SOLD 2009 30i 66,500 miles £9,250

[Big Bad Boris]

B21 isn't far off at all/bang on. If you start the 'sell my car' process on autotrader, it recommends an asking price of £8,250.
There's absolutely no doubt in my mind that this car ticks lot's of boxes for some lucky buyer out there who'd probably want to haggle to £8k.
I'm in the market just now and, although it's not an m-sport, the sports seats are a massive plus. I'm also a fan of the 296's and the contrasting leather. Black carpets are good too with ivory leather.
I've got it in my head that I-drive is a must for me in terms of spec so that's all that'd put me off this car.
Get it onto autrotrader for £60 and the audience reach is massive/instant.
Having said all the above, the condition and history of the car could see the right person pay anywhere up to nearer £9k?

I was the same when I started looking.. I was sure I wanted an MSport, Red leather and iDrive but in the end I decided on the “right car”.. there’s always a compromise to be made it seems. My missus has iDrive on her X3 and having driven that many times I can honestly say not having it in mine bothers me even less. It’s ok but a bit dated in IMHO.

[Pondrew]

If you start the 'sell my car' process on autotrader, it recommends an asking price of £8,250.

I wouldn't take too much notice of AT's 'suggested asking price for private sales. They seem to be heavily biased toward the trade these days (probably as 95% of cars advertised are traders who pay their wages). Many dealers also use AT 'software' to gauge prices and sales activity. I have seen a large indy dealer's PC screen which was using AT software as their 'platform'.

I sold a Civic Type R last Autumn privately through AT. They gave a suggested selling price of £26.5k. I knew it was worth more so put it up at £29.5k. I sold it in two weeks for £29.5k and had a list of buyers waiting with cash.

I would say Kevan's car should sell for £8.5-9k easily. Hard bit is persuading punters on national selling sites it's better than the other offerings.

[Big Bad Boris]

Thanks for the feedback, it’s most useful. It does seem my initial price was a bit ambitious, but I had to put something to fit with forum rules.

I’ve been through my first round of chemo and feeling a bit better this week, so I am probably better prepared to deal with the tyre kickers etc advertising on AT will likely bring (until the next round ) True Blue kindly penned an advert for me to make things easier, so I am good to go when the mood takes me.

Meantime if anyone was considering my car but was put off by the price, do drop me a PM and we can see if we can “ave a deal” as TVs Mr Brewer would say.

[Zed Baron]

Good luck with the sale, I've been trying to promote your car on the forum where ever I see an opportunity... lets hope we get better weather soon and as they say...'when the roof goes down the price goes up!' I sold mine through the forum a couple of weeks ago, while also having an advert on AT. The prices have come down a lot from where we were a year/8 months ago so I was more realistic with the price. The main thing was the car went to right new owner

[Big Bad Boris]

So taking on board some of the feedback above I have dropped the asking price to £9,250… that’s where I’ll initially test the water on AT etc.

Also thanks to Zed Baron and one or two others for promoting my sale where the opportunity arises.

[Big Bad Boris]

So today the Z4 has found a new home in Wales with forum member “mudmonkey” (Simon).

Sad to see her go as you can imagine, but delighted that she has been bought by such a nice bloke as Simon, he clearly intends to take care of the ol’ girl.

It was a pleasure to meet and deal with such an honest and pleasant bloke, the whole process couldn’t have been smoother and more affable .

[coldel]

Congrats on the sale and also to the new owner.

[Zed Baron]

Congratulations on the sale and good to know that its gone to a good home

[True-Blue]

So today the Z4 has found a new home in Wales with forum member “mudmonkey” (Simon).

Sad to see her go as you can imagine, but delighted that she has been bought by such a nice bloke as Simon, he clearly intends to take care of the ol’ girl.

It was a pleasure to meet and deal with such an honest and pleasant bloke, the whole process couldn’t have been smoother and more affable .

Sad day, but good news.

[Pondrew]

Good outcome Kevan!

Forum buyers do seem to be a decent, honest bunch. Except me...I'm a dick.

[enuff_zed]

Except me...I'm a dick.

[Big Bad Boris]

Good outcome Kevan!

Forum buyers do seem to be a decent, honest bunch. Except me...I'm a dick.

Don’t be so hard on yourself….you’ve had a lot of practice

[Ole gits rule]

Good outcome Kevan!

Forum buyers do seem to be a decent, honest bunch. Except me...I'm a dick.

Don’t be so hard on yourself….you’ve had a lot of practice

Practice makes perfect

[mudmonkey]

She'll be well looked after I promise

[N4LLY]

So today the Z4 has found a new home in Wales with forum member “mudmonkey” (Simon).

Sad to see her go as you can imagine, but delighted that she has been bought by such a nice bloke as Simon, he clearly intends to take care of the ol’ girl.

It was a pleasure to meet and deal with such an honest and pleasant bloke, the whole process couldn’t have been smoother and more affable .

Most excellent !