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Dude gets a mint e30 company car in episode 2 of "white gold" on netflix. funny bit on "dogging"

UPDATE I got given a m62b44 non vanos by forum member @francoisv, so huge shout out to Frank. I disassembled the block and cleaned it with degreaser and the water blaster. Then I took the block, heads, pistons, crank and cams to Taylor Automotive to be thoroughly checked. The bores in the block were out of round by 7 thou, so the block is no good, but I will keep it to use as a dummy to test fit in the engine bay. Then maybe a coffee table The heads, crank, pistons, rods and cams all passed with flying colours so I'm really happy about that. I put the block in the engine bay to get an idea of fitment. I made cardboard mock ups of the cylinder heads to scale, and taped them on. This is just a rough mock up stage and I don't want to risk damaging the good heads. There is a metal piece on the passenger side of the engine bay that fouls the passenger side head. So this piece was cut out. It will be tidied up later when I smooth and paint the engine bay. The cardboard engine now fits. I got a bellhousing for $30 from Zebra wreckers today, so I will bolt that on to the dummy engine to help with the placement in the engine bay. I want the engine as far back and as low as possible. This will make it even harder, but its what I want. While this has been happening, I have been slowly progressing with the rear axle. Forum member @BatMansWilly was a great help with removing all the suspension from the car, and now its time to put it all back in. Once again its all been sandblasted and powdercoated. The difference between the old, and the sandblasted and painted part, is displayed really well by this next photo. All new rubber bushes were pressed in with my homemade bushing tool. I took all the suspension and underbody bolts to the electroplaters and it only cost $40 to have them all zinc plated. I'm really pleased with the result and with the price. This is a budget build after all. Then I spent literally hours with the tap and die set, tidying up the threads, on the lounge floor in front of the tv. My wife, who is not at all interested in cars, volunteered to help with this process so it was really cool to do together. Here is an example of what the zinc plated bolts look like in the rear upper control arm.

Finally finished my turbo project, tuned up the weekend just been. All certed and road legal, this things a street beast that scares me to say the least haha. M20B25 stock block rebuilt and balanced Mild Turbo cam regrind HD rockers Garrett GT3582R Tial MVR 44mm and 50mm BOV Megasquirt 2 running wasted spark 282kw/378hp 531nm torque Tuned by Lin @ CDM Tauranga ...before

I'm in the process of buying a new car... well a second hand, one of my favorite cars. Luckily I have a lot of good contacts and have found one for a bloody good deal. So now it's time to sell my current pride and joy ?... i don't want to sell it, but owning two cars will be slightly unnecessary. On the plus side the new car will be worth it ?? More details available on my listing. Feel free to ask away and make me an offer if anyone is interested! Ideally I would like $16,000 for it but any offer around that area would be considered. If the price is right I might accept it... so go ahead! ? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1400269772&ed=true 20170804_183337.mp4

Time flies Still a great car. Between the E34 and E39, the best looking 5 series. New ones strike me as just generic big cars...

Hi, Bought a 2000 328ci today. A modest start but the fulfilment of a lifelong dream to own one of these beautiful cars. Drove it home from Auckland this afternoon, which was an absolute pleasure. I'm the 5th owner, its done 113kms and is topaz blue with black leather. NZ new. As far as I can tell the core mechanicals are sound but some of the peripherals, bodywork and interior need a bit of TLC. Nothing too major I hope. Looking forward to engaging with the forum and learning about E46s and BMWs in general. The aim is to gradually bring it back to above average condition and just enjoy the sheer pleasure of driving it. Cheers, Guy

Over 4 years now :-)

How long have you had this car for now? Must be a few years!

Kyu was kind enough to come over with his scanner (thanks). Error code was a P0444 - Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit Open. We cleared the code. I tightened my fuel tank lid (in case there is a sensor there somewhere, I don't know). Engine light hasn't come on since - have done some motorway driving, city driving etc. Will wait and see if it still comes on again at some point.. hopefully not.

really? do you know what the life expectancy was as a fighter pilot was when stukas were flown in anger.My dads eyesight wasnt as good as most of his mates,they were all in the RNZAF.He came back from WW2.Most of his mates didnt.He learnt to fly and maintain radar instead

Just picked up a new shopping wagon of sorts after a very long time of deliberation. I am sure it will turn into a project of some sorts. Daylight and photos to come. Needs a major screen upgrade, super dated.

Spoke to BMW today, and they are trying to get my e46's done shortly. I've been waiting nearly a year, but if my car gets a free clean like others have mentioned I wont mind.