Gaz

I've been thinking this today as I've just been given a company car so having two cars sit at home all week isn't that practical. Logic says sell the e30 and e36, and buy a replacement, cashing in on current market rates but could I do it? Not sure... 

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/320i/listing/3325927365?bof=oOiIhbKX

@Sammo if you get this then getting rid of the renowned steering has to be first on the list. They are renown for failing

10 hours ago, floh said:

hey Gaz, the adblue is giving me the nightmare on my imported X6, already burnt $1K with Continental BMW and still nothing is fixed and they insist I bring it back for more diagnostic so they can continue to work on the "process of elimination". They refuse to give me quote to replace the SCR injector and NOX sensors, which are the key components of adblue and could solve the problem. I would really appreciate any solution or recommendation to a reliable workshop in Auckland!

What's the fault? Don't know anyone personally in Auckland but currys suggestion of Eurosurgeon is a good one, only heard good things. 

2 hours ago, MD13 said:

Wow lovely interior! I thought 89 e30's were fl?

Mines facelift built jan 90 which I think is one of the first

I wonder if the 60k vert will change his price based on this listing 

2 hours ago, duluth said:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/3321000725

This is very well optioned.

Anyone found those photos hard on the eyes? 

I brought my vert sight unseen, just really wanted a facelift vert. Only issue it had was with the roof but there's been a few niggly things thats failed since but otherwise happy. Also brought a e30m50 off a bloke on here, also fine. Sometimes just luck of the draw

1 hour ago, BreakMyWindow said:

A friend has one and has a good run. He mentioned the dealer he bought it from did the “blue” delete and got more “performance” iirc they’re basically a 40d with the adBlue emissions crap?

Yeah the car itself is identical but the adblue system is horrible design and when it goes tits up, it's a shocker. Deleting it is the best way, not exactly legal anymore however

Whatever you do, stay away from imported 'blue performance' ones

15 hours ago, polley said:

Reselling it to make profit because he saw an opportunity is being a dick is it?

I think he might struggle, was on trademe for $8k a long time and no one snapped it up

10,752.. 

After the earthquakes here in Christchurch had plenty of cracked rims on x5s running 20s but wasnt just a bmw thing, all brands suffered here 

You can still get front bumpers I think new, but slowly but surely, the rest of the parts are going NLA

Seller is on here although not very often. He had it up for sale a few years ago and not a bite. Maybe cause it's a 4 door? 

If it is a pile of crap, it's still got value in so far that it's a manual coupe with a non airbag dash, and those clear tail lights 😀 

As a base for a track car, it would be perfect. You won't lose money on it

Had 235/45/17 on the front until a puncture ruined one, fit fine but currently running 3degress camber and rolled guards but I'm sure they'd still fit just fine

Manual conversion is worth almost 3k now days

Have you tried pairing the key to the car?

Yes

Would love one as a daily again, but they aren't a 3k car anymore

44 minutes ago, Kees said:

Which one was your first 540? 

AFA564 was very mint when I sold it, haven't seen it in a while.

The other was CZZ472. Sold that as it lost reverse 

Yes the gearbox will bolt up just fine 

You've already got the two I've owned on there. Wish I never sold/swapped my first one 

Did the cert man want them wrapped? Or just any type of heat shielding?

What's the cost on a X5 transmission? M5 engine? None of these costs are relevant when buying a new vehicle so why does it apply to a electric vehicle?