Pics: Could you live with this repainted rear fender? Oxford material

Philly_swedem · Fri, Dec-11-2009, 10:18:32 PM

Hi.

It's almost IMPOSSIBLE to find a nice M3 here in Sweden but now I have found the PERFECT one (almost)

A 2001/2002 M3 here in Sweden costs almost as much as a 2006 M3 E92 in the States, that some perspective huh? )

Anyways, I've found a 2002 M3 6speed manual with 4300km and 2 owners in mint condition.

Not to the sad part, the rear fender is repainted because of some scratch and I hate when I can se the difference in colors.

Not to my question, could you live with this fading because the rest of the car is perfect?

Here are the pics and what part that is repainted:

Philly_swedem · Fri, Dec-11-2009, 10:21:21 PM

Oh yeah, the molding on the rear fender will be repainted lighter to match the new paint.

ZuperJameZ · Fri, Dec-11-2009, 10:33:03 PM

I can't tell at all. I could definitely live with it. When I bought my car it had quite a bit more wrong with it than yours. Go for it.

AlpineEcstasy · Fri, Dec-11-2009, 10:39:44 PM

Go for it, if you never mentioned the fender repaint I don't think I would have ever noticed looking at those pictures.

J02 M3 · Fri, Dec-11-2009, 10:50:43 PM

Would have never noticed if you hadn't said anything.

05silverM3 · Fri, Dec-11-2009, 11:03:40 PM

From those pics, I don't see anything. I'm sure it's a bit different in person. But an '02 with 4300 kms (<3000 miles)... wow, those two previous owners really didn't drive much! I doubt you'll find a lower-mileage one. Besides, if you're not happy with the paint job, you can always get it resprayed.
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mredwin25 · Fri, Dec-11-2009, 10:59:12 PM

that car is perfect, don't worry about the little shiait, if it's in good shape don't worry bout it

ImolaMpower · Fri, Dec-11-2009, 11:02:19 PM

dude, just fix the molding and itll look fine...if it bugs you that much, go to an autobody shop and have them blend it better.

[BlackDiamond] · Fri, Dec-11-2009, 11:49:26 PM

I think it's fine, but in the end of the day, it will be you living with it, not us. So you really need to ask this for yourself.

I personally cannot tell much difference from the photos.

Philly_swedem · Sat, Dec-12-2009, 06:37:07 AM

Thanks for the input guys!

Yeah this is really a rare color, kinda like it

We'll see what the santa will give me

Fri, Dec-11-2009, 10:18:32 PM	#1
Philly_swedem Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 445 In the garage: '04 BMW M3 Reputation: 0	Pics: Could you live with this repainted rear fender? Oxford material Hi. It's almost IMPOSSIBLE to find a nice M3 here in Sweden but now I have found the PERFECT one (almost) A 2001/2002 M3 here in Sweden costs almost as much as a 2006 M3 E92 in the States, that some perspective huh? ) Anyways, I've found a 2002 M3 6speed manual with 4300km and 2 owners in mint condition. Not to the sad part, the rear fender is repainted because of some scratch and I hate when I can se the difference in colors. Not to my question, could you live with this fading because the rest of the car is perfect? Here are the pics and what part that is repainted: Last edited by Philly_swedem; Fri, Dec-11-2009 at 10:37:08 PM.

Fri, Dec-11-2009, 10:33:03 PM	#3
ZuperJameZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 156 Reputation: 0 Location: Auburn	I can't tell at all. I could definitely live with it. When I bought my car it had quite a bit more wrong with it than yours. Go for it. __________________ 03 M3 IR/IR Cabriolet with SMG Aluminum trim, 19" OEM rims, upgraded HK with two 8 inch subs and sunken amp, removable hardtop, xenons, and power seats.

Fri, Dec-11-2009, 10:50:43 PM	#5
J02 M3 1,2,6th Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 778 Reputation: 0 Location: Ontario	Would have never noticed if you hadn't said anything. __________________ 02 M, Gloss black side gills, Tein S-Tech's, DBA brakes, 245/35/19 & 275/30/19.

Fri, Dec-11-2009, 11:03:40 PM	#6
05silverM3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Age: 43 Posts: 1,266 Reputation: 0 Location: Boston, MA	From those pics, I don't see anything. I'm sure it's a bit different in person. But an '02 with 4300 kms (<3000 miles)... wow, those two previous owners really didn't drive much! I doubt you'll find a lower-mileage one. Besides, if you're not happy with the paint job, you can always get it resprayed. - __________________ . 2005 TiAg ///M3 Coupe 6MT, Black Nappa leather, Xenon, HK sound ///Mods - performance: OEM CSL headers (Swaintech ceramic coated) & catalytic converter pipe, Supersprint resonated X-pipe & "Street" muffler, ESS ECU tune, Rogue Octane SSK & transmission mounts, ZHP shifter knob, hollowed CDV (Zeckhausen), Mason/GSP clutch pedal with UUC bushing, Volk Racing CE28N 18x8.5F/9.5R wheels with 245/275 tires ///Mods - appearance: OEM CSL front bumper & trunklid & diffuser, piano black kidney grilles & side gills, smoked corner lights, short center console with Euro tray, AC Schnitzer aluminum pedals, 35% tint

Fri, Dec-11-2009, 10:59:12 PM	#7
mredwin25 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,721 Reputation: 0 Location: Broward	that car is perfect, don't worry about the little shiait, if it's in good shape don't worry bout it __________________ E90 Jerez M3 335i Vert

Fri, Dec-11-2009, 10:21:21 PM	#2
Philly_swedem Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 445 In the garage: '04 BMW M3 Reputation: 0	Oh yeah, the molding on the rear fender will be repainted lighter to match the new paint.

Fri, Dec-11-2009, 11:02:19 PM	#8
ImolaMpower Gintani Supercharged Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,090 In the garage: '13 MITSUBISHI EVOLUTION '07 BMW 335 '06 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Los Angeles, CA	dude, just fix the molding and itll look fine...if it bugs you that much, go to an autobody shop and have them blend it better. __________________ *GINTANI* Supercharged E46 M3 60-130mph Record Holder: 7.84 sec http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...le-thread.html

Fri, Dec-11-2009, 11:49:26 PM	#9
[BlackDiamond] Mmmmm Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 408 Reputation: 0 Location: North Vancouver	I think it's fine, but in the end of the day, it will be you living with it, not us. So you really need to ask this for yourself. I personally cannot tell much difference from the photos. __________________

Sat, Dec-12-2009, 06:37:07 AM	#10
Philly_swedem Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 445 In the garage: '04 BMW M3 Reputation: 0	Thanks for the input guys! Yeah this is really a rare color, kinda like it We'll see what the santa will give me

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