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  1. 6 points
    Hey, As I drive a E60 every day, have E28 and E34 M5's in the garage and recently drove a E39, Ill give you my 2 cents. Without having driven a F10, I can say hand on heart the E60 is the most amazing of the lot. The E60 gives me the fizz like no other M5 will ever do. The E39 to me has never looked great on paper, it was in my opinion somewhat of an after thought using an existing engine to basis it around. If you look at the Hp per litre this one stands out as being under developed. My belief however its is the best all-rounder in a way that no other M5 can muster (with expection of the F10 maybe). Its the fact that it has low down torque, no performance headers and its power is usable as any other non M motor is on a daily basis. An example being a E36 328i v and E36 M3 or a 130i v a E46. The non M motors are better on a daily basis, you just don't need to rev them so hard to get the best from them. Often M3's don't feel that brilliant unless you're using 9 10ths or more. That can be said of all the M5's too. E28 - Raw and edgy. Rev's easily and feels willing to go all the time due to the weight, although not that fast. Handling is average and feels outdated. Slightly front heavy. Great fun a 9 10th or more and skids up easy. E34 - I don't believe Chris Harris, they are a faster and better car than the E28, but I agree they aren't as appealing or fun. The power takes a long time to get past the extra weight +150kg. Far more comfortable, usable and relaxed. Looks a bit old man to me now though. I reckon you could use one as a daily even now if the gas consumption wasn't hopeless 15l per 100k. E39 - Having spent only 30 mins with one I can say that it would be the easiest to live with daily. Fast but not as fast as I was lead to believe actually. Grunty and torquey. Suspension is compliant and relaxing. Probably would lights the tyres up easy enough and easy to handle with the some what slow steering feel. E60 - Coming from a place where I dreamt of one of these for 7 years, it has not disappointed. Quick from 0-100, but utterly amazing from 80-160. It is like being on a travelator that low down power just can't give, only high end power can. The world just goes by so fast and were something to happen at that accelleration I'm not sure you could do anything. The gas consumption makes me want to cry daily. You literally can see it dropping in traffic. I get about 22l per 100 each fortnight, but don't drive that far so isn't the end of the world. The SMG is average but having driven a DCT recently, there is somewhat of a manual feel that the later cars have lost. Its challenging but that thump at 8250rpm to the next gear adds to the experience in my option. The things that annoy me is the damn onboard computer always complaining about something and the cost to repair anything. I bought as good as I could which was a very high spec'd 2005 with 90k in the blue I have always wanted. It has the option leather dash, alcantra roof lining, active seats, air con seats and a number of other special bits. F10 - Without driving one, I'd assume its the best all-rounder, the fastest and probably quite soulless. Nothing about it other than more advanced technology and less running costs does anything for me. Eventually may go there, but I suspect will be forgotten compared to the new F90 4wd. My order 1.E60, 2. E28, 3. E39, 4. E34 If you want an experience go E60, but don't buy at the bottom of the barrel. Get a GOOD BMW inspection and be thoroughly comfortable and open minded to the expenses.Be prepared to change all brakes $7k, shocks $7k, clutch $5k, bearing $5k and possible SMG pump during its life if it has not already been done. Throttle sensors are also known to be problems at $1k or so each. If its been done or you can wear this, the experience of ownership and 500hp at 8250rpm is simply not replicable in the BMW range in my opinion. My prediction is that all the rubbish will get neglected and drop in value as people can't keep up with maintenance and can't afford to run them. however the cared for ones will eventually flatten out in value and eventually become super desirable. We might be 10 years away though. If you want a daily go E39, but it won't give you the fizz that an E60 would. F10 at this stage is not worthwhile and be prepared for prices to drop when all the fat cat directors offload in 12 months and upgrade to a F90. My 2 cents, but bare in mind I really know nothing :-)
  2. 3 points
    Talking of porkers, perhaps the 1M needs to go more J Lo?> Some steel over-fenders that I had made up recently, fronts also. RIP Kirsty Webb, thanks for the memories and mud on the car xxoo
  3. 3 points
    "The car is quite low even for factory height so the bottom edge of the front bumper has been scuffed on the odd curb in its life time." = actually the shocks have had it and it needs a suspension refresh. "The car is dark blue with black leather interior, it has a sunroof which is great on those hot sunny days." = actually the A/C is broken and you totally bake when it's sunny; opening the sunroof is the sauna safety valve. "There are a couple of little scuffs here and there as to be expected for a car of its age but mostly only noticeable in the right light." = that's why I've left it dirty, it's far more average than my asking price would have you believe.
  4. 3 points
    Would you not wash and wax your car before taking photos to sell it? Alloys are covered in brake dust and the whole car looks drab because they can't be arsed to rub a sponge over it.
