Post by **Deek** » Mon Mar 20, 2017 7:59 pm

I can't be bothered with hassle of selling mine privately to raise funds to buy outside a garage.

Been offered similar trade in from both these garages which is similar.

http://www.russelljennings.co.uk/used-c ... 1311847055

http://usedcars.sytnernottinghambmw.co. ... c=se_ce_re_

Is the sytner one worth the extra £3K?

LewisB · Post by **LewisB** » Mon Mar 20, 2017 10:05 pm

Deek wrote:I can't be bothered with hassle of selling mine privately to raise funds to buy outside a garage.

Been offered similar trade in from both these garages which is similar.

http://www.russelljennings.co.uk/used-c ... 1311847055

http://usedcars.sytnernottinghambmw.co. ... c=se_ce_re_

Is the sytner one worth the extra £3K?

It all depends on what value you put on buying a used approved BMW. You are paying the extra £3k for slightly lower miles, M multi function steering wheel, heated seats, Xenon's and 12 month warranty. You can then choose to keep the warranty going (at an additional cost) if you maintain using BMW/BMW specialist.

I personally found it hard to pay an additional £3k so I bought privately. All down to personal preference.

If you buy from Sytner it gives you a licence to be super picky as you are paying a premium

As I mentioned earlier, the Ruby black in Cardiff has been with them for a few months. Maybe a deal could be done.

Lambpie · Post by **Lambpie** » Mon Mar 20, 2017 10:58 pm

Deek wrote:I can't be bothered with hassle of selling mine privately to raise funds to buy outside a garage.

Been offered similar trade in from both these garages which is similar.

http://www.russelljennings.co.uk/used-c ... 1311847055

http://usedcars.sytnernottinghambmw.co. ... c=se_ce_re_

Is the sytner one worth the extra £3K?

Totally understand but trading via WBAU and then buying privately is probably more cost effective than buying through Sytner or a garage and no more difficult. Clearly I would say that but in this instance it's true...

LewisB · Post by **LewisB** » Mon Mar 20, 2017 11:08 pm

Lambpie wrote:
Deek wrote:I can't be bothered with hassle of selling mine privately to raise funds to buy outside a garage.

Been offered similar trade in from both these garages which is similar.

http://www.russelljennings.co.uk/used-c ... 1311847055

http://usedcars.sytnernottinghambmw.co. ... c=se_ce_re_

Is the sytner one worth the extra £3K?
Totally understand but trading via WBAU and then buying privately is probably more cost effective than buying through Sytner or a garage and no more difficult. Clearly I would say that but in this instance it's true...

Agree and Lambpie is selling a beauty. Great colour (quite rare) , good service history, inspection 2 and MOT just done.

LewisB · Post by **LewisB** » Mon Mar 20, 2017 11:20 pm

Lambpie wrote:
Deek wrote:I can't be bothered with hassle of selling mine privately to raise funds to buy outside a garage.

Been offered similar trade in from both these garages which is similar.

http://www.russelljennings.co.uk/used-c ... 1311847055

http://usedcars.sytnernottinghambmw.co. ... c=se_ce_re_

Is the sytner one worth the extra £3K?
Totally understand but trading via WBAU and then buying privately is probably more cost effective than buying through Sytner or a garage and no more difficult. Clearly I would say that but in this instance it's true...

Agree and Lambpie is selling a beauty. Great colour (quite rare) , good service history, inspection 2 and MOT just done.

griffnut · Post by **griffnut** » Tue Mar 21, 2017 10:03 am

I also agree with LewisB, it is far better to buy a nice one privately. Just wait until the one that you want to buy comes up for sale - could take a few months, but it will be worth it!

The Sytner car was advertised on here for over £4k less by the owner, so why go and pay the extra cash to the Dealer for smiles and cups of tea. £4k could get you 4 years worth of "BMW Warranty" as opposed to 1 year Warranty, supplied by the dealer.

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Fri Mar 24, 2017 1:40 am

+1 for the private purchase option, so long as you are comfortable judging the car yourself - or know someone who can help you.

When I started looking for a Z4C a local trader had an SE for sale, so I went and looked at it. After a quick drive I knew I had to get one, but not that one! Firstly it was silver with black interior, and I had just spent 6+ years in a silver and black 1 Series! And being an SE it didn't have the M-Sport seats. Plus it had 2 run-flats and 2 non RFTs.

So off I went to AutoTrader, and found a Ruby Black Sport with full main agent SH and similar mileage for just over £2,000 less - so I bought that!

Also sold the 1 Series privately for more than the trader was offering me. Probably saved about £3,000 overall - result!

Deek · Post by **Deek** » Sun Mar 26, 2017 9:46 am

I've paid a deposit on one! Get it in two weeks or so. There has been a lot of negotiation and the main thing is, while I know I'm paying a premium, don't feel I'm being ripped off.
I'll keep you all in suspense and start a new thread once I take delivery.

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