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Looking for some spare wheels before I try raid Pick-a-part. Closer to Whangaparaoa the better, happy to travel for the right deal. 1x compact spare wheel for E46 Touring. IE: BMW Steel rim style12 - 16 x 7 ET47 P/N: 36116750006 - https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=AW33-USA-01-2001-E46-BMW-325i&diagId=36_0521#36116750006 1x any standard 17" spare wheel for E36. Or any number of Style 66 wheel, any config.

We have a huge amount of trouble hiring staff that are licensed to drive our manual work trucks, just something he might want to consider as being beneficial on a CV.

I would definitely advocate for learning in a manual. I got my learners in 2018 and learnt in a manual. While it is harder, I think the additional skills learnt are very valuable. Not only is it a useful skill that comes in handy occasionally; (its shocking how many people cannot drive manual) whether its moving a work car, or sober driving a mate's car, I think learning in a manual gives you a better understanding of driving dynamics such as; braking and shifting before a corner, anticipating whats ahead of you etc. My experience with insurance is that for "regular" cars AMI Young Drivers' Insurance is generally the cheapest. I somehow managed to get my 540i insured by them back in 2020 for a reasonable amount (although I think they have changed their insurance matrix since then as they would not cover my W8s, Boxster, Legacy, S8, S6 etc). I also had a cheap Mazda 6 and Mercedes A170 which they insured for a minimal amount. Otherwise, AA insurance usually ensure the more powerful/niche cars but that does come at a bit of a premium.

My son is learning in a manual and going to sit his test in a manual even though his car is an auto. Makes sense to learn a manual is my thinking.

The 540is is the one I think, but I am biased.

Hi, I bought this car. Good original condition, not flawless but a good survivor. I like the auto as I drive it quite a bit in Auckland traffic. I've got other toys that are manual. I've also got an E46 330i for daily use.

Hopefully finally get a chance to swap them onto mine over the christmas break, see how they bolt up and such.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/m3/listing/3891253702?bof=opEwfztv