I'd be amazed if a dealer/seller wouldn't just put that down to "polishing dust" too. Like you say, very difficult to tell.dannytheduck1985 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 09, 2017 10:34 pmA hpi doesn't show this. It would take a trained eye to notice if a car had been in an accident whether or not it's been repaired by the insurance or not.mmm-five wrote: ↑Tue Jul 04, 2017 10:52 amIf it's not been recorded a written off, how would you know if it had been in an 'almost write off' accident (like mine for example) that has been repaired by the insurance company with genuine parts versus an undeclared accident repair using 2nd hand, pattern parts?dannytheduck1985 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 04, 2017 12:31 am Where is the upto date crash list?
How many coupes and roadsters have been crashed (insurance total loss)?
After finding evidence of a crash when my car was fairly new. Just Makes you wonder how many cars have climbed lampposts and been repaired without going through the insurance
Does a HPI check show this?
The biggest give away is white powder between panels and in crevices. It gets everywhere.
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No.36 still on the market, price down by £1500 - http://www.usedcars-chichester.co.uk/us ... 6126357196
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does look good, I'd booking a viewing for that tbf. We'll see how long it stays on.flimper wrote: ↑Wed Sep 06, 2017 4:30 pm No. 14 back on the market
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... asc&page=1
number 36 is even advertised with coolant light on.. not surprised it gets no interest.
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If I was in the market for an ///M Coupe, I would by that (assuming it all looks good in the metal and the initial damage and repair are clearly documented)..flimper wrote: ↑Wed Sep 06, 2017 4:30 pm No. 14 back on the market
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... asc&page=1
Z4MC - heavily fettled for track use
Lotus Exige - sensible daily driver on the mods slippery slope
Westfield SEiW - in hibernation
Modified RS4 Avant - back in Blighty
S2000 GT - gone
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Minor damage, 5 years ago, on a sub-50k mile Z4MC would not have been a cat D write off...serious documentation would be required to prove what the damage was and what was replaced (and who the professional was).BMWZ4MC wrote: ↑Wed Sep 06, 2017 7:24 pmIf I was in the market for an ///M Coupe, I would by that (assuming it all looks good in the metal and the initial damage and repair are clearly documented)..flimper wrote: ↑Wed Sep 06, 2017 4:30 pm No. 14 back on the market
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... asc&page=1
Mine with 'significant' damage of £10k (on a car valued at £14.5k) wasn't written in December 2015 - but the professionals who repaired it are a bunch of cowboys, and I've finally fixed all things they f***ed up (e.g. relocating the rear brake pad sensor socket from the splash guard to the inside of the bolted on wing; adjusting the non-working handbrake by 'clipping' the handbrake cable in a loop rather than adjusting it from the adjuster near the lever; driver's door with a 1cm drop when opened; intermittent central locking on driver's door; etc.).
I wouldn't recommend a bodyshop that rhymes with Fookers, as after 3 months of complaining, they washed there hands of it and told me to deal directly with the insurer.
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CAT S on eBay, previously owned by forum member Dirty Tool.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-BMW-Z4-M ... SwG-1Zx~0b
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-BMW-Z4-M ... SwG-1Zx~0b
Gone but not forgotten
2007 Z4///M Coupé | Silver Grey | Imola Nappa Leather | Carbon Leather Trim | Nav | Cruise | PDC | Heated Seats | CSL's | H&R's
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2009 Ibis White Audi R8 V10 | 6-speed Manual | Lots of Carbon
2007 Z4///M Coupé | Silver Grey | Imola Nappa Leather | Carbon Leather Trim | Nav | Cruise | PDC | Heated Seats | CSL's | H&R's
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2009 Ibis White Audi R8 V10 | 6-speed Manual | Lots of Carbon
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That's my old car. Was gutted to see it go but i fancied a change.flimper wrote: ↑Wed Sep 06, 2017 4:30 pm No. 14 back on the market
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... asc&page=1
Right, car was great when i owned it. The repairs weren't documented unfortunately and i admit i took a risk when i bought it from a garage but all looked straight and it drove well. Any questions, drop me a pm.
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37. LF78529/YT07 NZW/Black Sapphire MC
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Back on the market - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4M-Roads ... Sws8VZ38uWflimper wrote: ↑Mon Dec 26, 2016 9:35 pm 31. LD39048 - Silver Grey MR - 58,213 miles
Auction finishes Wed 28th Dec 10:19:15 - currently at £3640
http://www.carfinderscotland.co.uk/2006 ... -176629924
https://auctions.asm-autos.co.uk/vehicl ... =0&srch=z4
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Did the car sustain impact to 1 turret? The drivers side looks slightly out of shape. Either turret has moved or the panels are not lined up correct. Mind you the front of these cars are like putty. I ruined my front end pushing it out the bush this morning lolflimper wrote: ↑Sat Oct 14, 2017 9:41 pmBack on the market - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4M-Roads ... Sws8VZ38uWflimper wrote: ↑Mon Dec 26, 2016 9:35 pm 31. LD39048 - Silver Grey MR - 58,213 miles
Auction finishes Wed 28th Dec 10:19:15 - currently at £3640
http://www.carfinderscotland.co.uk/2006 ... -176629924
https://auctions.asm-autos.co.uk/vehicl ... =0&srch=z4
84’ E28 Alpina B9
83’ VW B2 Passat CL
90’ Mercedes 300E-24
90’ Vauxhall Carlton GSI 3000 24V manual
85’ Opel Ascona Cabriolet
83’ VW B2 Passat CL
90’ Mercedes 300E-24
90’ Vauxhall Carlton GSI 3000 24V manual
85’ Opel Ascona Cabriolet
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18. LD39814/Carbon Black MR - https://www.copart.co.uk/lot/37026907/Photos
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38. LF78818/EN07***/Black Sapphire MC
Happened a while ago but just discovered it
https://www.copart.co.uk/lot/29793297
Happened a while ago but just discovered it
https://www.copart.co.uk/lot/29793297
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Christ, that took a wack
BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
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Have we seen this one before?
Anyone need a bonnet, front bumper or headlights?
https://parts.asm-autos.co.uk/breaking- ... upe/18898/
YG08 JWD
Anyone need a bonnet, front bumper or headlights?
https://parts.asm-autos.co.uk/breaking- ... upe/18898/
YG08 JWD