m325i

Going to daily drive it?

Bit OT, but thought I would post here in case anyone is in the market for an 'enthusiast' cared for ute. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/ford/listing/3081754651?bof=rHiJZv1Z

Why are you considering an e60 (SMG) but not an e90 (DCT)? E46 m3 obviously (not really any smaller than e90) https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mercedes-benz/listing/3074000407?bof=seIt4NTA https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/lexus/listing/3043434794?bof=9P2DovYb

Anyone running aftermarket springs ? Obviously a lot of overseas chat about which are 'best' - interested in local feedback? I'm really looking for; mild drop (close to standard 'rake' - not a dumped rear) - I'm worried about ramps access Ride quality over 'handling' From what I can tell; King Springs - look pretty low (too low?) Eibach - a lot of people change to H&R? Rear lowers more than front Tein - they green H&R - seem to be the popular choice Safari spec:

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Are you meant to cert studs or is it no issue?

I reckon it's close to the tipping point where the cost of fuel it's consumed is more than the value of the car.

Yeah that's what I was wondering. + Ohlins. Previous owner investing! Be great to see a thread with pics and deets...

What wheels are those?

Interesting. Major Banks in Auckland don't allow this. The valuer is assigned to you. Regardless, it is good advice to tell the valuer if there is a specific number you need. There is always a 'value range'

You can't choose your valuer anymore. The bank will appoint them via a 'clearing house.' For this exact reason.

Because you will likely end up selling for tens of thousands less. More so in a hot market. Your backyard amateur auction will not attract the same buyer pool and willingness to pay as a big brand marketed property. Private sellers kid themselves they saved. You see it time and time again, no private sales are 'high' in hindsight. People ask about CVs as they do provide some relativity, especially in areas where the properties are similar. Although they are meaningless, they can have an effect I reckon. If 3 identical houses all sold in your street, but your CV is lower for some reason, it will give people pause to pay more for yours, even if it is better. It will not effect a registered valuation, and it can be reviewed if you want. (Source: I made CVs)

Why didn't you go with the thin/smaller plate?

OK Brett

That looks like a good car.

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^ Yip found the same thing when I was looking at 330d wagons. UK import with halogens and manual seats. I looked into retrofitting new lights. Ultimately I ended up with x3 30d, NZ new with a pretty high spec. No regrets. The big diesels are pretty awesome. Massive torque is addictive. The wagons have really held their value it seems.

Good point. I wouldn't consider buying an MK20 car. 03.5+ doesn't matter to me though. (Mine is MK60 but pre 03.5). But that blue does make people thirsty, no doubt about that.

At 150k you'd have to say it's a driver and not a full collector car. I guess the question is what is the premium for the colour? Obviously quite a lot, but is it $5k or $15k? Given that red (meh) one sold with 150k too for mid $40s, ceterus paribus, I reckon boring colours are $40k now. Might have to revise insurance again...

hahaha, I say that to my wife sometimes

This could be a recent record sale! LSB is awesome. But I think it's more awesome when it is someone else's colour. Not sure I'd want it as a daily. (Seem to get enough bad looks just from normal driving / s54 noise). Ha, they are so stacked for anything JDM!

Won't fix it mate

Just think, in 6 months will you be saying, "after that battery thing, it's been totally sweet!"

It's fascinating really. The stubbornness? Ego? Naivety? Cluelessness? Accountancy?? I need a youtube interview series with these vendors