2007 BMW X3 Hail and Rain damage

MMAZUELOS

MEMBER
2007 BMW X3

Interior problem
2007 BMW X3 Automatic 24,000 miles

Planning to buy a this vehicle from BMW pre-owned center.
What is the best way to fix hail damage on the hood and roof? Any reason why I would not buy a hail damage vehicle?
Also, when I checked vehicle out, I noticed the front and back floors were quite soaked. My concern is with water damage on the floors and seats. What should I look out for (ie mildew)? What concerns would I have down the road w/ water damage?

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MERLIN2021

MECHANIC
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Exterior hail dings arent going to bother the car mechanically, but a soaked interior may cause problems electrically. Not good for the wallett on a BMW! If windows or the sunroof were open in a rainstorm, you can remove the seats and rugs and dry them out. If on the other hand, there was a water leak in the car with the windows closed, you will need to track that down and repair the leaks as well. If it was open windows, and you dry out the interior, you will be OK.