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Picked the manual 130i up today. It's pretty neglected. One NZ owner. Typical NZ A-B owner that has done the minimal it's entire life. I do have a ton of receipts for it though. It is the grubbiest BMW I have ever been near. Thick grime on all surfaces that you would touch. I went through about a dozen wet wipes just cleaning the gear knob. Yuck. Clutch is gone but I was able to drive it over the hill without it slipping much. Will decide if I go single mass or dual mass once I decide what I will do with it. Paint is neglected to hell. I did a quick spot check to see how it would react to some cleaner wax and it came up not too bad. So will cut and polish the car. There are dents and some shitty paint from a cheap repair on one of rear quarters. Car has been sunbaked so I will replace a bunch of common trim bits. Standard oil leaks. Needs a new steering wheel badly. But other than that there are no vibrations, suspension is better than my white ones. Engine seems responsive. Good deal for $3K. It's the black one BTW. Good from a far, far from good.

I purchased this earlier. Will let you know if I've been scammed haha.

Thanks Vass, it has been quite a while since I last updated this thread 😊 The car's still going well, no real changes or modifications since the last update.

Wasn't a scam. She's not that bad. Def new clutch. $3k for a manual 130. I'm happy. Now what to do with it. Do I steal its box for the race car and N55 the E34. Or do I just beat on this at the track.

Have had some interest in my '332i' project, so will post up the details here on Bimmersport. This car started life as a 2003 330i m-sport sedan in black sapphire metallic and is being built into an 'M3 sedan'. While the car existed as a standard 330i, I replaced the seats and door cards with black leather units, and retrofitted an NBT from an F30: HellBM then removed the M54B30 and replaced it with an S54B32 & 6-speed manual gearbox: The VANOS was then 'bulletproofed' using the full Beisan kit, uprated cam gear bolts & S62 diaphragm springs, and the valves adjusted: I then rebuilt the donor M3 brake calipers; the front caliper pistons weren't in great shape and were replaced: Caliper carriers media blasted & painted: Calipers prepped & painted (Duplicolor gloss black): Next up was preparing the remaining M3 suspension and driveline components. New Bilstein PSS10 coilovers: Donor M3 subframe bushes removed: CMP Auto Engineering solid subframe bushes were chosen for this car, even though it's intended for street use. The reasoning is two-fold; no movement of the subframe against the RACP should help prevent any future cracking, and the bushes are designed to move the subframe closer to the body to account for reinforcement plates & the vehicle being lowered. The M3 LSD was cleaned, drained and the rear cover replaced: And reinstalled back into the subframe: Trailing arms disassembled, wheel bearings, balljoints replaced & Syncro Design Works monoball RTAB installed: Handbrake shoes & new springs installed: For the front, new CSL kingpins and wheel bearings were used: The old rear suspension & fuel tank were removed from the sedan: And the boot floor removed: No turning back now . A brand-new E46 M3 floor pan was purchased and the centre panel extracted: CMP Auto Engineering reinforcement kit installed: The decision was made to go the 'full way': Donor rear arches extracted & prepared: Test-fitting with M3 rear bumper: Tacked on & then welded fully: View from behind: M3 rear muffler brackets installed (pre-arches): The rear suspension & fuel system were then mostly reinstalled: ECS Tuning Monoball RSMs & reinforcement plates installed: And some more parts removed: A genuine M3 bonnet was then fitted. The guards will be created by joining both sedan and M3 guards: And that's it for now - more to come soon

Hi, I have been lucky enought o own a fair few interesting cars over the past 42 years. In the BMW departement I have owned and enjoyed the following in this sort of order. 1997 740i, 1995 Black M3 coupe (with towbar if its stll around ...first intro to clutch and DMFW home replacement job) E34 525i in baby silver blue, 530i x 2, E46 M3 SMG, E46 325i MS, 750il Silver,2001 740i, 545i, 130i MS, Parents years ago had a 323i coupe in violet and a E34 520i . Currently swing back to Italian cars old Alfas 916 x 2 a Busso V6 and 2.0 Ts spider and two Maseratis which I adore and have done plenty of mile in both with BMW terminology SMG (Duoselect and Cambio Corsa) Looking for a clean M3 M5 M6 that is interesting (probably the V10 but maybe a F10.) Been doing my research around the upkeep and there is plenty of good stuff out there to help. Raining all day yesterday here in Auckland so caught up on M539 Restoration youtube whcih if you havent seen is very infomative. Owned plenty of other cars along the way and a few Ducatis. Looking forward to being part of the BMW community again!

