This is going to be done anyway over the next couple of months, but...
just wondering how much we think a full front end respray (including fitting of new front panels both sides) is going to add to the value of Hamish?
Front end respray
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Front end respray
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Re: Front end respray
Very difficult to say how much it will add.
But do it anyway, these M cars deserve to be looked after and pampered!
But do it anyway, these M cars deserve to be looked after and pampered!
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Re: Front end respray
Realistically it won't add anything to the value. What it will do is make your car a more trade-able commodity. If you were to sell the car, it would be viewed as a "good" example vs the possibly less expensive equivalent models available at the time. Therefor you will stand a better chance of getting your asking price than if you don't change the panels. From what I observe, recent M prices are appreciating, and all the more reason to maintain them in pristine condition.
As an example of the benefit of care and maintenance, I sold my 215,000km 1997 2.8 a couple of years ago for over £10,000. The average going price for a 2.8 with that mileage in SA is less than half that. I have seen only one other Z3 here asking a similar price which is a 3.0 with just 29,000km mileage, and is in good condition....and that is the "asking" price... hopefully the seller will get his price.
As an example of the benefit of care and maintenance, I sold my 215,000km 1997 2.8 a couple of years ago for over £10,000. The average going price for a 2.8 with that mileage in SA is less than half that. I have seen only one other Z3 here asking a similar price which is a 3.0 with just 29,000km mileage, and is in good condition....and that is the "asking" price... hopefully the seller will get his price.