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Hi Guys,
I am about to pull the trigger on a new purchase and had an RAC Check done on the car.
From what he says it looks like the car has been in a front-end bump most probably after March 2018 (he says this this as the front passenger headlight is not an original and was replaced and the date is 2018).
The passenger side front wing is not original and has been replaced and been fully re-sprayed. The panels down each side minus the back doors and the roof (to blend it in). He says that this has been done very well. There is no structural damage on the car.
I guess the question that I need to work out is does it matter? And will it effect the resale value of the car if I sell it in a couple of years? It’s clear that the car has been well looked after otherwise. FSH and loads of money spent on it.
What's everyone's thoughts?
I am about to pull the trigger on a new purchase and had an RAC Check done on the car.
From what he says it looks like the car has been in a front-end bump most probably after March 2018 (he says this this as the front passenger headlight is not an original and was replaced and the date is 2018).
The passenger side front wing is not original and has been replaced and been fully re-sprayed. The panels down each side minus the back doors and the roof (to blend it in). He says that this has been done very well. There is no structural damage on the car.
I guess the question that I need to work out is does it matter? And will it effect the resale value of the car if I sell it in a couple of years? It’s clear that the car has been well looked after otherwise. FSH and loads of money spent on it.
What's everyone's thoughts?
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Depends how easy it is to find an alternative with the spec you want and the price you want to pay? Also, only you know how much it would bother you knowing it has had some sort of accident. Personally I'd be looking for it everytime I washed it, so I know it would drive me mad...
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There is not another one in the spec that I want on the market (apart from one with some crap history) and there hasn't been another one on the market for a couple of months.z4pilot wrote: ↑Fri Feb 05, 2021 7:55 pm Depends how easy it is to find an alternative with the spec you want and the price you want to pay? Also, only you know how much it would bother you knowing it has had some sort of accident. Personally I'd be looking for it everytime I washed it, so I know it would drive me mad...
Will it effect the resale value? I genuinely believe the seller had no idea of it and it fit's in with his ownership.
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I suspect you will be hard pushed to find a car out there of similar age that hasn't had some paintwork. Ok, a replacement panel and a light is more than paintwork but still.. If it's been done to a good standard and wasn't structural.
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Thanks Tom.
Just had a chat with the guy and he was surprised as I was. He bought it from a garage too and they didn't mention it. The car has had a full MBSH and they haven't seen anything wrong with it either.
My head says buy it. It's not a problem but the RAC man scared me a bit with his chat.
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After I'd had my 2nd E86 a couple of years I noticed that one headlight was much clearer than the other, and a closer examination showed that while paint on the front wing on that side matched well it had some micro-blistering.
But it was 9 years old when I bought it, so finding a previous repair wasn't that surprising and didn't really bother me. It certainly didn't spoil my enjoyment of the car!
I suppose it's only likely to affect resale if potential buyers spot it!
But it was 9 years old when I bought it, so finding a previous repair wasn't that surprising and didn't really bother me. It certainly didn't spoil my enjoyment of the car!
I suppose it's only likely to affect resale if potential buyers spot it!
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Thats true but I have got to tell them now that I know as it wouldn't sit right with me.Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Fri Feb 05, 2021 8:35 pm After I'd had my 2nd E86 a couple of years I noticed that one headlight was much clearer than the other, and a closer examination showed that while paint on the front wing on that side matched well it had some micro-blistering.
But it was 9 years old when I bought it, so finding a previous repair wasn't that surprising and didn't really bother me. It certainly didn't spoil my enjoyment of the car!
I suppose it's only likely to affect resale if potential buyers spot it!
How much would you out of interest barter someone down? I don't want to low ball him or knock anything off personally.
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Might be worth checking with your insurance. Some companies can be a bit touchy about these things. As far as resale goes. It could have an impact on the resale value. But it depends on what you pay. You might be able to negotiate some discount because of the accident damage. So in the end you wouldn’t be any worse off.
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This resulted in a new bumper, headlights,fog light, grills and lower grills and the wing getting painted. It happened at 5 mph. The RAC would hopefully pick all of that up but it was minimal damage, I was sitting still when it happened. They could tell me, rightfully so, that the cars had a good bit of the front replaced so must’ve taken a corner impact, technically correct.
The lights and grills all needed replaced because the impact had broken the plastic retaining clips. No actual direct impact to these areas
If the rest of it checks out and you’re happy with it I’d say go with it
The lights and grills all needed replaced because the impact had broken the plastic retaining clips. No actual direct impact to these areas
If the rest of it checks out and you’re happy with it I’d say go with it
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Well that's the thing. I just had a conversation with the owner and said I don't think I care if some grandma has backed into it. But if it's been powerslided at 40mph and clipped a wall I would be rather put off.Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Fri Feb 05, 2021 8:43 pm This resulted in a new bumper, headlights,fog light, grills and lower grills and the wing getting painted. It happened at 5 mph. The RAC would hopefully pick all of that up but it was minimal damage, I was sitting still when it happened. They could tell me, rightfully so, that the cars had a good bit of the front replaced so must’ve taken a corner impact, technically correct.
