Refurbishing an F25 X3 (yes, I bought a dud)

[m0lt3n]

So sometimes you go ahead and buy a car against your better judgement, only to find a LOT more issues on it when you get home.
But my wife gives me enough flack, so lets leave it at that

2017 F25 MSport 2.0d X3

Seems like the scrapyard business is booming, people are either super dodgy, to busy to help, or advertising stuff already sold. I am struggling to get a bonnet, and basically all panels on right hand side (fender and both doors)

I am also struggling to get fog lights, Midas, autostyle and goldwagon cant help either. Any tips? (neither can they help me with an engine mount)

Does this car have those small indicators on the fender? Currently there is some scratched up nasty chrome triangles. Where can I source that?

I wanted to swop my 19inch wheels for 18s, but found mine scratched up so not to keen on swopping anymore, dont want to agitate fanatics. still planning to fit bigger tyres though. a lot bigger.

 

[m0lt3n]

Oh almost forgot...
the F30 fogs wont fit?
Suitable for F30 Bumper Foglamps - Autostyle Motorsport South Africa

 

[Kyle]

Try ABM BMW, excellent pricing for members. @deago.parts@abmbmw will be able to assist.

 

[TurboLlew]

Deago is legit cheaper than most of the scrapyards a lot of the time

 

[TurboLlew]

Out of interest, why are there so many body panels in need of outright replacement?

 

[m0lt3n]

Out of interest, why are there so many body panels in need of outright replacement?

I think the car may be sagging to the side due to the weight of all the body putty....

just kidding, but there was a piss poor repair job on the car. Thick thick body putty, overspray on everything etc.
I did get the car at a very good price, but its now a very expensive project car. I just want fix once and fix proper.

 

[m0lt3n]

Oh, I also need the interior, center around gearknob, brushed silver trim




yes I am posting detail here as someone may just have something I need in his way...

 

[///M Individual]

I think the car may be sagging to the side due to the weight of all the body putty....

just kidding, but there was a piss poor repair job on the car. Thick thick body putty, overspray on everything etc.
I did get the car at a very good price, but its now a very expensive project car. I just want fix once and fix proper.

The dealers had an accident parts campaign with nice discounts that expired in September but perhaps they have extended you can check with them.

Alternatively try the bigger BMW scrap yards like MD House, Designa Rides etc.

 

[modocrat]

The chrome triangles on the fenders are from factory, no indicators.

All the best with the putty and play-doh.

 

[TurboLlew]

I think the car may be sagging to the side due to the weight of all the body putty....

just kidding, but there was a piss poor repair job on the car. Thick thick body putty, overspray on everything etc.
I did get the car at a very good price, but its now a very expensive project car. I just want fix once and fix proper.

This sucks but it will be looking good in no time with the approach you are taking I'm sure!

 

[FiRi@Rennzport]

Oh, I also need the interior, center around gearknob, brushed silver trim




yes I am posting detail here as someone may just have something I need in his way...

I've got a carbon dipped overlay if you interested. Its a complete set, ceter, dash, side panels.

Finding it hard to upload pics, you can whatsapp me on 065-950-6027

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[m0lt3n]

The chrome triangles on the fenders are from factory, no indicators.

All the best with the putty and play-doh.

I am then also guessing there is no wiring for indicators?
My chrome thingies are badly scratched, think I will make them black and see what that looks like (will make kidneys and maybe the wheels also black)

 

[m0lt3n]

Some poor quality pics of car in question. I feel a bit more optimistic after washing it this weekend

 

[modocrat]

I am then also guessing there is no wiring for indicators?
My chrome thingies are badly scratched, think I will make them black and see what that looks like (will make kidneys and maybe the wheels also black)

Space grey looks good. Perhaps the kidneys, chrome-thingies and mirrors in black? Don't do the wheels.

 

[AshG108]

The car looks good from far, good luck with fix ups bud!

 

[m0lt3n]

Space grey looks good. Perhaps the kidneys, chrome-thingies and mirrors in black? Don't do the wheels.

The wheels are badly scratched so will have to be painted anyhow.
And I have a thing for black wheels, its my own dodgy streak breaking through