Should I run a mile...
- Thread starter tmcthree
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Sounds like it was badly repaired and as such you should run a mile- overpriced also.
I've had two cat Ds and both were fine allowing me to own a car I wouldn't normally be able to afford, but they were low mileage and otherwise excellent
- however in this case it's overpriced and sounds like it's a neglected dog with all those things to fix. Nike time :exitright:
- however in this case it's overpriced and sounds like it's a neglected dog with all those things to fix. Nike time :exitright:
tmcthree said:Hi, I'm a noob so apologies in advance...
I'm looking for a Z4 right now and I've found one that I was wondering if I could have the benefit of your collective wisdom.
I am going to get it inspected if I proceed but maybe if you guys see any red flags I won't bother...
It's a 2005 2.0i with 65,000 miles that has been a cat D write off.
I've seen pictures of the damage that caused the write off and it does look genuinely superficial. It was hit from the rear, so I don't think any serious damage to the mechanics were caused.
There were advisories on the last mot
Steering warning on dash
Play in os track rod would need 4 wheel alignment
front brake pads at 9mm rear brake pads at 8mm discs corroded
excess play in track control arm brushes
In addition, the door/boot opening indicator is malfunctioning. (Apparently the guy who repaired the bodywork "doesn't do electrics"). So it indicates they are open when closed and vice versa.
We got a flat tyre indication during the test drive.
It's priced at about £5k
Thanks in advance...
if the boot sensor says the boot is open when closed and closed when open its simple to fix using NSC expert
still I wouldn't buy any CAT D tbh
also coming from someone who has owned both a 2.0 and 3.0 z4, get the 3.0 every time, the 2.0 is very lackluster after driving a 3.0 and theres not much difference in running costs (obviously 3.0 slightly worse on petrol)
