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3M 35% tints all round from Wrap Innovations , highly recommend if you are located in Wellington.

Some more things to cross off the maintenance list. New rear discs and pads. Re-instated the wear sensor too. Very decently priced for the whole shebang through bmworkshop for gen ATE parts. Had an annoying issue with wind noise and a wee bit of water ingress through the rear door fixed window when washing the car, but thankfully not when raining. Was thinking it was the crusty window moulding, but turns out whoever replaced that window in the past didn’t use a thick enough bead of polyurethane. The glass was being held in tight by surrounding trims however not water or air tight. I was dreading having to cut the glass out but it just lifted right out. Put a pretty tall bead of polyurethane in an now she’s water and air tight.

As for the others who still get away with it??

NOT my old car...

Mate I have said it before but you take beautiful photos!

Don’t see the problem, everything that is specifically listed has a price beside it.... but now that you say it guess those forum rules don’t apply to certain members on here ?

That's a good question... With everything that's been fixed/done and the amount that I've spent, AND how little these are worth - this really needs to be a keeper for me. I'll be picky about the next X5 i get and make sure it is a beaut example.

Oops. Apologies. Only saw the asking post. Retracted.

Busy week this week. Car went into Mosens for a shifter swap to one that doesn't clash internally, works perfectly so happy there. Finally found an excellent condition auto dimming mirror from Ebay. took 4 weeks to get here but worth the wait and 1/3rd the cost of new one here. Old vs new.

I find it rather rude and Insalting that you think its okay to come on to someone else's forsale post trying to snipe sales. Even more so gvien your a forum sponsor. If you have parts you want to sell then Make a post or listing like everyone else.

Hey All, Just wanted to introduce myself as I've purchased a 1989 318i. It's a lovely car and a very classic design which I quite like. Drives smoothly too!

So smooth the power delivery! Really strong between 3 -5k RPM. Have 6 index 12 in now also, can hear them flowing through the mid range. Will upgrade IC and inlets soon I think.

45C on most Euro transmissions

Make sure it's warm for the first drain and check fluid with a magnet if there is allot of discoloration

You will never drain it completely in car. Drain it, refill with new oil, run it for ten minutes, then drain it again before removing the pan. Then replace the filter and refit the pan with new gasket and carry out the refill process.. I would not carry out the above process with the risk of running it dry while doing so. If you want I can PM my contact number

South coast was pretty lit tonight

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.