BMW M4 - BMW M4, Cat S

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Wed 26 Oct 2022 11:43
BMW M4 - BMW M4, Cat S - DK1254
Hi All,

First time poster here; could use some kind advice:

Found a BMW M4, 2017 plate, but Cat S. £25,000.

The most comparable model I can find (same year, v low mileage, number of owners(1), carbon fibre add ons, full BMW service history) is £36,000.

The owner tells me the damage (front left quarter) was repaired with BMW parts and to a high standard.

Would a mechanic be able to assure me of the quality of the repair upon brief inspection? Anything else I can do to get peace of mind?

Many thanks,

DK
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Wed 26 Oct 2022 15:06
BMW M4 - BMW M4, Cat S - badbusdriver

Hi All,

First time poster here; could use some kind advice:

Found a BMW M4, 2017 plate, but Cat S. £25,000.

Cat S means structural damage. As such, I wouldn't go anywhere near this!.

Would a mechanic be able to assure me of the quality of the repair upon brief inspection?

I wouldn't trust the opinion of just any mechanic to look at a car like this, only someone who was very familiar with BMW M cars. If you have a dealer or a highly regarded independent BMW specialist in the area, maybe they could inspect it for you?.

Anything else I can do to get peace of mind?

Yes, don't buy it.

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