I have been toying around with the idea of maybe looking at a 1 Series BMW. I have an 2006 S2000, NFR. About a year ago a lone vandal with a key had his way with my car, long story short I had the car repaired, professionally at a very reputable shop that is certified in even Ferrari repair. The car came out great, color matches, recleared all damaged panels from top to bottom etc. Basically it was done the right way. My concern now is, how much would this effect the retail value of the car? Bluebook seems to bounce around a little and I would like to start on the high side obviously and go from there if I do decide to make a move. Any ideas what I should expect?

 

If the body panels are original, probably not all that much.

 

Yes, all panels are original. Most of the red paint except for the lines where there were key scratches is original as well. The clear coat on the panels is new though to keep from any peeling in the future.

 

Shouldn't be an issue. As long as it's not from an accident, it might actually help you some. However, I would still keep the S .

 

Honestly, even original panels don't mean much, as long as they are OEM. I replaced my drivers door twice. Both times it COULD have been fixed, but I refused, and insisted on brand new doors. Personally, I would RATHER have brand new panels, than fixed ones. No bondo, no popping out dents, nothing. Perfect OEM is the way to go. Hurting value is nothing but personal perception. I have seen cars completely original that looked like crap, and I have seen cars that had damage, but were fixed properly, and are flawless. I'd pay "retail" for the "fixed" one.

 

i will not buy a car that all of the panels do not have the VIN matching the car. As far as the OP, if your disclosing it to the people that show intrest in the car and all of your panels are new it should have minimal affecton the value, will depend on each interested individual though

 

Panels are all original with VIN numbers, so it looks like I would be in good shape. BB is approximately $22k but do to it's prestine condition I would probably ask $24 or so. It still smells like a new S2000 when you open the doors and it just turn 43k miles!

 

I should have included this in my last reply but there, has never been or will ever be bondo applied to any car I own. I understand it has it's place but since all the cars I have owned are newer I would always request and pay for new panels if they were ever needed.

 

I don't think you even need to disclose anything, IMO.

 

The vin numbers on panels are nothing but stickers, so if that helps you sleep at night, by all means. However, there are certain panels that will NEVER EVER be factory perfect...doors are one of them. As a result, I would MUCH rather have a replaced OEM door, than a fixed one.