Rust - advice needed

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jkm3
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Post Thu Sep 24, 2015 11:28 pm

Hi Chaps,
Had a look at 325i sport for sale and has a nice history but has the following rust ... Not a complete surprise but I'd appreciate your views on what's else is likely to surface and required repairs. Any body gurus recommended ?
Scuttle rotted through on passenger corner - fine on drivers corner
All 4 arches have surface rust, inner arches appear fine
One side of sunroof sliders very rusted...when looking down on an open sunroof, looks like rusted through on one side, is this a replaceable mechanism, roof off job?
Rectangular patch of rust over rear screen, near passenger corner, 3"x1"
Seems ok underneath, battery location solid,
I know it all depends and need to see the car but from your experience, any advice appreciated.
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Post Fri Sep 25, 2015 12:09 am

Doesn't sound too bad except for the roof,expect to have to change the sunroof cartridge tho.
It's doable but not fun
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Post Fri Sep 25, 2015 7:14 am

Without pics or the price of the car, it's simply impossible to say if it's worth saving. But ANY rot n the roof skin is a worry and requires extensive further investigation. Difficult to remedy correctly.

Get pics and we may be able to help more......
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Post Sat Sep 26, 2015 9:10 am

Thanks for the replies guys, appreciate it's almost impossible without seeing it but the takeaway for me is if rust is gone beyond sunroof cartridge to roof skin it's a problem
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Post Sat Sep 26, 2015 11:57 am

Sounds like 6k should fix it , if you're lucky :(
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Post Sat Sep 26, 2015 12:50 pm

Your taking the p1$$ right? I was thinking 2500-3000 absolute tops but maybe I'm out of touch....am I ? Cheers
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Post Sat Sep 26, 2015 1:05 pm

I'll change your cartridge for 2.5 grand!!
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