[GTwice]

Hi all
I'm wondering how much more expensive is a front end collision repair on a 335is vs a regular E92 335i. There is a car for sale near me with front end damage, no frame damage, just bumper, hood, plastic fender, headlamp, intercooler, and possibly all the small things between front bumper and front right wheel. Repair isn't difficult, and would be financially viable on regular 335i, however I'm aware that there are a few things specific to the 335is - like additional oil cooler, wheelarch lining etc. How much more costly are those things? Are there more is-specific items there?
Here's a picture (of horrible quality, I know) of the damage:

BTW. I'm not asking for an estimate, just wondering what's the premium to fix it over regular E92

[tlow98]

Realoem.com compare part numbers then google part number costs.

In general will be about the same, but surely no less than a reg 335i

[Diawal91]

Originally Posted by tlow98

Realoem.com compare part numbers then google part number costs.

In general will be about the same, but surely no less than a reg 335i

+1

[Fritzer]

Only difference between a regular E92 would be the "is" front bumper. Fender lining should be identical. How much are they asking for it? Are you certain the damage is mostly superficial?

[porsche959]

Uh. That thing definitely has frame damage FYI.

[GTwice]

The seller is adamant that there isn't any frame damage. Of course I will be getting the car inspected before buying.

I did realoem check, I found the wheelarch linings to be different (https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=51_5862 - part no. 8 is is-specific), plus the bumper and additional radiator, apart from that- nothing, but I might have missed something.

[b92]

I believe the only change in front is the driver's side wheel well, since the iS has an additional radiator there. Everything else is the same as a 335i m-sport.

BTW, that damage looks to be past the surface, not going to be a simple bumper/fender/hood/headlight swap.

[tlow98]

Originally Posted by b92

I believe the only change in front is the driver's side wheel well, since the iS has an additional radiator there. Everything else is the same as a 335i m-sport.

BTW, that damage looks to be past the surface, not going to be a simple bumper/fender/hood/headlight swap.

For sure not a great novice repair. Parts cost plus paint will be substantial, then add branded title. Take a long look at how long you intend to keep the car, etc..

[GTwice]

Got a new picture:
To all of you who say it's more damage than it seems - and what do you thing could be damaged (I'm not arguing, just asking for honest opinions)? Frame rails are straight (seller guarantees that), the damage stopped way before suspension mounts, only part of the metal fender (where the upper front brace mounts) is bent, but fixable. The rest is just parts which can be replaced.

I'm in Europe, these cars are way more expensive over here, even budgeting $5-7k+ for repairs it's a decent offer.

[macheff03]

How much for the car

[Pladi]

Originally Posted by GTwice

Got a new picture:

To all of you who say it's more damage than it seems - and what do you thing could be damaged (I'm not arguing, just asking for honest opinions)? Frame rails are straight (seller guarantees that), the damage stopped way before suspension mounts, only part of the metal fender (where the upper front brace mounts) is bent, but fixable. The rest is just parts which can be replaced.

I'm in Europe, these cars are way more expensive over here, even budgeting $5-7k+ for repairs it's a decent offer.

I would take anyone in here and their opinion with a grain of salt when they throw comments like " frame damage" from one picture and one angle. Just FYI.

Personally it looks like a nice find.

[GTwice]

In the end I bought the car. It took me 2,5 months to get it finished, but mostly because I had to wait for parts, spray shop etc.

There really was no body damage except what you can see - just this part of the apron, took my body repair guy (well, he's a maestro really) less than 1 hour to replace - and not a speck of filler needed, just paint. Frame rails - perfectly straight.
There were a few dents apart from that, all fixed using PDR.

And it really was a great DIY project

[S65Hunter]

Pics of the car now?

[GTwice]

Well, it looks just like a stock, LCI E92, because that's exactly what it is...

[b92]

Originally Posted by GTwice

Well, it looks just like a stock, LCI E92, because that's exactly what it is...

I thought the 335is was North American only? How did you find one in Europe?

Car looks great, could use some spacers in rear!

[fastboatster]

Originally Posted by b92

I thought the 335is was North American only? How did you find one in Europe?

Car looks great, could use some spacers in rear!

my guess is it was imported from the US and bought from some insurance auction. It's different labor to part price ratio in Poland (I take it PL plates mean the OP is in Poland) compared to the US or Western Europe, so it does make sense to import damaged cars and fix them.

[GTwice]

Originally Posted by fastboatster

my guess is it was imported from the US and bought from some insurance auction. It's different labor to part price ratio in Poland (I take it PL plates mean the OP is in Poland) compared to the US or Western Europe, so it does make sense to import damaged cars and fix them.

Exactly that. There are plenty of 335is's in Europe, I know of a few in Poland but I've seen more for sale in Germany. Cars are just way cheaper in the US than in Europe, so it's a huge business. Doesn't make much difference when you're importing at a full price (because you pay around 35% tax on that upon arrival), but with used or damaged cars - significant savings.

[rsyed07]

Wow must be a very rare sighting to see one in Europe. For once us Americans have a car that is solely available to us. It's usually the other way around with European cars and Japanese cars.

[GTwice]

Originally Posted by rsyed07

Wow must be a very rare sighting to see one in Europe. For once us Americans have a car that is solely available to us. It's usually the other way around with European cars and Japanese cars.

Thought so too... then 3 weeks after buying mine, I saw another one registered in my hometown of 20,000 people. I've seen around 10 for sale in Poland since last May (I have an alert for all E92 335i for sale), there are always a few for sale in Germany at any time. There must be at least a hundred of them between these two countries alone, and I've only been looking at coupes.

[tlow98]

Originally Posted by GTwice

Well, it looks just like a stock, LCI E92, because that's exactly what it is...

Looks great! Nice work