I was once told that buying any second hand car is a lottery regardless of age, kms or if nz new or imported. If you can, view for condition, check any maintenance history and perform due diligence to make an informed decision - trying to somewhat mitigate the risk.

Test pass with a Rupes yellow DA fine foam and Farcela G3 1+2 compound. Might have to dig a bit further into the clear coat with a Rupes DA blue coarse and commensurate compound.

After a 2 year hiatus due to family things it was a mad 3 month scramble to get the drift e36 back together with the new gen4 6.0, ecu, wiring, gbox, clutch, exhaust etc etc. Had a few teething issues with the new cam/valve springs and cooling system but managed to get it up and running the day we need to head off for two days of drifting 😰 so loaded up and hoped for the best... and we got it, two days full noise and not a single issue, couldn't believe it lol. Now its time to dial in more rear grip (running a 265/35/18) and find a good solution to upgrade the rearend - diff/axles

It's definitely firmer than a standard M3, but not uncomfortably so; no excess driveline noise in the cabin or anything of that nature. I've been meaning to update this thread for a while - recent (well, around a year ago now) additions include a CSL airbox (Karbonius). Some photos after a wash a while back:

First quarter of the job. Good box out

2008 335i NZ New 130,000 km approx $15900 location Marton , Rangitikei 021651591 For sale is our meticulously maintained 335i Convertible, a New Zealand New Motorsport edition. This vehicle has only covered a low 130,000kms and comes with a VTNZ warrant and registration. This car has undergone extensive mechanical refurbishment and maintenance to ensure it's in top-notch condition. Both of the turbo cores have been overhauled, and the inlets have been walnut media blasted for optimal performance. A new rocker cover has been installed, and the PCV system has been modified, including the runners blanked to prevent typical N54 issues of oiling up inlets. To ensure the best possible performance, we've installed twin catch cans for both high and low sides. The transmission has been thoroughly serviced - the mechatronic unit has been removed, new case and bridge seals have been fitted, and a new pan has been installed. Also performed a full power flush with genuine ZF oil. The engine has been given a thorough inspection, with all Cam ledges removed and checked. Cam ledge seals have been upgraded, from the steel styled, to the superseded PTFE OEM BMW replacements to prevent ledge wear. All 24 valve guide seals have been replaced to ensure piece of mind . During our ownership, we've also fitted new Hankook Tyres and installed a new battery Various coolant pipes, power steer pulley and tensioner Its also worth noting this car has already been modified with Catless downpipes and Coby muffler system. This 335i Convertible is the hardtop type Convertible as opposed to the conventional rag top and it's water tight. I've extensively photographed the repairs done to this vehicle and they are available for the new owner, There is no money owing on this vehicle and a vehicle check has been provided in the Auction. To clarify the previous owner didn't keep the registration current, and the plates lapsed and subsequently has had it re-registered. A factory recall is up-to-date that has been completed by BMW .We are currently using the vehicle over summer and the mileage may increase slightly.

The amount of effort that's gone into it is kind of impressive but also... somehow nauseating? Won't see another Z3 like it, that's for sure. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/z3/listing/4674093509?bof=hgofd8wg

My old e46 m3 was a Japanese import. Owned that one for 11 years. Needed the usual M3 servicing. Wasn’t any better or any worse that my NZ new counterparts owned. Brought it at 48,000km and sold it at 189,000km My F80 M3 is a UK import. Seems normal, done 22,000kms E36s were a different story NZ New 325i , no issues, just needed servicing to 220,000 km Imported 328i , auto transmission issues at 120,000 km Imported 318i aka the lemon. Auto transmission issues , most things actually. Suspect the dealer had had the speedo reversed and the car was built by British Leyland workers on a Friday after the pub.

