Estimate for this body repair?

[beefio]

Hi all

I've seen the following F that I really like the look of...

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-moto ... 1078666274

The owner says there is one minor spot of bubbling by the head light as you can in the following picture...



How much do you think I would be looking at to put it right?

Cheers

Stuart

[MaddAussie]

My tame bodywork guy would charge about 150 quid. but you need to think about 200+ per panel

[cath's mg]

The Gum tree link says its no longer available. I can guarantee I could get it done for under £150 perhaps even under the £100

[stuart]

you could get lucky and find a complete second hand panel in good order and in the same colour- circa £40-£50ish

[beefio]

The fella keeps relisting it, I imagine so that it stays at the top of the listings...

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-moto ... 1078743139

He said he wants £1,200, if I could get the paint repaired for £100 and buy it for £1,100 then that seems about right to me...

What do you think?

[purplebargeken]

Personally I would make a cheeky offer of around £950 with lots of sucking of teeth noises first of all. See how far you get with that. Chuck a replacement wing on and have fun.

[cath's mg]

I agree with Ken, I wouldn't pay more than a grand.

[Geoff.F]

I would want to see it up on a lift first to see if the subframes etc. are in the same condition. Wing not cared for, the rest of the car similiarly treated.
Geoff F,

[beefio]

Hi Geoff

It's a good point...but think I'm gunna struggle to get it on a lift.

Do you think I'm best off avoiding a car if the body work shows signs of rust, as the subframe etc may well have the same issue?

[purplebargeken]

It may not be so problematic. the things don't always necessarily equate to a rubbish or potentially grotty car. My silver F had bubbling in a similar area but all else was fine. Having a look underneath is not a bad idea with anything, but a good torch and some scrabbling around is always a bit of fun. Well, was I guess

The overall condition of the car is what you need to check. I would not reject such a car out of hand but an adjusted price is paramount. My cars cost me no more than £400 but none were perfect obviously. Haggling is fun.

[beefio]

Haha...I took your advice and offered him £950...he said "**** off"...

That's nice isn't it...

He's obviously a completely prick so maybe that's done me a favour and saved me some agro!

The search continues...

[purplebargeken]

and I'd have wished him good luck with the sale, or similar.

Better cars out there mate, just a matter of waiting.