rogerxp Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 Well, at least it's getting more attention than it did before :wink: . The only reason is that the car I've seen is the 'perfect' car for me, I've been waiting about 12 months for the exect spec to turn up (in fact, the major issue was getting it with a manual box, the v.high spec of this one is just a bonus) and is the only thing that will see me part with the Zed. They won't shift lower on the price of their car, the trade-in is woefully low (well, it's not that bad, but isn't helping the figures) so scraping a little more into the deal via the Zed means everything falls into place. Yes, OK someone could end up with a stupidly cheap Zed, but I'll get more than I've currently been offered (we both gain!), and I get this particular car. If I hold out a couple of months, and maybe get £19k, this car will be gone and more than likely nothing else will be suitable. Worth a £2k hit (£1k in reality in January)? It's horses for courses really, I'd likely end up losing much more if I waited and got £18k/£19k for the Zed, had to buy something I wasn't truly happy with, and change again quickly after. This is the price you pay for being a fussy bugger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 if both parties are happy with the deal, then its a win win situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Surely someone on the forum will snap it up I have £25k burning a hole in my pocket and if it wasn't earmarked for a Jag I would be tempted to buy this and get it wrapped in a nice deep metalic blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerxp Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 Surely someone on the forum will snap it up I have £25k burning a hole in my pocket and if it wasn't earmarked for a Jag I would be tempted to buy this and get it wrapped in a nice deep metalic blue Do it - Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag's are for old folk :wink: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I am old... plus the 370 just doesn't do it for me, driven a coupe & a roadster and awesome machine, lovely to drive but just all too soft and not engaging for me sorry.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Surely someone on the forum will snap it up I have £25k burning a hole in my pocket and if it wasn't earmarked for a Jag I would be tempted to buy this and get it wrapped in a nice deep metalic blue buying a jag you must be a pipe smoker :lol: and money to burn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Surely someone on the forum will snap it up I have £25k burning a hole in my pocket and if it wasn't earmarked for a Jag I would be tempted to buy this and get it wrapped in a nice deep metalic blue buying a jag you must be a pipe smoker :lol: and money to burn! Maybe.... Getting a bit bored with the Zed, this summer will almost certainly be the last, that's if it takes me that long to find my XF :cloud: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.C Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 phone up 'We buy anycar' that is what dealers are doing there not using Glasses Guide to value cars anymore . I wouldn't if I were you, see this http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/travel/2011/04/They-buy-any-car-for-less-dot-com And this http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=454633http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=454633 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 phone up 'We buy anycar' that is what dealers are doing there not using Glasses Guide to value cars anymore . I wouldn't if I were you, see this http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/travel/2011/04/They-buy-any-car-for-less-dot-com And this http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=454633http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=454633 Agreed WBAC is just another company born out of the recession that is designed to pray on the desperate and vulnerable. I'm surprised they don't have a pay day loan subsidiary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerxp Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 £17,750 anyone (last chance) :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Hi mate, I really feel the pain for you I'm watching 370's at the moment for my next purchase ( already had a roadster so want a coupe) but the prices are really dropping for the 370 it's a buyers market for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUG Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerxp Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) Think the time has come to remove the car from 'official' sale as I just can't get the figures to stack up against the car I'm after. Thank you to the two members of this forum who I've been in talks with in the background but unfortunately didn't quite come off (so so close though). By the time I stick my car onto AutoTrader the specific car I'm after will no doubt have been sold so I'm not going to bother as there isn't another like it available in the UK to fall back on (and hasn't been for some time ). I suppose, if any forum members are interested in my car at any point in the future, please feel free to get in touch and we can see how the land lies and whether a deal can be agreed upon. Thank you to everyone for contributing to this thread and keeping it alive . It's no hardship really when the worst that can happen is that I still drive (or slither at present) around in a fantastic 370Z Roadster Edited January 23, 2013 by rogerxp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) What car are you after that can possibly be that rare? Edited January 23, 2013 by Sarnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 silver lining and all that Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerxp Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) What car are you after that can possibly be that rare? You wouldn't a thought this car would be all that rare but trust me they're like hens teeth (decent ones at least). A 330d coupe with a MANUAL 'box with all the toys that I insist on. Don't mind revealing all now that I've backed-out but there an LCI model (facelift) out there which is an amazing bargain considering its massive spec. If I were to spec a car from the factory it would be exactly like the one I've seen - that never happens!!! I'm only a few hundred quid behind but it's enough to derail the plan. Edited January 23, 2013 by rogerxp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 If you want it that much you'd be mad to let it go for a few hundred quid!!! Stick it on the credit card 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 ^^^ This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerxp Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 On the CC along with a new bathroom & a tonne of other housey stuff currently going on - eeck. It was turning into a cost neutral exchange but the Beemer would have saved me in the long run due to increased travelling this year. Might seem daft letting a deal slip over a relatively small amount of money but have to be realistic sometimes. Will revisit it perhaps when the sun comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerxp Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 Mmm, saga not yet over... ...amazing what happens when you call a trader to say thank you for all your efforts but Im backing out!! We'll see though - back to the spreadsheet tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Presume you have factored in the Stillen that in itself is worth a "few hundred quid" ? Good time towards the end of the month to lean on the salesman who may be finding it difficult to hit targets at this time of year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerxp Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 The cost to be recouped by flogging the Stillen is ear-marked to remap the 330d which will make it an absolute beast. I've had the 3.0d engine twice before (3 series saloon & X3) and it's an amazing engine but this LCI version is leagues ahead of what I had before. I've just redone the figures and seems I under-estimated the overall savings so will be making a call in the morning me thinks. The trader vastly improved the deal he previously offered which has completely turned things on its head. Fun fun fun. Still in battle with Stillen over their rusty exhaust - all good fun - probably start another thread on that at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sy1441 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Could potentially offer £17k cash on this, not sure how that sits with you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerxp Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 Well, I've just been shafted by the trader, so need to gather my thoughts. I'll drop you a PM but probat won't be until Fri evening now as a mental day at work tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Great looking car...should have no problem selling it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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