Probably going to sell: fix paint scuffs?

CoralRed · 05-11-2022, 05:22 PM

Hi All!

My dad has a 1M with super low miles. He’s the original owner and it’s immaculate other than a rock chip on the roof (no idea how it go there) and some paint scuffs on the underside of the front valence. He’s think of letting it go cause he’s basically hardly driven it the last few years. He took it to a local higher end car dealer (they sell used porches, Ferraris, etc) to see if they would handle the sale for him and they mentioned that he should have the paint issues fixed prior to selling (if he decides to sell). I personally think he should list it with the paint issues in place since a car is only original once.. but I wanted to ask everyone’s thoughts. Any strong opinions out there?

arvinz · 05-11-2022, 07:35 PM

Can you post some pics? How bad is it? If it's not terrible, I'd leave it as is.

CoralRed · 05-12-2022, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by arvinz

Can you post some pics? How bad is it? If it's not terrible, I'd leave it as is.

Thanks! Had my dad send over some pics- I added them to the initial post. Really annoying because the car is otherwise in amazing shape and has been absolutely babied.

FairfaxM3 · 05-12-2022, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CoralRed

Hi All!

My dad has a 1M with super low miles. He's the original owner and it's immaculate other than a rock chip on the roof (no idea how it go there) and some paint scuffs on the underside of the front valence. He's think of letting it go cause he's basically hardly driven it the last few years. He took it to a local higher end car dealer (they sell used porches, Ferraris, etc) to see if they would handle the sale for him and they mentioned that he should have the paint issues fixed prior to selling (if he decides to sell). I personally think he should list it with the paint issues in place since a car is only original once.. but I wanted to ask everyone's thoughts. Any strong opinions out there?

If this is the only damage, other than the rock chip, I might be tempted to leave it as is.

How many miles are on the car?

You might look in to https://bringatrailer.com/bmw/1m/ , if you have not already.

CoralRed · 05-12-2022, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FairfaxM3

If this is the only damage, other than the rock chip, I might be tempted to leave it as is.

How many miles are on the car?

You might look in to https://bringatrailer.com/bmw/1m/ , if you have not already.

That’s kinda what I’m thinking. 3,015 miles.

I’ve been following the recent sales on BaT and Cars and Bids. Seems like they’ve really gone up as of late!

iDontRemember · 05-13-2022, 12:52 PM

I’d leave it as is but offer to repair for the next owner at cost.

CoralRed · 06-05-2022, 01:59 PM

Hi All,

Meant to check in here but I’ve spent the last week moving 1400 miles….

In any event, my dad decided to sell the 1M. It’s currently up for auction on pcarmarket. https://www.pcarmarket.com/auction/2...oupe/#comments

Eyeman · 06-15-2022, 08:26 AM

I'd definitely have the front valence resprayed, would be easy and cheap. Anything higher up like rock chips I'd just carefully touch up or with surface scratches try to hand buff out.

eeghie · 06-18-2022, 06:42 AM

Sold for 105k$

Allen Aquino · 06-27-2022, 09:20 AM

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Sold for 105k$

Wow….Surprised

Afam28 · 08-02-2022, 05:35 PM

105!!!
Sheesh!!!

05-11-2022, 05:22 PM	#1
CoralRed Second Lieutenant 106 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 135i, e36/7, e91 times 2 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Worth, TX iTrader: (0)	Probably going to sell: fix paint scuffs? Hi All! My dad has a 1M with super low miles. He’s the original owner and it’s immaculate other than a rock chip on the roof (no idea how it go there) and some paint scuffs on the underside of the front valence. He’s think of letting it go cause he’s basically hardly driven it the last few years. He took it to a local higher end car dealer (they sell used porches, Ferraris, etc) to see if they would handle the sale for him and they mentioned that he should have the paint issues fixed prior to selling (if he decides to sell). I personally think he should list it with the paint issues in place since a car is only original once.. but I wanted to ask everyone’s thoughts. Any strong opinions out there? Attached Images Last edited by CoralRed; 05-12-2022 at 11:04 AM..
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05-11-2022, 07:35 PM	#2
arvinz Captain 323 Rep 839 Posts Drives: BMW 1M VO Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M Coupé [10.00]	Can you post some pics? How bad is it? If it's not terrible, I'd leave it as is.
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05-13-2022, 12:52 PM	#6
iDontRemember Ding Dong! 104 Rep 102 Posts Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I’d leave it as is but offer to repair for the next owner at cost.
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06-05-2022, 01:59 PM	#7
CoralRed Second Lieutenant 106 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 135i, e36/7, e91 times 2 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Worth, TX iTrader: (0)	Hi All, Meant to check in here but I’ve spent the last week moving 1400 miles…. In any event, my dad decided to sell the 1M. It’s currently up for auction on pcarmarket. https://www.pcarmarket.com/auction/2...oupe/#comments
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06-15-2022, 08:26 AM	#8
Eyeman Colonel 121 Rep 2,037 Posts Drives: 2008 135 blk, blk, step Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1994 Porsche 968 Cab [0.00] 2017 AMG GTS [0.00] 1994 Porsche 968 Coupe [0.00] 1977 Mercedes 450SE ... [0.00] 2008 135 [8.00]	I'd definitely have the front valence resprayed, would be easy and cheap. Anything higher up like rock chips I'd just carefully touch up or with surface scratches try to hand buff out. __________________ Injen, RR OCC, MadDad Whisper, donut spare, 19x8.5et43fr 19x9.5et45r Volk LE37's, rear fenders rolled/pulled, PSS4S 225/35fr 255/30r, KW V1's, AR coated catless dps, Cross strutbar, CF grills and license plate holder, iCarbon diffuser, ETS black anodized FMIC, M3 control arms, Quaife, ER chargepipe, ForgeDV's, Topspeed Custom Tune, V3sims, Braille, Andrey_GTA rear hub mod, Ebay Mstyle front bumper and performance style side skirts.
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06-18-2022, 06:42 AM	#9
eeghie Kind of a big deal 300 Rep 1,674 Posts Drives: an 1M not often enough Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: between Unlimited and Hard to Get iTrader: (0)	Sold for 105k$
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08-02-2022, 05:35 PM	#11
Afam28 User 298 Rep 775 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i M-sport Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: MD. iTrader: (1)	105!!! Sheesh!!!
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