Steering Wheel Airbag Mark

Jjoynt · 03-18-2023, 11:34 AM

Does anyone know what this is, or if it should be a cause for concern? This is an i8 at my local dealer that I have been negotiating on. A fair amount of other cars listed online also have this weird crease/mark above the roundel. Manufacturing defect or something more sinister? I am a bit paranoid as the front bumper also does not align very well to the fenders. The car also just spent 4 weeks at the bodyshop for some other cosmetic items I noticed when the dealer first got the car. Clean Carfax currently though...will get a PPI.

Unfortunately for me, it is the only car listed listed in the US right now in the exact spec I want.

tommyb13662 · 03-18-2023, 12:35 PM

Mine has that as well. Pretty sure is from hot climate cars that sat in the sun. Also look at the front of the dash pad through the front window see how it has weathered.

Jjoynt · 03-18-2023, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tommyb13662

Mine has that as well. Pretty sure is from hot climate cars that sat in the sun. Also look at the front of the dash pad through the front window see how it has weathered.

Hmm interesting, that could certainly make sense. Believe this car did spend a brief amount of time in Vegas...

YWGT3 · 03-20-2023, 10:56 AM

Nothing to be concerned about other than cosmetics. I have a slight indentation on the steering pad as well due to wiping the it with a wet cloth and by not immediately wiping it dry thereafter.

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Jjoynt Private 15 Rep 90 Posts Drives: AY F82 CCBs MPE Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Steering Wheel Airbag Mark Does anyone know what this is, or if it should be a cause for concern? This is an i8 at my local dealer that I have been negotiating on. A fair amount of other cars listed online also have this weird crease/mark above the roundel. Manufacturing defect or something more sinister? I am a bit paranoid as the front bumper also does not align very well to the fenders. The car also just spent 4 weeks at the bodyshop for some other cosmetic items I noticed when the dealer first got the car. Clean Carfax currently though...will get a PPI. Unfortunately for me, it is the only car listed listed in the US right now in the exact spec I want. Attached Images
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tommyb13662 Second Lieutenant 52 Rep 284 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Mine has that as well. Pretty sure is from hot climate cars that sat in the sun. Also look at the front of the dash pad through the front window see how it has weathered.
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YWGT3 iDriver 363 Rep 595 Posts Drives: i8, Porsche Taycan T, MB EQE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Nothing to be concerned about other than cosmetics. I have a slight indentation on the steering pad as well due to wiping the it with a wet cloth and by not immediately wiping it dry thereafter.
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