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28 Oct 2018. 258,165kms 4. Radio Antenna. Ya'll recall the old antenna (earlier in this thread); I scored a NOS (New Old Stock, not Nitrous Oxide Systems ?), Hirschmann AUTA 2050 automatic antenna. Not perfect (the originals were AUTA6000's), though it was there and the price was right. I've fitted it this afternoon. Had to find my smouldering iron and some heatshrink. It's not a perfect fit, hopefully it's more weather-tight that the previous Alpha. I think I'll get some longer tube, I can route the drain to that outside vent... right then, the "lawns" are calling. Next jobs: testing the radiator, and taking care of a bit of spot-rust on the rear ARB.

28 Oct 2018. 258,165kms I've sorted a few things from the list already. 1. Windscreen Washers. I recently found this handy little bag that I purchased from the nearby BMW dealer in London (Milcars in Golders Green) in 2001. It had been in hiding in a box in the attic. Always knew it would come in handy. And I now have a spare airbox clip, for a 325i anyway. Not sure it's any good for the 316i airbox. Anyway, I did some fault-finding on the washers... the left one was completely non-functional. I disconnected the line at the tee-valve, and it cleared out... I got it working though it was a bit average. Decided to replace both washer nozzles, and the tee-valve. I had the parts, might as well fix it properly. Result. A proper sh*t of a job when you're just on average height, and doing it on the side of the road. Being 6 ft tall with long arms would make this much easier! The black plastic BMW elbows clip on to the nozzles, and the feed line clips into the bottom of the tee with the same kind of fitting. I used two of the jubille clips to replace the Oettiker clamps that I'd cut away. 2. Wiper Blades. I replaced the wiper blades, as the ones on the car were crusty and as much use as a chocolate teapot. Bosch units, nice. 3. Pedal Rubbers One of those "these are inexpensive and I've room in the shipment" purchases; I replaced the brake and clutch pedal rubbers. Safety first and all that. Before: After: Now I'm onto the replacement antenna, and may get to the fuel filter this afternoon, as well as cleaning and testing that radiator. The lawns are calling, though... update later.

As per photos in very good condition , no cracking in the leather, just a little pattern wear as per photos the airbag has been replaced under the recall has come out of a 2002 5 series, however they with the e46,e39 and x5 $300 ono

Hi a number of you may have seen this car for sale a couple of months back. It's been pretty much out of sight for some years but is known to a few people and once again is back on the road with me as its third owner. #328 was NZ new and has just clocked up 116k km. If I have this right in 1991-ish the ACS wheels and body kit were fitted and the engine was given a healthy dose of Dinan "love and attention" upping its performance ... Mileage at that time was approx 80k km. There is no evidence of repair or rust, it's very original and except for the OBC everything works. As I understand it the same guys (guru's) have serviced and looked after it all their lives, which I find particularly cool. That said it's needed a little recommissioning , new tires have transformed it, leather rejuvenation has made it look like new inside along with a few bits and pieces. The biggest ticket item being a NOS AC radiator. Next week it's booked in to spend sometime with a couple of the well known BMW guru's being dyno''d. I'll let you know how it goes. Regards Julian

Har. PM me the VIN, and a picture of the key, and I can tell you what key to get. Keys from ebay are easy and cheap. They mostly all work the same, you want to make sure you buy the right blade. Mostly the keys around are dual frequency, so that's easy enough. I haven't been following the forums here much lately. We're actually discussing selling the E39 and buying a Hyundai right now.

Yup. There's another e39 16x7 that's not on the list either.

I’m guessing you mean the 16x8 et23 (or 20) that for some reason aren’t on this list? http://www.bmwstylewheels.com/bmw/5

so nice to see a good fresh cloth interior, ! well done mate,

Tony's and hyper.

I agree, stick with something in NZ, there are 100's of them here. 30K should get you a nice example.

Good used condition, perfect upgrade for non motorsport BMW or replace damaged ones. These wheels are 18x8 all around and tires are a 245/40/18 A few kurb marks as showen in pictures. Off BMW 550i and will fit all E60 bmws plus many more models. Continental Contact Sport 5 tires with approx. 4.5mm and Dunlop tires with approx. 3mm of tread. $525.00 for Bimmersport members

I think you missed the point lol.

travel insurance?I haven't bought that since my first credit card