RE: A week with a BMW Z8

[derin100]

g3org3y said:

soad said:

I remember when these were cheaper, much lower asking prices.

Looks ace imo.

A certain six sided north London dealer seemed to be big contributing factor to sky rocketing values.

Exactly!

I remember being offered an Alpina version with tiny miles on it by Harry Fairburn BMW Dealer in Glasgow in about 2002 for £42K (which I didn't have). That was before the 'hype' started.

I'm a BMW lover but even if I'd had £42K I didn't want one back then...and I wouldn't want one of these even now. It might be nice to drive the Pacific Highway in one but I think here in the U.K I might feel a bit...how shall I put it...uncomfortably self-conscious?

[derin100]

thecremeegg said:

scherzkeks said:

Agreed, one of the ugliest BMWs ever produced, and that is saying something.

From someone that owned a Buick Regal and a Ford Probe

Only joking, everyones tastes are different - i think the Z8 is a fantastic bit of design that in another 10 years or so will be better thought of. A bit like the Z4!

I actually have a Z4 3.0Si and sometimes feel...how shall I put it...uncomfortably self-conscious!

[BVB]

Beautiful, what a gem.

[Jez m]

So how much further are these going to rise in price i wonder?!

Sit down before you click the link.

http://www.romansinternational.com/car/1386/bmw-z8

Stunning car though imo.

[Agent XXX]

Ugly. Truly ugly.

[Venturist]

Jez m said:

So how much further are these going to rise in price i wonder?!

Sit down before you click the link.

http://www.romansinternational.com/car/1386/bmw-z8

Stunning car though imo.

Good god.
Still, it's only worth that if someone is willing to pay it...

[PurpleAki]

I don't know what I find more disgusting, the looks or the inflated price?

[Resolutionary]

I love the Z8 - if it was to be released now I think we'd consider it a bit of a gem among contemporary offerings. Reminds me of a 508!

The Romans listing is ludicrous though, low mileage or not. Gotta love the market at the moment.

[Podie]

HOW MUCH??!

[kingston12]

Jez m said:

So how much further are these going to rise in price i wonder?!

Sit down before you click the link.

http://www.romansinternational.com/car/1386/bmw-z8

Stunning car though imo.

I saw that over the weekend. I never imagined they went for half that (perhaps they don't).

A chap near me has had one for 10+ years, so I guess he'll be very pleased with that level of return if he decides to sell.

[iSore]

I was never a massive fan of these - probably a lovely thing to punt around on a shot day, but they're just a bit silver-haired-German-millionaire (trophy wife not included) as well as the unfortunate Pierce Brosnan 007 connotations.

I recall seeing one in black with red leather and it looked far better, but never a car I ever wanted to buy - even when I could afford one. Mercedes have always done this sort of thing much better imo.

If I had the $$$, I'd have a grey one like this, use it every day, park in on the side of the road and cake the alloys in brake dust. Fed up with seeing cars as investments, powered by white wall adverts with 8000 word essays. "The BMW Z8 was launched in...........blah blah blah'

Edited by iSore on Monday 8th May 14:38

Edited by iSore on Monday 8th May 14:38

[Regbuser]

As seen in BMW North Oxford; and yes I'd love one..