Mark

Kinky.

That's looking really mint Paul. Love the RS's... so classic. My father had a car exactly the same but with bottlecaps, wish he never sold it. If you get sick of it, drop me a PM.

Nice find. Go give it a thrash, because those 28k's will all have been done sitting in traffic! Are those Breyton wheels?

6k seems high considering Jed got his for the same price with 80,000 less k's. Although it does look well looked after and has a SSK, airbox etc. I am tempted. M42's (M40's?) are cheap as chips if it blows up.

Looks good Simon... what colour is that? Lesbos purple? Jokes!

Don't think the interior is blue... just looks that way in the photo. Most likely the blue-looking bits are gray.

There's also a silver one in Auckland that's now listed for sale on Trademe. Anyone know this car or the owner?

How much did Brent pay for his 535 B10 replica? That's how much this is worth... not a cent more... and certainly not $17k.

Best. single. post. on. Bimmersport. EVAR!

Ahahahahah! And asking yourself questions pretending to be a potential buyer too!!! