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BMW Z4, Coupe, Convertible
#506 of 511 Re: Used [snowallergy]
by kyfdx HOST
Jan 25, 2011 (6:13 pm)
Some observations...
1) 6 years old.. not too surprised about the battery...brakes vary on BMWs, but anywhere between 30K-60K is not too surprising.. Tires, as well.. Higher performance tires.. 30K is about it...
2) Two owners in six years... A lot of BMWs are leased.. and, a lot of people buy a convertible that haven't had one before... and it just isn't for them.. that wouldn't put me off.
3) It's hard to find a CPO '06 model, because most of them would already be 5 years old...with only a year left on warranty... A dealer won't market an '06 as CPO, but you might find a private party that bought their's as CPO.
4) Without an option list, it's hard to be sure on the price, but that's pretty low miles for an '05... Price seems decent from a dealer (BMW dealer?).
Jan 25, 2011 (6:36 pm)
Thanks for the response. I just checked edmunds TMV on the vehicle. I didn't know the 2.5 was so much less than the 3.0 in this year.
Trade-in $12,464
Private Party Sale $13,817
Dealer Retail $14,949
Just buying one as a toy. So given what I see here, I'm down to the private party price considering the color. I looked at the colors in that year for that car and there is no sand color. I guess it's possible the site just missed all the colors on that model? It looks like original paint. And the car fax is clean. Nice stereos in these cars.
The only added option I see is the power top that gives the proverbial thud when it hits the windshield. I understand that at least a TSB on this car. Really doesn't bother me as long as it doesn't damage anything.
This 2006 on ebay looks to be a CPO. Either that or they're trying to give the impression it is..?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250761076948&ssPag- eName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
#508 of 511 Re: Used [snowallergy]
by kyfdx HOST
Jan 25, 2011 (7:42 pm)
Sure looks like CPO... the tipoff is the expiration date.... June, 2012.. If they were sellling some sort of third party warranty, it wouldn't expire in 17 months...
17 months of warranty goes by pretty fast... It adds some value, but not sure how much.... Of course, it gives you 17 months to decide if you have a problematic car that you might want to get rid of...
If the car is a toy.... then, I vote with going cheaper on the front end... rather than paying up for bigger engine, more warranty, etc, etc.
#509 of 511 Color....
by kyfdx HOST
Jan 25, 2011 (7:46 pm)
Not sure what it's called.. . maybe bronze or Kalahari beige, or something like that..
#511 of 511 press request
by kirstie_h HOST
Aug 10, 2011 (3:16 pm)
A reporter is interested in talking with roadster fans who would like or dislike the idea of a smaller engine in the new BMW Z4. If you care to share your comments, please send an email, including your daytime contact info, to pr
edmunds.com no later than 5:00pm Pacific on Friday, August 12, 2011.