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I've wanted an E9 for as long as I can remember. They are such an important car in the history and story line of BMW. Their success in touring car racing in Europe in the 70's is nothing short of astronomical. All whilst being one of the best looking cars the company has ever produced. Several have come up on Trademe for sale in the last few years but the timing and budget have never quite married up. About 6 weeks ago I decided to bite the bullet and fly down to Christchurch and have a look at one that was for sale down there. Needless to say the car was exceptional, a few issues but in the whole exactly what I was after. So a week later it arrived at work on the back of a truck. Its a 1973 3.0 CS left hand drive in automatic, malaga red with tan leather interior. Sold new in Germany it was imported to Japan where it had a minor restoration and then to New Zealand about 18 months ago. Its going to be a slow process as i still have my E30 I need to sell before i can really start doing anything to it but at least its a start. I've played around with my set of BBS RS off my E30 and cant wait to rebuild them into appropriate sizes and get them on. Also bring the car down to earth a wee bit.

I was in KFC huntly, and there was a large female taniwha in line behind me and I heard her say to her friend beside her "ow shall we just go home and have dog roll and milk?" They both agreed and left the store..

I recently went on a BMW NZ M Power Experience Day to test out the New M3 & M4 Out on the Road, On the Track, Skid Pad, Drag Strip Test and Hot Laps.. The Day was first off amazing, having the rare opportunity to not just drive these phenomenal cars, but put them through their paces. I guess my opinion is one to speak it's own, but I shall share it anyway. The M3 & M4.. A True machine. Luxury with a power so pure it's makes my AC Schnitzer look like a Toyota Corolla in Comparison.. I LOVED the fact they have gone back to that Inline 6, the sound was incredible, the performance was sharp, and I felt like BMW created so much power, from such a small start.. Turbos.. Mm. I can't say I am a BIG fan, but I did enjoy them when they kicked in... The power was relatively even considering what they are packing under the hood, I expected a lot more 'lag' but BMW, yet again did something right in that department. Inside the car was another story.. I think it would take me a few weeks of dedicated time to work out half the functions in relation to just driving the darn thing, and then a few more weeks to figure out the internal components for comfort.. Caught off guard multiple times when I was continually asked by this car to confirm I wanted to remove certain features (DSC, Sports Mode etc).. I felt in reality, a car shouldn't ask ME questions.. Other than that, it was comfort to drive, seats were shaped so you felt like you were meant to be in there, the dash was modern, but simple. Handling - I felt it was heavier to drive than most cars, I felt like I had to throw it around a few corners instead of flowing with them.. Something of course I would in no time get used too. Control is amazing, the new technology of safety is one to none.. Considering I tested these cars in the wet, I felt safe.. I felt like it welcomed me into going slightly quicker into a corner than most cars would! And then that look, fierce, unique.. I loved the gold colour, it made you felt like you indeed were driving something worth it's weight in gold. The lines of this car are beautiful, working with it and not against it. This car is truly something to look at. Overall, a complete beast. I felt like this car is and will be the true successor to the E46 M3, and one I will certainly consider in future purchases (given the purchase price isn't half a house!) Cheers to BMW NZ for giving me the chance to go out there and test these beautiful cars. Will upload a video over the next few days..

Yea no worries, will try sort something for tomorrow

Sweet ride, glad to see you have upgraded from the E65

Yeah its in good condition for a 2002 car. Yeah the Strips are going, as is the M5 Badge, have a normal M badge for it (came in the glove box) Interior Trim found, not cheap at $300, but it looks tidy, hopefully collecting it tomorrow.

It's true, The P38 + M51 + uphill + full throttle = ... nothing. Or, at least, very little. I think Top Gear made a big deal of this. Fortunately I'll be happy if it holds 100km/h up Bombay hills with a several km run up. :-)

Plus it was extra amusing, because of the poor grammar and punctuation

Vegetarians?

Using playing cards to paint wheels is a snazzy idea.

lol

Kfc is pretty rank. It attracts mouth breathers so indecision can be expected.

Got one for free once. Even being free I thought it was crap. Left it in car park with the keys in it and windows down. Sat there for about a month. I think you have a case of nostalgia goggles. One ticket for the hate train please.

I paid about that for my old 523i a year or two back (with 250k odd km on it), so id say thats a pretty good price for a facelift even with the minor work needed. Bet you'll be glad to be able to drive around without that lovely oil smell every time.

E34 has a looonng way to go to. If ever...