The lights and grills all needed replaced because the impact had broken the plastic retaining clips. No actual direct impact to these areas
If the rest of it checks out and you’re happy with it I’d say go with it
Seller says his best mate works for Merc and they never spotted it. It's got a full service history (1 every year at Merc) had £1000's spent on it. The guy spent £150 quid on AMG door pins for the car for Christ sake. It checks out in every other area.
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Well that suggests the RAC only spotted it by checking the paint depth and does say there was no evidence of any major structural repairs.
I'd go and look at the car myself as they suggest and see if you can spot it. If you can't then it's unlikely anyone will when you come to sell it, so I wouldn't be too mean!
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I am worrying over nothing aren't I?Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Fri Feb 05, 2021 8:49 pmWell that suggests the RAC only spotted it by checking the paint depth and does say there was no evidence of any major structural repairs.
I'd go and look at the car myself as they suggest and see if you can spot it. If you can't then it's unlikely anyone will when you come to sell it, so I wouldn't be too mean!
My Dad sitting on the fence on this because of the money involved.
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Funnily enough, it was an older guy that backed into mine. I’m with Mr Tidy, they’ve used a paint depth gauge and spotted it that way. I’d be interested if the RAC guy noticed the new headlight visually or on investigation after finding out the wing had been pained.mgrlane wrote: ↑Fri Feb 05, 2021 8:49 pmWell that's the thing. I just had a conversation with the owner and said I don't think I care if some grandma has backed into it. But if it's been powerslided at 40mph and clipped a wall I would be rather put off.Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Fri Feb 05, 2021 8:43 pm This resulted in a new bumper, headlights,fog light, grills and lower grills and the wing getting painted. It happened at 5 mph. The RAC would hopefully pick all of that up but it was minimal damage, I was sitting still when it happened. They could tell me, rightfully so, that the cars had a good bit of the front replaced so must’ve taken a corner impact, technically correct.
The lights and grills all needed replaced because the impact had broken the plastic retaining clips. No actual direct impact to these areas
If the rest of it checks out and you’re happy with it I’d say go with it
Seller says his best mate works for Merc and they never spotted it. It's got a full service history (1 every year at Merc) had £1000's spent on it. The guy spent £150 quid on AMG door pins for the car for Christ sake. It checks out in every other area.
It certainly seems like the car’s been looked after but I think to settle you, you’ll need to see it in the flesh and see what you think.
The one thing I think would make me more comfortable is even though he’s been quick to point it out he’s also said it was a very good standard of repair.
Depending on age you’d expect most cars to have a bit of paint. There was an almost new G29 on here that’s had a side repaired at BMW for a badly creased door for a low speed impact so it’s not just older cars that’ll have paint.
I know. You’ve said you’re not looking for money off but I’d be looking for a small reduction if you feel that’ll impact on your resale
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I would not let this worry me, if the repair is high quality then just ask for some compensation such as a service plan or similar thrown in.
I used to work for a stealer (Audi) and you would be surprised at the number of new cars that are touched up during a PDI.
They are dinged in transit or while getting shunted around the yard.
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They are dinged in transit or while getting shunted around the yard.
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Almost every single car on this forum has had paint of some sort. They’re a minimum of 13 years old now....everything from small repairs to full resprays. Difference here is you know about it.
Had a Z4M years ago. That was clipped back in 08 and had a new wing and door skin. Cost £2k to fix. Just saw it sold recently with 65k on it as an absolute minter - because it was done properly and nobody is the wiser .
The number of cars that have paint before they’re even delivered would surprise some....I remember years ago someone posting photos of BMWs UK reception centre. Cars being fixed for damage in transit including a Mini that fell off a transporter getting a new roof!
Go on condition IMO... if it’s been done properly, is not structural (a bolt on and off part replaced and blended) and looks good with a decent colour match, go for it. Stuff like that happens in the factory...
Had a Z4M years ago. That was clipped back in 08 and had a new wing and door skin. Cost £2k to fix. Just saw it sold recently with 65k on it as an absolute minter - because it was done properly and nobody is the wiser .
The number of cars that have paint before they’re even delivered would surprise some....I remember years ago someone posting photos of BMWs UK reception centre. Cars being fixed for damage in transit including a Mini that fell off a transporter getting a new roof!
Go on condition IMO... if it’s been done properly, is not structural (a bolt on and off part replaced and blended) and looks good with a decent colour match, go for it. Stuff like that happens in the factory...