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Possible sale of my Z4
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pvr
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Possible sale of my Z4
Once it stops raining for a week you will have another problem, a hose pipe ban so you can’t wash it
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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IRD
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Possible sale of my Z4
Paddy is right (excuse the pun). If you sell I’m sure you will regret it. Finding good second hand cars can be a nightmare. You know this car and its condition. Whatever else you replaced it with would be a gamble. However, if you decide to sell I’m sure there will be plenty of interest. As long as you price it sensibly. 
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MikeyH
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We have our roof down all the time over 3 degrees as long as it isn’t raining, if it does, roof goes up then down when it stops. We are out in it most afternoons throughout the year. Just wrap up, heating on and enjoy, they are great little cars. Life’s too short. Of course the problem is that when you have a low mileage, pristine car you want to keep it that way.
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
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j3nks79
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Cars are for driving. You are only keeping the mileage low for the next owner
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john-e89
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You want a car you can use all year round…? You’ve got it, it’s pictured here… 
With respect it’s not a high value car in monetary terms, what it is is a probably a car with a very clean underneath that just needs some protection then just use it, you know it, it’s got no issues, you like it, no point laying in your coffin twiddling your thumbs thinking ‘Should’ve used the Zed more, perhaps bit too late now’ I used to have this affliction but not now after pretty nasty heart issues, I look after the cars but they get used, a lot..!
It’s a car, not an appreciating fine china vase… 
With respect it’s not a high value car in monetary terms, what it is is a probably a car with a very clean underneath that just needs some protection then just use it, you know it, it’s got no issues, you like it, no point laying in your coffin twiddling your thumbs thinking ‘Should’ve used the Zed more, perhaps bit too late now’ I used to have this affliction but not now after pretty nasty heart issues, I look after the cars but they get used, a lot..!
It’s a car, not an appreciating fine china vase…
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MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
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Zedebee
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My guess is that you are never going to use this car much, so you can either carry on as you are, going out for an occasional Sunday drive, keeping the mileage down and trying to preserve its value; or sell it and spend the money on something you will enjoy. Whoever buys it will do the same as you have, it wouldn’t make sense to pay a low mileage premium with the intention of piling the miles on.
2003 Maldives Blue 3.0i auto
Previously: Maldives Blue 2.5i manual (its back!) and another, and a Monaco Blue 3.0Si coupe
Previously: Maldives Blue 2.5i manual (its back!) and another, and a Monaco Blue 3.0Si coupe
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OnlineMr Tidy
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Maybe it depends how much you enjoy driving it on the odd occasion that you do!
It must be near the bottom of its depreciation curve so keeping it shouldn't cost more than things like tax and insurance - if you enjoy it and can live with those why not keep it? It's not like you'd find it easy to replace if you sold it.
But good luck whatever you decide.
It must be near the bottom of its depreciation curve so keeping it shouldn't cost more than things like tax and insurance - if you enjoy it and can live with those why not keep it? It's not like you'd find it easy to replace if you sold it.
But good luck whatever you decide.
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Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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zee1
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Thank you everyone for your thoghts
Steve
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MikeyH
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I’m in the Torquay, Newton Abbot area so I will keep a lookout for you and if I see you I will give a flash and a wave
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
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left98204
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Surely the answer is simple?
We love our cars, you have a low mileage example you just can't drive much for the reasons already stated.
If you can sell it for £5-6k, do so and buy another "normal" mileage silver 2.5 Z4 for £3k, pocket the difference, keep some for maintenance and spend the rest on two weeks in the sun.
You then have (except the wheels) the same car that someone has essentially paid you £3k to have.
The logic works in my mind anyway....
We love our cars, you have a low mileage example you just can't drive much for the reasons already stated.
If you can sell it for £5-6k, do so and buy another "normal" mileage silver 2.5 Z4 for £3k, pocket the difference, keep some for maintenance and spend the rest on two weeks in the sun.
You then have (except the wheels) the same car that someone has essentially paid you £3k to have.
The logic works in my mind anyway....
54 Plate 2.2 SE, Titanium Silver, retro fitted Heated, Electric MSports Seats, Gaptech, Cruise Control, 108's - Owned from new 