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    I think the problem is the original crew have moved on / changed priorites and are here less often. Those that drop off aren't being replaced as the younger crew are heading to FB instead.

    I don't currently own a BMW but still check in here every once and a while

    I still think there is a place for a forum, but NZ and BMW's only is too small. Shame there is no car centric forum for grown ups (i.e. no flat peaks, slammed cars etc) specific to NZ.

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    I have an old P38 Range Rover (1998 ex Japan) as a hack. The cover on the seatbelt reciever on the drivers side is broken and a new one is needed for a WOF

    Can anyone point me in the direction of a good wrecker or supplier of used parts? Have seen used ones on eBay for 20 quid and new ex Dealer here is $350

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    http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-240089175.htm

    Is this the car?

    Has been on Trademe for years now, last time I looked at the listing the seller was asking over $30,000.

    Bahahaha check out Michael Grant Motors (the seller) other listings!

    This E39 has been listed since 2007!!! http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-102709625.htm

    Or check out this Subaru listed in January 2011, photos coming soon!!! http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/subaru/auction-348934539.htm

    Looks like they are more interested in storing cars rather than selling them. Muppets!

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    I like the topaz blue, and like most of the older (25+...) posters here I would recommend keeping it as stock as possible but a couple of small tasteful mods that don't take up too much cash.

    How long have you had the car for? In the original post you say you bought it from a dealer, if so, they should be paying your $1000 bill not you...

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    Be careful, what cars are listed for on Trade Me does not suggest the market price. There are a lot of dreamers out there.

    In my experience, I would say a E46 manual with command a premium of $1k-$2k over an auto if you found the right buyer... In saying that $10k seems to be tops for a non M3 E46 these days

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    What I've found is if your weekend car is a convertible, the Mrs will support it a lot more as she will get some enjoyment too. Also there is nothing quite like going for a blast down a empty country road with the wind in your hair - it's great therapy to leave your worries behind

    I'd look at a RS4 Convertible (rare, but still meets your criteria) or if you can overlook a manual, a CLK63 AMG Cab is a great all round choice and will fit four comfortably

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    I am unsure how others were able to attend this, but I was fortunate to attend this day for free on behalf of BMW Nz.

    I thought these days were usually reserved for people that regularly buy brand new BMWs - share your secret of how you got an invite! Looks like an amazing experience

  23. Posted · Edited by Crockett · Report reply

    What are you looking at importing? The country is currently flooded with unsold jap imports and some dealers are starting to sweat and will be keen to liquidate stock. Margins dealers make nowadays are small. I think you could buy what you want just as cheap from a dealer here, get it now and get coverage under the CGA...

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