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It's the inhibitor value that is more important than the freezing retardants. Hence the dilution ratio and in the later models the lubricating minerals for the electric water pumps

It's about protecting an investment, the less you invest in a car, the less you spend protecting it. There is also no point spending a heap of money putting good oil / coolant / etc in a car with 100,000 + Km s on it and an unknown service history, good oil won't fix a worn out motor, good coolant won't repair damage to the engine cooling system. If the car has a good continuous service history keep it up, if the engine or cooling system has been overhauled and is as new then protect that investment, otherwise use whatever fits your budget. (but don't put 91 in the gas tank, that stuff is just nasty!)

212,756 km A while back I picked up @qube's Mpars. Today I finally got around to getting them fitted and balanced.

go hard. that they were looking to leverage YOUR mechanical insurance to repair/resolve their merchantable goods issue was the first indicator of trouble. My suggestion would be to steer your lawyer towards return of goods and full refund, plus your legal costs. Appears - based on their behaviour - that further work on compromise just draws it out/weakens your position. Let us know who the dealer is, too. Help avoid doing business with them. PS: if you must have a compromise position, it's that they transport it to Winger BMW in Wellington, and pay for the resolution there.

You're doing it the wrong way Graham

Just re-shell and build the M535i.... Old cars a just more fun IMO. No one is going to cry over the 525e, one or two of us would be happy its gone onto bigger and better things. Plus there will be epic amounts of job satisfaction once done ? .............. If you really want to you could cut the tags out to keep for matching numbers

@qazwsx it still has the original bilsteins, but not the springs. Not that that matters too much, they’ll probably be due a rebuild. The only real difference (apart from the name) between an M535i and a 535i is the body is different to accept the body kit (easy to replicate), the body kit, probably the large case LSD and the //M seats. The rest is just normal 535i but with more options (such as sports suspension, moonroof, headlight washers)

honestly one of the best BMW wheels ever for me. Looks amazing man!

Awesome, thanks. I've sent an email and signed up for BCA ?

looks superb, Adrian. My photography took on a particularly nocturnal phase while our bairns were young, that was the time I could get out without impacting domestic situation. Ready to shoot with you whenever you like.

Relatively new to these forums and a computer to actually. We own a couple of 5 Series BMW's and a Mercedes W140 S500L. I do as much of the maintenance as possible, however occasionally I run into difficulties. Hopefully this move will rectify that problem a little. Cheers from Turangi.

Oh lordy that looks good.

The enjoyment remains long after the cost is forgotten. And imagine the satisfaction of knowing you've saved a M535i. Rebuilding the 525e with the 'M' bits is certainly the more economic option, but (in your mind) it will always be a 525e.

Why haven’t you sold this to me yet? Looking great. MPars always look great on e39’s

Good luck. Please keep us posted on the outcome.

They claim that the quote from my mechanic in the Wairarapa is too expensive. They, get this, want to transport it to Auckland (from wellington), "fix it", then return it to me. I don't think so. I don't what the hell they're planning if transporting the car that far is cheaper. They've only taken this stance since the warranty refused to pay out. I've sent them a strongly worded email telling them to honor their agreement with me (in which they specified the mechanic they'd be using) , or refund me. I've also made an appointment with my Lawyer on Tuesday so we can go over the legislation and decide what to do. Edit: forgot to say something.

Go down to http://chicane.co.nz/ they have most of the Racetech seats in their show room for you to sit in & have a feel before buying. I ended up going for the RT4009 after sitting in them both. found it to be a way better seat!!!

Thanks for the welcome The car is in for a bit of love - it has been sitting unused for a long time so there's fluids to change, hoses and bushes etc to check, probably new tires - and a tune needed. The standard boot spoiler will probably replace whats on it. I've been looking for a while to add to my small collection and frankly didn't expect to stumble across a M6 so am pretty excited by it (and Mark agreed to a bit of a discount from what he was asking). Will get some pictures up ASAP and make contact SS. Thanks for the offer. Do I confess now that I used to have an X5M ??? Roast on

An AA inspection would be waste of money on a car like this.

Its alright, @M3AN hasnt been along yet ?

Waved 'bye-bye' to the 318Ci...

Chaps I bought this car. It’s the real deal. As some one said a very private owner who has never been on trade me before. quiet unassuming and honest I respect that Rather 80s in appearance I agree. I wish I still was. I think with classics that’s part of the point Not too many NZ new( about 20), 2 owner, lowish mileage where the same person has essentially serviced it from new to choose from The buffalo leather just needs a little colouring. It’s otherwise perfect. Everything works as advertised. No dings no rust and only factory/Dinan hot rodding so what’s not to like? the body stuff and wheels are easily changed. And might be one day. The engine is part of its history. Fitted by one of BMW NZ agents. It also makes it rather faster than stock Im happy :)

should have brough the red one mate now its on TM with a new price

i think you already know what to do and answered your own question towards the end there

Welcome to the E91 gang Martin. I've had mine for 18 months and done heaps of maintenance and mods. Let me know if you need a hand.