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Re: SMG trans...Sept. is soon to me (archive)
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Posted by Chris on May 02, 2001 at 17:21:35:

In Reply to: SMG trans...Not soon!? posted by Z8 Bob on May 02, 2001 at 10:39:17:

You have to remember I have been waiting almost two years for the Z8, so waiting 6 months is nothing for the M3C. I am going to sign contracts and put my deposit down this Friday. The dealer told me that the SMG trans. is going to be a 02 option as far as they know. Also, the 16/9 NAV screen will also tickle down in September. I am hoping that I will get it before the years end, but then again, what does it matter? I live in Colorado, so I won't even drive it until March or April.
I will definitely give driving the Z8 some consideration before I do so. If I get an offer for over 180 (seems that the market has gone down on the Z8 lately, I remember when this was not asking very much) I will probably take it without even looking at the car. Thanks for the input.


I was informed by BMW NA senior mgt that they would not start SMG production until September. Means you will not see the first ones until November. Do you have a production number? If not you may find you have a longer wait than you anticipate. I would be interested to know the sceduled production date of your car if you do have a number.

As to price of a USED Z8, what could you be thinking? 100, 1,000 or 3,000 miles it is a used car at that point. New Z8s are retailing at $145-165 and wholesale at around MSRP. If you are getting the car at MSRP and drive it, you may come out close to whole. If you are paying over, you will probably be out of pocket.

Bob


I am expecting to take delivery of a black on black/creme Z8 either this week, or next. It hit port almost 2 weeks ago. I have already decided that I am going to flip it and have now put a deposit down for an M3C w/SMG trans. I just cannot justify driving a car that if I get rear-ended has to be sent off for repairs. The M3C seems like a much better daily-driver in my eyes, for me. Anyway, I am wondering what a fair asking price will be for the Z8? I figure I will put 1-2,000 miles on it (albeit, very nice break-in miles) while I wait for the M3C to come in. And please don't give me smart-ass answers. Thanks a bunch in advance.





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