Z3 Donor Cars - Page 4

DaveP · #61 22nd January 2016, 08:49

Not a sign of a Z3 donor car for loads of posts. All of the alternative posts are great! Thanks for keeping us entertained gents.

My plan is to move from Reading to Wales in a few years. I had better make sure I know where Richard and Nubodi go. I can be a middle aged apprentice

Dave

Nubodi Automotive · #62 22nd January 2016, 08:59

You live in Reading? Come and see us and have a chat.

neemo · #63 24th January 2016, 04:41

2002 Z3 2.8 donor up with motorhog, cat D.

Damage
Keyfob missing, Light n/s/r quarter damage into suspension, light damage to n/s/f, Various age related dents & scratches, viewing prior to bidding is recommended, Description is a guide only. We offer a competitive delivery rate on all cars, please call our transport team for a quote! Mileage not warranted.

https://auctions.motorhog.co.uk/vehi...sort=0&srch=z3

Danny_HUFC · #64 24th January 2016, 07:38

If you want your end product to be worth any money at all, i would stay away from 'bumped' cars. Z3s are cheap enough without having to buy a write off

DaveP · #65 24th January 2016, 08:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nubodi Automotive

You live in Reading? Come and see us and have a chat.

Hi Richard, thanks for the invite. Will have to take you up on it in the spring

Dave

Lucky@LeMans · #66 24th January 2016, 17:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny_HUFC

If you want your end product to be worth any money at all, i would stay away from 'bumped' cars. Z3s are cheap enough without having to buy a write off

If you buy at the right price and sell on the parts you don't need , your donor car will have cost almost nothing.

WorldClassAccident · #67 24th January 2016, 21:17

i would stay away from 'bumped' cars. Z3s are cheap enough without having to buy a write off

If you buy at the right price and sell on the parts you don't need , your donor car will have cost almost nothing.

So in summary you don't need a write off

Nubodi Automotive · #68 25th January 2016, 07:37

I agree, its not necessary to buy a write off. My wifes z300s was a CAT C and we had problems aligning the rear end because one side was higher than the other due to impact. It looked fine by eye.

Remember also with the 250 SWB Koupe you get to sell the roof/back window/door glass/roof motor and window regulators. There's another £350 back towards the donor cost or kit.

Mister Towed · #69 28th January 2016, 15:58

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-BMW-Z...oAAOSwXshWqeoW

Cheap cat D 3.0 with hard top anybody?

Nubodi Automotive · #70 29th January 2016, 10:42

I bought it, thanks for the heads up.
This will be the commission build for Car Mechanics magazine as a 250 SWB Koupe in Sir Sterling Moss racing livery. It is going to be fully rebuilt by the zroadster.org boys with every tuning accessory possible so we can track day it.
Got too many donors now!
Ten Z3's here at the moment...arggg!

DaveP · #71 29th January 2016, 13:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nubodi Automotive

I bought it, thanks for the heads up.
This will be the commission build for car Mechanics as a 250 SWB Koupe in Sir Sterling Moss racing livery. It is going to fully rebuilt by the zroadster.org boys with every tuning accessory possible so we can track day it.
Got too many donors now!
Ten Z3's here at the moment...arggg!

10 Z3s! So that is where they all are .... You'll be quoted as saying "I've had more Z3s than you have had hot dinners" at this rate.

tonyt · #72 30th January 2016, 15:24

Too good to be true it probably is. While looking for a newer Shogun came across one on Ebay looked fine emailed the seller asking for more details Millage etc. it was listed as being in Hampshire, then the listing was removed. Got an Email from the seller saying the car was now in Scotland but they would deliver it at their expense if I paid the buy it now price and used Pay pall saying I could always reject the car if I was not happy with the purchase and that they would collect it again at their expense and pay pall would refund the money. I declined as I don't buy cars blind. I then found the same car for sale at a main dealer here in Wales at the correct price of 19k, they nicked the pictures. I have done some digging on this they are Romanian fraudsters. Be aware when buying donors don't buy blind. Pass this on as this type of thing will escalate I am sure some may have fallen for this trap.

