Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted August 14, 2008 Seems to be a good buy if interested. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=171174028 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted August 14, 2008 Hehe... I've been bidding to find the reserve. Seems to be about 5k. Might go have a wee look on the weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted August 14, 2008 Mmmm Red E30 iS. Looks very tidy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtech1e30 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2008 Wasnt this on trademe approx 6 months ago and was owned by someone in wellington? Looks like the same car but had to tell without knowing the rego! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw.maniac 1 Report post Posted August 14, 2008 Wasnt this on trademe approx 6 months ago and was owned by someone in wellington? Looks like the same car but had to tell without knowing the rego! I don't think it is, there are a few red ones around. I can recall 3 now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeddy 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2008 Dibs, I'm definitely going to take a look at this. Can't work out rego though but will ring and find out. Plate surround is from Euromarque in chch, so probably not the one from welly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted August 24, 2008 Nooooooooooo! Strat1 is bidding on the 318is!!!! It's gonna end up covered with oven black spraypaint!!! I'm crying!! Someone else please save it from a nasty fate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeddy 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2008 Nooooooooooo! Strat1 is bidding on the 318is!!!! It's gonna end up covered with oven black spraypaint!!! I'm crying!! Someone else please save it from a nasty fate! Yea saw that surprised that account hasn't been banned yet. Hopefully getting Brian at Impwerks to take a look at it this week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted August 24, 2008 Nooooooooooo! Strat1 is bidding on the 318is!!!!Oh O Please dont let this special E30 fall into his evil hands lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeddy 0 Report post Posted August 25, 2008 Oh O Please dont let this special E30 fall into his evil hands lol. Looks like his accounts been suspended Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted August 25, 2008 Looks like his accounts been suspended Thank god. How many times is gonna have his account pulled before he gets the hint? Idiot. Anyway, back on-topic. You gonna buy the car Jeddy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeddy 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2008 Thank god. How many times is gonna have his account pulled before he gets the hint? Idiot. Anyway, back on-topic. You gonna buy the car Jeddy? Organised a check for it tomorrow(Wednesday), so if everything seems sweet and the price doesn't go to high i'll hopefully buy it.Anything specific i should ask to be checked/looked over? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw.maniac 1 Report post Posted August 26, 2008 Organised a check for it tomorrow(Wednesday), so if everything seems sweet and the price doesn't go to high i'll hopefully buy it. Anything specific i should ask to be checked/looked over? M42s built before 11/93 have a profile gasket (Timing Case Profile Gasket) problem. Something to do with using crappy rubber for the gaskets. I have no idea how you would check it. Maybe just ask if its been replaced under warranty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 You get this Jed? Congrats if it was you, looks very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 Good work Jed... Get it polished up and post some pics ASAP! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 Does someone mind explaining why this car is so special? I'm guessing a 1.8L with an lsd and a special kit...or is there more? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antony 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 It has the 16v engine used in the e36. Plus there's only 50 odd in New Zealand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeddy 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 (edited) Does someone mind explaining why this car is so special? I'm guessing a 1.8L with an lsd and a special kit...or is there more?From my understanding it has the m42 16v engine, ungraded suspension with stay bars etc, sports seats with different interior, iS lip, LSD, basket weaves (only 14" in this case) and according to one source only 20 were originally bought into the country.Good work Jed... Get it polished up and post some pics ASAP! Will do so this weekend weather pending. Anyone got any good tips for getting the red to look great? Its slightly faded in parts and will get it resprayed at some point but not yet. Edited August 28, 2008 by jeddy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 It has the 16v engine used in the e36. Plus there's only 50 odd in New Zealand. Year, the twin cam M42 engine- has ~20kW more than single cam M40. I would of thought there was less than 50. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 1 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 I wouldn't be expecting an LSD, they were only an option on those cars Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 Only 20 odd in fact. It was built to be a competitor to the Mark II Golf GTI, Peugeuot 106 and all the other hot hatches at the time as BMW was losing ground to the other manufacturers in that area. The car at the time was (and prob still is) faster than a 320i and almost as quick to the limit as a 325i. Also a lot more nimble thanks to the lighterweight engine. I have a Total BMW article on it somewhere, I'll see if I can find it and post some more info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 Here we go... E30 318is: Info taken from Total BMW - August 2007 issue - M42 16v engine - 140bhp - Faster in a straight line than 323i and quite a lot quicker than a 320i -Engine detuned so not to embarass the 325i - Suspension from 325i sport - 325i disc brakes all round - 14 inch BBS basketweaves, or optional 15 inch version - Recaro style BMW sports seats with M3 checked cloth - M-Tech 1 leather steering wheel - Colour coded bumpers and mirrors - Shadowline trim - Green tinted glass - iS front spoiler Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 Interesting that there were only two people bidding and it only went for 6k. I appreciate there arent very many of these left, but has this auction finally shown the true value of these cars? There are plenty of people saying they are worth alot more, but that doesnt appear to be the case does it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 Awesome! Id love to own a 318is. So jealous. http://www.r3vlimited.com/tech/318is/318is.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 Interesting that there were only two people bidding and it only went for 6k. I appreciate there arent very many of these left, but has this auction finally shown the true value of these cars? There are plenty of people saying they are worth alot more, but that doesnt appear to be the case does it? There was an absolutely mint one at Archibalds in CHCH that sold for about 12 grand about 8 months back. So, for the right car yep, prices are getting up there. Having said that, money talks and right now I don't speak the language! Fortunately Jed does and if it's in as good nick as the pictures suggest he may have stumbled on a bargain and one of the few BMW's that will start appreciating in value soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
