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I think what we can draw from this is that his Toyota Passo is clearly superior to both the M3 and the M5

60% better LOL ?

Yeah that's a huge nope. Whilst I love the E46. I don't love that one in the slightest. Even if it was 6k.

My lotto win car

Am keeping an eye on this thread ?

For a moderator you're pretty loose with keeping the forum rules. I thought Bimmersport were trying to build a healthy forum culture rather than try tear into people. I'm mates with Brad and posted on TradeMe that cause I thought some of the comments were dumb ones from Warriors. Didn't need to get personal about a TradeMe comment, just keep it civil. "*You are obviously allowed your point of view / opinion but it must be kept civil. * Treat others how you would like to be treated .. and have fun."

That comment section. Warriors vs White Knights. I'm pretty sure one of those white knights would let you have a turn on his Mrs if you sell it for that much (which you probably will).

I bought an R1150 GS, was keen on a classic Like an r80 etc but after I rode one I decided that while they are classics I wanted a bit more. I am riding Molesworth on the 1st of May, great road to ride.

Really pretty looking car.

Interesting, I see that some people use their WOT logs with Virtual Dyno to get an idea of what power/torque they are making. I used that app quite a few years ago for the same purpose on my Corolla and found it moderately useful. The current version even has the e92 335i characterised, so no need to create your own profile. Handy for folks that don't have a phone with accelerometer built-in. Cheers...

Opened my oil catch can for the first time in about 8000ks and this is what was in it. I do have an upgraded PCV valve which the internet says is noticeably more efficient than the stock unit so I was surprised to see this much oil. I am glad this is not going into my intake and clogging up my ports.

tech2bmw cannot receive messages. I just noticed how old the advert is. If still available, please PM me.

Photos are definately 60% better. Looks great.

just get an m2comp already

Big thanks to KwS for coming round and doing quite a few tests, narrows down the faulting components considerably.

Just because it's an amazing car doesn't make it a financial sensible option to keep both the M5 and the M3. I'm going overseas shortly and it was either or and the M3 fits my needs better.

Right, so I went over and had a poke around last night. Can confirm the issue, the throttle will randomly fail to respond immediately, and will come back with a jerk. After that if you keep driving there is no low end power and the throttle response is rubbish. Inpa comes up with code 2A38, valvetronic servomotor: binding or open circuit. No CEL. We cleared the code, did a relearn for both end stops (which passed OK, can hear motor go from stop to stop) and it seemed to drive fine until it faulted and threw the same code. At this point we noted in inpa that the live data from the valvetronic motor showed a fixed reading for "VVT actual value" and wasn't moving (like it does when tested straight after an end stop test). Running the end stop test again "freed" it up and it passed fine. So I'm thinking either it's the valvetronic motor, or maybe the eccentric shaft sensor. Need Dan to check if there is oil in the connector for the sensor as that's a common failure and oil is a giveaway. Neither part is cheap enough to be shotgunning parts at it. Anyone had this before?

Guess you didn't love the M5 as much as you said?

A golden video for your love of the e39

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Nah thanks homs. The stickers say it all and are the last addition to the aesthetics of this fine beauty.

Adrian will slash the rate this week or next to half a per cent. This country is a cash cow for the four Aussy banks, the two supermarkets in the duopoly, and the fuel companies. Shell found the pickings a bit lean, BP and Mobil plus the independents were cranking up the discounts, exit stage left, and Infratil with the ownership now are struggling a bit at the moment. Bit different for them cos the shareholders are in NZ, not in Europe UK or US. Most of the Z stations are looking a bit shabby, at least in the South Island. Only just hanging onto the lead in market share. Bit the same for the banks, ANZ are feeling the heat, BNZ is hunting for new owners, Westpac have been told they did it wrong a few years back with offshore loan rates applied to the ag sector, a spanking coming to them soon, moreso cos the Reserve Bank has changed the rules, increasing the working capital / equity ratios they must carry by about $20 billion.So both the depositors (next to nothing for interest rates) and borrowers (the extra percent) for mortgages are paying for it.

Not an M Sport so doesn’t look externally as good or have the sports seats. The red body colour over white leather with wood trim is not a common (read popular) combination, so unless it’s really hit a spot with you look for other examples. E91s are great all round cars, extremely practical and drive nicely, although as above the mags and lowering will probably have a negative effect on that.