Spring Inspection

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njzangle

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I'm new to this forum - I am shopping for a used E85. I noticed that many people are reporting rear spring issues. My question is can you reasonably inspect the rear springs before buying a used Z4??
I've downloaded the very comprehensive used car inspection list from this forum - thanks to whomever posted that.
Also I had an 05 E85 on a 50,000 lease - it did not have any spring issues.

Thanks,
Andy
 
njzangle, welcome to the forum... :thumbsup:
It's the rear springs that breaks and usually right at the bottom of the spring. You might be able to inspect the spring from the rear of the car with a mirror mounted inspection tool and a flash light or what you call a torch. Also, it should not be unreasonable to have the car inspected by a professional as a condition of purchase.
 
As said I wouldn't lose too much sleep over the springs. But no harm in getting an inspection done.
 
Thanks for the info - The dealer just accepted my offer on a 2008 3.0si. The springs looked fine - the vehicle had low mileage 32K. I'm looking forward to accepting delivery later today.

Andy
 
njzangle said:
Thanks for the info - The dealer just accepted my offer on a 2008 3.0si. The springs looked fine - the vehicle had low mileage 32K. I'm looking forward to accepting delivery later today.

Andy
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Nice one. :thumbsup: Make sure you get some pictures up, we love pics of Shiny Zeds on hear. :wink:
 
njzangle said:
Thanks for the info - The dealer just accepted my offer on a 2008 3.0si. The springs looked fine - the vehicle had low mileage 32K. I'm looking forward to accepting delivery later today.

Andy
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Sounds like you have found yourself a rare car there with that mileage :thumbsup:
Don't forget to post up pics and give us all the details :)
 
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