Tomo 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 (edited) Hi everyone Ive been lurking around the forums for 18 months now, gathering information and contributing only a little, biding my time... But on sunday i travelled down to wellington to pick up my new ride and joy- a manual e30! A bit about myself- im Tomo from Rothesay Bay on the North Shore of Auckland, i am 18 years old and currently studying first-year business at Massey University in Albany. My other ride is a new Apple Macbook and a Specialized A1 mountain bike. Previously i have been driving my parent's spare car, a 1991 e30 318i auto sedan which isnt exactly what ive been wanting but sufficient transport, i also have on occasion managed to wrangle a drive of my dad's e39 528i manual. But now... ... I dont need to! Ive got my own car! It is my first car ive ever owned, its a 12/1987 e30 coupe f/l m40 manual in alpineweiss. ( I trademe) 189,000kms and mechanically its running perfect, the body has a few tiny spots of rust but otherwise mint. Its got wind up windows, the wind-up sunroof and a panasonic head unit and speakers, and factory power-steering delete, no air con (dont need it with the sunroof) and a lovely wooden shift knob. Pics now on Cardomain! Edited August 6, 2007 by Tomo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve R 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 welcome. sounds nice, what school did u go to last year? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 30 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 Welcome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomo 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 welcome. sounds nice, what school did u go to last year? Hi, Thanks. View Via link in my sig. I went to Rangitoto College last year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve R 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 Hi, Thanks. View Via link in my sig. I went to Rangitoto College last year. ahh yup, i knew a few people who went to rangi, who where you friends with? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomo 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 ahh yup, i knew a few people who went to rangi, who where you friends with? Ummm george minton, andrew macdonald, jason daubney, patrick hobin, james muir, jack marsden, keegan goodall, vlad... the russian, wayne blackford to name a few- ring any bells lol? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 Welcome fellow student! Great colour, just love the coupe form. If the manual sunroof bugs you after a while, you might consider a power roof conversion (sometimes seen on TM). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 Very nice clean e30, nice pics to,looks like a good location Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 (edited) Awesome base! Look after her and she'll do the same for you. I just this very evening finished making sweet love to an e30's wheel bearings, driveshaft bearing, motor mounts, steering linkage and cambelt - she's going to love me for it for months! Edit: on that note - spend some cash on a good service (fluids/filters) and any worn rubber bits and belts now and it'll pay dividends in the future. I know its a bit of cash out the old wallet and can smart a bit along with all the other new costs that come with car ownership (wof, reg, insurance, gas, accessories, irlfriends that all of a sudden want lifts everyf**kingwhere even though they seemed to manage fine before you got the car...) I digress. Anyway, its worth the short term financial pain for long-term driving enjoyment gain. Edited August 6, 2007 by bravo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomo 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 Welcome Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomo 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 Welcome fellow student! Great colour, just love the coupe form. If the manual sunroof bugs you after a while, you might consider a power roof conversion (sometimes seen on TM). Hey, thanks! Yeah im not fussed about winding my own windows and sunroof- i drive around with it on pop anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomo 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 Very nice clean e30, nice pics to,looks like a good location Hi, and thanks, yeah its a nice as bay to hang out at summer... damn winter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw.maniac 1 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 Oh so you are tomnsc! Nice car, was looking at it myself, but a bit put off by the un-power everything. (Lazy, I know!) Great Buy, hope you enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomo 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 Awesome base! Look after her and she'll do the same for you. I just this very evening finished making sweet love to an e30's wheel bearings, driveshaft bearing, motor mounts, steering linkage and cambelt - she's going to love me for it for months! Edit: on that note - spend some cash on a good service (fluids/filters) and any worn rubber bits and belts now and it'll pay dividends in the future. I know its a bit of cash out the old wallet and can smart a bit along with all the other new costs that come with car ownership (wof, reg, insurance, gas, accessories, irlfriends that all of a sudden want lifts everyf**kingwhere even though they seemed to manage fine before you got the car...) I digress. Anyway, its worth the short term financial pain for long-term driving enjoyment gain. Hi, thanks yeah it was exactly the base i was looking for as my project.. hahaha yeah im definitely experiencing the money sink of a new car but will get on to giving it a proper service before too long.. have to get an alarm installed first then thats next. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomo 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 Oh so you are tomnsc! Nice car, was looking at it myself, but a bit put off by the un-power everything. (Lazy, I know!) Great Buy, hope you enjoy it. Hey, yeah i noticed you were interested in it, i won't say you shouldnt have been put off by the lack of power- everything (although i may eat my words come an a/c-less summer) its a delight to drive as a light car even without power steering, and you only need the windows and sunroof in one position - open - anyway Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
