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Yeah paying for a polish is money well spent. Coating is pretty easy to apply though. Driving around in a freshly polished car is always quite fascinating. Within an hour I had two people literally wind down their windows and compliment it.

I was a big wax/sealant guy. Finally committed to a ceramic coating. Gotta say on first impression I can see the appeal. Paint wasn't too bad as I had polished it years ago, but did have water spotting and needed a polish. I wasn't going to chase the last 5% - Polishing is a nightmare. Even blasting through it it took ~5-6 hours. I used; Carpro Fixer (for some 'worse' areas) Carpro Essence all over MF cutting pad Finishing pad only on the bonnet where I went pretty hard to get the water spots out. CQuartz UK 3.0 + Reload It's a dream on all the black trim, (PDC sensors look brand new!), wipers etc. It looks the best it ever has, so looking forward to the long term review! It has convinced me that I would put a coating on a 'non corrected car' - maybe just a quick polish. And I would live with some locked in swirls (on say a white car) to get the coating benefits. Going to cull my detail cabinet now...

What does that mean?

What is left that is 2 or 3? Surely every combo is gone? I am surprised how many of the black style plates are on the road. (They do look quite good on come cars)

So many to pick from here

I'm sold. It will snap my neck when I see one.

Haha ditto! /r/bmwcirclejerk (did my lights look too bright?)

Didn't see another thread? At first I thought, "na" - but I have already come around. This thing looks sick. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn2SiCgKcXg

Sold

Yes. Pt Chev

Will get owner to contact ASAP

I still daily e46 ! Good points, thanks for reminding me. F80s do look great, and the power is awesome. Both is the answer.

BUMP

#metoo Done quite a few track laps in f80s. Sick fun. But on the street one 'braaaaap' and you could be locked up. Great looking cars, and practical 4 doors. But they aren't as 'cool' are they. e46 now classic status. (M2 is also a consideration).

What is your home audio setup? I know there are a million posts, but as one of the longest e46 owners here, what are your impressions of the 'upgrade'? Congrats! Good colour

I think the service is coming up due soon. About 9000km left on RUC (paid to 82,000km) Cheers

Thank you for your comment. There are 24 LCI X3's on the market The cheapest msport under 100km is $29k, in Christchurch. Open to offers if you think the asking is too high....

I think this is priced significantly under market value. Guess we will see when the hordes from TM see it...

Surprised no one wants to try flip this - will put on trade me in the next week.

Carpro Perl

'Morimoto' LED fogs I bought ebay ones, but they keep fogging up - so just decided to go all in on these.

I reckon the play is buy two cheap ones. What are the chances the exact same things break on both?

Absolutely - motivated seller (with a new car en-route). I said I would post here before Trademe as at this price I am sure it will be snapped up. DM me or contact Craig directly for viewing. Cheers Nick

2014 X3 - NZ new M Sport LCI / Facelift 73,xxx KM FSH from BMW Continental & BMWorkshop. 1 lady owner Selling on behalf of family member - please contact Craig on 021 815 207 to arrange inspection. Cheers, Nick

Dunno - but they are all the same Chinese pump inside anyway. I reckon Karcher is one of the better ones. Don't "upgrade" - the bas models are just as good.