re-Trim how much?

[t11mfn]

I was wondering how much would it cost for a full re-trim including the centre console?! doors etc etc?! on a cab?

Does anyone have a website link?

[bmwe30mtech]

A re trim in what, leather, material? You could try A-trim in london for a quote.

Paul

[t11mfn]

leather or other not really keen on leather probably a material like it, I have alacantra and suede in my 3 series compact at present and i like that, not sure really.

Ive seen a 325i cab motorsport for sale and the interior would need a total overhaul and they want 5.5k for it dunno if i can nock him down at all as it is the colour i prefer and it has got the wheels i like, the interior is a problem along with the check light being on on the dash what do ppl think:

the guy said to me it had been in max power with the previous owner but it is just soooo tatty inside, the rubber around the door where the windows come out is all perrished.

I reckon it neds about 2k spending on it to get it into a decent condition!!!



BMW 325i MOTOR SPORT CONVERTIBLE,
H reg. 79000 miles, long MOT, full leather, unmarked 17in alloys, lowered, D-locked, r/c/l, s/s/exhaust, M3 mirrors, power hood, e/w, Cat 1 alarm/immobilizer, hard top, VGC.

Price: Ԛ£5,495

[bmwe30mtech]

Hi, Dont know much about sports myself, but as for a re-trim it will be arround 850 i think. So best to buy a decent second hand set of seats, which have already being retrimmed! Sorry cant be more helpful! I would try and gte him doen on price if the interior is so bad, but cabs arnt very common so?!

Paul

[t11mfn]

True cabs are not very common i want this one and know there is alot of work involved in getting it to a standard i would like, but im not going to pay full wack for it baring in mind there is a few on here for less but in a better condition.

The mrs said id be stupid to buy it but at present tis the only one around in the colour and spec that i want!!! What do you all think i should do?!

[t11mfn]

Hey i rang him offered 5k for it said he's got someone else looking at it and he will have a word with the mrs and get back to me, looks like i better get saving for the parts i need hehe

[gazza]

dont forget most parts can still ordered new from the dealers, surely the whole interior cant be naff ,,,i have just bought the panels to cover my drivers seat backrest for 80pounds ,looks brand new now

[t11mfn]

The centre console has holes in it where the previous owner had kit installed but had taken it out and stuff the seats are just worn with time but they can be sorted.

All the rubber around the doors where the windows come out are worn need replacing just silly little things that would take time and money to sort out but still its the colour and type i want so we will see if he accepts my offer after this guy has seen it.

Tis a shame as a couple of weeks ago i could of got the ones i was looking at on autotrader if i had not of wasted my time waiting and pondering.

[bmwe30mtech]

Hi, I would recomend if you buy it to get another e30 and take all the sills, seals, centre consol etc out of that. Try a breakers yard, or ebay, then sell the rest of the car on for spares! It would save you some money. (well im always looking to save money, so its just what id do!!! )

Paul

[Cotty]

A re trim in what, leather, material? You could try A-trim in london for a quote.

Paul

I had the interor of my 316 retrimed by A-trim, in fabric and they did a top notch job. I didnt pay for it so cant give you any idea of price

[motorsport]

If you get it for Ԛ£5k and you spend Ԛ£2k to get it A1 and mint then you should have no probs getting your money back with those miles and a hardtop.
Just buy it, if it goes you'll probably spend years finding another to the colour/spec you want. Interiors can be picked up of Ebay occassionally, they can also be reconnolosied to as new condition too for little money (as mine). I've just reconnolised my leather(which was cracked and worn) and redyed my carpets to a nice blue for little money. Interior is now A1. I've got a feeling that with the Macau blue(looks it in the pic) you get woven/bubble leather which could be a problem to repair. However if it's only the seat bolsters and sides damaged it should be no problem though.
One with that spec/(hardtop normally extra) and leather all A1 would be up for around Ԛ£7k and should fetch similar.
Andy

[t11mfn]

Thanks guys ive offered him 5k for it he said hes got a guy going round today to view it although on the other hand he said he's got to speak with the mrs when i said all i can offer him is 5k so i duno what to think i aint going to go higher than that there is no point me dont think!

The mileage is at 89k not 79k as in the picture, I will be kicking myself if i dont get it really as tis what i am after really colour spec etc etc so with a little tlc and some pennies i will have it looking ship shape.

[motorsport]

Hope all goes well and you get it for Ԛ£5k.
Alternatively if you have to pay close to Ԛ£5495 you could always sell the hardtop on for around Ԛ£700 to fund your repairs.
Then you're basically getting the car for Ԛ£4800...! not bad.
You could always source out a hardtop later if when needed.
Food for thought i suppose.
Personally i would agree to meet him in the middle Ԛ£5250, that's only if he dosen't come back to you soon. But that's just me, I just can't wait /bag of nerves etc. when buying cars incase i lose out. I wouldn't want to lose the car i wanted for the sake of Ԛ£250. This is assuming only the interior needs sorting as i know it ain't to expensive to fix up.
Good Luck anyhow.
Andy

[t11mfn]

Thanks mate that is what I am thinking about, ive offered 5k im thinking so that I can secure it I will txt him and offer the full 5.5k that way at least I have piece of mind that ive got it.

I wouldnt sell the roof cause I wanted one with a hardtop, I was willing to pay alot less then buy one so finiding a car with one already was a bonus.

Then all i have to do is some overtime to pay for the bits i feel it needs to make it a beautiful car.

Can you still get door rubbers etc from BMW for these? if so does anyone know how much?

[motorsport]

If you're talking window seals joined to the black/chrome trim yes. Not that much neither i got a couple from BMW. Basically most of the parts are still available.
Offer him less without the hardtop and buy Jitt's colour coded one from the for sale section, then get it sprayed over in Macau Blue, that would look the part.
http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... ic&t=15077
If not at least start at Ԛ£5250 before giving him the full amount.
Andy

[t11mfn]

Like you Motorsport i couldnt let it go to someone else so I txt him saying id give him the full price he agreed.

So all i have to do now is pay the bloke and get the car, its got all the bits i wanted the wheels hardtop etc like i said and I would of kicked myself if he would of sold it to the guy today.

I know the inside isnt up to standard but i will get it there!!

With the help of this place

[bmwe30mtech]

Wel done buying the car, im sure youl enjoy every minuite of it!! I found with my car its quite fun to have some jobs to do on it (not the engine ) but interior etc... Youl have it looking new in no time!

[t11mfn]

thanks mate, it will be fun atleast at present i dont have to use it day to day to go to/from work I have my other 3 series compact for that until i sell it.

However i dont plan to keep my compact for long as i want this one finished to use and enjoy!!!

[motorsport]

Keep both, and the cab garaged for sunny days only, that way it'll stay in the A1 condition once you get it there. I found it too difficult keeping on top when it was used everyday.
Nice one on the purchase.
Andy

[t11mfn]

I dont think i could be able to afford it running the both, serivcing the both MOT'ing the both and insuring the both.

IMO I believe a car is designed and built to be used not to sit in a garage until it is nice day?!

[motorsport]

You're gonna get all cold and wet......!
Still good in the winter with a hardtop though.

Enjoy,
Andy

[t11mfn]

Exactly why I wanted a hard top for the winter get the best of both worlds!!!