E30s. Three different ones, at different times. In the rain, all in Central Hawke's Bay !

Got my partly broken x5 it’s own partly broken x5.

Got the cooked box out and replacement in in about 4 hours today. Not bhed for an amateur lying on the floor. Off for a wof next week then do some cruising!

Got the cooked box out and replacement in in about 4 hours today. Not bhed for an amateur lying on the floor. Off for a wof next week then do some cruising!

Got my white one which I need to now sell, I'm seeing a wide range of pricing but what's a fair price for a 2006 white manual 130i with 220k on the clock? It's in good running condition with no oil leaks etc.

235/35/19 were 450ish corner with N3 discount at advantage.

Thanks @Olaf! Completely forgot I had this lol. Will $170 help anyone? With or without the ramps 😁

bump!

I tried a few decoders, I can only see Sport Package. I think it might be more practical to just have a regular diff and a welded one for the track. My goal is to make a car I can learn to drift in, but still be able to drive it to the track and back. I don't have space for a trailer, and can't keep one on the street because it'll get stolen immediately.

I'm throwing money at the screen but the car isn't appearing in my garage?!

All that effort on body work and the intake boot gets a roll of duct tape.

What an absolute weapon! Never realized this existed, your latest project thread led me to it. Glad it did. Amazing work!

This. And that most BMWs I'm interested in are poorly specd. Or grandad colours. So imports that have been owned by a NZer could be even worse than a fresh import. Total lottery.

Given the same condition and price id always take NZ new over import but that's probably not a likely scenario in used car market. My main issue with imports (usually Japanese and Singapore stuff) is the region specific electronics, body panels, sometimes odd things like Jatco transmissions etc. Less of an idea what sort of life its had\no history. Not really applicable to an M2 but the worst cars ive owned and problematic ones i see on a daily basis are typically low k~100,000km imports, mostly entry level models that have usually been imported way later in life as opposed to a few years. NZ new cars do seem to be generally cosmetically worse eg stone chips and have higher k's, but usually some sort of service history with BMW's and more of an insight of it life.

Only thing with Jap import M2 is the idrive and connected services takes a bit more programming to sort. Make that part of the sale process or get either local company or these Guys to do the usual NZ maps and change country code , FM tuning etc. eg https://bimmer-remote.com/products/region-change-for-bmw-nbt-evo-id5-6?pr_prod_strat=jac&pr_rec_id=f83b476b8&pr_rec_pid=6269099049134&pr_ref_pid=4480593395767&pr_seq=uniform

Not something I'm ever very concerned with when buying a car tbh, I more base the decision off condition. I have had good luck with Japanese imports though, and of the cars I've owned the NZ new ones tend to have been treated the worst to be honest, could just be coincidence.

The 330D’s rego is EQF555 if anyone wants to check the vin. It’s a pretty special car too. Really would like to see both go to BMW enthusiasts.

Welcome back to Bimmer land Marcus! Once you've picked up your new wheels, look to join the Auckland branch of the BMW Car Club...

Hah! I saw that this morning and thought it looked bloody good - great minds etc etc I do need to be in Wellington shortly to collect some items, so this could actually be a "cheap" courier.

CGA won't cover you for 3 years. Mbi is handy because if something goes wrong you pay your excess and repairs get done, no struggling to find 1500+ for possible repair. Plus you can have several repairs which would stack up. I'm not familiar with the common issues on the G20s. At the end of the day it's each to their own.

So the end result of this is that the car now has a new correctly installed OE Pilkington screen courtesy of CCBMW after S+S had put 2 new aftermarket screens in, awful whistling above 50kph with both. I swear the inside vehicle SPL is about 10dB less with the OE screen. Very happy

Just because it's dealer serviced doesn't mean anything if the owner declines to follow the recommendations. Usually once it's out of warranty, customers don't really seem to care

M2s are aging well, still turn my head every time I see one.

