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Wof time. Replaced all 6 brake hoses and did a fluid flush with some fancy motul stuff. Good piece of mind replacing the hoses that are down near the exhaust headers.

Hey fellas, Ive been contemplating letting this tidy number go. Its Boston Green 1997 FACTORY MANUAL coupe Nippy little M44B19 engine with a lighten flywheel. 208kms Since my ownership I've carried out the following: -New windscreen -Oil, gasket & filter service -replaced mis matched seats for motorsport half leathers - genuine M sport front bumper, also have M sport boot wing in boston green to go with - genuine set of 5 DS1 Motorsport wheels currently has no wof or rego due to covid (plates still live) -genuine sport rear bumper and diffuser the car has been well looked after and religiously ran on 98 octane cons: -airbag light has just came on dash (easy fix for someone with a scanner) -clear coat peal on some panels, few shopping car dents -drivers door wont unlock, only locks. Passengers door both locks/unlocks will be listed on trade me with more pictures to come, this was taken when the front bumper was at the painters $10,000 or nearest offer Cars is located in Pukekohe message me to arrange viewings or for further details

Why is this sad? The Classic Car market doesn't care about our feelings. Search 1970's Mazda RX, or late 80's Toyota AE86 or Supras. 35 years ago I could buy decent RX3's for $2500. Can barely find one today in the same condition for $50k. Am I sad? No! I'm happy for those that cherish the cars they like. About 50 years ago one could buy all-steel Model A Fords for under $500. Running. With a bit of rust. A former colleague of mine bought one - running, rego'd and easily WoF'd - for $50 in 1969. How much must you now pay for a barely-complete, unregistered, non-running all-steel Model A Ford? $25k? More? You've got vintage restorers, Rodders and custom car builders competing for steel tubs. Classic car market candidates all feature advanced age, increased demand, diminishing supply, increased competition for the desireable parts. This results in increased price. Price fluctuates with overall economic sentiment and prosperity.

One sold for that price in days last year/earlier this year. Was immaculate and had done half the kms

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Downloaded and flashed my MHD 1+ tuned E91 with XHPs newly released dragy mode for 6hp transmissions, partnered with a refresh of stage 2 XHP trans tune. Have had couple of days to drive and settle everything in, just back now after a few spirited runs. Wow! So much more response in sport/ manual mode and stock smooth like in D. 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th shifts at around 5500 rpms are so fast and seamless, almost seems like one continuous ratio! Way way more pull, feels like this is what was missing at this power level, no dips at all, very smooth up and down in manual and sports mode. Any one else had a look?

The problem with valuing these it there are so few and none are changing hands. I looked on Contrails and baulked at $16k but in the end I am led to believe he refused higher offers. (no dog box BTW). I agree with you that this is 10k overpriced, but we'll never know until it sells. 😐

@aja540i When it comes to V8’s I’m all about the smiles per gallon not the miles per gallon. @E30 325i Rag-Top I do only need to tow it once, maybe I can set a fuel inefficiency record.

When this car was listed start of last year I took it for a PPI. Fair bit of work needed, still a good buy for 5k though.

I've got (Mum and Dads) pretty original '29 Tudor you can have for $34K Bargain!

6sp manual for a car like this may not be in keeping with the absolute desire to have the car as fast as it can possibly be (see earlier text "Sidenote: DCT will give at least a car length gain on a Manual with each gear change."), but is definitely in keeping with what most car guys see as the ultimate driving configuration with the most driver interaction / feedback with the vehicle, ie with a 3rd pedal. Good choice.

Cant be too many of those around, @qube. Didn't get a chance to peek inside to check if it was manual or auto

Oh that is so awesome. I thought it was great as DCT but now even more fun!

The spoils of my 'WTB' post this afternoon: "These cars sold for 45 - 65 k on trademe not long ago So I know what it’s worth"

Sadly, the market now reflects this: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/3325861318 An asking of nearly $10k for a WoF expired, rego on hold, uncerted for changes, rust status unknown "but it's a coupe" car.

Hold out for a facelift coupe or mtech 1. You'll regret any other choice.