Potential purchase - front suspension turret problem

[zigzagsky]

Hi All,

We're currently looking around for an X3 auto around 2004.

Just viewed one which was looking to be a good deal but have noticed that the spot welds in the engine bay around the top of one of the front suspension turrets are a bit rusty and the paint around them is bubbling.

Do you think this means that a repair has taken place in the past or is this something which I don't need to be worried about?

On the same turret, two of the nuts which hold the top mount of the suspension are also rusty - could it just be that side of the engine bay just happened to suffer from water ingress more than the other? the other turret is looking pristine - no rust and the welds look fine.

[JCL]

Sounds like it was repaired. Do you have vehicle history with any notes about accidents?

[zigzagsky]

Thanks for the reply.

Dealer has the history of the vehicle but they have no records of any repairs done. It's a one owner car so I'll ask them if they can contact the original owner to see if any damage has been done in the past.

Brian

[sfhondapilot]

I would seek an independent assessment by an inspector experienced in identifying these types of repairs.

[JCL]

Originally Posted by sfhondapilot

I would seek an independent assessment by an inspector experienced in identifying these types of repairs.

+1, or just walk away.

[zigzagsky]

Dealer is unable to confirm or deny if a repair has been done previously so I'm walking away from the car...

Thanks for the help guys.