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Is performance really that different though? I know there is something quirky with the brakes, but the engines are kinda just M30 variations with similar power? Does the E12 platform have any love over the E28 based models?

Indeed, hard to gauge if this is another dreamer (like the $10k+ E28 parked in a field) or legit sale.

I had an i8 Coupe in Ireland and god damn want one here. I also want either an E9 or E28 too, which is the other extreme.

Nope, but they are really, really nice to drive. Like a giant electric skateboard or electrified go-cart. RWD, de-tuned 0-100kph as it was "too fast for segment", +180bhp with a ton of torque in a 1200kg package. I test drove one and would have no problem buying for City+Suburbs driving, but I know people that use them as their one and only cross country car (not this country mind you).

Are you open to offers? Ice been thinking of a e28 for a while and could use it in my wedding too..

Hi Coop, I used to have the Coupe version, the 560SEC, so I am a fan. Are you looking to sell or rent it out?

We are considering pre-1990s stuff now, E30's, E23, E32. Even have a saved search on TM to buy something (if not too much $$) just for this! Anyone interested in just privately renting something in good nick? Its really just for basic wedding stuff, arrive, go to and appear in the photo shoot etc. Ive owned tons of E34's and an 850CSi so Im not a tool

Thanks for the suggestions. Reached out to a few places but so far seems classic BMWs are still not an option.

Anyone know of such a service in NZ? Wedding is in Blenheim in mid-March. I'm from Ireland so the classic Ford / Holdens on offer really dont mean anything me (though are nice to look at). I would love if we could get pre-80s BMWs however. An E9 is a future aspiration of mine but that might be getting too specific!

Anyone selling spacers to suit an e87 (130i)? 120x5 72mm CB 10 to 12mm with longer bolts

Yeah for sure. It would be no better in Ireland locally, but does have the benefit of the UK being right beside it. As far as I can see its the cheapest CSi available anywhere by a long shot: Car and Classic UK (UK and Europe) Mobile.de (Europe wide)

The Oz guys are having problems with post 1989 cars when they dont own them previously. My understanding of their rules is that buying a car and importing is a nightmare. Owning a car and moving it with you is not (especially from NZ to Oz and vice versa). The main Oz buyer backed out as he is afraid of the smoking under hard acceleration I mentioned.. seems to have it in his mind he would need to spend "half again" to fix it, which is nonsense IMO. Anyhow, just put it up on Cars and Classic.co.uk as I'm not getting enough traction here. The local offers are way too low to even consider.

Just to note here too that I'm also entertaining part exchange (cash my way) offers with something I could sell before I pack up and leave NZ. I got a couple of such offers along with a couple of guys interested in exporting to Oz (which isnt panning out too well for them atm).

Nah, BMW arent that flamboyant. Repainting the engine intake is common on the E31 due to the cosmoline buildup which looks gross. I took it a step above silver and black and went with BMW M colours to match the S70 M engine and cover.

Updated photos, getting as much interest from Oz as NZ. Would be nicer (and far easier) to sell locally though.

Cash hopefully! Thinking about moving abroad for work and dont want to subject it to international shipping again (technically the 3rd time in its life!).

Ive had both and the SEC really felt like an old car when driving and also has a myriad of vacuum hose problems. It did get a ton of compliments tho. The other gotcha on the SEC is the rust.. its got cavities prone to rust in the best of climates but in the UK or Ireland, its horrific. The E31 drives like a new car (ie you dont feel like you are floating at speed, its got better everything in the normal car sense) and is nicely rust proof. It doesnt have the insane vacuum hose problems but does have electrical oddities. On the flip side, 2 of everything means you have redundancy (the other engine bank will run, becomes a 6 cylinder) if fault detected. On the technology and service side; Servicing a CSi isnt bad at all (though I would do most myself).. its bad rep came when it was launched as a technical tour de force in the 1990's. Its tech is very humble and simple by 2016 standards, a new Honda Accord (as a random example) is 10x more complicated. Really, we are talking semi-sequential injection, copper spark plugs, distributor caps (!!), narrow band O2, low PSI fuel pumps (with 2 for good measure) built upon an low compression engine originally made in the 70s! Its complex but revolutionary Z-link rear suspension became standard in (all?) BMWs after it. Technology wise, its little more complicated than a M60 engined E34 (which I loved, had 2) and far behind an M62 E39. I also have a Magnesium engined N52 530i E60 LCI, that thing is !! in complexity, but an amazing engine.

Thanks for the feedback, its my CSI up for sale. Surprised by some of the comments about the rims. I really like them and they usually get rave feedback.. and they really are rare period correct rims! They are nice and wide which really complements the CSi's fat ass shape. I previously had Style 5 and Style 32's on it.. I've had this car for quite a while! PS: Here is is beside my 560SEC back in Ireland.

Let us know how you get on. I'm considering an M6, same engine, same problems! Ive never used 3rd party warranties but hear lots of horror stories.. any recommendations?

Real Wheel steering. Touch wood the only prob I had with mine is some rusty piping that needed replacement. Sadly "no one in NZ" seems to be able to handle metric /DIN high pressure fittings and pipework so had to buy BMW parts.

FYI I have a version of these and they look great painted (plastidip), just FYI for potential buyers!

Damn pity about the wheels... you got anywhere that can get them fixed? The two passenger side are well gouged, slammed into kerb sideways?

Nice. Is that the stock exhaust tip, meaty looking!?

Ill have to double check what ones are on mine as I thought the bank specific-ness was just the rubber hose parts bend, not the valve itself. I have a bunch of spares already thanks though!

Yeah you are correct, this can cause it too but I swapped the PCVs then replaced one just to be sure and the same bank does the same thing. I had new PCVs in it anyhow.