Roadster S values
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Roadster S values
Hi,
I own Roadster S lux #339... have had it for a few years now and use it daily (still love it!). I'm noticing that the value of these cars are starting to increase and wonder what people's views are on this car and its longer term value? I could potentially have a real classic on my hands here worth some serious money in a few years?
What do you think?
I'm wondering if I should stop using it as my daily to preserve it
Rgds
Andy
I own Roadster S lux #339... have had it for a few years now and use it daily (still love it!). I'm noticing that the value of these cars are starting to increase and wonder what people's views are on this car and its longer term value? I could potentially have a real classic on my hands here worth some serious money in a few years?
What do you think?
I'm wondering if I should stop using it as my daily to preserve it
Rgds
Andy
Andy
Hi Andy
I have recently sold my Roadster S, which after six years and 11K miles I sold for £750.00 more than I paid for it, however I do wonder if the cost of simply storing a car correctly and keeping it serviced in the hopes of an increase in value is a little pointless as the annual costs offset any gain in value.
I think that the RS will see a modest rise in value over the next few years but although I personally would prefer it over a Z4 m I think that is where the bigger price gains are likely to be.
Just my opinion for what it is worth.
Mick
I have recently sold my Roadster S, which after six years and 11K miles I sold for £750.00 more than I paid for it, however I do wonder if the cost of simply storing a car correctly and keeping it serviced in the hopes of an increase in value is a little pointless as the annual costs offset any gain in value.
I think that the RS will see a modest rise in value over the next few years but although I personally would prefer it over a Z4 m I think that is where the bigger price gains are likely to be.
Just my opinion for what it is worth.
Mick
E36 3.2 B3 convertible No 60
Alpina Roadster S No 254 Sold
E36 M3 Evo Saloon Sold
E36 3.0 B3 Switchtronic saloon sold
Alpina Roadster S No 254 Sold
E36 M3 Evo Saloon Sold
E36 3.0 B3 Switchtronic saloon sold
I drive my B3S every day, have done so for 14 years and 294k miles and the value remains close to lower mileage siblings because of its rarity and history.
In my book, ALPINAs are for driving and storing it away in the hope that it might appreciate in value is a monumental waste of a glorious piece of machinery.
In my book, ALPINAs are for driving and storing it away in the hope that it might appreciate in value is a monumental waste of a glorious piece of machinery.
Charles
Teacher of Chemistry and driver of ALPINAs - not necessarily in that order
B3S Touring (49/116) - been to the moon and now on the way back!
Renault Grand Espace - not mine but the wife's!
Teacher of Chemistry and driver of ALPINAs - not necessarily in that order
B3S Touring (49/116) - been to the moon and now on the way back!
Renault Grand Espace - not mine but the wife's!
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I've just this week heard of a Roadster S thats been stored away (badly) and the owners recent attempt to revive it has failed. Although in good visual condition, it's been written off by the insurers due to water ingress.
I dont know the build number as yet, but that's one more of the 167 available gone anyway. The less available, surely the higher the value ?
There is also talk that big main dealers are buying Z4M's at the moment and raising the values.
//M Values: http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=73487
RS Values: http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic ... 50&t=88374
I dont know the build number as yet, but that's one more of the 167 available gone anyway. The less available, surely the higher the value ?
There is also talk that big main dealers are buying Z4M's at the moment and raising the values.
//M Values: http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=73487
RS Values: http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic ... 50&t=88374
Alpina Roadster S Lux #307
#259...Number5 wrote:I've just this week heard of a Roadster S thats been stored away (badly) and the owners recent attempt to revive it has failed. Although in good visual condition, it's been written off by the insurers due to water ingress.
I dont know the build number as yet...
Alpina Roadster S #320
BMW X3 F25 LCI 30d
BMW X3 F25 LCI 30d
I am driving the motoring equivalent of Trigger's Broom!Wobblewing wrote:294K miles is going some ... have you had any major rebuilds in that time?
Engine rebuild @ 180k
Gearbox rebuild @ 190k
New head @ 255k
Second gearbox rebuild (due to cracked F drum) @ 284k
Good thing I love the car more than my children
Charles
Teacher of Chemistry and driver of ALPINAs - not necessarily in that order
B3S Touring (49/116) - been to the moon and now on the way back!
Renault Grand Espace - not mine but the wife's!
Teacher of Chemistry and driver of ALPINAs - not necessarily in that order
B3S Touring (49/116) - been to the moon and now on the way back!
Renault Grand Espace - not mine but the wife's!
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Oh My!!! Yes you've got to love it to spend that much keeping it going!Charles wrote:I am driving the motoring equivalent of Trigger's Broom!Wobblewing wrote:294K miles is going some ... have you had any major rebuilds in that time?
Engine rebuild @ 180k
Gearbox rebuild @ 190k
New head @ 255k
Second gearbox rebuild (due to cracked F drum) @ 284k
Good thing I love the car more than my children
Andy
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Is it definitely #259 Perry. Our mutual friend couldn't confirm the # and I think #259 is Sterling and not Titanium ??PerryGunn wrote:#259...Number5 wrote:I've just this week heard of a Roadster S thats been stored away (badly) and the owners recent attempt to revive it has failed. Although in good visual condition, it's been written off by the insurers due to water ingress.
I dont know the build number as yet...
Alpina Roadster S Lux #307
That was the number he gave me for it when he first found out about it back in November...Number5 wrote:Is it definitely #259 Perry. Our mutual friend couldn't confirm the # and I think #259 is Sterling and not Titanium ??PerryGunn wrote:#259...Number5 wrote:I've just this week heard of a Roadster S thats been stored away (badly) and the owners recent attempt to revive it has failed. Although in good visual condition, it's been written off by the insurers due to water ingress.
I dont know the build number as yet...
I noticed the colour discrepancy when he said he was told it was silver but I can understand how an owner less anal than us, could describe a Sterling Grey car as 'silver'
Alpina Roadster S #320
BMW X3 F25 LCI 30d
BMW X3 F25 LCI 30d
Yes maybe - Some people call it Sterling Silver rather than Sterling GreyPerryGunn wrote:That was the number he gave me for it when he first found out about it back in November...Number5 wrote:Is it definitely #259 Perry. Our mutual friend couldn't confirm the # and I think #259 is Sterling and not Titanium ??PerryGunn wrote:#259...Number5 wrote:I've just this week heard of a Roadster S thats been stored away (badly) and the owners recent attempt to revive it has failed. Although in good visual condition, it's been written off by the insurers due to water ingress.
I dont know the build number as yet...
I noticed the colour discrepancy when he said he was told it was silver but I can understand how an owner less anal than us, could describe a Sterling Grey car as 'silver'
Alpina Roadster S Lux #307
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