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You could get a regrind done. Place in Pukekohe Franklin Cams could do it. But TBH I think you are better off getting something from VAC.

Is this actually a good deal though? Don't they often do 50% off Castrol 5w30. Though I am currently due for a service.

Got back exactly 1 year ago. Slowly getting back into NZ life.

Coming back to NZ Andy?

I still feel like the very short cold trips are fowling her up though. It can't be good for it.

The more I look into that fault the more I think it is rectified by a software update. The car is going into BMW for a recall item soon anyway. Got sent a letter about a 90 deg bend in the heating system that is being replaced. Will see if there is a software update at the same time.

Oh I think you got it Chris. There is a code. 2A43 - Valvetronic Thermal Overload. Will have a look next chance I get. Also downloading ISTA+ rather than old INPA that is half German still.

Update: So this issue as discussed ended up having nothing to do with a Misfire. It was a quick shudder from the torque converter that can feel just like a misfire. The confusion came about as multiple issues happened at the same time. The valvetronic motor needed replacing and a coil pack died. The main issue is a shudder caused by the GM made torque converter. A common failure in all vehicles that use this gearbox. Usually occurs when the gearbox fluid is old or low. The fix: A transmission service. Filled it correctly (took two litres more than came out and is the correct amount). And an additive from Lubegaurd call anti shudder. I have had no further issues in the 1000km I have tested. My first issue with my E87. Strangely I am not angry about it. Car's been so good that I have had nothing to do on it. So on Saturday during a trip to Napier I noticed a short vibration under load at lower RPM (2500 to 4000). Vibration would only last a second then it was gone. At first I thought it was something mechanical like a gearbox issue or driveshaft donunt. But the issue is intermittent. And I noticed a little loss of power when it is occurring. So it has to be a misfire of some type. I quick google and it seems pretty common especially for cars doing short trips in the cold. Well I am doing the shortest of trips in the cold. Less than 2km's per trip and it's been in the negatives over the last week. The annoying thing is I am getting no codes. So if it is a plug, coil pack or injector I have no idea which one. Does anyone have any tips on hunting them down. I have tried two of my cheap scan tools with no luck. Will plug the laptop in and check too. I have heard these engines are sensitive to what plug is installed. And the Brits keep talking about injector recalls which I can find nothing about in NZ.

Some muppet just paid $50K usd for a sh*t old Civic. An absolutely lackluster non Type R yawn machine. So if fools are collecting Nana's Civic. Great Grandma's beige 320i Auto 4 door poverty edition is worth big bucks right?

I didn't like the last generation of Lexus due to their over sized grill with much of it being fake. Don't like this one either. But it's designed for China not the enthusiast.

Came here to say some prick opened his door onto mine and dented the door. But seeing that picture ouch. I was in my car and parked right on the far edge of the last carpark in the row. Prick still parked crooked and over the line. I'm going to try make him pay for paint less dent removal. Wankers a regular at the train station.

Yup but NZ'ers have had it hammered into them that low KM's are better. Some of the time they are. But not always. But I see that 12 year old car as a City traffic Crawler. When i was looking for an E60 530d years ago I jumped on one that had done over 100,000KM's (OMG ITS REACH 100K IT'S GOING TO BLOW UP - Most NZer's probably). It was a NZ New South Island car. It felt new. And I didn't have any issues with it the entire time I owned it. Amazing car. I think it had done 180,000 when I sold it. Still felt and looked new.

You enjoy this torture you put yourself through don't you.

Yeah that's it.

Probably this. https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-2642578083.htm $6k. Then you have a bit of money to throw around.

I have that exact interior. At first I wasn't sure about it. Now I wouldn't have any other. Photos don't do it justice.

Obviously the seats are awesome as they are the same as mine. But what's different about the door cards? Which are also the same as mine.

Ah so if it is listed as collectible it bypasses that rule? Like the Nissan Skyline GTR? Submodel of the Skyline which was built in large numbers. The E46 M3 should be but doesn't look like it is as yet.

It's how we know the search feature is working. Haha. And it's why the Forum will outlast facebook and it's black hole of knowledge.

Any rust or corrosion and the car will be a nightmare getting through compliance. Because you won't have owned the car for over 1 year you will have to pay GST. Shipping is all up in the air too. You would need to check when the vehicle could be loaded too. Many shipping companies are running at a very reduced capacity. Especially car carriers. Also don't forget the charges for getting the car to the port and out of the port once it arrives. You can't do this yourself in NZ. Spend some time un-uglying this one. 1/3 of the KMs. I haven't checked if it is a singapore vehicle though. Edit: It actually states it is. Hmm. I wouldn't touch it actually. But there are others. https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-2631646131.htm?rsqid=b1cc2385c8b0471aa826d9190dad147e-002

The terracotta I now love. I have had cream interior once before. It dated the car badly. And not matter how much cleaning you did it always looked slightly dirty.

Late to the party. Just a note on Steve. He actually did vanish for a bit. And it pissed a few people off that I know. Steve is actually a really great guy. But doesn't always remember not everyone knows who he is or how talented and knowledgeable he is. And can blow up at times because of that. He also gets a lot of time wasters wanting his knowledge for free when that is his livelihood.

Just checked that interior. Yup I hate it.

Nice tips and ideas Olaf. I initially wanted a barn style shed. However one of the only covenants on our property is that the structures stay single story. Even with a 3m stud I am going to have to get them to approve it. I found out yesterday going from 2.4m stud to 3m is a very minimal increase in cost. Security will be high. I have no windows or ranch sliders. The shed won't be visible from the road. I will still be installing a high end security camera system and physical barriers for the vehicles. I am currently planning to install solar on the roof of the shed. As it needs to be engineered for it I am going to plan that now and install at a later date. It will be included in my engineering for high wind zone. No extra cost. I'm going to get two mates who are commercial electricians to come and fit out the place. Staging will be a must. I want to put the Compressor outside in its own sound proofed box. And it's a good idea about the flammable stuff.

They have a pretty good name down here which is good. Making sure it's a local and not someone over from Wellington.