Was heading into town in the E30 this morning and a Long Beach Blue OG M2 accompanied me most of the way from Birkenhead - not sure if it was a member. Assuming not as he ignored me at the lights 😂 One of the few 'modern' BMWs I would swap to I think.

E30 cabriolet roof Fabric roof , complete with frame and front locks. This is the mechanical style Roof appears to be a replacement at some stage and will respond to a clean.it is the Fabric style roof . Fabric has no rips or tears ,no rot, stitching is all intact ,back window is good and the mechanism opens and closes $1880 here or .. Trademe $1980 Buyer must collect ,to difficult to freight,it would get damaged , or I could assist with freight to wairarapa, wellington, Taranaki, taupo delivery, however there will be a cost Based in Marton 021651591

Mate walk, no run away as fast as possible. There will always be another one.

Hit so hard one of the cylinders fell off! 😁 Cylinders: 5 cylinder

And here she is at the dealers. Collection will be sometime in the not too distant future after registration, pre-delivery checks and PPF application are done. I have a mate who is an amateur photographer, will get him to take some decent shots I'll upload as promised.

Nothing really wrong with the car, but I already booked at Powerhaus because of the misfire. I was able to fix the misfire myself, since it takes a long time to queue in Powerhaus I decided to keep the booking. I still had some stash of parts that are just gathering dust for years. Finally replaced all 10 fuel injectors, thermostat and got fresh brake fluid. If anyone needs working injectors or thermostat (69k km mileage only) I can send them to you. DM me, I might keep 2 injectors just for quick diagnostics in the future. A few more parts still waiting to be used: upgraded throttle actuator gears and mosfet, fuel pump/filter… Got new keys cut by @promo yay! Finally no more crappy weak remote range because of old sealed batteries.

First one I've seen in the wild. Makes my little compact look miniature.

So good to see you bro! Also your car and that car is e30 porn

Have been looking into a CSL-style bootlid (Seibon Carbon) and diffuser, but undecided as at yet (have heard mixed reviews re fitment with the CSL-style bootlids). Anyhow, latest updates: I've since fixed the missing lip on the bootlid, left-rear door trim, centre caps and fitted Bimmerworld adjustable rear camber arms. The earlier-style mirror modules (non-ribbon-cable) have also been retrofitted, and the GM coded accordingly, so the M3 mirrors are fully functional on a car that originally used ribbon-cable mirrors. ?

Thanks Michael & Kyu; definitely special blessings rather than a sacrifice. Only a small update today; have had a review of the welding work with an LVVTA certifier, only minor adjustments required. The arches are currently being filled and smoothed, and are coming along well: And with the front bumper lightly held in place (not properly attached):

Bought my first E46 325i touring a few weeks ago. Previous owner had been chasing what he suspected was a "vacuum leak", causing a slight miss at cold start but otherwise drove well. I got under yesterday to do the fuel filter and trans mounts. Took the cover off the fuel filter and sre enough the vacuum line is perished at the regulator. Take the filter off, replace the fuel lines and vacuum line while I'm there and finish up. Had the old fuel filter on my bench with black fuel and sediment coming out of it and that's when I realized the date on it was the build date of the e46. 22 years / 160000kms later.. yikes!

eish sorry to hear this bru. onto bigger and better build!

Finally finished the interior last year Feb. 1st car show was last year's Euro show in Pakuranga last year. 4 weeks after the tune, 357kws 700nm at the engine, 1300kgs, and a beautiful someone ran a stop sign earlier on a Friday morning. 9 month battle with his insurance company. Had the car valuated at $55 000. Got paid out a fair amount, kept the car. Man was it tough!!! 4 year build, and boy was she running. Absolute weapon. Day and Night with the tune. Picked up torque and thrusted you in the seat as the revs climbed!!!!. Truly Power to weight at its finest!!! Anyway, moving forward after an +-8 month depression, aggrevation, isolated and busy az time poor life running Highspek......LsBm2 Build soon.