Car dangerous to drive for sale

homosapienss · Post by **homosapienss** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 6:21 pm

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.

rally-chris · Post by **rally-chris** » 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.

Ewazix · Post by **Ewazix** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 6:31 pm

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 purchase? probably not as it sounds like it's had a badly repaired prang.

Dream purchaser? I think we might have found one

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 6:32 pm

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.

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 direction

VRSteve · Post by **VRSteve** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 6:36 pm

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.

Wheel set back into the arch is not wear and tear.

Kugaman1 · Post by **Kugaman1** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 7:44 pm

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.

Come on mate......over reaction?

If that car hasnt had a badly repaired shunt, I'll eat my air filter!

Poltergeist1966 · Post by **Poltergeist1966** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 8:19 pm

rally-chris wrote: ↑Sun Sep 03, 2017 6:27 pm Possible over reaction?

I'd get yourself round there mate, before it's snapped up!

Lytesben · Post by **Lytesben** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 8:42 pm

It's showing as a Cat D so definitely sounds like a poorly repaired accident damaged car.

Busterboo · Post by **Busterboo** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 8:57 pm

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 9:23 pm

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.

Sam1977 · Post by **Sam1977** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 9:26 pm

Kugaman1 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 03, 2017 7:44 pm
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.
Come on mate......over reaction?

If that car hasnt had a badly repaired shunt, I'll eat my air filter!

If the description and cat D don't set your alarm bells going then not a lot will ...

Dav the wheel nut · Post by **Dav the wheel nut** » 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?

Deepseaskateboard · Post by **Deepseaskateboard** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 10:26 pm

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!!

jamie_z4 · Post by **jamie_z4** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 10:08 am

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

Number5 · Post by **Number5** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 2:22 pm

jamie_z4 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2017 10:08 am lol - some people on here will just argue the toss for arguments sake

No they don't....

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