As above, it if was expertly repaired how did they manage to fit the wrong parts on the front end? Thats just the stuff you CAN see…… It could be a good car though and maybe you would get as much joy out of it as any other car but in terms of an investment (as you mentioned) it will always have its cat status. Its been on pistonheads for months for a reason.. its less desirable. Id get him to move on the price.
Agreed, it does seem odd - what prices are we talking for original 'M' parts? I.e. bumper etc.?
At what price would the car start to make sense?
lights are the same as some z3's or you can swap the orange indicators for clear but involves a fair bit off work. A new font bumper is around £450 I think but ad in new grill and air ducts etc (if needed)
Hi, spoken to the previous owners - he insists that these are OEM parts but admits they may not be the correct spec 'M' parts. His salvage garage is not a BMW specialist but has completed work on BMW/Porsche/Range Rovers etc... can anyone point out what the main differences are if possible? I've tried looking at google pics to identify the differences but can't see what they would be?
Also wrt the suspension, he insists that this was done correctly with OEM parts but will request this is assessed by the inspector... are there any other things I should request are inspected for the m coupe? i.e. weak points? My friend advised the boot floor?
Thanks, will add that to the list... to clarify would the oil cooler be a specific 'M' part? Speaking to the repairer I believe he has replaced with oem parts i.e. BMW parts so would imagine this has been done, but thanks for the tip.
Thanks, will add that to the list... to clarify would the oil cooler be a specific 'M' part? Speaking to the repairer I believe he has replaced with oem parts i.e. BMW parts so would imagine this has been done, but thanks for the tip.
The cooler was fitted to the M coupe/roadster and M3. Its bolted to the bottom of the radiator and the radiator is also an M coupe/roadster M3 part.
I'd be asking why the under bonnet/inner wings were painted black and not silver?
If your looking to use the car for it's intended purpose , enjoying it , don't be to worried about it being cat d and unoriginal , buy it and mod it to make it drive as they should . If your looking at long term investment keep saving , it's always going to be cat d and worth no where near what a straight one is . And as prices increase buyers will get ever more fussy with originality .
I had a cat d for 18 month or so and had a hoot with it , this investment lark is boring , get into buy to let property if your looking for financial returns , then keep your fingers crossed
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