Hello
As per title I currently own an E91 PFL 330D Touring. It's an AWESOME car and we've had a great run from it - but it's getting to a point where it needs an enthusiast to take some time doing some maintenance (which I have a lot of OE parts for)
I've just committed to replacing it with a 335D Touring (https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/335d/listing/3545233440?bof=GIZZ5ZCe).
This will give me a bit of breathing space to figure out my best plan of attack with the 330D.
Pros of 330D
NZ NEW
Montego Blue
Factory 18's
Leather Heated Sport Seats - black
Brushed Alloy Trim
Comfort Access (2x keys but only one works with comfort access, needs prioritizing in key queue)
Factory Hideaway Towbar
Radar Cruise Control
No pesky i-drive
front/read PDC
Auto lights, dimming mirrors
Recently removed all the butterflys from swirlflaps - have blanking kit and new seals to do it properly.
Recently replaced starter motor with brand new one
160,000
WOF and Reg well into end of year/ beginning of next
160,000km on clock - RUC paid to 165,000.
Good service history and books included. I've done the last 2 oil changes myself with BMW genuine filter. Replaced air filter (worst design ever bmw) cabin filter, fuel filter.
Fitting new thermostat this weekend (car not getting up to full temp, unable to do exhaust burn off)
Cons
Was a Southland car originally and has a lot of stonechips on drivers front corner of car
Bumper was swiped by someone recently on front drivers bumper corner, mostly polished out but with stone chips probably almost warrants a touchup/respray
Wheels are curbed and tires slightly too small (probably main cause of kerbing)
Needs trans service, have bought new genuine ZF pan and all associated gaskets/seals including valvetronic body and connector.
EGR control valve "honking" - have bought aftermarket replacement is under intake manifold so should be done when addressing swirlflaps
scanning codes shows that the glowplugs aren't functioning, doesn't CEL or anythign and car has always started ok. stock of this seemed non existant when I looked so didn't worry about it.
Has been used for it's purpose - a good practical car. Awesome for pretty much any duties
Obviously a great car and it actually has more features than it's replacement, but I really need something I don't have to worry about as I've just started a new job and I've got two new houses and a renovation on the go.
Would like to know what people think, I would like to get atleast $10,000.
Cheers!
Ben