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An update for anyone that's interested. Been ticking a few boxes off on the E39. Alot of the work that needed doing, just needed time and some fiddling. Headlights polished and ended up being the retrofitted Hella kind. The sunroof drains were loose, letting the water in through the a-pillars. A bit of RTV and some weed-wacker-wire to clear the drain and it's good as gold. New number plates ordered to replace the beat up ones, a $23.50 bargain. Got a new front guard from pick-a-part. Rear cup holders and vent replaced. Rear window regulator replaced (swaged portion on the cable had come out of bracket). Leather cleaned and looks great. Found and fitted a rear cargo cover and net. New tailgate liner (still need to fix locking issue). Wheels cleaned up quite nicely. The oil burning and dropped cylinder ended up being a tired CCV. Replaced it and it runs mint. Has a new radiator, thermostat and water pump. Just going to replace the hoses and the expansion tank. Money saved from not having to swap the engine will go to the roof repair. All in all, happy ish with the car once I got over the initial shock. Realising now how hard a black car is to keep clean lol.

And now off road for the big job... as much time on cleaning as there is on the more fun stuff...

Funnily enough, the other two profiles bidding against me looked to be wreckers. Makes me feel better knowing I might have potentially saved this tank.

Here's a little 0-99kph on a closed road in Mexico

What in the name of wurst and schnitzel is that?! All I can glean from the tires is it is, at least apparently, rear wheel drive.

As per Title , $2500 ono .More than welcome to come and check them out before i put them on TradeMe/Fb marketplace 🙄 . NOW SOLD

Are you with autosure? Do you have to pay excess for arm bushing and oil leaks separately.?

Same goes for the 328i really.

In all honesty, you are better off not seeing that.

Interesting... @E30 325i Rag-Top - even when I look at my quote I don't see the image but in your quote of my quote I do see the image and no text... bizarre! FWIW - I just went to copy the text I can see (in @gjm's post that I quoted) and I can't select it as text, the text itself is an image?!? Brain explosion. Too hard for tonight. 😂

Kinda the point with BMW N\A 6's and one of the reason why ive never owned a turbo version. You actually can use the full rev range without getting too illegal.

My mate has a 318is coupe and he prefers driving my compact. The 4 cylinder feels more at home and performs better with the lighter body and basic rear end. Still think a well sorted 318is manual would provide some entertainment on a twisty road. Least you can use the full rev range without getting into too much trouble.

Theory and reality are not always the same thing, as an Auto Sparky I saw this proved over and over again.

It will depend on your specific Autosure policy - bushings are usually considered wear items under 'Mechanical Breakdown' policies, but I recently was pleasantly surprised that my Provident warranty covered control arm bushings and oil leaks. Suggest taking it to a mechanic who will be able to properly diagnose and do all the dealing (negotiating) with the warranty provider on your behalf.