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- Smartbear
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My e89 was supplied in a bit of a grotty state to be honest so I was a bit apprehensive about looking under the bonnet-it seems it's the cleanest part of the car! Very pleased
Rob
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- markeg
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Thy probably steam cleaned it, Rob. I would get some 303 in there and check all the rubbers etc.
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- mr wilks
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Remember the 89 when i first got it Rob
Fortunately the guy had kept the cabin immaculate & didn't shirk on dealer servicing so with some effort it some came good
Fortunately the guy had kept the cabin immaculate & didn't shirk on dealer servicing so with some effort it some came good
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- Smartbear
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Wow, what a difference! Perhaps even more telling than clean bodywork when looking over a potential purchase
Rob
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- ben g
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Love a clean engine bay though weirdly, some like to see an unclean bay when buying as it doesn't look like the seller is hiding any engine issues that way.
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- Chris_D
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+1 on that theory.ben g wrote:Love a clean engine bay though weirdly, some like to see an unclean bay when buying as it doesn't look like the seller is hiding any engine issues that way.
I was actually pleased to see the patina of evenly laid dust across all surfaces in mine before i bought it. this photo was supplied by the owner on my request.
Only telltale sign of tomtwattery was from the recent oil change as can be seen from the lack of dust around the oil filler.
Much cleaner now ofc
Before: After, and in bits lol:
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- mr wilks
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You wouldn't go looking for oil / fluid leaks from the top would youChris_D wrote:+1 on that theory.ben g wrote:Love a clean engine bay though weirdly, some like to see an unclean bay when buying as it doesn't look like the seller is hiding any engine issues that way.
I was actually pleased to see the patina of evenly laid dust across all surfaces in mine before i bought it. this photo was supplied by the owner on my request.
Only telltale sign of tomtwattery was from the recent oil change as can be seen from the lack of dust around the oil filler.
Much cleaner now ofc
Before:
File 12-08-2016, 22 39 15.jpeg
After, and in bits lol:
Photo 14-10-2016 15 32 16.jpg
In my experience popping the bonnet to reveal a fresh + minty engine bay can only be a positive
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- Chris_D
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Well ofc a clean engine bay is the preferred option as it's a sign that its been cherished and cared for.mr wilks wrote:You wouldn't go looking for oil / fluid leaks from the top would youChris_D wrote:+1 on that theory.ben g wrote:Love a clean engine bay though weirdly, some like to see an unclean bay when buying as it doesn't look like the seller is hiding any engine issues that way.
I was actually pleased to see the patina of evenly laid dust across all surfaces in mine before i bought it. this photo was supplied by the owner on my request.
Only telltale sign of tomtwattery was from the recent oil change as can be seen from the lack of dust around the oil filler.
Much cleaner now ofc
Before:
File 12-08-2016, 22 39 15.jpeg
After, and in bits lol:
Photo 14-10-2016 15 32 16.jpg
In my experience popping the bonnet to reveal a fresh + minty engine bay can only be a positive
But at least mine looked honest, if not squeaky clean.
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- mr wilks
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To be fair i wouldn't judge a car by its under bonnet presentation , the 89 i bought had clearly come from a good home he just never lifted the bonnet in his 5 yrs of ownership & assumed his dealer was keeping things tiptop under thereChris_D wrote:Well ofc a clean engine bay is the preferred option as it's a sign that its been cherished and cared for.mr wilks wrote:You wouldn't go looking for oil / fluid leaks from the top would youChris_D wrote: +1 on that theory.
I was actually pleased to see the patina of evenly laid dust across all surfaces in mine before i bought it. this photo was supplied by the owner on my request.
Only telltale sign of tomtwattery was from the recent oil change as can be seen from the lack of dust around the oil filler.
Much cleaner now ofc
Before:
File 12-08-2016, 22 39 15.jpeg
After, and in bits lol:
Photo 14-10-2016 15 32 16.jpg
In my experience popping the bonnet to reveal a fresh + minty engine bay can only be a positive
But at least mine looked honest, if not squeaky clean.
Guess its one of those quirks that define the enthusiast from a owner , doesn't mean its any better or worse a car it just shows a certain pride of ownership
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- Stuartt
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Looks good Rob
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- Pastry
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It's looking nice and tidy Rob but something isn't right, what you need is a nice 2.5 engine in that bay and I just so happen to know a decent fella that would swap you one
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- mr wilks
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Any plans to upsize the 17s Rob ?
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- Smartbear
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How very dare you! They're 18's il have you knowmr wilks wrote:Any plans to upsize the 17s Rob ?
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
- Smartbear
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That's a really kind gesture pastry, il give it some serious thought over the next 2 secondsPastry wrote:It's looking nice and tidy Rob but something isn't right, what you need is a nice 2.5 engine in that bay and I just so happen to know a decent fella that would swap you one
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
- Nictrix
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Same wheels on ours. I like them, really easy to clean, inside and out.Smartbear wrote:How very dare you! They're 18's il have you knowmr wilks wrote:Any plans to upsize the 17s Rob ?
Rob
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