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Shall see if I can find a tidy N52 in budget, but honestly I think either will come as a big change over a 4 pot 1.6 turbo.

That, and I'd rather take a well looked after M52 engined car than a bottom of the market N52 engined
 
So my 540i has now been written off, but thankfully I have also been paid out a "fair" value (my biggest fear as values are everywhere...). Ended up settling on £5k cash and I keep the car, hopefully the bodyshop (after I trim down a few bits from the quote) should only be ~£1,200 or so. Unfortunately as the repair was appraised officially at £5,900 I couldn't keep the CAT-C marker off it :(

Only issue is the bodyshop couldn't fit me in for a little while, managed a cable tie repair to see me through as the courtesy Scirocco R has now gone back!

 
Yep

Independent value appraisal of £5.5k, retain salvage for 10%

It helped that when it happened and after (xmas day) there were only expensive dealer cars on the market, it was also near mint with a load of work done
 
What's it actually needing, wing, bumper and the arch liners etc? Doesn't look too bad at all if the bonnet and headlight are ok

Keep plenty of photos of it like this for when you sell it again (given how much these seem to be worth now)
 
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Yeah, not too much damage at all really!

New wing, bumper, fog and grilles and potentially a slam bar (aluminium so not that strong).

Bonnet has some small dents/marks but will be repaired. Headlight lens has a small scuff but should buff out with no clips broken.

Undertray and arch liner were noted as damaged but will go again, the undertray is £450 and only around new so the old one will suffice but doesn't look damaged except at the leading edge which looks like a small different section so hopefully cheaper.

Going to get the other small marks around it sorted at the same time whilst the paint is mixed up and likely run it till it dies :)
 
Invertigo said:
Shall see if I can find a tidy N52 in budget, but honestly I think either will come as a big change over a 4 pot 1.6 turbo.

That, and I'd rather take a well looked after M52 engined car than a bottom of the market N52 engined
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You won't be getting an M52 in any Z4 - they were never fitted. The M54 revs as high as the N52 in 3.0L form and there's little in it in reality. I agree, find the best one in budget, or just go for the one you prefer the look of.

Good news Kiethton! I was going to suggest taking the purple car off the other chap's hands, but I see you're there already. Make it happen!
 
Yeah was a good chunk more than I paid for it 4 years ago...

Although there are now 2 others, both red and with similar miles @ £7k so maybe I could have got more...
 
Seems about the going rate at the moment for them, spec in spoiler.

Vehicle information
VIN WBA1N72040J974339
Type code 1N72
Type M135I (EUR)
E series F21 ()
Series 1
Type HC
Steering RL
Doors 3
Engine N55
Displacement 3.00
Power 235
Drive HECK
Transmission AUT
Colour ALPINWEISS 3 (300)
Upholstery LEDER DAKOTA/SCHWARZ (LCSW)
Prod.date 2013-09-23
Vehicle upgrades
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Additional iDrive features Read more
Vehicle options
S1CA Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S230 Extra package, EU-specific
S2PA Wheel bolt retainer
S2TB Sport automatic transmission
S302 Alarm system
S3AP Windshield with grey wedge
S420 Sun protection glazing
S423 Floor mats, velours
S428 Warning triangle and first aid kit
S430 Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S431 Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S494 Seat heating driver/passenger
S4DL Accent strips, black, high-gloss
S4NE Blow-by heater
S4UK 5-seater
Vehicle options
S502 Headlight cleaning system
S508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521 Rain sensor
S522 Xenon Light
S524 Adaptive Headlights
S534 Automatic air conditioning
S544 Cruise control with brake function
S563 Light package
S575 Supplementary 12V sockets
S5AC High-beam assistant
S5DA Passenger airbag deactivation
S5DC Rear-seat headrests, folding
S609 Navigation system Professional
S654 DAB tuner
S698 Area-Code 2 for DVD
Vehicle options
S6AC Intelligent emergency SOS call
S6AE Teleservices
S6AK Connected Drive Services
S6AM Real-Time Traffic Information
S6AN Concierge Services
S6AP Remote Services
S6NH Hands-free with USB interface
S6NR Apps
S6WA Instrument cluster, expanded equipment
S6WA Instrument cluster, expanded equipment
L812 National version England / Ireland
S850 Dummy-SALAPA
S880 On-board vehicle literature English
S8KA Dummy-SALAPA
S8S2 Coding alarm signal
Vehicle options
S8S3 Automatic locking when driving off
S8SM Car ident. number visible from outside
S8TG Thiefproofing device
S8V1 Label
Vehicle options
S1CB CO2 package
S249 Multifunction f steering wheel
S2NH M Sport brakes
S2PG BMW LA wheel M Double Spoke 436
S2VL Variable Sport steering
S481 Sports seat
S4AE Armrest front, retractable
S4MR Interior strips, aluminum hexagon
S704 M Sports suspension
S710 M leather steering wheel
S715 M Aerodynamics package
S760 High gloss shadow line
S775 Headlining anthracite
S853 Language version English
 
Gaygle said:
How much did you pay for 4 years ago if you don't mind me asking? And what mileage was it on?
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~£3k from BCA Blackbushe by the time transaction fees were added.

Also had a chunk (~£2.5k) invested in it for cosmetics and preventative maintainence on top of the £6k spent by the previous owner at Cooper BMW
 
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