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06-11-2016, 06:08 PM | #1 |
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I gotta say, I'm pretty excited. I've been researching and shopping around for almost half a year. My biggest choices was between the Z4, an SLK350, and a C6 corvette. I did alot of back and forth weighing the pros and cons of each and finally decided on the z4.
I waited a long time for the perfect price color trim etc and after a lot of negotiating, I got a 2011 35is in Atacama yellow for 32,500 with 26k miles. All the paperwork are done, the shipping company will contact me Monday for arrangement. I'll post pictures when I get it. My only regret is not waiting even longer. I don't find any car with all my preference for the 6 month search and of course after I buy it with paperwork signed, I findthe same z4 trims and color with 16k miles only for 33k which I am positive I can talk down to the same 32,500. O well.... Guest that's how shopping for anything is. |
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congratulations! my choices were very similar, but also considered a cayman S & SL550.
the reason i ended up choosing a 2013 35is? it was the one i could afford. but i'm happy with it i like the technology & how well everything is designed & works. rather than having microsoft office installed, i would prefer to have more blistering-fast-stupid-fun-tire-roasting ability, but it's a good ride |
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06-12-2016, 12:03 PM | #4 |
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I watch a lot of auctions (Mecum, Barrett-Jackson, etc) on tv and am always amazed how many 10 year old SL550s cross the block selling for a fraction of their original price. I'm talking $10-15k for relatively low mileage well-presented cars!!
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06-12-2016, 02:09 PM | #5 |
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Just joined the club. Bought a 2010 Z 4 3.0 6 speed with 8600 miles for 25.4K. Car is in show room condition. As a long time Vette guy I wanted something different. Couldn't find a decent low mileage Boxster and found the Z 4. I was knocked out by looks and condition. The metallic blue was the kicker. Just got it home. First step is too replace run flats. I hate those lead donuts
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While I love the thought of owning a 400+ hp car or 500 (found a z06 with 40k miles around 34k), I felt I couldn't make full use of the corvette motor in Chicago and I don't go to the track anyways so I feel in the next 3 to 5 year of ownership of the car, the Z4 made more sense to me. |
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06-18-2016, 07:29 PM | #11 |
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Unbelievable...
That other car that I am talking about with 16k miles. It was in North Carolina and they put it up for auction. A dealership here 5 miles away from me bought it so now its here in Chicago lol |
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06-19-2016, 08:06 PM | #12 |
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Never look back once you buy... The other one might have had issues!
And, 10k in mileage is nothing overall. Congrats and enjoy. Fabulous car and incredible color! Cheers. |
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06-19-2016, 09:48 PM | #13 |
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You are absolutely right. Can't wait, still waiting on the shipping company to pick up the car to start delivery
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i bought mine on a monday & had it by saturday https://www.vroom.com/cars_and_truck...rive35is/75856 |
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Either way, I won't be able to drive it for another week or so after receiving it. They still have to send the tax over to Chicago then I have to wait on some paper from the state showing I have the taxes has been received or something before I can register it. I won't have a temp license either because they told me they don't do temps in AL or something. Forgot the exact wording. |
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06-21-2016, 06:03 PM | #16 |
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Just got the car today. Here are some pictures as promised.
Wow the car looks beautiful in person, the picture does it no justice. The yellow looks like a more dark orangish yellow in person. |
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Congrats car looks beautiful, never thought it would look that damn good in that color. Harder to get away being seen for speeding....lol Your just going to glow at night.
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