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164 ExcellentAbout topnotchrally
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James
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Raglan
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'97 318i M-sport Sedan
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Upgraded wheels from 17" to 16" :-)
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Car 2
'99 523iT, '99 Z3 2.8
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Car 3
'95 M3, '99 M5
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1992 FXGT 20V
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IT has cruise control!!!! (since it's not NZ new). But, no airbags 😞
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topnotchrally replied to balancerider's topic in TradeMe discussions
Pffft... not motorsport... not manual...that price is some real dreaming. -
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topnotchrally replied to balancerider's topic in TradeMe discussions
I have just been researching this as I want to change the oil in my diff and you need the right kind depending on the diff type. I have found that early Z3s had clutch diffs ands sometime in mid-late 99 they changed to torsen. This seems like reliable information to me, people saying the only way to tell what you have is to take the back off and look, but that the early ones definitely came with clutch diffs. What do you say to this? What is your statement based on? Also, IMHO the ABS can take care of locked wheels...I'd rather have a torsen, it doesn't wear out. -
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topnotchrally replied to balancerider's topic in TradeMe discussions
I agree, it would seem they should be worth 10-12k but I think it's a small market. Another reason they are a good buy is they ALL have LSDs! (All 2.8s) I bought mine 4 years ago on a bit of a whim. Turned out to be an excellent decision. I put B6 Bilsteins on stock springs. I am all in on the top down motoring, such a pleasure to drive moderately quickly. The engine, gears and steering are perfect. If you buy one, put new HD front control arms on, it makes a huge difference. (factory arms have huge wobbly rubber bushings). Sorry for the rant.... -
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topnotchrally replied to balancerider's topic in TradeMe discussions
In my observation: roughish, high km, manual 2.8s are about $5-6k Nice condition ones are 7-8k -
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topnotchrally replied to balancerider's topic in TradeMe discussions
I don't think the prices are going to get to this level for a while, yet. Very nice cars but.... dreamin'... particularly the red one. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/z3/listing/5360032457 https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/z3/listing/5395734395 -
I agree with Eagle, the high point is manual, it's all down hill from there. Why do this era of cars suffer so regularly from radio failure?
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Don't get hung up on coupe. Sedan is the better car. Stiffer chassis, easy rear seat access. Frames on the windows!
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Dump. Make an offer if it appeals to you.
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Bump. Make an offer if it appeals to you.
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Geez, if you took 30 seconds to look up N43 on the 'net, like I did, you would never buy this car. And yet someone imported it from UK.
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Holy s**t a plain BMW with cruise control! How the... oh, it's imported from UK... of course.
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topnotchrally replied to balancerider's topic in TradeMe discussions
In in way, you are right. RHD clownshoes were only produced in M versions. LHD ones were available in 'pedestrian' formats. -
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topnotchrally replied to balancerider's topic in TradeMe discussions
You're not insane... he's dreaming. A little while ago there was RHD Z3M (Roadster) 320hp for $25k on TM. As this isn't even complied, you could buy a manual one in the USA for nz$20k and ship it here for less than this. I don't understand why someone would bother it import a LHD, automatic BMW of any kind. -
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topnotchrally replied to balancerider's topic in TradeMe discussions
The + Battery post cover is missing! That's dangerous and bizarre and more evidence of apathetic owners. Also the intake cover bolt covers are missing. Not a good look.