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Half toying with trading it in, but the trade in offer I got from the place that had the car I wanted was terrible. Two other dealers actually offered competitive valuations but they don't have what I wanted any longer. This is a NZ new, full spec 550hp "M" car.. Similar engine to the M5 and M6. 2010 model, about 147k on the clock. This vehicle is in excellent condition with loads of important service items recently undertaken. Way back when from new it was specced up and given to Brendan McCullum. Personalised plate (X5 ///M) is provided. Lots of features : Panoramic sunroof Selectable M mode (in addition to Sport mode), giving more power/response, stiffer suspension, stiff steering, opens up the quad tip exhausts etc Heads up display Reversing camera and parking assist Keyless entry Push button start Built in hard drive for the stereo as well as Bluetooth for phone Latest BMW NZ 2020 Sat Nav maps Heated, memory seats. Fully adjustable, they 'hug' you while driving. Auto lights (inc. auto dip) and wipers Rubber bootliner As well as all the normal stuff you would expect like tow bar (removable, with key), black leather interior, air conditioning, cruise control, etc Engine has had the problem parts replaced with revised genuine BMW parts to ensure the same failure does not reoccur prematurely. Full overhaul including: Timing chain and tensioners Oil pump chain Valve stem seals 4 cam sensors 4 VANOS solenoids Water pump Thermostat Associated gaskets and seals Spark plugs Auxiliary water pump and reservoir I've also put 4 new Nexan Performance tires on it, and full alignment; the only really expensive regular service item checked off for the new owner for quote a while! Full Build sheet attached. Wants for nothing, get in and drive. Offers around $30k? BMW E70 X5 M 2010 Silverstone 2 metallic (A29) Leather _Merino__schwarz (LKSW) - WBSGY02060LH67396.pdf

Well, interesting reading, I now own Ray’s LSB M3, picked it up last week, love the car & had to have that colour

Because you will likely end up selling for tens of thousands less. More so in a hot market. Your backyard amateur auction will not attract the same buyer pool and willingness to pay as a big brand marketed property. Private sellers kid themselves they saved. You see it time and time again, no private sales are 'high' in hindsight. People ask about CVs as they do provide some relativity, especially in areas where the properties are similar. Although they are meaningless, they can have an effect I reckon. If 3 identical houses all sold in your street, but your CV is lower for some reason, it will give people pause to pay more for yours, even if it is better. It will not effect a registered valuation, and it can be reviewed if you want. (Source: I made CVs)

Flatbush?

Anyone interested in following my development of m60b40 into e46 project? Every process will documented to make this available an option for anyone.

Suspension upgrade Before the engine went bang I had just pulled the trigger on some Bilstein Touring shocks and Eibach Prokit springs from Demon Tweaks. I already had rear sachs shocks I purchased from @Eagle which were for the motorsport setup so went with the B4's which from the looks of realOEM are the factory motorsport package shocks. New bits Lemforder front shock mounts Bump stops and dust covers Bilstein B4 front shocks #BLS22-139948, BLS22-139931 Eibach Prokit springs #EIBE2067-140 Meyle HD rear shock mounts Sachs rear shocks #556 882 I got a shop to do the spring compressor part but i DIY'd the rest to try save on labour (the rear is pretty labour intensive) the rear shocks were completely dead. rear spring height comparison bit of trim removal Found 1 random Monroe up the front. New fronts After a few KM's they are settling in. So far I'm really impressed with the quality of the ride. Comfort vs handling I think it's a great combo for the daily driver.

For E36's and E46's I use INPA to fault find the central locking. You can see door contacts, bonnet/hood contacts and watch the action of the central locking as it works. This is all in the General module (ZKE). Plus you can "activate" the remote locking as if the key button had been pushed. Think you can even see the key button being pushed. Helps to check that the key is actually synch-ed to the car and if the problem is in the central locking or not. Not sure if this applies to the E31, haven't had a play with one yet.

