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Oof .........yes! 😍

There is a ton of internet chatter and hyperbole not only about the alleged increase in sale price of E30's but other brands too. On NZ's prime selling site our beloved Trade Me, we note that very few advertised cars move garage at the asking. or close to, or are withdrawn quickly, possibly indicating a sale. Most gamely soldier on with constant price reductions until vanishing, sometimes years after the initial listing. A good example of this is the AW E30 M3 Evo1 gamely listed some two years ago, and at last approaching reality at 85k ish. Very few cars offered for sale in a true auction listing sell, as most vendors are reluctant to set a sensible reserve. And now we see most listings bugged by an endless stream of mindless and idiotic questions from the itinerant armchair critics and keyboard warriors out there, everyone an eggspurt.😬 Most mint cars with excellent provenence move smartly given a willing seller / buyer scenario. There is always a home for a "proper" car with these attributes , and realistic sellers usually achieve sales. There are not enough realists using TM in the way it is designed, as an auction house, surely the only way to determine market value. Concluding, in our considered opinion the little Z3 roadster whilst being a sweet little unit is unlikely to increase in value given time, notwithstanding owning a nice one it could be fun to tootle about in. 😉

Yes. The sheer costs of running a small business in New Zealand. Even before your have opened the door (to your business or vehicle)

Unlikely to have the LSD. Buy on condition, body fit to me is quite important, especially the front and rear panels. Unlikely to rise in value, should be at the bottom of the bell curve and staying there. The M44 is well documented as being an oil dripper if not maintained.

Don't let the kms put you off..............?

The black one in Tauranga could be worth a closer inspection. Quite a lot to like about it, and the mechanics are a delight, 6 speed auto and the sublime N52 engine. Don't let the kms put you off, its barely run in. No affiliation. (But we are biased!)

Thread resurrection here did you ever find anything to suit Brad?, looking for the same thing now. Pointers anyone?

Dinan ?Do it?

? Excellent work Clouseau! Changed visually since then.?

Achieved cult car status now. Like the little brother the Escort.

Who holds the NZ distribution now?

Wanting door cards and the rear cards (lateral trim panel) in black to suit 1993 coupe. Also RH door rubber seal. A good unmarked second hand one in black. On checking new cost a mortgage would be required? Why is this item so costly? Also rear parcel shelf tray, the one that fades. Car has third brake light one of these required too. Steering wheel 323422227751 with airbag and sundry gubbins. Early four spoke style. Must have unfrayed stitching. Also require LH side front fog lense. Looking for Business RDS radio too. Or may just use radio delete plate. Ghastly Blaupunkt with more knobs and switches at present. Need university degree to drive it. Will post it up for sale. Can you help, call 029 777 4006 or PM is good, thanks for reading.

As above a good sound one without too may holes. P/M or call, 029 777 4006 Bill.

IMO the ride height is very good. And will over time to the balanced lower look you are seeking. Nothing like the crackle of a supersprint?

That's all very well and good. Unfortunately Bimmergeeks cannot provide for my chassis of choice (E86) at the moment whereas Carly can for the quick fixes, and on our other cars too. Have NCS and Expert, Inpa too, but its a bit more fiddly hooking up. Hey but thanks guys.

Seem to missing something here, not sure what it is. Thank you anyway, Carly works fine not only for diagnosis but adjusting parameter settings too, on our cars My cost was about $60AUD for the Gen3 gizmo, and 3.85 pounds for a full subscription, if as you say its a months subscription its done me well for the last 12.

Well I don't know anyone capable of pirating. So more than happy to pay 3.85 Pounds for a full subscription, works for me, and many others too, no doubt. Thanks for your input here.

Not so. Buy a full subscription off ebay. About ten bucks, immediate file transfer.

Tell me what you have, a set of 4, staggered would be good. Or consider ACS type 1 monobloc 17x8.5 ET35 .Call or text 029 777 4006, thanks for reading, Bill

Thank you, we see it more in the cars for sale section. Watchers are quick to comment, off the cuff or not, on a wide range of topics quite often so diverse from the item for sale. Vendors are listing a car for sale in a visual medium. Really, those bona fide watchers will be calling, or making a call, I know, the old fashioned way, instead of making fatuous comments online. We would be quite happy to use TradeMe more if it deleted the "Ask a question" function

Exactly qube. Classic! ?All the readers on this forum know why this vendor's strategy will not achieve a sale of the car. No M badge. And for the property, jeepers Dickens, the street name gives it all away. As I recall that bloke got into trouble by asking for more.

Thank you. Trade Me has, this year at least become an unpleasant place to sell stuff, whether it be a car or whatever. The amount of vicious trolling going on by armchair eggspurts (drips under pressure) has to be read to be believed. And some of the price expectations and the quality of goods on offer, honestly, some people must be on drugs when the listing is created. Wondering if it is Covid related? changing the format has NOT helped as total listings have dropped , it was in excess of 8 million items. And from today you can now "make an offer" for some items in certain sections. A raft of changes happening........... Disclosure: My other half is an avid Trade Me seller (and buyer unfortunately) with garden plants and seeds. Drives me to drink every night?

The motor trade is reporting vigorous activity with good numbers being achieved. This has seen good quality trades moved onto the general market at realistic prices. Some of us have been lucky with our "special interest" cars too. A surplus of average cars in the average price brackets like Ahmedsinc, coupled with a format change to our beloved TradeMe has seen a slow up in this sector. Best to use your personal network, and thinking outside the square, like making up a spec sheet, price etc with contact details stick it on the window, and park it up on the roadside in a high traffic area works well for a surprising number of people. There is a lot of money floating about for discretionary purchases. Reverse marketing (putting the price up) works well in a situation like this too Ahmedsinc, not like there are 10 wagons to compare with!

Thank you Gaz?

What are the wheels on the car in these pix DS99? BBS RC090? Not sure but someone will know. Great pix, a great car. Only original once.?