S54 BMW M roadster - Deposit placed

[shantybeater]

The time has finally come to sell the Z3M. I can without a doubt say it's the best car I have owned so this is a very sad day for me

She was bought back in 2010 off another forum member, for those who don't know all the details of its life (during my ownership) can be found here:

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 32&t=27468

A quick spec breakdown:

1 of 73 RHD S54 Engined Z3M's
Jan 2002
57K

Extras:

Full HK System

Additions:

Bearing Shell recall kit fitted for peace of mind Oct 2010 (Z3M's not covered due to lower redline) (10/10)
M3 CSL Rear top mounts - Standard items are a common point of failure (10/10)
Full suspension upgrade to H&R height adjustable coilovers (05/11 - £1200)
Gearbox oil refresh (05/11)
Differential oil refresh (05/11)
Calipers painted anthracite grey using high temp paint (06/11)
Eisenmann sport cat back exhaust (06/11 - £1400)
Storm motorwerks Gearknob, Handbrake and lighter blank (06/11)
Front end paint refresh including driver door due to stone chips/dents (10/11)
Aero Wipers + BMW Sport Antenna (12/11)
New under bonnet foils for paint protection (12/11)
Brake Pad renewal front and back with EBC Green/Redstuff (12/11)
Custom made Bi-xenon projectors retrofitted into Genuine BMW units - Only set in the UK I am aware of (£500+ 03/12)
Genuine BMW Cruise Control retrofitted (05/12)
Whalen seat bushes - Standard items common point of failure (06/12)
Freshly refurbished BMW Roadstars fitted with new tyres (08/12)
H&R 10mm spacers on rear wheels with longer bolts
Whalen aluminium bonnet catch


Condition:

MOT Sept 2013
Tax 31/12/12
4 Green lights showing (Inspection I carried out 10 months ago with Brake fluid/Coolant refresh and new engine belts)
Freshly refurbed rims with new tyres (covered 100~ miles)
Paintwork has been kept up to a very good standard, there are one or two minor line dents on the passenger side but nothing paintless removal wouldn't rectify, the front bumper/bonnet has no more than a handful of stonechips!!!
Brake pads replaced December last year (front and back)
No engine modifications made throughout its life
Interior in overall good condition, the roof is original and completely leak free, the rear window is ok but there is some clouding

The car is in great condition throughout with regular cleaning/treatment carried out to almost an OCD level, it even featured in BMW Car magazine (a copy will be supplied)

The price is £9999 or £10,400 with the Eisenmann exhaust (which I would highly recommend keeping) - everything else listed above is included within the price. Please be aware this is pretty much as low as i'm willing to go, it will be listed for £11,000 on PH/Autotrader

Car is located in Somerset currently SORN so although viewing is possible a test drive is not, as of November 17th (assuming no deposit has been placed by then) the car will be returned to the road so test drives will then be available but I will require proof of fully comp insurance - I hope you understand I can't take any risks

PM me if interested, the PH advert will be up with proper photos by next weekend, I wanted to get the car listed on the forum first in hope an enthusiast snaps her up!

A final word from me, thanks to all the forum members on here for being an invaluable resource, its been my home for 4+ years and i've enjoyed every moment of it




Thanks,
James

[G2JRP]

All the best for the sale. Somebody is going to be very pleased at that price.

Are you going to put some pictures up of the replacement.

Jonathan
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[shantybeater]

Thanks for the kind words

I will setup a thread for the new car incase anyone is interested, I just haven't had the chance to take any photos yet or give it the usual bonding sesh e.g.10+ hour clean!

[Gazza]

I know price can be a sensitive subject but I think you are seriously under selling

[Badman gee]

I think so gazza,

[shantybeater]

Thanks guys, I've listed it as pretty much the lowest I want to take on it. Due to having the new car already the crossover period is costing me money every day so I'm hoping for a relatively quick sale, I will be shooting for £11k on the classifieds so I'm giving the forum members a straight price, it would be wonderful to see another enthusiast take it and watch its future progress online

[TitanTim]

Good luck James, there is a standard M with 42K for sale near to me at 12 grand, so I would aim high, you can always come down if no sale.

Tim.

[///M_aniac]

Good luck with the sale James. Fabulous Zed for someone.

I would love those eisenmann back boxes.

[Jonttt]

Good luck with the sale James, it's the best Z3 roadster to come up for sale for a long time and priced to sell in a very genuine way from a great forum member. I hope you enjoy the 911 forums as much

[shantybeater]

thanks guys, Jon i appreciate the kind words. Let's hope someone enjoys it as much as i have

///Maniac - dependant on the buyer they may be for sale seperately, i'll keep you in the loop

[shantybeater]

A few pics from the BMWCar shoot.

[Z3cade]

Wow James.. Someone is going to get a bargin! Best of luck with the sale.. Surely it can't hang around at that price

[shantybeater]

Thanks Liam, I hope it does

[shantybeater]

Deposit has been placed, thanks for the interest!

[stu]

Someone has lucked in there.

[///M_aniac]

Someone has lucked in there.

Big time - possibly the best ///M roadster for sale in the country just now.

Hope it will be remaining within the zroadster family...

[G2JRP]

I bet you are pleased you have a buyer, at least you can now enjoy the new car!

All the best on the sale

[Brian H]

Congrats with the sale James, as other have said, the new owner will get a cracking car.

[Gazza]

From the PH ad or to a Forum member ?

[shantybeater]

Thanks guys I really appreciate the replies. Much to my delight the car is going to a forum member, I'll let him introduce himself if/when he pleases