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Thats why I posted the link in the first place. These are rare cars, that are very underrated in NZ. Less than $11k is an absolute steal. A C43 would be awesome too, but like the C36 they are something that seldom come up for sale. Have you got some pics / more info on your one?

I see that the "TM: '89 E30 M3 Cab" thread is now closed, and no more discussion is allowed. I notice that two members were banned because of comments they made, CamB and Eddy. I guess moderators have the discretion to ban / suspend for whatever reason they like. However, it seems a bit silly to me to "discipline" good consistent posters and members of this community, because someone got a little bit upset. I could understand if Oscar was banned as well, but this omission highlights, in my opinion, a double standard. Whenever someone places a car for sale, it is accepted that its perceived value will be discussed, whether between individuals or on a public forum like this. I can't really see what the problem is here. However, Oscars comments, such as certain members wealth and intelligence, are personal attacks and deserve "discipline" much more than someone expressing an opinion. As I've stated in the topic description I will probably get banned myself for this. I've posted this message because i'm a great fan of Bimmersport and want it to continue to be the fun, useful resource that it is. An even hand when banning or suspending members would really be appreciated, or a placing a description of conduct that is not permitted or will result in a ban somewhere on the site. I, as well as others I'm sure, want to be able to continue posting opinions without fear of being banned or continually worrying about what is acceptable and what isn't. Anyways, thats my 2 cents. I don't intend this to turn into a debate about who should be banned and who shouldn't, but again I would like to see some sort of consistency.

Well lets just see how long it sits, and then determine who is "right" in this thread. Some things amaze me with collectable cars. Giltraps recently had a 911 964 Speedsteer in Speed Yellow travelled less than 8,000kms from new. It was absolutely mint and could not be faulted. From memory they had it less than a week and the asking price was $110k. Not my cup of tea, but a car with genuine rarity and pedigree. I first thought the asking price was way off, but someone obviously bought it. My bet is that Jeff Gray will get sick of people constantly looking at it, and not buying it and eventually give it back to the owner or tell them to price it more realistically. However, I could be really wrong and it could sell tomorrow. I guess we just have to wait and see..

Page European are very good. Worthwhile giving them a call and asking whether they can do it and what machines / computers they have.

SEE A BROKER It will save you a hell of a lot of time, and its free. They will get you the best price and have an educated opinion on the claim paying ability of the various companies.

From sniffpetrol.com

For ad for a car worth over $100k, you think you would wash it and take photos somewhere a little less damp!

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Hahaha! I want some of what he's smoking!

The GST component on the 50c or so tax per litre is only about 6c, which is going to make bugger all difference.

And the latest.... 4:00PM Tuesday April 22, 2008 At least one of the four major fuel companies has today added another 3 cents a litre to the price of petrol and 5 cents to diesel. BP raised the price of 91 octane to $1.89 a litre and diesel to $1.57, with other companies likely to follow suit. A spokeswoman for independent fuel company, Gull, said prices remained today at $1.86 a litre for 91 octane and $1.52 for diesel and there were no immediate plans to make adjustments. - NZPA Would hate to think what 98 is now...

I would wait. If you looked hard enough, you could get an NZ new one for that money. Singaporean cars can be very very hard to get rid of when it comes time to upgrading.

Please PM me if this is still available.

Last time I checked you can drop it off at a paint shop and they do it for you. Will take all of half an hour in travel...

You are lucky its the 1.6 "big block"

"there were only 100,000 of these produced worldwide" Sounds really exclusive...

Not many of the Jappa's do. You could always splurge $3k or so and get leather retrofitted...

It does show how overpriced E30's are in NZ. The Brits would laugh at the crazy money people in NZ ask for 325iM's and 318is

"Easy to make them look shockingly bad" <--- People take note! Also a nice bit under the Styling heading

Nice lookin' wagon. You must be stoked. Got any interior shots? Can you remove the very jap looking front plate holder?

Motorists could be stung with a congestion charge for entering and leaving downtown Wellington during rush hour, in an ambitious proposal to boost public transport use. DomPost Article What are your thoughts? Personally, I'm all for it. As long as the equivalent tax is taken off petrol. These charges will hopefully change peoples attitudes and stop the "marginal" commuters from using their cars.

A lot of the time (hopefully) its only the wires under the seat becoming loose. This isn't a terribly difficult fix. Worse case scenario (worth a couple of grand) is needing to replace the airbag control unit. Best bet is to get it on a diagnostic machine and go from there.

High-octane petrol is nudging $2 a litre at some pumps after two of the big four oil companies bumped their fuel prices up yesterday - for the third successive week. The latest increases ratcheted BP's "boutique" 98-octane petrol to 199.9c a litre as the price of United States crude oil soared to a new high of just over US$115 a barrel. Both BP and Caltex lifted petrol prices by 3c a litre, and that of diesel by 5c, to 151.9c. Their prices for the most widely used petrol grade, 91-octane, stood at main centre pumps last night at 185.9c a litre. That makes their petrol 8c more expensive than a fortnight ago, and diesel an even harsher 18c. But Shell, Mobil and Gull had yet to move by last night, prompting a call from the Automobile Association for motorists to shop around for the best deals. Shell indicated it would not review its prices until this morning, Mobil could not be reached for comment, and Gull said it would hold out until at least noon today. That company's New Zealand general manager, Dave Bodger, said it was still selling 91-octane petrol for 181.9c a litre and diesel for 145.9c, leaving its prices 1c below those of Shell and Mobil. Its 98-octane petrol with a 10 per cent bioethanol content remained at 191.9c. Automobile Association spokesman Mark Stockdale acknowledged that international cost pressures were leaving oil companies little choice but to raise prices. But he expressed alarm that BP's 98-octane petrol had already effectively reached the psychologically daunting $2 mark, even before motorists were hit by a raft of Government imposts. These will include a 2c-a-litre rise in the accident compensation levy on July 1, which is likely to be followed early next year by carbon emission charges, biofuel recovery costs and regional fuel taxes predicted by BP to lift pump prices at least another 35c. Mr Stockdale said one way the Government could soften motorists' pain would be to waive the goods and services tax it piled on top of the 42.5c a litre which motorists pay in petrol excise. "At the moment we are paying a tax on a tax," he said. Given that the Government collects $95 million a month in GST on all fuel sales, including diesel, the AA believes it could afford to waive the 5.3c it creams off the excise component of petrol prices. BP spokeswoman Diana Stretch said it was not for her company to comment on such a suggestion, but she acknowledged it was not looking forward to the Government levy increases it would have to pass on to motorists. Road Transport Forum chief executive Tony Friedlander said cartage firms had no alternative than to pass diesel price rises on to customers, leading to cost of living increases for all New Zealanders.

Tyre Clinic

A Porsche will always be desirable and one of the lowest depreciation rates of any brand. My bet is that a 993 (1993-98) being the last of the air cooled will be a future classic. If I had some spare dosh I would buy one now. Mint 993 TT's are still fetching $150k! 911's are just getting better and better. The latest Motor magazine put the Carrera S ahead of the Audi R8 and BMW M6. All of you cynics really need to drive one. Its a life changing experience