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In saying that, there is also a protective law for us insurance consumers, that if the modification (like tint) was not the main cause of the accident or any contribution towards that accident, insurance can't not pay you out.

And yes it is a grey area. Because I've had VTNZ wofs with tinted film indicators

Can we get back on topic please?

If the mod is illegal (such as tinting) won't matter if it had nothing to do with the accident.

Not a grey area, just because it passes a WOF it doesn't certify or legalise it.

Yes (and sorry - have been burnt myself so know how it works!)

My old car... And my photos from 18 months ago! It doesn't look like that now. I saw it a few months ago and both splitters were munched and LHS front bumper was cracked and wheels were a rash of curbing.

And he's asking more than he paid for it!!

EDIT: In fact, most of the text is from my original ad more than 18 months ago! This last time I saw it in March:

http://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/23397-spotted-the-official-thread/?p=565031

We're getting off track a bit now anyway, I only alerted Amber because it's those kind of mods that insurance inspectors look for if a claim is made because it will immediately void the insurance, even if it has nothing to do with the accident.

Much like un-certed hub spacers, cut springs, etc.

It's pretty clear on the NZTA website: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/get-your-lights-right/get-your-lights-right/#modify

"Tinting

It is illegal to apply any kind of tint film, tint paint or opaque sticker to any lamp which has a function other than decoration (eg non-cosmetic)."

Looks a tidy car and priced about right. Personally, I'd remove the ACS exterior badges and not mention any of the ACS bits in the ad. Anyone who knows their bimmers will know it's not a genuine Schnitzer and those that don't won't care. Sell it for what it is, a tidy, relatively low kms 328i that has had regular maintenance. My 10 cents: take photos with a camera not a phone of the things that matter (exterior, engine and interior) and provide info of any service records... The more history the better for any potential buyer.

GLWS

EDIT: I recently sold this Merc A160 (a horrible little car) that I'd bought from a Turners auction for peanuts. The profit all but paid for my E30. I had some 15-20 actual enquiries (not Watchers) just by taking some good pics and providing an accurate description of the vehicle and being up front about the negatives.

Front indicators now tinted black with Lamin-x

Unfortunately this is illegal. If your car gets into another dust up it will void your insurance if the inspector spots the tint. Done well I guess the chances of someone spotting it are minimal.

The cost of e30 parts when you're used to e31 prices.

 

Nice wheels.

Gave the E30 a bit of a clean over the long weekend. There's a lot wrong but there's also a lot right and she's scrubbed up pretty well for an old girl, plus it was a beautiful afternoon for a wee drive and some photos.... And I do love my photos!!

I've got some shorter springs and a LHS tail light (current is cracked and half full of water) plus a proper gear knob on its way which I'll fit as soon as possible but beyond that I'll just be taking care of any maintenance issues for the time being. Priority is still to get the 8er's rusty sun roof and sagging headlining sorted.

 

Its an e30, you dont have a choice .. it makes it its business to turn it into one.

Took a clay bar to the E30. The paint has come up okay for a 30 year old car. Still could be a lot better though!

Tested my new favourite paint - SEM trim black - on the wing mirrors. Made a huge difference! Pity I dropped one and cracked the mirror glass. Doh!! So if anyone has a spare PFL passenger side mirror glass (as pictured) let me know!!

Trying not to make this one a 'project'!

Pretty sure Jacko is right otherwise why call the F1 powerplant an S70/2?

Let's go driving this weekend, Martin!!

Pretty sure it's Barbados Green and a bad photo. Actual colour is more like this:http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/cars/bmw/4427637.jpg

Quite a few late model 840s in the UK came with the same colour and interior combo as an individual option.

Beautiful car but a standard 850i is expensive enough to maintain without tech like AHK steering - prone to failure and expensive to repair!

Mine's not exactly a time warp example and has probably had 10+ careful lady owners but is a great fun daily. Picked up the springs yesterday so will try find the time to fit in the next couple of weeks.

Saw a very nice dark blue E34 Alpina B10 turning off at Northcote Rd northbound. Too far away to see what type, hoping it was bi turbo.

Mirrors? Have some sedan mirrors but coupe base plate mirrors are different (and match the 8 series, I hope!).

Very convincing. The springs I got are lows not superlows so I'm hoping it's not quite that!! I like the wheels to fill the arch not vanish inside them.

Nice car Jooles and pics are awesome as usual.

Bet it gets lowered real soon and then those little things will need to be fixed before long like the rips in the upholstery. lol. You know they'll bug you till its done..

Thanks Dave. Funnily enough I just got offered a set of King lows for cheap so I'll grab them but may not actually lower it for a while... Yeah right!

Unreal- its the prefacelift twin to my E30! Manual 2.0 with sunroof in Glacierblue with 360km on the clock... Picked it up in Wellington and it drove up to Tauranga sweet as.

It really is such a joy to drive a basic car like this every now and then. And you'll enjoy the cheap maintenance and running costs

Yep, enjoying the simplicity and burning some energy winding those windows up and down (still think it's weird the mirrors are electric though... Why go halfway??). Mine is actually Cosmos Blue. Probably pretty similar.

Willson says statistics show that at the age of 18 the vast majority of accidents caused by young drivers are down to bad judgement and decision making, and that behind the wheel "adult maturity isn't fully formed until you get past 25 for most cases of people".

But rather than raise the minimum age for driving, Willson believes parents and teachers should impart safe driving skills before the effects of adolescence really kick in.

"If you teach these children when their mindsets are pure and before they've been corrupted by things like Grand Theft Auto 5 and Top Gear and all these corrosive social pressures, then you get the road safety message in much earlier," says Willson.

"The government should look at this very carefully and put driving on the GCSE syllabus. So you teach kids to drive in terms of theory at school and all the right messages at 13, 14, 15, because when you get to 17 the testosterone is raging, all those corrosive influences are embedded."

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-24173194

If he helps keep it running!!

Had a great mini adventure last Thursday with my little lad. Flew down to Palmy and picked up a little manual 320i to use as a daily sight unseen. It didn't miss a beat on the way home and was great fun to drive despite more than 350K kms on the clock, though it did have head gaskets done in the past five years. Paint and bodywork are in okay condition for a near-30 year-old car and the interior is mint apart from a repairable small crack (surprise surprise) on the dash and a rip in the fabric on the driver's side seat bolster.

No plans to do much with it other than keep it running for the foreseeable future while the 8er uses up any discretionary spend. I have purchased a new gear knob to replace a horrible fake CF one that is clinging loosely to life. Wouldn't mind lowering it an inch or so but not in any hurry.

Photos from our trip home.

Looks good! M pars and a little low make just about everything better!

PM Martin (BreakMyWindow). He currently owns two E39 M5s and probably can't drive them both at the same time!

One was off the road for Vanos maintenance so he may be able to help!

1.5 years later they still haven't got their wheels or their money.

Jeepers... I should stop complaining!