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Can you elaborate Amber?

But I've been told it's a 2010? WTF!

54k seems a little steep doesn't it? I'm not really up with the play on prices for these but I'd think a 2008 would be worth closer to 45 than 54 no?

The seller only has to identify the year of first registration: Source: http://communitylaw.org.nz/community-law-manual/chapter-12-consumer-protection/buying-a-motor-vehicle-chapter-12/ However that does not change the age of the vehicle. If there's a material difference between the date of first registration and the age of the car the seller is required (under various laws) to make that clear so as not to be "misleading". It's caveat emptor unless it's misleading (or false but that's not the case here). And a misleading headline cannot be corrected in the small print. I think this whole episode makes a clear argument for asking a simple question when purchasing a car (unless you already know the answer)- "how old is the car?" - seller cannot lie when asked a direct question and if they say "I don't know" then you're probably best to walk away.

I didn't, that's what "..." is used for. I simply dropped the irrelevant parts. Edit: no offence (or even disagreement) intended. If you don't understand I'm happy to elaborate - didn't think that was necessary.

Is accurate. Is BS.

Classy.

Well, will you acknowledge the age of the car is determined by calculating the current year minus the production date? Or are you going to continue to insist the first registration date somehow influences the age of the car?

Okay... so still a little in the dark - is "Evo" just some random BMW nomenclature meaning "new"? Or does it refer to an "Evolution" car model (eg E30 or E36 M3)?

<shakes head again>

<shakes head> I think you know better. The first registration date is a benchmark sure. Is it the baseline benchmark? No. And you know this. I suspect there's a lot of troll in this thread because the obvious is, well it's obvious.

Damn it lads! Tell me what you're talking about???? What are "Evo" wipers?

^ lol - I bet the guy in the d is sitting there going 'I wish, I wish!'.

<bangs head at thread> Yes, so all of this diatribe proves the lack of "soul". If the conversation needs to be objective then the soul is lost...

- was hoping for something a little less expensive - if the price drops closer to $2k I am looking for a new daily... Assuming it's in good Nick (pun intended) then that's far smarter money (as long as it's manual - cheeky lol).

What are "EVO" flat wipers?

You couldn't be more wrong Kelvin. Best you take a breath and reconsider your position before you dig a deeper hole. Kyu, you're also off the mark. The most relevant detail to a purchaser is the year of manufacture, not the year of first registration. That the two commonly occur within months of each other makes it convenient to use the first registration year to represent the age of the car. If the first registration date doesn't fairly reflect the age of the car then you can't use it to represent the age of the car. You're overlooking the basics here and since they're so obvious I'm confused as to why? Extrapolating it to the extreme proves the point quite clearly: Car manufactured in 1972 sits in a barn owned by a long passed dealer and is never registered. It's rediscovered in 2016 by anybody else and immediately registered as brand new. Now, is that a 1972 car or a 2016 car? Silly argument boys and girls. It's so simple it's hardly worth the time.

It's a MY2008 first registered in 2010? It's a 2008 car period. And can't legitimately be advertised as a 2010 car. "First registered in 2010" perhaps, as long as that's not misleading and I suggest it probably is. In no way, manner, fashion or form is it a 2010 car.

Electric rear vents would be ace but that's silly money he's asking IMHO. And why would he take off the pedal covers lol?

Staying apparently.

^ wut?

I'd never blast mine. Not saying it's wrong, just that I wouldn't take the risk. Hand clean with a terrycloth covered sponge is how I remove dirt, doesn't seem to scratch (although my entire car needs a clay bar and polish).

IMHO BMW(s) lost their soul in about 2004 when electronics became fundamentally more important than mechanics.

I'm picking up some door cards on Sunday but may need more. Please expalin what "M3" door cards are. And what's the trim on them? Pics? Also assuming that for $250 they're complete, mint and the rear panel cards are included?

What, you can't find a set of axle stands for less than $300? At least axle stands would look better than these!