Drivers door panel, tired paint, scatched shift surround, and non oem ZHP shift knob would be other points I would def bring up.
I'm trying to decide if I should pursue getting this car PPI'd.
- Dealer said they just replaced rear brakes (pads, i'm guessing) and tires (i'm sure they don't match the front).
- Appears to be rust between the trunk lid and bumper. Sales guy said they will have it repaired (ground and painted) at their body shop.
- He said the interior appears to not have been smoked in, but drivers' seat and steering wheel have wear. Wheel needs to be re-wrapped. I explained to him about Alcantara.
- No CarFax, but whatever report he was reading from said "collision" in 2006. No further details.
I found two indy shops in the area that standing by for PPI--there is also a dealership there. I would have to fly up from DC and drive her back ~ 9 hours. Would love your thoughts gentlemen. Other things to ask about/consider?
http://www.sandjmotorconh.com/2004_B..._182112748.veh
VIN: WBAEV53474KM07761
Drivers door panel, tired paint, scatched shift surround, and non oem ZHP shift knob would be other points I would def bring up.
Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
Check the headlights to see if they are burned out. Also for more rust in the doorjams and underneath as it looks like the car has spent a lot of time up north outside.
"Cam"
2009 Ultrasonic Blue Mica/Alpine White ISF
1998 Nassau Blue/Grey C5 Corvette 6spd Sold
2003 Imola Red/Alcantara 330i ZHP 6spd Sold
2002 TiAg/Black M3 6spd Sold
How bad do you think the paint is. I wonder if it just needs a bath and wax or if it is badly oxidized.
I'd be worried about a last minute repair on the rust. If they wanted it fixed, they would have done it before listing. They might get a quick, crappy job done.
I think the paint could be buffed and restored fairly well.
Pay for the PPI. That is not an extraordinary deal, but if you want Red, it might be okay.
Now that that's out of the way, on to the paint. That car is dirty. Hella dirty. With that in mind, as long as the clear coat is intact over the entire car, you can bring that car back to it's original luster using a DA Polisher (Porter Cable. $120 at Home Depot) coupled with time and patience. Paint correction is a wonderful thing.
I have had incredible luck with Manzerna polishes on ImolaRot paint. It is incredibly hard and takes a stout product to knock it down.
Check out this detail for an idea of how much difference you can make.
If youre actually considering this car definitely get a ppi. What shops do you have lined up? I'm abit far from merrimack, but there are a couple decent shops a bit closer.
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Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim