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BMW 316 ex UK -rust?

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  • 30-08-2007 2:39pm
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    gally
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭


    I,m considering buying a BMW 316 saloon ex UK 1998.I,m wondering if anyone could tell me if salt corrosion is a problerm on BMWs-and where to watch out for the dreaded rust.Anyone have experience of O Donovans Cars Ennis Road Limerick who imports from the UK and has a 316 Saloon in stock?


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    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,711 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    It could be.

    Get a HPI and get the car up on a lift. Check fully. Bring a mechanic with you if need be.

    No knowledge of seller.


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    michaelanthony
    Closed Accounts Posts: 741 ✭✭✭michaelanthony


    I got a 316 from Liverpool and there was quite a bit of rust. There was a hole in the floor and I had to get a plate welded over it to pass the NCT.


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    mmassive
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭mmassive


    Check for rust in the boot where the spare wheel is and at the sides of the boot. Theres a bit of rust in my uk model.
    I've heard that O' Donovans are fairly good. The owner used to be a rally driver and drove Alfa's (I think!). Last week he quoted me 120 euro for a light service on my 318 coupe, which I thought was very reasonable.


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    JohnCleary
    Registered Users Posts: 10,210 ✭✭✭✭JohnCleary


    There's feck all on my 02 320d (came to IReland in Jan 07 with 73k miles)

    I've just replaced the suspension and had a quick look around. Only places there were bit's of rust was around the screw's but nothing major, not even the need for a breaker bar to loosen them, normal socket set did the job


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    gally
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭gally


    Thanks for the info everyone-He says he,ll put it up on a lift and I,ll have a good look.


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    Mac 3
    Registered Users Posts: 508 ✭✭✭Mac 3


    I used to see a lot of E36 beamers for sale outside thier premises, any of them i looked at seemed like very clean cars usually sourced in the UK, I have a 320i of that age, no rust, the odd time I'd see a clean E36 around town and surprise, surprise, a sticker or plate surround from O Donovans.

    no association with them btw.. best of luck with your search.

    Just do the usual homework and you'll get a good un. Great choice to be had in the UK, most have good Service History and will be well kept..


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    maidhc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,660 ✭✭✭maidhc


    I know a guy who did have a UK one which needed €2k of welding around the rear suspensions due to rust. Don't know much more than that though.


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    JohnCleary
    Registered Users Posts: 10,210 ✭✭✭✭JohnCleary


    maidhc wrote:
    I know a guy who did have a UK one which needed €2k of welding around the rear suspensions due to rust. Don't know much more than that though.

    Crikey! Was the rust damage obvious to the naked eye?


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