m325i

Noticed this recently too - lots of Jap imports it seems. Pre covid some were selling sub $60, then they went back up it. It's happened in the past a lot where the NZ market is saturated with imports and our local prices are lower than overseas. Can't see the prices firming up personally. I wonder if we will start to see a flood of f80s too?

Nice car! What gearbox do these have?

f80 Hell M3!

I’ve always ordered the OEM paint from the dealer. Comes with a clear.

Alternatively you can buy OEM paint from the dealer and cut a Q-tip in half to fill chips. Brushes are not the way.

Amazing work! More pics!

Some very interesting points raised here. Especially the RUC which I was not considering. If you're buying a new (commuter) car now, electric seems the logical way. Base Tesla Model 3 seems like a great deal, and obviously why they are so popular. It's a real shame BMW's electric offering sucks. (The Audi's are very expensive but look awesome. The KIA looks great, as does the Ionic 5).

Nice! - I've got one. Drive it a fair bit more than you though!

One of the few red cars I'd own/drive!

Exxon Valdez simulator.

They are hilarious in the wet eh. Basically just sideways everywhere, in slow motion. Every round-a-bout, every intersection.

Fantastic pics

Sick. This is the one to have! As an ex 300km e30 daily driver, I'd suggest replace every rubber hose. Clear front and side markers? I've heard the Mtech steering wheels are very expensive. Why not a period Momo/Sparco ? Will you be daily-ing? Look forward to the updates

Anyone here twinning with a low carbon black M3 in Ponsonby?

I retract my e46 vote! (not sure of 325/330 wagon values?) 130i msport in white with a sunroof. I almost bought one when they were low $20s. Bought a 120i instead. Massive regret, as I ended up taking a bath on a 120i and then an S3. Could have kept the 130i over that whole time and not been an Exxon Valdez simulator.

Hold out for a facelift coupe or mtech 1. You'll regret any other choice.

I don't know what's happening ITT.

Source? https://consumer.licensys.co.nz/plate-vehicle-details $23.15

Great work! You should get a fresh plate - they are like $30 or something.

By "gearbox" in my mind I am thinking the actual gears, which I understand to be the same.

They're not Yeah I know! Or an M2. I think you would ultimately regret either option, but when you've had it for so many years, the idea is tempting. On the other hand, that is the proof - that many years later and I know the buzz it still gives me... that's what people have woken up to.

I think the vert's kept going for longer pre FL?

The BMW Performance once are quite different. Don’t think there are Bmw ones that have///M on them. So no. the brake and clutch I bought separately. i just replaced mine with black ones from eBay. About $65 new

offers?

$30 Shipped North Island / $35 South Island Note: the clutch and brake pedals are slip on style, not drill in.