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Hello everyone, Been nosing around here for a while but haven't actually uploaded anything so here is my car. 1997 E36 318 Wagon, NZ new. 5 speed manual gearbox so an good reliable daily/occasional road tripper. It has a 328 exhaust someone must have put in at at some point, along with the style 39 wheels which look cool. I did want a 6 cylinder when I was hunting at the end of last year and nearly bought a 328 auto wagon in Montrealblau but am actually really glad I got this car in the end I love it. Im taking it around the South Island this Xmas/NY holidays. Cheers, David

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There are plenty of other sites that like that sort of thing. Tip # 9 - This is not bebo suggested by Simon* Keep chat off the forums. Use the PM function, or go to a chat room. No one wants to here your personal conversation. Yes, we know you know the other member, yes we know you think your personal jokes are funny, yes we know you've got nothing else better to do, and we don't want to hear it. We don't want to watch your half-assed attempts at flirting. We don't want to read five pages of smilies. Keep the discussion on topic and keep your personal conversations out of the forum. Tip # 10 - Don't be a postwhore suggested by Grant If you aren't making a useful contribution to the topic at hand, don't reply. Your post count is not some kind of status symbol. If your posts aren't useful, a high post count just means you are even more full of sh*t. If you post whore you run the risk of pissing of other members, moderators, or admin, and thus run the risk of receiving a warning about your behaviour, or having your post count reset to zero. Tip # 99 - Gus thinks he's awesome suggested by Gus As evidenced here: E: Spelling

I kinda like these, funny little cars. Sold my aunties one that she owned since 1982

I would love to help you out but I couldn't let mine go for that. It is 2012 mint with 12k on the clock. My wife has trouble understanding the whole depreciation thing and I think she would rather hang on to it as we will never have the opportunity to own another brand new car. As for the numbness, I have fitted a Racechip Ultimate and with +77HP any sign of numbness is long gone. I cannot fault the 535i N55, good luck.

Yep specifically single mass as it will be a track day car most of the time. Thanks all for the insights so far. FCP sell Valeo so looks like that's the go. Hopefully customs don't sting me too much!

I don't debate the 'built not bought' thing. Each to their own... But today I saw someone saying they'd drive to meet anyone who could help them change their wheels.

Hey Glen - nice car! Looking forward to seeing it (and you) at an event sometime soon

How do I add photos of my car.

Tip # 7 : Gus is awesome

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