Help valuing Z4
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Apologies if this breaks posting rules but I intend selling my Z4 privately and the online valuations seem a little low comparing to what I see in the classified ads. Was just wondering what the thoughts were on here.
2.5se 53 plate, 20K miles FBMWSH 1 owner, metallic, 18in alloys, sport suspension, heated seats, hardtop, mot and tax to aug, a few small stone chips and alloy scuffs consistent with age, probably needs new tyres in near future.
2.5se 53 plate, 20K miles FBMWSH 1 owner, metallic, 18in alloys, sport suspension, heated seats, hardtop, mot and tax to aug, a few small stone chips and alloy scuffs consistent with age, probably needs new tyres in near future.
Decent enough spec, but when you think about it plus point is low mileage, but major minus points are SE not Sport, and 2.5 which is a bit of a no-mans land engine.
Typical buyer of an 8 year old car like that is an enthusiast who will often want top engine (3.0) and most popular spec (Sport) especially on a sports car.
Typical buyer of an 8 year old car like that is an enthusiast who will often want top engine (3.0) and most popular spec (Sport) especially on a sports car.
neil-c said:
Apologies if this breaks posting rules but I intend selling my Z4 privately and the online valuations seem a little low comparing to what I see in the classified ads. Was just wondering what the thoughts were on here.
2.5se 53 plate, 20K miles FBMWSH 1 owner, metallic, 18in alloys, sport suspension, heated seats, hardtop, mot and tax to aug, a few small stone chips and alloy scuffs consistent with age, probably needs new tyres in near future.
A few small stone chips and alloy scuffs and needing new tyres - might be commensurate age, but not with mileage. I'd expect even an eight-year-old car with 20k to be nearly immaculate. Smart repair might make a low miler seem more believable.2.5se 53 plate, 20K miles FBMWSH 1 owner, metallic, 18in alloys, sport suspension, heated seats, hardtop, mot and tax to aug, a few small stone chips and alloy scuffs consistent with age, probably needs new tyres in near future.
What colour is it? Red with beige interior will do much worse than silver or grey with black.
It's summer, it's a low miler, and it's a good spec for an SE, although most will prefer a 3.0 Sport or a newer, 2.0. I'd still think that with the low mileage, and assuming it's not an horrendous spec, £7k is achievable if not in a huge hurry.
I looked at a z4 the other day 03 just out of interest, it was really rough, bad paint , crap tyres, one silver headlight and one black one not nice at all, bottom of the barrel stuff £5995.
If yours is as good as you say it is I would probably advertise it for £6495 at least and hold out for a genuine buyer, I would have thought that having a smaller engine it may sell better in these economically challenging times.
Is it merlot by any chance?
If yours is as good as you say it is I would probably advertise it for £6495 at least and hold out for a genuine buyer, I would have thought that having a smaller engine it may sell better in these economically challenging times.
Is it merlot by any chance?
Fox- said:
steve_bmw said:
I would have thought that having a smaller engine it may sell better in these economically challenging times.
There is nil (not much)difference in fuel consumption or tax between a 3.0i and a 2.5i.Not everyone who wants a z4 is going to buy the biggest engine they can find!
CYMR0 said:
A few small stone chips and alloy scuffs and needing new tyres - might be commensurate age, but not with mileage. I'd expect even an eight-year-old car with 20k to be nearly immaculate. Smart repair might make a low miler seem more believable.
What colour is it? Red with beige interior will do much worse than silver or grey with black.
It's summer, it's a low miler, and it's a good spec for an SE, although most will prefer a 3.0 Sport or a newer, 2.0. I'd still think that with the low mileage, and assuming it's not an horrendous spec, £7k is achievable if not in a huge hurry.
So you'd expect a 20k car to have no stone chips? do stones know when your car's done 50k and only start attacking the bumper / bonnet at that point? What colour is it? Red with beige interior will do much worse than silver or grey with black.
It's summer, it's a low miler, and it's a good spec for an SE, although most will prefer a 3.0 Sport or a newer, 2.0. I'd still think that with the low mileage, and assuming it's not an horrendous spec, £7k is achievable if not in a huge hurry.
and there's no reason why red will do worse than silver or grey, you may have less phone calls, but you'll also have less time wasters...
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