E89 for Mrs.Makeshift

tiglon · Post by **tiglon** » Fri Feb 18, 2022 7:59 pm

That's a really bad attempt at rebadging

like Pondrew says though, easily fixed.

I sold a space grey 30i with beige(ish) interior 3 years ago, 38k on the clock.... barely got 10 grand for it

makeshiftuk · Post by **makeshiftuk** » Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:33 pm

tiglon wrote: ↑Fri Feb 18, 2022 7:59 pm I sold a space grey 30i with beige(ish) interior 3 years ago, 38k on the clock.... barely got 10 grand for it

No way! Did you go straight from your 30i into a 35is?

Pondrew wrote: ↑Fri Feb 18, 2022 6:52 pm The badge has been removed and stuck back on wonky and in the wrong place. Could be as innocent as someone de-badging it then someone else reversing it. Easily fixed.

Perhaps I'm thinking worst case scenario with the badging... I automatically assume it's been an accident, it's needed a respray, and Stevie Wonder's been tasked with the job of reattaching the badge.

Zed Baron · Post by **Zed Baron** » Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:35 pm

The rear bumper lower valance looks like its been repainted, shouldn't it be a very dark grey/black? Could be a simple modification or the whole bumper has been painted for some reason (ties in with the wonky badge). I de-badged the sides of my car but I didn't do the back, seems odd you would do the back and leave the side badges on? Also the start / heated seats buttons look a bit worn.

Silverstar · Post by **Silverstar** » Fri Feb 18, 2022 9:20 pm

Zed Baron wrote: ↑Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:35 pm The rear bumper lower valance looks like its been repainted, shouldn't it be a very dark grey/black? Could be a simple modification or the whole bumper has been painted for some reason (ties in with the wonky badge). I de-badged the sides of my car but I didn't do the back, seems odd you would do the back and leave the side badges on? Also the start / heated seats buttons look a bit worn.

Nothing odd about that, I have debadged the back but left the sides! The wonky badge on the back could be as others have pointed out a case of debadge and re-badged but I would bet that it's has had a respray / repair especially with the lower valance of the bumper being painted too.
Nothing wrong with that so long as it isn't major rear end shunt and the repair work is of good quality.

The wonky badge can be easily resolved by removing it! If you go to look at the car inspect the rear carefully especially under the boot floor mat to see any evidence of a major repair, look at the seams or body joints and see they appear original.

B21 · Post by **B21** » Fri Feb 18, 2022 9:57 pm

The colour matched valance is a homage to the 35i/35is ….I imagine …unusual to see how the valance would normally get damaged necessitating a re-spray..I went the other way..I removed the colour matched valance …and no Z4 badges..but each to their own..

tiglon · Post by **tiglon** » Fri Feb 18, 2022 11:56 pm

makeshiftuk wrote: ↑Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:33 pm No way! Did you go straight from your 30i into your 35is?

Nope, couple of years of driving crapmobiles in between!

I'd guess the rear valance is a modification, it might just be poor quality photos but it looks like they haven't done a great job, with what looks like the grey paint on the edges of the number plate - if so it looks like an amateur job that may not age well.

The buttons look dirty to me rather than worn, but you can easily check if you view it.

IRD · Post by **IRD** » Sat Feb 19, 2022 12:50 am

I had a 10 year old 3.5is with a low mileage which had been well maintained throughout it’s life and had no problems. It is worth searching for a car with the BMW extended warranty which significantly reduces worry about repair costs. The annual premium for this was just under £500 pa.

And14ward · Post by **And14ward** » Sat Feb 19, 2022 6:16 am

I think if someone were trying to hide a repair the z4 badge would be positioned perfectly. Enjoy.

makeshiftuk · Post by **makeshiftuk** » Wed Feb 23, 2022 3:48 pm

I've got the grey one and another lined up to see this week... will report back with my findings!

Deepseaskateboard · Post by **Deepseaskateboard** » Thu May 05, 2022 9:24 pm

B21 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 18, 2022 9:57 pm The colour matched valance is a homage to the 35i/35is ….I imagine …unusual to see how the valance would normally get damaged necessitating a re-spray..I went the other way..I removed the colour matched valance …and no Z4 badges..but each to their own..

I have found one of these ‘homage’ valances on ebay.
I notice you have one on your car.

Did you buy it primed, if so, how much roughly was the spray job? I have a figure in my head of about £600. Usually the cost of a panel respray.

I am pondering this mod, with body colour valance and the black ‘diffuser’.

B21 · Post by **B21** » Thu May 05, 2022 9:51 pm

My MSport MSport rear valance came in primer ..so I guess it depends who does your painting …I used to use a professional body shop..the rear valance and a front bumper re spray was £900.

My last re-spray by a freelance guy for the 35is reversal plus spoiler was £300.

Deepseaskateboard · Post by **Deepseaskateboard** » Thu May 05, 2022 11:29 pm

B21 wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 9:51 pm My MSport MSport rear valance came in primer ..so I guess it depends who does your painting …I used to use a professional body shop..the rear valance and a front bumper re spray was £900.

My last re-spray by a freelance guy for the 35is reversal plus spoiler was £300.

I see, I was in the right ballpark.

Thanks!

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