Hello everyone, I'm considering buying a 2004 Z4 3.0 with around 32k miles. I haven't yet had it pre-purchase inspected, but I went to the used car dealership today to have a look and to test drive it. Test drive went ok, even though something (seemed to be the top) seem to rattle a bit. I guess this is probably normal with the stiff suspension and the run flats.
I'm not an expert (this will be my first car), but tried to visually inspect it. Of the things that needed reapair, I noticed three things:
1. A small, bubble/lump/"nipple", approximately pee sized. See picture. It is in the passenger side rear fender (i think this is what its called). I attached a picture of a random Z4 to show where it is. It's the metal part and not the plastic part. The weird thing is that this little outgoing dent seems to be pretty hard, so I don't think its rust. The trunk is pretty well isolated, so I dont think its something sharp in the trunk that pierced it from the inside.
The sales guy said that depending on what it is either the have to repaint the entire piece of metal or just grind down the lump and repaint it. Any thought on what this is and what it may cost?
2. The bolster of the drivers seat; the leather was worn and the bolster not supporting from getting in and out of the car many times.
3. The aluminium parts inside were pretty scratched up. Can this be fixed by re-polishing the pieces, or is it cheaper to get new aluminium pieces?
Overall, how much do you think these repairs will be? And if the will not be any further mechanical issues (PPI will show), then how much do you think this car is worth?
It is Black/Black/Black and has Sports, premium and heated seats.
Thanks in advance!
I actually don't know how to attach images, but I also posted this question on another site called bimmerforums. You can see the bubble here: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5898159#post5898159
I'm not an expert (this will be my first car), but tried to visually inspect it. Of the things that needed reapair, I noticed three things:
1. A small, bubble/lump/"nipple", approximately pee sized. See picture. It is in the passenger side rear fender (i think this is what its called). I attached a picture of a random Z4 to show where it is. It's the metal part and not the plastic part. The weird thing is that this little outgoing dent seems to be pretty hard, so I don't think its rust. The trunk is pretty well isolated, so I dont think its something sharp in the trunk that pierced it from the inside.
The sales guy said that depending on what it is either the have to repaint the entire piece of metal or just grind down the lump and repaint it. Any thought on what this is and what it may cost?
2. The bolster of the drivers seat; the leather was worn and the bolster not supporting from getting in and out of the car many times.
3. The aluminium parts inside were pretty scratched up. Can this be fixed by re-polishing the pieces, or is it cheaper to get new aluminium pieces?
Overall, how much do you think these repairs will be? And if the will not be any further mechanical issues (PPI will show), then how much do you think this car is worth?
It is Black/Black/Black and has Sports, premium and heated seats.
Thanks in advance!
I actually don't know how to attach images, but I also posted this question on another site called bimmerforums. You can see the bubble here: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5898159#post5898159
