Bodywork Quote OUCH!!!!

[E30BeemerLad]

Went to get a quote done for the bodywork this morning. Looks like I am going to have to get this done in stages.

I asked for a quote for sorting the rear arches, bootlid and around the ariel post, blowing over the whole car including sorting a bit of rot that has started around the sunroof, fixing a crack on the front spoiler near the foglight. Also included refurb of alloys.

Anyway the quote came in at Ԛ£2700!!!!!!

So looks like it will be rear arches, bootlid and bodykit sorted and a lower half blend/ respray before I can look at the rest.

Gonna shop for some other quotes first also.

The cost of this work really does get me thinking of buying a late 316 in mint condition and doing a swap over of all the mechanical components but the missus has a freaky attachment to the car and says we'll never sell it.

[320Touring]

thats a touch steep methinks! deffo get more quotes in

[M5pilot]

Bodyshops always take the p*ss.

Where are you based? I can get a very good job on my M5 for around Ԛ£1500. Ive seen the work and its very very good!

[fuzzy]

thats definately a bit steep! a different spray shops needed i think, sometimes garages over estimate deliberately because they re not really interested in doing big jobs like that, so they try to put you off rather than just saying no.they seem to be more interested in smaller,quick turnover jobs to make more cash. for that work,id reckon to pay about Ԛ£1500-Ԛ£1800 max.

[dazleeds]

me thinks steep too

will ask my neighbour for you lee
see if he knows anyone decent in leeds etc
Daz

[DaveD]

I had my bonnet and both bumpers painted for Ԛ£250...youve seen the result..Ԛ£250 cash money..not to far just outside sheffield