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Here's my 535IS, had this for almost two months now. Probably the nicest car I've owned so far and am very happy with it! It's got 340 000 km on the clock but it seems to be very well maintained, so far I've only had to fix a couple of small things. It feels very tight (as tight as a 31 year old heavy sedan can be anyway), it seems like a lot of the suspension has been recently replaced. Someone once loved this car very much and I am hoping to continue that love. Currently I am very happy with realOEM and the countless genuine parts websites online that are almost better priced than used parts anyway. I have already bought a new sunroof mechanism cover panel and a new bit of bumper trim that was missing for some really good prices. Right now I am still working on: Trying to figure out what is causing the slight miss at low rpm and under load The headlight washer system (no clue what is holding this back) Any help or tips would be appreciated. Also any tips on fuel economy or is it just always bad?

Aunty Cindy needs to release a Brightline test for E30s

https://www.trademe.co.nz/3070231660 Tech wan

All coming out of the woodwork now https://www.trademe.co.nz/3070001422

What a laugh. Good luck to all the sellers. May you find a cashed up cars and coffee regular.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3069463088.htm apparently red e30 is the new thing..?

Heheh

Hi all, Looking for the following: - BBS RX204 - 17 x 8, ET38, not worried about curbing/paint condition as long as they aren’t buckled Thanks, Nathan

Hello forum, newly joined. It appears there’s a batch of NZ new ones without them and without rear head rests. I bid up to $43k on the red one that sold yesterday for over $60k and drove it, was nice, some work to do on it but nice. It had no sunroof or rear headrests either. Interesting also that the M Tech II M325i models new in NZ seem to have dealer fitted rear high stop brake lights as the rear spoiler would hide the usual LCI factory one. I thought it was odd on the red one but this charcoal one seems the same?

Must have sold, was a UK import (carbon black over saddle brown interior with quite a good spec incl adaptive cruise control)

I'd personally go with a set of brand new modern injectors if there is an option. Injectors have come a long way since the E36 was made.

And another 100hp

While all that was going on, I was slowly getting the car ready for getting a LVVTA certification. Eventually, it was ready, so I booked the date. The battery was fairly old and decided to give up a few days before my cert appointment, so I had to get a replacement. I went with a slightly smaller DIN44 battery to save some weight. The certification check went well, but not perfect. The only thing I had to do was get some lock nuts for the engine mounts - a rule I had no idea about. A few days later, the recheck was done, and the modifications were certified. The car ended up receiving one of the new donut style LVVTA electronic data plates, riveted to the passenger B-pillar. The only thing left to do was get a fresh WoF and some registration, then it was finally road legal for the first time in 4 years. Last weekend, I finally got the chance to take it for decent drive. I am absolutely stoked with how nicely she handles. The poly bushes, coilovers, and purple tag rack produce a very direct and responsive steering feel. The ride is not too firm, but still stays flat in the corners. The brakes are quite effective, certainly lighter to engage than a stock E30, but the larger Audi master cylinder firms up with good feel. Though, I'm yet to push them too hard as the pads are still breaking (braking?) in. The LSD amazing - This is the first RWD car equipped with an LSD that I've owned, and...I don't think I could go back. Although, not everything is working how I want. The exhaust is the lowest point by far, and I have already managed to scrap it a few times on speed bumps. The main V-band clamp has taken a few hits, and is already damaged. So... I'm already planning to make some more changes to the exhaust to gain some much needed ground clearance. I've also got a new clutch and flywheel, as well as some shifter and gearbox bits ready to be installed at some point. And the body is going to need a bit of rust repair, and a respray before too long. The project continues...

Rears....uhhh...abit ok...Lights too big. But therest...😍😍😍💪

Thought I'd throw up some better photos, post an 8 hour groom. I know, need to work on my photography!

Given your budget surely you’d want to look at Audi wagons from the same year(s) - Honestly, I have no idea about Audi vs BMW reliability but you seem to get a lot more car for the dollar. You could probably even get a diesel, or you are close to F11 5 series if you want to compromise on the mileage.