E36_Turbo 84 Report post Posted May 30, 2016 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1096081265.htm This looks like a good buy, chuck some stylish wheels on it and manual Gbox, bobs your uncle! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4015 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) 1997 my arse. It's not even a facelift. "Prod. date 1996-02-26" And this is the problem with that recent asinine thread on registration dates verses production dates. This is NOT a 1997 car folks! Edited May 31, 2016 by M3AN 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2373 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 Not this sh*t again. >_< Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2373 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 I'd be more worried about them thinking its a 3L, TBH. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E36_Turbo 84 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 1997 my arse. It's not even a facelift. "Prod. date 1996-02-26" And this is the problem with that recent asinine thread on registration dates verses production dates. This is NOT a 1997 car folks! Agreed....they need to update with correct build date / year, however, despite the fact they haven't managed to do the most logical thing here upon listing it for sale, it looks like a rather tidy wagon, with some TLC, and a few personalisations, it would be awesome! Just hard to find a 328i wagon in general, hopefully it goes to a good home Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E36_Turbo 84 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 I'd be more worried about them thinking its a 3L, TBH. They're playing the numbers game...rounded it off ...hahaha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3192 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 I'd be more worried about them thinking its a 3L, TBH. They're playing the numbers game...rounded it off ...hahaha It is nearly 3 litres... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4015 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 Agreed....they need to update with correct build date / year, however, despite the fact they haven't managed to do the most logical thing here upon listing it for sale, it looks like a rather tidy wagon, with some TLC, and a few personalisations, it would be awesome! Just hard to find a 328i wagon in general, hopefully it goes to a good home Yes and to be honest I was tempted but couldn't get into that interior colour every day. Brown and beige, oh my Lord. Hurts my eyes. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E36_Turbo 84 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 Yes and to be honest I was tempted but couldn't get into that interior colour every day. Brown and beige, oh my Lord. Hurts my eyes. Seems to be a typical exterior / interior combo for calypsorot, if im not wrong there, i'd probably go with the black leather for that paint work ...enough of my dreaming for now hahah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 Great buy. Pretty tidy. Would be a good project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 595 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 Should really hurry up and list mine... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4015 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 Should really hurry up and list mine... Drive it up to Auckland for our monthly mini-meet... Or maybe Taupo is as far as a Southerner can tolerate? I'll meet you there to inspect? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) I've driven it. Vanos seals have gone (underpowered at low rpm and hesitant idling). I've made an offer with that in mind and contacted Ray re: vanos seal replacement (I don't have the right tools). Now... Who wants a tidy manual E30 320i on BBS? Edited May 31, 2016 by jeffbebe 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted June 1, 2016 'Tis now mine for a very reasonable $3K and, thanks to an equally reasonable quote from Ray at HellBM, it will go straight there for vanos seal repair!! Sweet! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2373 Report post Posted June 1, 2016 But its not a 97.... You've been scammed. Best take it back under CGA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted June 1, 2016 Having met the present owner I am in no doubt that there was no intent to mislead. He's not a car person and, to be fair, the rego says 1997. I very much doubt that he has any idea how to search for build sheet via the VIN. We're quick on here to assume that everyone's knows what they've got and they're just trying to pull a fast one, when most of the time they don't know what they've got or what it's worth and trust what the previous owner/dealer told them and trust that the rego will be correct. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2373 Report post Posted June 1, 2016 Just to be clear, i was taking the piss. Trademe lists cars by their registered date, if it doesnt match the build date, whoop de do. Anyone that cares that much would check the vin and know anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted June 1, 2016 Yep, I know... I was clarifying for the h8ers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 704 Report post Posted June 1, 2016 5 speed swap at the same time? May as well while it's there. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3192 Report post Posted June 1, 2016 S54 6 speed swap at the same time? May as well while it's there. FTFY. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted June 1, 2016 This'll be staying auto. My better half doesn't want to learn to drive a manual and she'll use it now and again. Rest of the time it'll be a comfy work hack for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3568 Report post Posted June 1, 2016 well done on your purchase. plenty of little easy cheap things to keep you busy without breaking the bank! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 595 Report post Posted June 1, 2016 Drive it up to Auckland for our monthly mini-meet... Or maybe Taupo is as far as a Southerner can tolerate? I'll meet you there to inspect? Yea that's a bit much for me at the moment! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 595 Report post Posted June 1, 2016 Yea good buying at 3k! Nice score 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted June 2, 2016 Thats cheap 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
