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Great idea, a kind of Forum Feedback thread. Pinned thread for others to add onto.

All these guys were great; @BM WORLD I've bought a few things from Brent - great as always. @needsprings - doors @gjm - towbar @EUROHO - body panels @Olaf - springs and MD headdeck @francoisv - e36 shell All I can remember for now.

Indeed, but it's fun to take the intentionally absurd seriously, fun for me anyway.

I jest (obviously). In all seriousness GLWS, sucks you've got to sell it

A friend just showed this to me and oh boy, does this car ticks so many boxes for me. If you're willing to do a trade I have a tidy, up-spec '99 Mitsubishi Diamante (probably worth ~$3k) here in Chch. Just got it two brand new tires and a WOF. I happily trade that + say $500 your way.

Buying: @zero - purchased e46 parts. Would trade again! @TermiPeteNZ - would I buy a used car from this man? I did, and have no regrets! @Barryn - Autoglym... can't beat this! @Lewis91 - straightforward, great comms, a number of transactions. @Family Wagon - Hagen is superb to deal with, exceptional communications, accommodating, patient. @Rob HB1 - brilliant to deal with @modz - outstanding. great comms, item as described, easy to do business with. @Mikan - accommodating, great communications, a gent.

A completed E30 project is pretty rare

Time to get realistic about selling my e28. I'll update this as things come to mind. As much as it pains me, I need to sell this, as it doesn't quite fulfill what I want from a daily or a weekend car (IE. jack of all, master of none. Not sensible enough for a daily, not silly enough for a weekender). Also it should be keep original, which again doesn't fit with my OEM+ end goal for my cars. If I had the space I would keep it, but I don't so it needs to find a new loving home. I have several spare parts that I can include via negotiation (I still have another E28), including a spare getrag 260 (needs some attention, won't go into 5th) Asking $7.5k ono (fairly hard to value) Project thread here: Car jam here: https://carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=mo9445 Facts: Fresh WOF and Reg last month Converted to manual with a getrag 260 (started by PO) 162XXXKms Bronzitbeige Metallic Perlbeige interior 3.64 medium case diff rear sway bar (my understanding is 525e's didn't have them factory) Manual sunroof that works NZ New Pros: Low KM, mostly original, quite tidy Classic black plates Incredibly tidy interior for it's age, no rips or tears Hasn't left me stranded (unlike my E46 haha) Central looking works perfectly Cons: Clear coat is a bit sad in places Some scratches and dents, character if you like Rust on bonnet vents, sunroof, some on the doors (these are all "they all do that"), comparatively it's low rust Input shaft bearing (well at least that's my diagnosis) quite loud under load. ICV doesn't really work, I assume it did at one point though Needs the correct thermostat housing for the dash temp gauge plug Work done within the last 2000km: Fuel filter and some fuel line Oil filter Oil change Fresh coolant Air filter Intake elbow Tail light gaskets Transmission mounts Transmission output shaft and selector seals Redline MTL Valve adjustment New spark plugs 1 tyre Front sway bar links Battery Accessory belts (both) Rocker cover gasket (to be installed) Lower rubber shifter boot Clutch fork pivot pin Clutch Slave cylinder Heavy duty clutch Throw out bearing Pilot bearing Resurfaced single mass flywheel Various shifter bushes Ignition switch (brand new, but US model so no fancy indicator park lights, could be modded back in)

I haven't seen a conversation take such a quick turn to the gutter since I frequented 4chan

Check out the condition of No 15, 17 they are rubber plugs at the back of the manifold http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E46-Sedan/Europe/325i-M54/R-N/oct2000/browse/engine/intake_manifold_system/

Heh, removing context makes it a whole lot different. /What am I, 12?

oh go well with a S54 in it

Would you take my Mum's 2016 Kia Sorento

Will upload more pictures later. I can also take specific pictures if you require. NB: Will come with standard parcel shelf, not the blue one

iX the V12? The only thing I can offer is neither a 4WD or a wagon, but it certainly is economical.

It looks great mate.

that's exacty what i was watching last night binge watching

@agent75 - purchased radiator component, thanks heaps! @zero - sold left over paint to, great to deal with!

It is great that BMW are still contacting and supporting drivers of these now really old cars.

Comment on this listing from another source: "must be a typo forom 200 lol cant be 2k cos i seen these post on buy it b4 i wrea it for 1k ono peaces of sh*t these old bmws now" So. There you have it.

You can spray MAF cleaner into the MAF....

heh these are not big displacement cars, the turbo is what brings them to life (which i'm sure same can be said about a fair few of BMWs fine inline 6 racing engines) and for anyone who loves a sporty ride there is a lot to appreciate about the boxer engine. didn't come here to bash subaru nor will i ever. my car has been a real thrill to own and i'm glad i could tick that off my checklist. if i'm completely honest here i'm fairly put off by that annual total servicing cost figure given by @Olaf. i appreciate the honesty there, if that is the true cost of ownership then i may have to wait a few more years until i climb the ranks at work as the last thing i want to do is be 'one of those guys' who buys such a fine car then leaves it broken down in garage because couldn't afford to maintain or repair it. it does explain why they depreciate so quickly around that 100k mark.

Me too, for a sec I was like did they actually do a 340?! There must be valid reasons, but if one was to build such a rarity, would you not opt for a Bavarian 8? Cool car none the less.

I'll still have one left!

At close to 100k miles thought it a good time for a valve lash inspection, the motor sounds good i.e no noisy tappet sounds so was hoping everything would be within spec and it was, intakes were all .007-.009 and the exhaust .011-.013. If anyone wants to borrow my tools and shim set let me know. The biggest issue was removing the fan, man that thing was on tight and the fan removal tool i brought was bending under the pressure and started to strip the nut, so brought a proper 32mm spanner which did the trick along with some good penetrating lube. Planning on ditching the mechanical fan for an electric unit as they have been know to disintegrate and destroy radiators, dent the hood etc.