Interesting. Major Banks in Auckland don't allow this. The valuer is assigned to you. Regardless, it is good advice to tell the valuer if there is a specific number you need. There is always a 'value range'

First rule of S85 is that we do not talk about fuel economy Second rule of S85 is... we do not talk about fuel economy!!!

I just looked, man I need to weed my driveway!! Ha Ha

There ya go @TermiPeteNZ, it's the economy DD against your e60! If I try hard in the 545i I can 17 around town 😎

It claims 17L/100km consumption right now on the dash, but I've seen it higher. This is almost completely low speeds + brisk acceleration around Wellington, so it couldnt get worse as a fuel economy torture test. Driving out of the city, its much lower, maybe like 11L/100KM or something combined. Fun Fact, as an M Car it doesnt even have a Fuel Economy Guage, it has the race like Oil Temp Guage. Its also got a "Track Driving" section in the user manual complete with semi-secret Chequered Flag on dash for actual built in Launch Control! Ive actually never used it, maybe I should test before I sell. Its a super fun car.

This worked. legend. just to summarize: open door, get in and close door turn key on and off once (second click just before starting the engine) hold square and press O three times then let go of square point at rear view mirror and press O once doors automatically lock then unlock and its complete thanks guys!

Hmmm... could be tempted It would need to be my daily driver I suppose - I'd have to then let go of my E53 and 335i... I will think on this!

I was just told to get an independent valuation. Google searched the nearest crystal ball reader. This was WBS (Wairarapa Building Society)

I just got pre approval for the maximum amount before I started looking. All of the traditional Banks such as ASB, ANZ, and even Kiwibank had no interest in helping me build. Especially because I purchased the land first and didn't have some inflated turn key package from their mates at Jennian. I went to my local Building Society who were very keen to finance me. Not the lowest of the low rates. But it was this or a straight No for what I wanted to do.

looks hilarious to me

I would think it could be worth a go - very basic, but end of the day its a simple piece. I bought this one from Speedfactor, essentially because it was dual adjustable (although that meant I installed it about 8 bloody times adjusting it haha). https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/accessories/listing/3010812988?bof=LhaRnEJ1 I feel like its become sloppier really quickly though (2 months or less) but I didn't loctite the adjustment threads so will have a look and reinstall. I'm sure you are aware of the BM Speedshop NZ Made floor mounted ones that people seem to love but yeah, could be extremely notchy.

A bit different now with the current market situation. If you are a prospective buyer, their typical answer to "what's your opinion on true market value?" is "the cv is $xxx so somewhere around there". When you press them further and ask for comparative sales they give you random figures for non-comparable houses that are greatly different in room #, sqm size, condition so it doesnt help anyway. I reckon they are basically trying to lure you in with a falsely low representation of what its worth in the hopes that you will go to the auction (make a crowd) and make you fomo bid to reach a higher price or to scare other bidders with higher budgets to push further so they dont miss out. Or they just literally have no idea because market value is just a wild guessing game now. There is no reason for them to indicate any $ amount figure because it could end up literally anywhere. If you are a prospective seller, their typical answer is to overstate the possibility if you take it to auction. Probably to entice you to sign with them and they will just end up selling it for whatever price it reaches on the auction.

From my experience of supposed Real Estate agents in NZ when you ask them for a market value the first thing they ask you is “what’s the rv?”. Maybe I only approached poor agents..

I have an Android Headunit in the E46 (running wireless carplay ironically) but installed one of the Carplay / Android Auto devices that plug into the AMI port in our Audi A5 - I imagine they are very similar for BMW - just a box that plugs into the input and Canbus and uses the factory screen / controls etc. Its brilliant and a lot less work than changing out the whole screen (unless you want a bigger sharper touchscreen maybe)

agree with that, the side body lines, the wheel/arch fitment, overall its not the best streamlined design tbh.

I do now..