Donor Car

[slippy]

Apolgies of this is in the wrong section

We have a possibility of getting a cheap donor 318i Compact of a neighbour so was wondering what to look for shell wise i.e are there any comon rust spots etc etc

Thanks in advance

[slippy]

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[slippy]

Anybody have any advice we are viewing it today ?

[M3 Compact]

There isn't really a lot to say, Slippy.

There are no compact specific issues with standard cars that I'm aware of which would affect its use as a rally car.

They don't rot, bits of surface rust around arches or sills etc is all that I've seen.

No sunroof is obviously preferable, as is rear discs on the 1.8s.

Good luck.

[slippy]

Thanks mate the arches are pretty rusty, light lenses are cracked etc etc but is a non sunroof and on inspection look solid enough didnt check the disc thing but when we are looking at giving the lad a coupe of hundred quid then cant complain really