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  • #16
    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?

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    • #17
      FYI - the current owner paid £11k last year for the car and has completed the above works to it (£700).

      Are these parts just standard z3 items?

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      • #18
        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.

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        • #19
          Originally posted by ed_d82 View Post
          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)

          and you could spend nearer £1k before paint

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          • #20
            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?

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            • #21
              Originally posted by Dave P View Post
              If its had front suspension damage then the under bonnet may have been re-sprayed but looks like not to original spec on this car (common on catc/d)
              Hi Dave, do you mean that the engine bay is not original colour spec?

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              • #22
                Originally posted by ed_d82 View Post
                Hi Dave, do you mean that the engine bay is not original colour spec?
                Engine bay on a silver car should be a flat silvery/white undercoat colour,

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                • #23
                  Thanks, also seen the info on the buying guide so will request the assessor pays attention to these areas too.

                  Cheers

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                  • #24
                    As the front end has been repaired with none M parts check it still has the oil cooler in place

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                    • #25
                      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.

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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by ed_d82 View Post
                        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?

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                        • #27
                          Just a thought was it a black car originally and then repainted silver ? easily checked via the vin number

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                          • #28
                            Hi, silver car from the factory... interesting about the cooler... will definitely check this.

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                            • #29
                              Originally posted by ed_d82 View Post
                              Hi, silver car from the factory... interesting about the cooler... will definitely check this.
                              Silver paint costs the same as black, but black is good for covering things!

                              None M parts not OME for this car were used to repair. The repair was done on a cheap budget.

                              Just beware!

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                              • #30
                                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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