Talk me into/out of this

Grandad · 07-09-2008, 22:53

http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/auc/car_d...DU92070LF78906

can't decide really, not top of my wish list (though on it) but this lists at around £47k and with only 350 miles on clock is as new but with huge saving

waiting for them to get back to me with some indication of p/ex value

oh and though it looks nice in pics it would look many times better with a set of CSL wheels on

Burble · 07-09-2008, 22:56

Blimey, that's a serious price drop!

Do you actually want it, or do you want it because it's cheap?

Personally I can't abide the Z4, even the M version and even less so in Coupe form. The only reason I'd have a Z4 was for the soft top but I found the ride in the Z4M I drove absolutely horrid - it bounced and crashed around and seemed to find huge pot holes in a smooth road.

Definately not at the top of my shopping list.

Grandad · 07-09-2008, 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burble

Do you actually want it, or do you want it because it's cheap?

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I think that's the question I need to work out

I had a (long) shortlist and while this was on it, it was probably in the 2nd section, if that makes sense

Burble · 07-09-2008, 23:01

If it was a car that you wanted then I'd say you should ignore my opinion and go for it. If you're considering it just because of the price then I'd suggest you give it some serious thought.

Blighter · 07-09-2008, 23:04

Think of buying it at it's normal price, then that will let you know if you really want it, or whether you want to impulse-buy it because it's cheap.

ChemicalKicks · 07-09-2008, 23:06

Do it.

Mark · 07-09-2008, 23:06

Have to agree with Burble there. Remember that unless you had every intention of buying the car at list price in the first place, then what you're doing is spending £26k, not saving £21k. You are of course spending £21k less than list, but that's not the same thing.

Common mistake and one I make far too often. Not in one transaction but in total over the last 15 years I wouldn't be surprised if the total was similar.

Belmit · 07-09-2008, 23:07

That's the car I currently aspire to. If I had that money right now I'd go for it. Unfortunately only the roadster (second hand) is within my budget.

Grandad · 07-09-2008, 23:07

at normal price I wouldn't be interested, well I would have other things I wanted more, just seen M5s are below £30k now, shame they are ugly

Blighter · 07-09-2008, 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grandad

at normal price I wouldn't be interested, well I would have other things I wanted more, just seen M5s are below £30k now, shame they are ugly

Just think what else you could spend that money on!!!

07-09-2008, 22:53	#1
Grandad Old Git Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,016	Talk me into/out of this http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/auc/car_d...DU92070LF78906 can't decide really, not top of my wish list (though on it) but this lists at around £47k and with only 350 miles on clock is as new but with huge saving waiting for them to get back to me with some indication of p/ex value oh and though it looks nice in pics it would look many times better with a set of CSL wheels on

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07-09-2008, 22:56	#2
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	Blimey, that's a serious price drop! Do you actually want it, or do you want it because it's cheap? Personally I can't abide the Z4, even the M version and even less so in Coupe form. The only reason I'd have a Z4 was for the soft top but I found the ride in the Z4M I drove absolutely horrid - it bounced and crashed around and seemed to find huge pot holes in a smooth road. Definately not at the top of my shopping list.

07-09-2008, 23:01	#4
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	If it was a car that you wanted then I'd say you should ignore my opinion and go for it. If you're considering it just because of the price then I'd suggest you give it some serious thought.

07-09-2008, 23:06	#6
ChemicalKicks Abandoned Ship Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 206	Do it.

07-09-2008, 23:06	#7
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Have to agree with Burble there. Remember that unless you had every intention of buying the car at list price in the first place, then what you're doing is spending £26k, not saving £21k. You are of course spending £21k less than list, but that's not the same thing. Common mistake and one I make far too often. Not in one transaction but in total over the last 15 years I wouldn't be surprised if the total was similar.