Nodge68 said:

Clear lacquer peel is a pain, but it's actually pretty easy to rectify. There's even videos on YT to show how it's done on a DIY basis.
I've done it in a few areas on the wife's old BMW. It's not a deal breaker for me if it's only in small patches on a few panels.

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I have spent a fortune on mine over the years tbh and was always going to keep it
BUT it’s lived most of its 16 years over the border and is looking a bit shabby underneath and a a very enthusiastic MoT person as managed to put two holes in a mounting on the front subframe
It’s welded up now with two new wishbones and a CV boot (he actually put a hole in the
It ) and will be good To go this week but long term ‍

I am looking for one that is in a good place to keep as original as I can hopefully a sport
But this one being a 3 door hse did appeal but the lies the sell told as put me right off .
From now on I definitely will not be counting chickens
There’s other issues with it small but they definitely added up against buying