stuarty Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Long story short, lol. I traded my zed for a new BMW saloon in Jan 2011. I didnt like the saloon so in october i bought a 320i sport plus edition coupe ( top of the range). I missed the power of the zed but love the way my Beemer looks and drives great. The list price for my car was around £32k, but i bought it brand new with a bmw discount of over £8k. My car is only 5 months old and has 1100 miles on it. I tried trading it in for another zed but i was offered anywhere between £18k and £21k. The higher amount was from nissan against a very, very over priced Zed! I also enquired about a z4 sdrive and was offered £21k as a trade in. Please bear with me, lol. I found this car today and its really, really nice. http://www.harryfairbairnirvinebmw.co.uk/approved-used-bmw/ Ive been offered £22500 trade in for my car against it and it comes with the following. 1 years full BMW warranty and roadside assistance and 1 years mot and tax. The car has got 17 inch wheels in the picture but they are the winter wheels. The owner also supplied a set of 19 inch bmw wheels with it!!!! The car is priced well i think but i'm getting a great trade in price and ive only lost between £800 and £1000 on my new bmw!!!! This also means i will be able to use this car everyday and buy a really nice zed privately. What everyone think?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 (edited) Sorry, i don't understand why the link doesn't work but i'm on it! http://www.approved.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/bmwauc/details/0,,1156___ask-8%40adm-xx,00.html?ch=_V0JBV0IzMjAyMFAwNjk2NDk=&btp=1x24-price_ASC|list Edited March 8, 2013 by stuarty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I think you need to find a car you really like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 I think you need to find a car you really like I know! Problem is i have so much money tied up in this new BMW. But i'm getting nearly all my money back as a trade in if i buy the used one above. I would then buy a zed and if i wanted to sell the beemer it would be easier to shift than a new one. But i like the thought of having an everyday car ( beemer) and a really nice zed just for special occassions. I could buy this beemer and a mint 313 and have change for what my current car cost. I know it sounds bizzare but i think i would also have more assets this way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I think you should stop fannying about and just get another Zed You have had a couple if Bimmers and dont like them, and judging by that link your going to get another one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Were just glad the saga is over mate! Nah seriously if you can now have a zed for weekends, decent looking luxury coupe with some poke in the beamer and be financially better off I think it's a good choice Clicked the first link and saw the butt ugly 1 series I was like nooooooooo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 I think you should stop fannying about and just get another Zed You have had a couple if Bimmers and dont like them, and judging by that link your going to get another one If i could buy another zed without getting ass raped with my trade in price i would, trust me. The best i could get was around 18k against a well priced 313 hr. As i'm getting 22.5k trade in against this bmw, i technically getting it for £6500 not £10500. I know its a long way round but i will probably need an everyday car anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I think you should stop fannying about and just get another Zed You have had a couple if Bimmers and dont like them, and judging by that link your going to get another one If i could buy another zed without getting ass raped with my trade in price i would, trust me. The best i could get was around 18k against a well priced 313 hr. As i'm getting 22.5k trade in against this bmw, i technically getting it for £6500 not £10500. I know its a long way round but i will probably need an everyday car anyway. Sorry I did not see your second post Makes sense what you are doing then But if it were me I would be looking for a 370 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I think you need to find a car you really like I know! Problem is i have so much money tied up in this new BMW. But i'm getting nearly all my money back as a trade in if i buy the used one above. I would then buy a zed and if i wanted to sell the beemer it would be easier to shift than a new one. But i like the thought of having an everyday car ( beemer) and a really nice zed just for special occassions. I could buy this beemer and a mint 313 and have change for what my current car cost. I know it sounds bizzare but i think i would also have more assets this way! As long as you are happy, that's the main thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 Honestly guys, if anyone can think of a reason for not approaching things from this angle, please tell me. I'll list my reasons and see what you think! 1)I like my Beemer but its a lot of cash sitting in my garage not getting used, dropping by around £300 per month. 2) this used Beemer has a bit of poke and someone else has paid for most of the depreciation. 3) i would like a nice everyday car and not a shed. 4) i want a 313HR to keep for ever and only use now and again 5) if i got a nice 313 for 10k, i would have 2 cars valued around £20k that shouldn't depreciate much in next few year, unlike my current car which would lose around £10k 6) i would have around £3k back in the bank. 7) i hate the number 6, so i made this lucky 7, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Have you got a direct link to the new purchase... