SOLD Z3 - 2.2 Sport Estoril Blue. Low Mileage/Low Owners

[Mac_Gaz]

Anyone interested in making an offer on my glorious Estoril Blue 2.2 Sport?

I’d love to see it go to a forum member.

BMW Z3 2.2i Sport. 2002 Low Mileage Estoril Blue https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/264294207325

 

[jcfaeecht]

Lovely car in the best colour........ good luck with the sale

 

[mrscalex]

It looks a lovely car that deserves a very good price. And a brilliant (and rare) colour.

But I have to say and please treat this as constructive feedback not criticism, the pictures are nice enough but I'm not sure they do the car enough justice? Some of them (especially on ebay) are a bit grainy. You could also put up photos of the engine bay, each wheel, some more of the interior and if you want to get a bit arty maybe close-ups of things like wing mirrors, areas around badges to show how nice the paint is.

I wouldn't normally bother commenting but it is a nice car (my favourite colour and engine size) and I'd like to see it fetch a good price for you. On open auction (with no reserve) the price may need helping along to where it deserves to be.

This is the sort of thing I mean without getting overly arty!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3M-...0-Estoril-Blue-Absolutely-superb/113723299592

 

[Bumpa]

Mine is an almost identical car, although the body is perhaps a little more worn at 80,000 miles. Also in Estoril Blue. The engine is fantastic and smooth as a very smooth thing. I would be interested to know what it sells for.

 

[Bampz]

Lovely car looks like an outstanding example , love the pictures ,GLWTS

 

[philiper]

What a beautiful car, credit to you and good luck with your sale

 

[mrscalex]

I much prefer the new pictures

 

[Mac_Gaz]

62 watchers and nearly 1200 views, still no bids.

I thought this would fly out. Anyone else think that cheap Z4s are hampering the Z3 market?

I’m starting to get concerned.

 

[Tfp]

62 watchers and nearly 1200 views, still no bids.

I thought this would fly out. Anyone else think that cheap Z4s are hampering the Z3 market?

I’m starting to get concerned.

Please take this as constructive advice, not a criticism.

A small piece of your Ebay wording wont be helping.

""Note:.
This Z3 is over 16 years old, viewing is encouraged and available if you want to see the car before bidding but please understand that eBay bids are a legal contract, if you bid and win, you buy. ""

That will put off anyone who isn't local enough that could come and have a look.

You're basically saying to people that you'll force them to buy your car even if they don't agree with your description, or they turn up to find faults with the car.

I've bought quite a few cars in my time (perhaps an understatement) and I'd never bid on an Ebay car with your wording.

I've always found Ebay classifieds, and Autotrader, to yield the best results, just put on the price you'll sell the car for.

My last Z3 sold the next day on Autotrader.

 

[mrscalex]

I have to say I agree with @Tfp but was reluctant to butt in myself and say an open auction may not be a good idea.

It was with that in mind that I suggested the better pictures to help it along.

It’s not to say you won’t get a good price but I think it’s a significant risk. How are you going to feel if you only get 1 bid at the opening position?

Personally I’d never sell a car on open auction - particularly one that nice. Autotrader or eBay classifieds sounds like good advice to me.

I also like Gumtree but I know a lot of people hate it with a passion.

 

[Grumps]

I'm with @Tfp on this. I was in the trade for several years and wouldn't advise auction. Change it to a classified and watch all the watchers disappear that aren't truly interested. AutoTrader and eBay classifieds are by far the best.

 

[Mac_Gaz]

Please take this as constructive advice, not a criticism.

A small piece of your Ebay wording wont be helping.

""Note:.
This Z3 is over 16 years old, viewing is encouraged and available if you want to see the car before bidding but please understand that eBay bids are a legal contract, if you bid and win, you buy. ""

That will put off anyone who isn't local enough that could come and have a look.

You're basically saying to people that you'll force them to buy your car even if they don't agree with your description, or they turn up to find faults with the car.

I've bought quite a few cars in my time (perhaps an understatement) and I'd never bid on an Ebay car with your wording.

I've always found Ebay classifieds, and Autotrader, to yield the best results, just put on the price you'll sell the car for.

My last Z3 sold the next day on Autotrader.

Thanks for that, having read that back it did sound a bit “hard-nosed”.

Duly revised - Cheers

 

[Mac_Gaz]

I have to say I agree with @Tfp but was reluctant to butt in myself and say an open auction may not be a good idea.

It was with that in mind that I suggested the better pictures to help it along.

It’s not to say you won’t get a good price but I think it’s a significant risk. How are you going to feel if you only get 1 bid at the opening position?

Personally I’d never sell a car on open auction - particularly one that nice. Autotrader or eBay classifieds sounds like good advice to me.

I also like Gumtree but I know a lot of people hate it with a passion.

It has a reserve price.

 

[DivideBYZero]

eBay is a tyre-kickers paradise.

 

[Bmbards]

I am interested and would probably have made a move on a classified. I’m not keen wasting time on open auctions for any car that is half decent.

Stick it on at what you think it’s worth and see if you get a bite.

 

[Mac_Gaz]

I am interested and would probably have made a move on a classified. I’m not keen wasting time on open auctions for any car that is half decent.

Stick it on at what you think it’s worth and see if you get a bite.

You could always message me an offer, It’s easy to pull the auction.

 

[BMBabe]

Keep it!! it's stunning

 

[Z Victor 1]

Some good advice there, I have always used ebay Classified and never had any problems.You just deal with whoever you want face to face.Ignore all those who make offers without bothering to inspect the car.Wouldn't entertain the auction route, could be full of problems and costs more as well.Sold my 2.2i in two days earlier this year and it cost me just £14.99 on ebay.

 

[2DunnsZ3]

Keep it!! it's stunning

this comment coming from someone with there own dealership!

 

[gookah]

I bet you could rule out 10 watchers that are on here, and 10 other people that know you, we are all interested in the price it reaches, rather than interested in buying the car though. That's the way with eBay.