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RE: Rust on my 740i

jonbrush — Mon, 12 May 2008 20:29:52 GMT

I had the same problem on my '92 535i, and the same advice about getting new doors. I traded the car before fixing them. If the 740 is made the same as the E34, the lower door trim pieces trap moisture and salt, etc against the door and it will rust again unless maintained obsessively. There are tiny drains in the trim pieces which inevitably get clogged up.

Best,

Jon Brush

RE: Rust on my 740i

00BMW540i6 — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:13:19 GMT

I have the exact same problem on my 540. BMW will warranty rust but it has to be THROUGH the panel all of the way, if I've researched correctly. It couldn't hurt to ask, though.

Rust on my 740i

mdangelo — Mon, 12 May 2008 07:52:59 GMT

Hello,

Oddly rust has surfaced along the bottom trim line of my 1998 740i. The body shop quotes $700 to repair but warns it will come back. New door asseblies are $800 at BMW Peabody; paint and installation is additional.

Has anyone experienced similar?

Veyr best,

Mike