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 Have you got a direct link to the new purchase... http://www.approved.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/bmwauc/details/0,,1156___ask-8%40adm-xx,00.html?ch=_V0JBV0IzMjAyMFAwNjk2NDk=&btp=1x24-price_ASC|list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewan221 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Love your car purchase logic and if you happy with it go for it looking forward to the next instalment in 3 months tine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Love your car purchase logic and if you happy with it go for it looking forward to the next instalment in 3 months tine The purchase logic is good, not sure about the devaluation logic though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 Love your car purchase logic and if you happy with it go for it looking forward to the next instalment in 3 months tine The purchase logic is good, not sure about the devaluation logic though Yeah, i'm probably being a bit optimistic, lol. But i'll lose £10k easily in the next 4 years on my current car, especially with the new 4 series out later this year. I'd expect to lose about £3k on the used one. Having the used beemer and a pocket full of cash will put me in a really good position when buying a 313 as i'll be a cash buyer in absolutely no rush. If i dont find what i'm looking for i could always keep saving and buy a 370z in a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 The car is the 2.5L straight six and not the newer 3.0L that they fitted into the 325i. Anyone know if its a good engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level 7 Boss Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Get a 135i and a 350/370. With all the money I've saved you, you can part fund my future zed lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Have you got a direct link to the new purchase... http://www.approved....-price_ASC|list God I nearly fell asleep looking at that car......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 (edited) IMO your still doing it well wrong. 1. I personally think your not factoring in enough deprecation of the car. 2. The 350z isn't really a weekend car its not bad on fuel. 3. Buy a 350z with 10k to spend on fuel 4. If getting a weekend only car your in the same boat of it sitting there losing money 5. Get a special car for the weekend like a supercharged Z, evo, lotus or TVR etc IMO. But its your money and whatever makes you happy :-) Edited March 8, 2013 by Dblock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Sounds a resonable deal.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Seems logical. May I ask a question though. Knowing what you know now, would you buy this next BMW if you didn't have one to trade in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 If you want a barge for the daily grind, then a 325 is fine. If you want something fun that excites, then you need to look elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Have you got a direct link to the new purchase... http://www.approved....-price_ASC|list God I nearly fell asleep looking at that car......... ^^^^^ What he said Why will you not get a nice Zed and use it as a daily? Surely the BMW is not that much cheaper to run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) Seems logical. May I ask a question though. Knowing what you know now, would you buy this next BMW if you didn't have one to trade in? No i wouldnt buy another one TBH, but the car is reasonable priced and i'm getting an extra £3500 trade in going back to bmw. Apposed to trading in my bmw to a used car dealer or a nissan dealer fr a zed. Therefore i reckon i'm really getting the used beemer for £7500 because the trade in is so good. If i decide to sell the beemer privately before buying another zed i could sell it for as little as £8500 and still be better off trading my new car into somewhere, plus i would pay over the top for the zed from a garage. This way i could be a cash buyer buyin private. Here's 2 examples of what ive been offered 1) buy a zed from a garage for £11000 and get trade in price of £19000 for my beemer = a zed and £8000 in bank. 2) buy this beemer from bmw for £10500 and get £22500 trade in for my new beemer = a beemer and £12000 in bank. Then if i want sell the beemer for £8500 and buy the same zed privately for £8000 = a zed and £12500 in bank! Simples!!! £4000-£4500 better off. Seems logical. May I ask a question though. Knowing what you know now, would you buy this next BMW if you didn't have one to trade in? No i wouldnt buy another one TBH, but the car is reasonable priced and i'm getting an extra £3500 trade in going back to bmw. Apposed to trading in my bmw to a used car dealer or a nissan dealer fr a zed. Therefore i reckon i'm really getting the used beemer for £7500 because the trade in is so good. If i decide to sell the beemer privately before buying another zed i could sell it for as little as £7500 and still be better off trading my new car into somewhere, plus i would pay over the top for the zed from a garage. This way i could be a cash buyer buyin private. Here's 2 examples of what ive been offered 1) buy a zed from a garage for £11000 and get trade in price of £19000 for my beemer = a zed and £8000 in bank. 2) buy this beemer from bmw for £10500 and get £22500 trade in for my new beemer = a beemer and £12000 in bank. Then if i want sell the beemer for £8500 and buy the same zed privately for £8000 = a zed and £12500 in bank! Simples!!! £4000-£4500 better off. Edited March 9, 2013 by stuarty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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