Lucky@LeMans · #73 30th January 2016, 22:35

In most cases Cat D's are cosmetic damage so not an issue here.

Mister Towed · #74 31st January 2016, 06:59

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Originally Posted by Lucky@LeMans

In most cases Cat D's are cosmetic damage so not an issue here.

Agreed, I've bought the odd cat D over the years and never had a dud.

And so long as you're sure you're not buying a stolen, cut'n'shut or cloned car a cat C or D will be no more of a risk than buying any other car. I'd be suspicious if someone wanted pre payment through paypal and was prepared to deliver the car 500 miles free of charge on sale or return conditions though. There's no such thing as a free lunch...

Paul L · #75 31st January 2016, 08:12

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Originally Posted by Mister Towed

I'd be suspicious if someone wanted pre payment through paypal and was prepared to deliver the car 500 miles free of charge on sale or return conditions though. There's no such thing as a free lunch...

Wise words from Mr T, but I think the real key to this scam is the following "Urban Myth".

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonyt

... if I paid the buy it now price and used Pay pall saying I could always reject the car if I was not happy with the purchase and ....pay pall would refund the money...

These words are taken from eBay UK's refund policy, but I've added the red highlights:

As with every programme like this, there are some rules. Here they are:
- eBay Money Back Guarantee protects you in case you do not receive your item or if the item is not as described in the listing.
- If this happens, you need to tell your seller within 30 days of your actual or latest estimated delivery date.
- The programme is designed to protect purchases that are usually sent by post – over 99% of listings on eBay.
- It doesn't include vehicles, real estate, businesses for sale, digital goods or services.

Happy to be corrected if I've got this wrong, cheers, Paul.

Danny_HUFC · #76 31st January 2016, 08:14

The only issue i would have is selling a bumped car. I personally wouldnt buy a kit car when the builder used a cat d/c car etc. Especially when the price of a z3 doner is that cheap

Lucky@LeMans · #77 31st January 2016, 11:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonyt

Too good to be true it probably is. While looking for a newer Shogun came across one on Ebay looked fine emailed the seller asking for more details Millage etc. it was listed as being in Hampshire, then the listing was removed. Got an Email from the seller saying the car was now in Scotland but they would deliver it at their expense if I paid the buy it now price and used Pay pall saying I could always reject the car if I was not happy with the purchase and that they would collect it again at their expense and pay pall would refund the money. I declined as I don't buy cars blind. I then found the same car for sale at a main dealer here in Wales at the correct price of 19k, they nicked the pictures. I have done some digging on this they are Romanian fraudsters. Be aware when buying donors don't buy blind. Pass this on as this type of thing will escalate I am sure some may have fallen for this trap.

This is a standard ebay scam. The best way to confirm it is to tell the seller your brother lives just around the corner and will pay cash and pick it up right away. You won't hear back from the seller because its all a con.

Mitchelkitman · #78 31st January 2016, 11:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul L

Wise words from Mr T, but I think the real key to this scam is the following "Urban Myth".

These words are taken from eBay UK's refund policy, but I've added the red highlights:

As with every programme like this, there are some rules. Here they are:
- eBay Money Back Guarantee protects you in case you do not receive your item or if the item is not as described in the listing.
- If this happens, you need to tell your seller within 30 days of your actual or latest estimated delivery date.
- The programme is designed to protect purchases that are usually sent by post – over 99% of listings on eBay.
- It doesn't include vehicles, real estate, businesses for sale, digital goods or services.

Happy to be corrected if I've got this wrong, cheers, Paul.

Are pedal bikes also excluded? They are vehicles, so maybe? Best to play safe and only part with money once the goods are seen.

Mister Towed · #79 31st January 2016, 12:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitchelkitman

Are pedal bikes also excluded? They are vehicles, so maybe? Best to play safe and only part with money once the goods are seen.

Only if it's one of these -

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/201...-championships

hurnleft · #80 2nd March 2016, 16:09

https://www.gumtree.com/p/bmw/bmw-z3...ck-/1157832807

2.8 on Gumtree for £1200