Would paintwork put you off?

[joeshaw123]

So I'm currently searching for an e92 M3, and have really got my heart set on a Monte Carlo edition model.
I'm going to view one at the weekend that almost has the exact spec I want, its only missing out on a non-base spec speaker setup but that's really the lowest priority behind all the other stuff it has.

Thing is, it's had a door painted at some point. The seller has been honest about it, it was prior to his ownership and it hasn't been written off or anything like that. But for some reason it's bothering me. I know that even if I go to view it and can't tell that it's been painted, I'll still always know that its had that done.

Am I being stupid? This will be the most expensive car I've ever purchased so naturally I'm apprehensive.
Would anyone rule it out on the fact that it has had this done alone, or reserve judgment until after viewing? (I don't know which door it is btw, so I can have an impartial view!)

Any input appreciated cheers.

[MorganP104]

If the work has been done to a high standard, the window goes up and down smoothly, and the door card doesn't rattle, it really wouldn't bother me.

It would only bother me if the work done had impacted upon the appearance or function of the vehicle.

All this "but I know it's been done" business is a bit daft.

Put it this way, have all your girlfriends been virgins? If not, does it keep you awake at night worrying that "someone else got there first?"

[Pica-Pica]

It depends on the price and what you can get instead. I would closely check the A and B pillars (B &C if rear door), plus sill and roof for any damage, distortion or change in form (compare to the opposite side). I would certainly decline it if there were anything untoward there.

[fido]

Well I would rather buy a car that looks mint than one which needs lots of paintwork repairs. I think every car I have sold has had panels repainted, clear-coat repairs or dents removed. If the seller has mentioned it, and even better if they have a receipt from a good repair shop, then it would a plus.

[joeshaw123]

Thanks for the input. I guess if I go to see it and can't tell which door it was on close inspection and in good lighting then there's no issue.

It is 8 years old with 3 keepers including the current one after all, its bound to have received some wear and tear. Plus the market is only small, theres about 120 of these in the UK so I can only go on what there is for sale at the mo.

[steve-5snwi]

It wouldn't put me off providing its been done well and the orange peel matches

[ZX10R NIN]

If it's been repaired well I wouldn't see it as a deal breaker but I'd definitely use it as leverage on the price.

[C70R]

Cars are excellent servants, but dreadful masters.