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BMW Z3
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BMW Z3
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(Poor error purchases X : £157.65 incl)
Car Purchase Price: ……………………………£1250.00       
Items Purchased-Parts:...…………………….  £1903.42
Fitted Soft Top: ………………………………..  £ 720.00
Hardtop & Fittings……………………………… £1100.00
Side Panel Respray, ………………………….   £ 450.00                                 
                           
                                                           Total: £5423.42
New estimated Classic value of the Z3 2.2i around:……………………………………………………    £4750 -/+ to £7,500

However - Selling Price will be around the investment price to cover costs of including  renovation - Z3 2.2i :     £6000 - £8000
Conclusion: Break-even point in 2021 if keeping it and knowing we have a Classic back on the road, much loved & proven reliability!

Updated: 2021 -2024 The price of upgrades and maintenance now exceeds it's financial value, (before official valuation 2021) however it is now 7+ years on from the purchase date and still road worthy, low mileage, and this particular model is sought after as it is the all-rounder or mid-range for home and sport use -  It is not down to money at this point. (as I don't have any left ;) It is down to it's general reliability, the looks,  there is the durability, economy, (basic running costs) of this classic car that has proven impressive, for me at least.  I don't intend to get rid of it.  I am sure the government and all politicians, will most likely force this issue based on their policies and this for me will be a very sad day.....!
Note: Z3 Currently
NOT for Loan, Hire or Sale

Mechanically a Sound Car
A Keeper!
Car Purchase Price: ……………………………£1250.00       
Items Purchased-Parts:...…………………….  £1903.42
Fitted Soft Top: ………………………………..  £ 720.00
Hardtop & Fittings……………………………… £1100.00
Side Panel Respray, ………………………….   £ 450.00                                 
                           
                                                                  Total: £5423.42
(Poor error purchases X : £157.65 incl)
Note: Z3 Currently NOT for Loan, Hire or Sale
Mechanically a Sound Car
A Keeper!

Updated: 2021 -
2025 The price of upgrades and maintenance now exceeds it's financial value, (before official valuation 2021) however; it is now 8+ years on from the purchase date and still road worthy, low mileage, and this particular model is sought after as it is the all-rounder or mid-range for home and sport use -  It is not down to money at this point. (as I don't have any left ;) It is down to it's general reliability, the looks,  there is the durability, economy, (basic running costs) of this classic car that has proven impressive, for me at least.  I don't intend to get rid of it.  I am sure the government and all politicians, will most likely force this issue based on their policies and this for me will be a very sad day.....!
Positives: Engine has 64K on clock.
Z3 has entered the Classics league,
2025
NOT INCLUDING PERSONAL
LABOUR & TIME
New estimated Classic value of the Z3 2.2i around:    £6000 -/+ to £8,000

However - Selling Price will be around the investment price to cover costs of including  renovation - Z3 2.2i :     £7000 - £8500
Conclusion: Break-even point in 2021, if keeping it and knowing we have a Classic back on the road, much loved & proven reliability!
One must also remember tools have been purchased to cover the restoration and is averaged out categorised as investment assets, some gaining value and some depreciating and others are categorised as cyclic consumables & Cosmetics…. e.g. oil, filters etc.
2024