allan

Fair comment I would have put a set of standard Sedan second hand coils spring in it about $40.00 and gone from their.

If you like the car so much why not buy some standard springs and swap them out. Should be cheap enough to pick up and not to difficult to change over.

Now Now you key board critters don't be to harsh it got your attention. Taste wise for me no comment but you have to admire the skill to put the elephant on the bonnet as for the other item oooo my .,/><? each to his own, trying to stay politically correct and failing .

If you want to know more http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/ put in your last seven digits hit search and look for the appropriate section of the car. Give Glenn a ring afterwards

Try this know I had read something about it when researching for the e46 http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=30526

Somebody muzzle that man

Would it tell you on the vehicle build sheet? DQP 518 LN83706 First Rego NZ 18 October 2006 Sept 2001 Japan Assembled July 2001 X5 E53 4.4i M62

Tyres, steering geometry were discussed on here not long ago for the x5 I believe something to think on. How many owners Seven years old 207,500k nearly 30,000k a year What sort of k's Cooling system Transmission Service history According to Car jam WOF expires 02/09/2013 Was first rego NZ 06/04/2006 WC91224 BMW fans has it as X3, E83, SAV 3.0d M57N2 assembled October 2005. Is it worth it?? that is the question not my sort of vehicle just get it checked out and go from their if you are interested even if you spend 200 it's a small percentage of the total price. If you find something wrong it's a bargaining chip.

Try here http://www.bmw-planet.com/diagrams/release/en/

Had a problem with the right rear switch on mine after opening it I found the spring has collapsed and jammed itself so the contacts didn't work. The replacement turned out to be a spring from a ball point pen worked a treat just a thought.

Good to know thanks what percentage is the VAT set at?.

MMM are you sure. 36,995 pounds = $67,537.31 at present exchange rate guessing $3500 to $4500 shipping cost compliance costing say $1,000 Grap Steel & take on the car $10,130.55 Shipping $150.00 any insurance thrown in ???? $83,317.86 or have I missed something ???

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-584580543.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-585144960.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-583064712.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-583064712.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-583721072.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-578955127.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-586944823.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-585743819.htm Some I found also their are nine x5's on trade me around the 16, 17thou

Thanks guys they both appear to have have good and bad points.

As per title looking for a set but unsure some are CCFL some say LED what is the good, bad or indifferent about these appreciate your help. allan.

Have read other threads about people having brake problems like yours and they found it to be the anti rattle springs not doing it's job did they check them and use the correct lub when they worked on the car just a thought. As for the steering get a wheel alignment done by a company that know what they are doing and go from their as the steering geometry on modern cars is a balancing act plus a few unknown factors thrown in. Other's with more knowledge might chip in on this one. Best of luck and let us know what the out come is thanks.

Upon reading this a play comes to mind A much to do about nothing then a thought Fools and their money are soon parted . The seven series is the flag ship of the fleet is it not so the list shown would be standard spec would it not and 16 grand for a 9 year old vehicle done 127,000k ?.

Just a long shot does anyone have or know of any damaged e46 xenon headlights after the projector/ bulb holder piece for the D2S will take whole headlight if ballast and holding brackets available would be great. Thanks

After a euro style front number plate holder for a E46 ti with the M sport front bumper. Obtained a price from the dealers hence the inquiry part No 51117895215 it appears to be different from the coupe and sedan ones. Thanks Allan

Hello and welcome to the forum, pic's please of your ride. What part of the country are you from?. As for a hand manual plus holder I purchased one for $20.00 odd not long ago try Ray Hellbm, Silverdale if you are in the Auckland area. Hope you are not to shocked when the dealer comes back to you with the prices for the manual etc.

Correct me if wrong the F30 was a nice distraction but when all said and dusted a devil you know is better than one you don't so the 528 is here to stay for a little while longer. All said and done you lucky bbb for having the chance to drive it around and it must have been an interesting time and many comparisons drawn. As for myself and looking at the photo's it does nothing for me it's missing that something. As well as having owned a 530i for five years , first bm as well could make me a little bias. But I would have no problem recommending the 5 series as a safe family type vehicle. That said they do have their problems and I would aim for the later 2003 models because by then all the options had become standard if I was to buy again.

Any help www.backload4u co.nz, shipmytrade.co.nz, Stealth Logistic's email [email protected]

Allan from Whangarei who said large wheels and cone filters can't be fun allan Foxton :lol:

Welcome to the forum Marty and enjoy could you put up some photos of your ride a standard request. Nothing wrong with a 5er that a bit of elbow grease and a few dollars won't, can't fix chuckle chuckle.

After reading the comments geees guys