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SOLD 2.8

Simon Blythe

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You are exactly right in what you say about the doors! I do understand it feels more modern but like other newer BMWs the quality of the interior controls is not the standard it used to be. My wife just sold a 2006 5 series and in my opinion the interior quality was below the standard of the 80s and 90s BMWs we have had. Silly stuff going wrong with huge bills as a result mostly electronics to be fair.
Exactly mate, I couldn't agree more. What is ironic is that the 2.8 will probably be a struggle to move on as people will think it's too old and will incur huge repair bills!
 

steveyorks

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Huddersfield
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2.2 Z3
You may well be right Simon our cars, particularly the bigger engine ones , are now enthusiast cars only. I had a 2.8 and its a fantastic car and not that bad on petrol either. Running costs will be well down compared to a modern BMW.
 

t-tony

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Would be a crying shame to break that, you don't see many 2.8's meeting that end .

Tony.
 

Simon Blythe

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I agree but if people aren't buying whole cars then they may more readily buy parts off of a good car to keep theirs running and in good condition?
 

t-tony

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True enough but putting that amount into a long term selling project need a fairly deep pocket.

Tony.
 

Antm72

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Still breaking is not the best way in my view i paid that for my 2.8 and considered it a bargain.
If you mate has space and time on his hands and can wait to sell stuff in dribs and drabs maybe its an answer but its too good to be a breaker and if you look at what you can sell and work it out he may break even but not recoupe his lost time or hassle.
 

Simon Blythe

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I've just told him to be patient, it will sell when the weather turns and, as already advised, he should put together a proper ad for it. Its a very nice car so he shouldn't give it away.
 

5harp3y

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British Zeds
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Basingstoke
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2.8
That will 100% sell at that price but he just needs to be patient and get as many ads out there as possible (gumtree/ autotrader / pistonheads etc)

Here's the spec sheet to help (bold are some defo selling points)

Vehicle options
S243 Airbag for front passenger
S299 BMW LA wheels with mixed tires
S302 Alarm system
S388 Softtop, black
S395 Rollover protection system
S398 Softtop, electromech. semiautom.
S423 Floor mats, velours
S428 Warning triangle and first aid kit
S441 Smoker package
S481 Sports seat
S494 Seat heating driver/passenger
S550 On-board computer

S669 Radio BMW Business RDS
S694 Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer
S710 M sports steering wheel

Vehicle options

L812 National version Great Britain
S818 Battery master switch
S863 Retailer Directory Europe
S877 Delete cross-pattern operation
S880 On-board vehicle literature English
S925 Dummy-SALAPA

Vehicle options
S209 Differential lock 25%
S345 Chrome Line Interieur

S510 Headlight aim control
S520 Fog lights
S853 Language version English
 

Simon Blythe

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South Birmingham
That will 100% sell at that price but he just needs to be patient and get as many ads out there as possible (gumtree/ autotrader / pistonheads etc)

Here's the spec sheet to help (bold are some defo selling points)

Vehicle options
S243 Airbag for front passenger
S299 BMW LA wheels with mixed tires
S302 Alarm system
S388 Softtop, black
S395 Rollover protection system
S398 Softtop, electromech. semiautom.
S423 Floor mats, velours
S428 Warning triangle and first aid kit
S441 Smoker package
S481 Sports seat
S494 Seat heating driver/passenger
S550 On-board computer

S669 Radio BMW Business RDS
S694 Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer
S710 M sports steering wheel

Vehicle options

L812 National version Great Britain
S818 Battery master switch
S863 Retailer Directory Europe
S877 Delete cross-pattern operation
S880 On-board vehicle literature English
S925 Dummy-SALAPA

Vehicle options
S209 Differential lock 25%
S345 Chrome Line Interieur

S510 Headlight aim control
S520 Fog lights
S853 Language version English
Thank you pal - a trader is coming to view at the weekend but it would be better if it went to a zedder
 

5harp3y

Zorg Guru (IV)
British Zeds
Joined
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Points
168
Location
Basingstoke
Model of Z
2.8
Thank you pal - a trader is coming to view at the weekend but it would be better if it went to a zedder
at that price the trader will offer £1500 id imagine knowing that he could sell it for 3k+ later in the year
 
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