Hi everyone. I went to view a 325i sport yesterday with a view to purchasing it. I noticed a few issues which I would need advice on.
A. Paint bubbling on roof about 4" away from the sunroof, 3 small bubbles around the size of peas.
B. On the MOT it stated ' Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area is Corroded but not considered excessive Jacking Point.
C. Same for Offside.
Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank You.
Paint bubbling on roof of 325i sport
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aimlessrock
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A could be a real problem. If the outside of the roof is bubbling removal of the roof lining will likely yield lots of rust...unless your a skilled welder or have deep pockets i would walk away.
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Brianmoooore
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On the plus side, the 'prescribed area' corrosion refers to the bodyshell's factory jacking pads, is of no structural consequence whatsoever, and is a common and relatively simple repair.
The roof is rotting from the inside outwards, and even if (unlikely) is confined to just the area you describe, is a difficult area to patch because of the inevitable distortion of the sheet metal when welding a large flattish panel.
As with any car with issues, if the asking price is significantly less than that of the same car in good condition minus the cost of fixing those issues, then it's worth considering. Otherwise, walk away.
If you're specifically looking for a 'sport', always get the VIN and check with a BMW dealer that it is a genuine 'sport'. Whatever is written on the V5 means very little.
The roof is rotting from the inside outwards, and even if (unlikely) is confined to just the area you describe, is a difficult area to patch because of the inevitable distortion of the sheet metal when welding a large flattish panel.
As with any car with issues, if the asking price is significantly less than that of the same car in good condition minus the cost of fixing those issues, then it's worth considering. Otherwise, walk away.
If you're specifically looking for a 'sport', always get the VIN and check with a BMW dealer that it is a genuine 'sport'. Whatever is written on the V5 means very little.
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Mickeetosavo
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It is for sale on car and classic for £11995, met grey with Supercar Detailing plates on it. Passenger door rotten on the underside, paint sunk on passenger side rear quarter, paint bubbling on roof. Owner has had it for 4 yrs. 95k loads of history car is immaculate. 3 owners. I offered him 11k but he said no, before I got the advice on here from a great bunch of guys. I feel relieved now. I then researched the number plate g223 eck only to find out it sold at auctoon 4 yrs ago for £3900. Should have done my homework first lol.
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Mickeetosavo
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I think he did me a favour but doesnt realise it yet 
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jimbom30cab
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Glad you did your homework before committing 11k to a complex restoration project.
Would 11k get a porsche 911 ?
Would 11k get a porsche 911 ?
