So as many of you are aware, I've been searching (though not very hard I'm afraid) for a pre-owned Miata that is 2010 or newer.
However, I came across this ad in the Facebook Marketplace for a 2003 BMW Z4.
The description:
"Relatively low miles for age and only 20k in past 5 years.
Mechanically sound but air bag sensor may need replacement. Tires almost new. Convertible top has some wear spots. Interior leather is in reasonably good condition but is ‘aging gracefully’. Body has a few minor chips and scratches as expected mostly on front end due to highway ‘road rash’. No accident history that I am aware of. Clean title. You will absolutely enjoy this fun, quick little roadster! "
The car has 146k miles on it and the owner is asking $3800.
Here is the link:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...0428360536246/
Many of you also know that I have been driving my current E46 since September 2002. I've been performing maintenance on this car since it was new, so I'm pretty familiar with the 2.5L that's in the Z4.
I guess my questions are:
(1) If you were me (with an E46 and all), would you purchase this 'vert, or do you think the driving experience would be pretty much the same, and
(2) What would be a good counteroffer to the asking price without insulting the owner ??