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Mostly done just a bit a aligning to do on the bumper etc then some paint

People who list SMG, DSG, ETC or what ever other transmissions on Trade-Me as Manual.

Thought of a name for this new model

Amazon's entry into Australia and hopefully NZ will pressure them on some of the brand new products they sell.

youve sprung me Pete.I like to have a car thats just a bit special.Your two alternatives are interesting too..E60 dont look good in white do they?.Ouch that tow bar. I would pay to conceal that!

I thought this was interesting: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1368233544.htm It would be awesome with a manual conversion

My bad all, seemed like a good idea at the time.

Paddock car!

Not bad. Although one thing I've found from experience old, tired automatic 6 cylinder 5 and 7 series E32-E34 etc are pretty depressing when all loose and sloppy. Could spend a few thousand minimum just sorting out brakes and suspension bushings etc.

hmmm. But I can see the appeal of this one. 535D is indeed rare and the pick of the diesels- the car has lowish kms, excellent specs and Autosure included. At this price a LCI MotorSport would be more compelling, but this still looks damned good with M5 feet - and Dynamic Drive is goodness. If you're doing a lot of kms and you're sold on the diesel then I don't think anyone could fault you for buying this. The alternative I'd look at would be something like this: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1350246006.htm - 550i MSport LCI w/HUD for $18K - or this one for $20k : http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1364326094.htm Interestingly there's a 530D F10 with lower kms for a little more - http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1312791406.htm - and you can put a MBI on it for not a lot. Very modern interior but I just think it looks a bit 'sensible' ....

I've got some semi slicks on the way for the old yatch Might have another set of the same Msport rims coming to put the semis on Got a set of style 5s from an E34 also, but unsure what I will do with them, probably slap them on the 316? Currently trying to make a decision with suspension options, I have requirements only a grumpy old man can have. Except I'm not old I'm not happy with the damping rates it currently has, too slow on the big compression and far too slow on the rebound, mostly noticeable in the faster stuff It currently has Gabriel shocks in the back, which are pretty new and I am assuming the same in the front, however these are obviously not damped for the standard Msport springs, This and the buggered front strut mounts make for some undesirable handling, the lack if rear toe in also makes it rotate far too much on corner entry \ I don't want crap ride quality either, so there will be compromise I considered the idea of Koni yellow damper adjustables, or a B12/ B8 set up. But I also like the Bilstien touring range, I think the would suit me well. I do not really want it any lower than it is, I like original ride height Any input and experience would be appreciated on this The same applies to brake pads, generally I run genuine pads, but this will do a few track days so perhaps something a bit more performance orientated would be good I fitted my new water pump, hoses, 80c tstat and housing after work on Saturday and threw the viscous in the bin I stuck a set of factory spotlights in it that I had laying around and gave the leather a birthday with a deep clean and hydrate, will re-hydrate again this weekend and then put a "sealer" on them, I will hopefully get time to finish the paint correction off. Sorry long post without pics, I fail at pictures and my work phone is a potato

And another stop on Gentle Annie - what a view!

One side mostly done

Updated pics of progress today

I agree with Westy, if you want to see a proper rant find one of 3pedals posts about automatic gearboxes. And, sorry, but SMG = Sequential Manual Gearbox, emphasis being on the MANUAL part of the words

I don't care what anyone says, if its does not have a third pedal its not a manual transmission.