[invent]

Changing the cosmetics of the vehicle i.e
Front Bumper
Back Bumper
Side Skirts
Interior Trim

Void the three year warranty on new cars, was thinking of turning an SE model into an M sport, more aggressive, I know this was all possible at point of order
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[jonnyuk06]

i'd say so because its not factory standard, technically. Saying that if your engine went i'd like to see it stand up in court that you changing the side skirt blew up the engine, front bumper i suppose they could say it was a heating issue because of the different front bumber, air ducts etc but again very hard to prove.

[xenon]

Might void paint warranty if not fitted by a BMW dealer but it would not effect anything else.

[jjbirch]

i cant see it, maybe its best to tell them your changing body panels to m sport,but all there going to do is if a bump there going to fix it back to se standard

[xenon]

That would be up to the insurance company, not BMW, so you should probably inform them but the question was would warranty be affected.

They're hardly "body panels", they're just bits of plastic. The shell is the same for SE and M-Sport.

[Dr Dave]

Might aswell buy an M Sport - think about the possible insurance implications too.

[xenon]

Ultimately that's probably a better idea.

[invent]

steering wheel?

even though the parts are brought from bmw them-self,
would it matter who or what garage fitted them?
regarding insurance am sure these parts are not going to make the car faster would it matter,

essentially bmw genuine parts

1. fixed at bmw, every thing should be okay?
2. fixed at garage ?

[doughboy]

Originally Posted by invent

regarding insurance am sure these parts are not going to make the car faster would it matter,

Any changes will put up the insurance, not just about speed but if it looks better then more people will want to steal it.

And the insurers will think you're a boy racer modder and charge you even more.

My insurer wanted £125 extra for me to put SMALLER wheels on.

[simples]

this WILL increase your insurance. if u check your policy it does state any changes other than factory fitted stuff, must be told to the company. i'd check with bmw about the warrenty

[Dr Dave]

If I were you I'd shelve the idea.

[jonnyuk06]

"If I were you I'd shelve the idea."

second that...it aint worth it for many reasons

Cost of parts/fitting
Insurance
Warranty

resale - SE with M-sport body kit, will the dealers touch it/private buyers may be put off because its been messed with.

[parapaul]

What's the difference in purchase price between an SE and MSport?

If you take into account the price of the parts AND the cost of fitting AND the extra insurance premium over however many years you keep the (now modified) car, AND the potential difficulty selling again...

Stick with the SE, or sell it and buy a MSport

[invent]

Originally Posted by parapaul

What's the difference in purchase price between an SE and MSport?

If you take into account the price of the parts AND the cost of fitting AND the extra insurance premium over however many years you keep the (now modified) car, AND the potential difficulty selling again...

Stick with the SE, or sell it and buy a MSport

+£2,315 – £2,625 over SE, I suppose you guys are right its better i stick with the SE but really hate the blade on the front bumper, also because i opted for the sports seats, m sport suspension and the high gloss shadow-line options, I have m sport trim interior

am nearly or have past half way regarding conversion just missing bumpers and steering wheel, not so sure about steering wheel

So ultimately this way i want to go m sport,

[raf555]

m sport wheel is a must in my book!!

[bakili]

you can pick up second hand m sport bumpers very cheap on ebay, steering wheel around £250
So if you got only bumpers and st wheel left to do- go for it