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Things to look for/check
- bensz4mc
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Things to look for/check
I know this question has probably been asked a thousand times so I apologise in advance..
What are the things I should look out for/check when buying a 2007 80k miles Coupe?
Cheers
What are the things I should look out for/check when buying a 2007 80k miles Coupe?
Cheers
- hopz121
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Normal Coupe or M Coupe
2004 BMW E46 M3 Coupe - Manual - Silver Grey
2017 BMW F31 318d M-Sport - Auto - Glacier Silver
2007 Porsche Cayman 2.7 - Manual - Arctic Silver
2003 Renault Clio 172 Cup - Blue
2003 BMW E85 Z4 3.0i - Gone
2008 BMW E90 330i SE - Gone
2017 BMW F31 318d M-Sport - Auto - Glacier Silver
2007 Porsche Cayman 2.7 - Manual - Arctic Silver
2003 Renault Clio 172 Cup - Blue
2003 BMW E85 Z4 3.0i - Gone
2008 BMW E90 330i SE - Gone
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///M i guess as in that section
Rust in the tailgate
Vanos Rattle
Broken Rear Springs
Rust in the tailgate
Vanos Rattle
Broken Rear Springs
- bensz4mc
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Thanks Hutch. How long does the clutch normally last and many miles is normal for Disc and pad replacement?
- bensz4mc
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I have been told the Michelin PS have 5mm's left all round
Brake Pads inner and outer have 13mm
Brake Discs - Front - 26mm and Rear - 23mm
Rear Springs replaced at 59k miles.
How does that sound?
Brake Pads inner and outer have 13mm
Brake Discs - Front - 26mm and Rear - 23mm
Rear Springs replaced at 59k miles.
How does that sound?
- hopz121
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I would check.
Service history including running in service and intervals.
Tyres
Brakes
Vanos
Head Gasket (marbles in a van under load up a hill)
Tailgate rust
Rear springs
Listen for any knocks on a test drive and check it brakes straight and has no wheel wobble etc.
Also look at MOT history to see if that brings up any previous advisories.
Service history including running in service and intervals.
Tyres
Brakes
Vanos
Head Gasket (marbles in a van under load up a hill)
Tailgate rust
Rear springs
Listen for any knocks on a test drive and check it brakes straight and has no wheel wobble etc.
Also look at MOT history to see if that brings up any previous advisories.
2004 BMW E46 M3 Coupe - Manual - Silver Grey
2017 BMW F31 318d M-Sport - Auto - Glacier Silver
2007 Porsche Cayman 2.7 - Manual - Arctic Silver
2003 Renault Clio 172 Cup - Blue
2003 BMW E85 Z4 3.0i - Gone
2008 BMW E90 330i SE - Gone
2017 BMW F31 318d M-Sport - Auto - Glacier Silver
2007 Porsche Cayman 2.7 - Manual - Arctic Silver
2003 Renault Clio 172 Cup - Blue
2003 BMW E85 Z4 3.0i - Gone
2008 BMW E90 330i SE - Gone
- hopz121
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Also check for 3 keys (2 normal 1 plastic) and ask to see invoices for work done etc
2004 BMW E46 M3 Coupe - Manual - Silver Grey
2017 BMW F31 318d M-Sport - Auto - Glacier Silver
2007 Porsche Cayman 2.7 - Manual - Arctic Silver
2003 Renault Clio 172 Cup - Blue
2003 BMW E85 Z4 3.0i - Gone
2008 BMW E90 330i SE - Gone
2017 BMW F31 318d M-Sport - Auto - Glacier Silver
2007 Porsche Cayman 2.7 - Manual - Arctic Silver
2003 Renault Clio 172 Cup - Blue
2003 BMW E85 Z4 3.0i - Gone
2008 BMW E90 330i SE - Gone
- bensz4mc
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Thanks Hopz...
Are the front disks at 26mm below minimum acceptance?
Are the front disks at 26mm below minimum acceptance?
- hopz121
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I honestly can't remember tbh mate there was a post somewhere about it.
I would also check tyre date codes too
I would also check tyre date codes too
2004 BMW E46 M3 Coupe - Manual - Silver Grey
2017 BMW F31 318d M-Sport - Auto - Glacier Silver
2007 Porsche Cayman 2.7 - Manual - Arctic Silver
2003 Renault Clio 172 Cup - Blue
2003 BMW E85 Z4 3.0i - Gone
2008 BMW E90 330i SE - Gone
2017 BMW F31 318d M-Sport - Auto - Glacier Silver
2007 Porsche Cayman 2.7 - Manual - Arctic Silver
2003 Renault Clio 172 Cup - Blue
2003 BMW E85 Z4 3.0i - Gone
2008 BMW E90 330i SE - Gone
- hopz121
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Things to look for/check
2004 BMW E46 M3 Coupe - Manual - Silver Grey
2017 BMW F31 318d M-Sport - Auto - Glacier Silver
2007 Porsche Cayman 2.7 - Manual - Arctic Silver
2003 Renault Clio 172 Cup - Blue
2003 BMW E85 Z4 3.0i - Gone
2008 BMW E90 330i SE - Gone
2017 BMW F31 318d M-Sport - Auto - Glacier Silver
2007 Porsche Cayman 2.7 - Manual - Arctic Silver
2003 Renault Clio 172 Cup - Blue
2003 BMW E85 Z4 3.0i - Gone
2008 BMW E90 330i SE - Gone
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- bensz4mc
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Why do you need the 3rd key?
- hopz121
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You don't need it but it should have come with 3 from the factory, just thought it was worth mentioning
2004 BMW E46 M3 Coupe - Manual - Silver Grey
2017 BMW F31 318d M-Sport - Auto - Glacier Silver
2007 Porsche Cayman 2.7 - Manual - Arctic Silver
2003 Renault Clio 172 Cup - Blue
2003 BMW E85 Z4 3.0i - Gone
2008 BMW E90 330i SE - Gone
2017 BMW F31 318d M-Sport - Auto - Glacier Silver
2007 Porsche Cayman 2.7 - Manual - Arctic Silver
2003 Renault Clio 172 Cup - Blue
2003 BMW E85 Z4 3.0i - Gone
2008 BMW E90 330i SE - Gone