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Do you know what I would've done John? I would've taken loads of pictures and posted them on here at least. Hope the next one is better mate.
Tony.
Got to just love a night out in Preston....
Sorry to hear about this - what a waste of time and expense for you!! You might be best going for a Zed that is slightly more expensive with some sort of decent spec inside and out - here's hoping your next experience is more productive - good luck!
That's not gone well mate, sorry to hear that. Don't let it put you off though, your Zed is out there without a doubt, you just haven't found it yet. Glad it wasn't me, we may have had a "chat"
When I was looking I looked at 10 zeds my budget was 2 k and you would not believe how bad they were rust split back windows tatty roofs tatty interiors I almost gave up the idea. I had to up my budget on the one I now own which was £2,400 it looked 100 times better than the 10 before but I have still spent money and time on the mechanics side.
For that kind of money you can't expect much but a more honest description would have been nice.
But been there before oh it's fantastic condition yeah right.
If I had known when looking for a Z I would have looked here some nice cars come up occasionally.
Sorry to hear about wasted time but it happens trust me.
For that kind of money you can't expect much but a more honest description would have been nice.
But been there before oh it's fantastic condition yeah right.
If I had known when looking for a Z I would have looked here some nice cars come up occasionally.
Sorry to hear about wasted time but it happens trust me.
Gutted for you and what can i say about that a*****e!!
I almost gave up looking when i brought mine travelled here there and everywhere and all didn't come close.
Some people are just unbelievable not a good day
I almost gave up looking when i brought mine travelled here there and everywhere and all didn't come close.
Some people are just unbelievable not a good day
It's one of those I'm afraid. He wasn't asking big money for the car.
That said he's lied out his back teeth to get you there. Knowing how far you were travelling he shouldn't have let you come at all.
Personally I wouldn't travel that sort of distance for a car at a few hundred quid. Be patient and get one nearer to home.
That said he's lied out his back teeth to get you there. Knowing how far you were travelling he shouldn't have let you come at all.
Personally I wouldn't travel that sort of distance for a car at a few hundred quid. Be patient and get one nearer to home.
There is a Dutch saying about this Grumps (Google translate is your friend...
)goedkoop is duurkoop....
Agreed Dutchy.There is a Dutch saying about this Grumps (Google translate is your friend...
goedkoop is duurkoop....
Totally pisses me off when you ring for a car and they say it's mint only to find when you get there it's a bag of sh*** actually had a scuffle with one guy he did not like some home truths well p***** of after travelling 80 mile to see it know how you feel.
As has been said be patient it's out there!! The guy is a jerk no denying that but don't let this sour your view. Most sellers will give fairly accurate descriptions and someone will be able to check it out for you I''m sure!!! Good luck ! JIM
What a shame. However, do keep in mind that theres always going to be work to do on these older cars.
Even if you add a grand to that budget you have in mind, the bodywork could well be perfect but there could be a load of mechanical issues that would end up being more expensive to sort than getting the paint done.
Even if you add a grand to that budget you have in mind, the bodywork could well be perfect but there could be a load of mechanical issues that would end up being more expensive to sort than getting the paint done.
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I'm counting on that and I don't mind the work.. But the work required here literally added up to thousands of pounds while being lied about it, that's the issue. Would not have spend all the money and whole day of time in transit if I knew..
I don't think it's the best of start points for a restoration. I'm not saying it can't be done. But with that sort of mileage and being a 4-cylinder, even £1000 would probably only make it a £1,500 car (if you're lucky). It would need a good deal more than £1,000 to be worth anything more than that and in any case it probably has a ceiling of £2,000. The sums just don't add up unless it's concerning a car you have an emotional attachment to.
The reality is it's reached the end of it's life. But the useful thing is it has an MOT to drive it home to break it.
£900 would buy a tidy write-off which would be a better investment.
I'd have gone ape if that happened to me. But the reality is I wouldn't travel 5 hours to see any Z3 unless it was something very special.
A small tip. If a seller doesn't take full photos of both seats and crops them at the critical point where the wear normally occurs they are more likely than not concealing heavy wear. Heavy wear of the seats is as good a single sign as any that the car is rough.
Well looking at the advert, and from what you say. It would make someone a project zed. If you looked at the parts and added up the value, you would still break even. How good were the seats ? The black and red are a great look.
When I purchased my Z3 2.2 @BMBabe had a look over before I went up with the guys. When I got the 3.0 I asked the guy to send photos through before I even considered heading north. Yes it was a long way, but well worth it and I had already made my mind up that it would need a lot of work so the price was spot on.
A good 1.8 /1.9 can be found for around the 2k mark. If you were to add in the body work, new roof and other items I think you would be about the same. So the price would seem fair if it has a new MOT too.
Lesson to be learnt. Ask for detailed photos and do a lot of checking. If you can, get a local forum member to have a look over it too.
When I purchased my Z3 2.2 @BMBabe had a look over before I went up with the guys. When I got the 3.0 I asked the guy to send photos through before I even considered heading north. Yes it was a long way, but well worth it and I had already made my mind up that it would need a lot of work so the price was spot on.
A good 1.8 /1.9 can be found for around the 2k mark. If you were to add in the body work, new roof and other items I think you would be about the same. So the price would seem fair if it has a new MOT too.
Lesson to be learnt. Ask for detailed photos and do a lot of checking. If you can, get a local forum member to have a look over it too.
Just popped up on gumtree, a lot closer to home as well!
https://www.gumtree.com/p/bmw/1999-z3-73-000-miles-needs-some-tlc-795ovno/1219811748
https://www.gumtree.com/p/bmw/1999-z3-73-000-miles-needs-some-tlc-795ovno/1219811748