  5. 2 points
    FS: $6250 Good example of an NZ New 330i Sedan. We are the second owners for the past 2 years having bought it from a friend that purchased it brand new. Has been well serviced and drives very nicely. Serpentine idler bearings getting a little squeak, and the engine mounts seem to transmit more vibration than they should, so there's some km related things that need to be done. Water pump and cooling system changed about 6 months ago. (Genuine products used) 203,xxxkms Sport seats Motorsport kit Sporty seats Firmer, lower OEM suspension. Would be keeping it but we just bought a Lexus IS350 to replace it.
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    You know, I am genuinely in awe of the Honda engineers now. The little thing eats that hill for breakfast. A return trip Hutt to Masterton clocks in at an average of 5.6l/100km (with aggressive hill driving). Of course, there's no substitute for solid german engineering. A roaring inline-6 engine, the smoothness of the ride, having the wind blow through your hair (or over my hairless head) and that 'you are in control of this huge beast' feeling you get from the 328. But as far as speed, nimbility, and fun goes - the Honda is surprisingly good. Tim
  7. 1 point
    Hey Guys, Finally the old girl got out of the shed and had a fresh walk round the driveway and house. Got a few problems with the accelerator cable and in search of a new air filter for the Holley carburetor apart from that she is running well and got the finishing touches before she is off for a WoF and Rego Pretty close to the end of this build and looking forward to driving the BM around once the accelerator cable is fixed. Need some rear lowering springs too. Doesn't look quite right with the massive rake. A few photos below that turned out nicely.
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    Try contacting the Toyota (I assume) dealer and see who they recommend, they may even do it themselves. We do windscreens here and have seen some shockers from both Novus and Smith and Smith.
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    As the title states. I bought these to refurbish and paint gunmetal grey and put them on my 318ti which I have since sold. They have very minor curbing as pictured. No tyres as they were shot and the wrong profile for the ti. Pick up in Glenfield. Call or text me on 02102916373. Asking a lot less than I paid but they have to go. I would not put them on my e46 touring haha $300
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    I love my e61 m5, but its not perfect, fuel consumtion is what you expect from a 500hp 2T car, and repair and servicing costs can be eye watering, but in my opinion totally worth it for the open road, no traffic blasts that it was made for! I didn't bother with a PPI or warranty, but mine had 3+ years of service history with Team Macmillan BMW and was a UK private import.
  13. 1 point
    The auto, provided it's working properly, is a good complement to the engine unless you really want the last 1% on a racetrack. (y)
  14. 1 point
    Yeah, seems any station with ethanol blends state such on the pump labels. You'd just hope such was accurate and up to date!
  15. 1 point
    yep, quite possibly the best buy so far this year has been Mr Aphexic's e39 540i ///Msport that had lots of unrequireted love! And it was *less* than half the price of this.
  16. 1 point
    Would not touch that with someone elses barge pole. Even if it was less than half the price.
  17. 1 point
    Looks like its not a factory manual.
  18. 1 point
    Depends what you want out of it I guess? I can't imagine there be too many people cross shopping an E39 M5 and an F10 at over $30k difference? If wanting a modern classic/desirable BMW then an E34 (if you can find one) or E39 would be a safer bet... will hold value possibly rise in near future. Then you don't get the performance of 500 plus hp from E60 onwards. The E34 and E39 are slow by today's standards. Those wanting an F10 level of performance would most likely turn their nose up at the E34/39. Who knows what will happen to the E60. I guess horrendous R&M costs will cause prices to drop even further as they get older. Current owners to bail once they've neglected preventative maintenance to a point where it's not feasible to keep (kiwi assumption that engine oil + filter = full service). I've toyed with the idea of owning one and still could do in the next year or two. I only would if I could diy repairs on it. I guess there are BMW (specific or OEM pirated?) diagnostic and programming software available at a small cost to help ease the financial pain of owning one. I haven't got this far in researching as not serious about buying one, yet.
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    Lots and lots of bits of progress over the last few months. Another iteration of the exhaust! Added a magnaflow cat and another centre muffler. Took the unpleasant rasp out of it and dropped the drone right down. Still makes enough noise but nothing weird anymore. Very pleased. Then I moved house, E30 did the workhorse duties Got some very large exciting packages. New whiteline front and rear swaybars, new endlinks etc. A bunch of garagistic chassis reinforcement and chassis bracing stuff H&R Sport springs - to replace the spare parts bin lowering springs that were in there before So far have installed all the chassis bracing stuff, and the new H&R springs. Big difference, mostly attributable to the springs and the transmission brace, I think. More compliant but everything feels a lot tighter. Next up is to have the rear trailing arm sway bar tab reinforcement pieces welded in, then install the new whiteline sway bars.
  21. 1 point
    leave the insides un-coated, one flake of paint or powder that chips off will be enough to block an oil gallery and kill the motor. If you are worried about rust get them zinc electroplated, then paint or powdercoat the outsides. If you go with white make sure you use a high gloss white, there are matt / satin whites available that will be impossible to keep clean. The powder is baked at about 200 degrees so no problem with steel / ali / magnesium but make sure there are no plastic / rubber clips etc attached, and the best clean up is sand / bead blasting for good adhesion.
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