Orinoco 2.8

[Philip carter]

I am new to this forum. I have a fantastic Z3 2.8 Orinoco in very good condition 50,000 miles on the clock. The only problem is I’m losing my garage that I use as my neighbour is selling their house. so I need to think what can I do? What sort of price should I put it up for, two years ago I had an agreed value from the insurers for 11,000 what would be a fair price if i put it on the market, would love your comments. I would love to keep the car but I have no choice. Thanks to everybody.

 

[KASPar]

Have you a driveway? I lost a garage and use a carcoon on the driveway. Size 3L https://www.carcoon.com/product/outdoor-carcoon-size-3-large/#cart-box

 

[andyglym]

I am new to this forum. I have a fantastic Z3 2.8 Orinoco in very good condition 50,000 miles on the clock. The only problem is I’m losing my garage that I use as my neighbour is selling their house. so I need to think what can I do? What sort of price should I put it up for two years ago? I had an agreed value from the insurers for 11,000 what would be a fair price for put it on the market, would love your comments. I would love to keep the car but I have no choice. Thanks to everybody.

Have you tried a storage unit that's temperature controlled? About £160 a month or so.

Sadly you'll not get anywhere near the agreed valuation price as there's just too many left on the road. Probs about £5k if in top nik (obviously you can ask for more).

 

[AntStark]

2.8 Orinoco has some rarity value, as most were 1.9s. Good mileage but as always the value comes down to condition and maintenance. £5-£6k would not be unrealistic if tip top. Worth posting some pics

 

[Philip carter]

I’ve only ever seen 4 this including my Car in the last 15 years of the 2.8 Orinoco

 

[Philip carter]

Here are some pictures of my 2.8 orinoco

 

[RickyBobby]

Lovely car the Orinoco widebody but as already mentioned condition is everything with the Z3’s.

Be worth getting an advert up on the forum so you get the benefit of members feedback on the detail and photos.

As a starter for 10 include the cars location and registration and as much detail regarding the service and maintenance history.

With it being the Orinoco it will have heated upgraded leather seats, style 42 wheels and AC but also worth including the full vin # specification along with plenty of photos particularly of the areas which usually show the most signs of wear like the roof fabric, rear screen surround, drivers seat bolster, sill covers, rear arche's, front wings, front arch liners ...etc

 

[Philip carter]

Have you a driveway? I lost a garage and use a carcoon on the driveway. Size 3L https://www.carcoon.com/product/outdoor-carcoon-size-3-large/#cart-box

No l have not got a driveway I would keep it , I love the car the sound of that engine

 

[AntStark]

Looks very tidy ..style 78 wheels by the looks of it too. . Where are you Philip?

 

[AntStark]

Great MOT history but it’s only done 1000 miles since 2012!

https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/results?registration=T156mlb&checkRecalls=true

 

[Jam03]

Great MOT history but it’s only done 1000 miles since 2012!

https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/results?registration=T156mlb&checkRecalls=true

Some might say that is criminal.

 

[Philip carter]

Great MOT history but it’s only done 1000 miles since 2012!

https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/results?registration=T156mlb&checkRecalls=true

Yes that right as I have quite a few other vehicles the car is booked in for the mot on 16th May the car drive and runs with no issues I have the original floor mat and the original wheels to go with the car

 

[Philip carter]

Some might say that is criminal.

Yes it is, I have never took the car out in the rain

 

[Stevo7682]

Hi Philip welcome from me in Scotland.

Its a shame if you have to part with it the 2.8 orinoco is a great car out of my zeds it would definitely be the last to go like you say a hard car to find in you ever wanted another one.
Stephen.

 

[Philip carter]

Hi Philip welcome from me in Scotland.

Its a shame if you have to part with it the 2.8 orinoco is a great car out of my zeds it would definitely be the last to go like you say a hard car to find in you ever wanted another one.
Stephen.

I would love to keep this car but I am losing the garage

 

[Philip carter]

I would love to keep this car but I am losing the garage

As you can see from the old mot I don’t use the car very much as I have use of other vehicles. The car is in very good condition

 

[Mint]

Hi Philip and to the forum from me too in Stafford. Good luck with your sale but as others have said it all comes down to condition and maintenance.
I don't think you'd get anyone on this forum to pay 11k, even if it a rare model.

 

[Shelly]

 

[Philip carter]

Hi Philip and to the forum from me too in Stafford. Good luck with your sale but as others have said it all comes down to condition and maintenance.
I don't think you'd get anyone on this forum to pay 11k, even if it a rare model.

I’m am looking for around £9500 this is in above average condition I have lots of paper work to go with the car, there would not be many z3 cars in this condition that any z3

 

[AntStark]

I’m am looking for around £9500 this is in above average condition I have lots of paper work to go with the car, there would not be many z3 cars in this condition that any z3

It does look good..but have fluids been changed regularly irrespective of use ? What about rubber bushes, shocks etc which deteriorate with age. The lack of use is not actually very good for it. I won’t comment on the price as like anything it’s worth what someone will pay. Good luck with your sale