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BMW Z4 2.0 28i M Sport sDrive 2dr
Registration number: BD15OVN
Vin number: WBALL52050P795114
I wanted to buy this car and inspected it at independent garage at Basingstoke. I would like to warn you off few things that has been revealed.
N/S/F WHEEL SET FURTHER BACK THAN O/S
TYRE HAS DEEP CUT IN TREAD
WING PAINTED POORLY, HAS HAD LOTS OF PAINT ALL OVER CAR
SCRATCHES TO ROOF
WHEEL BUCKLED
WING GAP INDIFFERENT TO OTHER SIDE
ONLY 1 HOUR SPENT SO MAY BE OTHER ITEMS FOUND, SUGGEST FULL CAR INSPECTION
Car is dangerous to drive. Think twice before you buy it. Seller didn’t informed about those issues. Inspection report available on request.
Registration number: BD15OVN
Vin number: WBALL52050P795114
I wanted to buy this car and inspected it at independent garage at Basingstoke. I would like to warn you off few things that has been revealed.
N/S/F WHEEL SET FURTHER BACK THAN O/S
TYRE HAS DEEP CUT IN TREAD
WING PAINTED POORLY, HAS HAD LOTS OF PAINT ALL OVER CAR
SCRATCHES TO ROOF
WHEEL BUCKLED
WING GAP INDIFFERENT TO OTHER SIDE
ONLY 1 HOUR SPENT SO MAY BE OTHER ITEMS FOUND, SUGGEST FULL CAR INSPECTION
Car is dangerous to drive. Think twice before you buy it. Seller didn’t informed about those issues. Inspection report available on request.
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Possible over reaction?
Paint/bodywork issues aren't dangerous and the wheel alignment issue might be normal wear and tear, fixable easily by an adjustment or rubber bush replacement.
Buckled wheels aren't uncommon, particularly if 18/19" on a BMW fitted with runflat tyres.
Paint/bodywork issues aren't dangerous and the wheel alignment issue might be normal wear and tear, fixable easily by an adjustment or rubber bush replacement.
Buckled wheels aren't uncommon, particularly if 18/19" on a BMW fitted with runflat tyres.
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Dream purchase? probably not as it sounds like it's had a badly repaired prang.rally-chris wrote: ↑Sun Sep 03, 2017 6:27 pm Possible over reaction?
Paint/bodywork issues aren't dangerous and the wheel alignment issue might be normal wear and tear, fixable easily by an adjustment or rubber bush replacement.
Buckled wheels aren't uncommon, particularly if 18/19" on a BMW fitted with runflat tyres.
Dream purchaser? I think we might have found one
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Really if the wheel is noticeably out of line against the other side & the panel damage , wheel , tyre are all on one front area wouldn't you add 2 + 2 together & assume a heavy impact ? I know i would & id be trotting the opposite directionrally-chris wrote: ↑Sun Sep 03, 2017 6:27 pm Possible over reaction?
Paint/bodywork issues aren't dangerous and the wheel alignment issue might be normal wear and tear, fixable easily by an adjustment or rubber bush replacement.
Buckled wheels aren't uncommon, particularly if 18/19" on a BMW fitted with runflat tyres.
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Wheel set back into the arch is not wear and tear.rally-chris wrote: ↑Sun Sep 03, 2017 6:27 pm Possible over reaction?
Paint/bodywork issues aren't dangerous and the wheel alignment issue might be normal wear and tear, fixable easily by an adjustment or rubber bush replacement.
Buckled wheels aren't uncommon, particularly if 18/19" on a BMW fitted with runflat tyres.
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Come on mate......over reaction?rally-chris wrote: ↑Sun Sep 03, 2017 6:27 pm Possible over reaction?
Paint/bodywork issues aren't dangerous and the wheel alignment issue might be normal wear and tear, fixable easily by an adjustment or rubber bush replacement.
Buckled wheels aren't uncommon, particularly if 18/19" on a BMW fitted with runflat tyres.
If that car hasnt had a badly repaired shunt, I'll eat my air filter!
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I'd get yourself round there mate, before it's snapped up!
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It's showing as a Cat D so definitely sounds like a poorly repaired accident damaged car.
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Useful to know OP - it may save someone a wasted trip!
I hope you find a good one soon - then you can post a photo.
I hope you find a good one soon - then you can post a photo.
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If the description and cat D don't set your alarm bells going then not a lot will ...Kugaman1 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 03, 2017 7:44 pmCome on mate......over reaction?rally-chris wrote: ↑Sun Sep 03, 2017 6:27 pm Possible over reaction?
Paint/bodywork issues aren't dangerous and the wheel alignment issue might be normal wear and tear, fixable easily by an adjustment or rubber bush replacement.
Buckled wheels aren't uncommon, particularly if 18/19" on a BMW fitted with runflat tyres.
If that car hasnt had a badly repaired shunt, I'll eat my air filter!
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This is the second time recently someone has posted about a car to be avoided. HERE WAS THE LAST ONE
As I said then, I think it would be an idea to have a specific section where people can post details of 'cars to be aware of' as a quick reference for anyone looking to buy.
Any thoughts?
As I said then, I think it would be an idea to have a specific section where people can post details of 'cars to be aware of' as a quick reference for anyone looking to buy.
Any thoughts?
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Dav the wheel nut wrote: ↑Sun Sep 03, 2017 9:33 pm This is the second time recently someone has posted about a car to be avoided. HERE WAS THE LAST ONE
As I said then, I think it would be an idea to have a specific section where people can post details of 'cars to be aware of' as a quick reference for anyone looking to buy.
Any thoughts?
Yeah a known cars section would be a good shout.
It would be good if the reg was in the title too so we could do a quick search before we go to see a car.
I know of an E86 coupe which I would add!!
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rally-chris wrote: ↑Sun Sep 03, 2017 6:27 pm Possible over reaction?
Paint/bodywork issues aren't dangerous and the wheel alignment issue might be normal wear and tear, fixable easily by an adjustment or rubber bush replacement.
Buckled wheels aren't uncommon, particularly if 18/19" on a BMW fitted with runflat tyres.
lol - some people on here will just argue the toss for arguments sake
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