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Euro Italian would be my pick for local parts. Gavin is great to deal with. Based on the North Shore.

Asking $8000 Located in Wellington 2000 540i E39 232500km Bluetooth and hands free installed via a GROM unit. This also has the USB charging port in the glove box. Modlight2 module installed giving remote mirror folding, 3click courtesy indicators and follow me home lights upon locking and unlocking. New DUNLOP sport MAXX tyres all around (done 1500km maybe) 235/45/17 and 255/40/17 New Din 88 Battery (1000km ago) Rear end bushing and arm refresh recently done New rotors all round. New thrust arms & bushings. New headlight adjusters Diff oil just done. 35% 3M tints installed by wrap innovations electronic rear blind This is car is technically a pre-facelift being a march 2000 build however it is retrofitted with Celis rear tails and Xenon headlights. $4000 transmission rebuild 1 year ago. TIMING CHAIN & GUIDES REPLACED along with alot of other parts (waterpump, valleypan, upper and lower oil pan gaskets, vanos seals etc) rear main seal was done by previous owner at 180ish km's After market amp and sub installed This car comes with a massive folder of service history. I have documented my time with the car here: http://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/58719-e39-2000-540i-msport/ Car is currently fitted with pro rack roof racks. These can come with the car for an extra $120 (excl the thule bike rack) Car will come on government standard plates, NOT the euro plate. Things that need improved that I feel i have taken into consideration with the price Recently it has developed a noisey rear wheel bearing (needs further diagnosing) REPLACED for WOF Few cosmetic scuffs on the rear bumper as in the photographs https://flic.kr/p/2jRoDrt

Ray and his team are just the most helpful guys you will ever come across. His prices are sharp, his knowledge is second to none and they stock almost any part that’s needed. A+++++++

How to take photos when selling a car 101

FCPeuro.com Most of us use them.

This is an excellent example of an E39. Meticulously maintained and seriously loved. All major issues already addressed. GLWS

Got some new cluster rings. Wasn't sure I'd like the chrome over the matte silver but it's growing on me. Gave it a wash today. It will definitely benefit from a cut&polish but I'm holding out for my mate who's starting up a detailing business. I've done all the graphic design for him so all 3 of our cars are getting done as payment. Really looking forward to seeing what he can do with it. And a snap from on the way to dinner tonight. I wish I knew how to use the pro setting of the phone camera ? As a side note I'm getting more nervous about timing chain guides. I need to stop reading about them! There's no alarming noises but it's just in the back of my mind. We're building next year so I'm planning to do it after we've shifted so I can take my time. Wife requires my attention to remain firmly on finishing renovations on our house before we sell so hopefully they hold together!

Damn if they were 18's i'd be interested!

They have converted two of my cars to manual - 'drive in - drive out' no issues whatsoever, perfect.

I buy a lot of my BMW parts from MillAnd in Dunedin. You can get BMW, OE or aftermarket parts and the prices and delivery are OK. I like supporting the local guys

If you keep up with the complete fluid replace every few years then any hydroscopic properties are likely not worth it. Interestingly BMW often specify the DOT 4 Low Viscosity fluid...which when I went to the dealer for it they initially told me "they don't sell it"...then when I produced a BMW part number they they were surprised saying "nobody never bought that before" Apparently there is "need" to run the LV fluid with BMW ABS/Traction Control ...but frankly I'm certain garages the world over have been putting in regular DOT 4 forever without ill effect.

When I can't wait and for smaller items, gaskets , solenoids etc. 'alleuroparts' have been okay for me locally. They are all over the place on pricing though, but I've had good results sending them a parts list and asking for 'their best price' .... but FCP euro otherwise. EDIT: for the 'big ticket' items HPFP, Injectors, Water pump...FCP etc is going to beat anywhere in NZ by a mile. Also FCP's lifetime warranty thing which I've never had cause to test is apparently the biz.....

I like those wheels to be honest ? worth a pretty penny too, but I would probably go back to an oem eventually.

Just read through the 10 page thread. WOW! is there anthing left on this car that hasn't been done ? Alternator maybe??? although I see you had that out in the pulley saga pics. GLWS.

The plumbing for the headlight washers has been mucked around with, so I might leave them for now. Updated list of what needs to be done: Rear center seat belt not pulling out- fixed Right rear window lifter needs replacing - fixed Boot floor panel handle needs replacing, new part ordered, Bumper repaired, painted and fitted - fixed. Front number plate fitted - parts ordered Towbar wiring plug needs replacing - fixed Front control arms need replacing - parts arrived, to be installed Transmission service - oil changed, full service to come Oil and filter change - done Good wash, polish and wax Hang air freshener on mirror fixed

I’ve found genuine bmw parts are cheaper on Schmiedmann vs fcp euro. But for good aftermarket fcp euro is better.

Tailgate struts replaced with new genuine items, bit annoying to do but worth the effort, don't know if the spring broke while I was removing it or some time previously, most expensive job so far!

Cross check FCPEuro with Schmiedmann.com, prices can go either way and FCP doesn't have some Euro specific parts. I just picked up some rotors from here: Spareto.com as they had the best total price for heavy items.

Hard to sell that wagon with those wheels IMO. Someone at a wheel centre has seen him coming!

Bastards putting boxes on it my bonnet and watching them slide off....

Good spotting!

@NZ_InFerno Rockauto is a terrible website for sharing links haha, but you can search easily by part numbers. The DMF is "DMF082" and the clutch kit is "03-059" Such a shame BMW is starting to shutdown these websites. First the VIN decoder sites, now newtis.info. Really hope they don't start going after the ETK websites like realoem next. These sites are such a big reason why I love owning BMW!

Used to use the Castrol but its get real expensive if you do a few cars or didnt quite have enough. Penrite superdot has similar specs iirc and is far better value in the 4.4L bottle esp when on special.

@martyyn I'd recommend Fibrenew, Welly franchisee is club member Andrew Thomas, well regarded and exceptional work. My e60 steering wheel is like new, @TermiPeteNZ had X5 seat bolster repairs... let him know you're a club member. https://www.fibrenew.co.nz/wellington/photos/11-leather-redyeing-repair/ Atop that, he's a top bloke too!

@leichtbau Yes it was there. It is also in immaculate condition.

Very much so it would seem. Right buyer and right car for it to sell "inside an hour" but I know 4-5 people who would have tendered offers over the next few days, so the buyers are absolutely there for the right cars. @ctho was the M325i there when you collected? I understand that'll be a $40K minimum proposition.

I bought it. Very happy.

As an M3 is above $90k; and a good ///M325i coupe is $50-60k now... then a tidy 318iS is absolutely worth $20k. Check out the prices of tidy collectible non-garage Queen 318iS in USA where they are relatively plentiful!

Annoyingly the windows don't power up when you open the door, unlike the e36. Not sure why, that's dumb really.

Better habit to get into is to always leave the drivers window down when working on the car. Standard practice for most mechanics for that reason.

Haha sweet guys only asked because I had a cheap as quote for a conversion

Almost guaranteed I'd say. ?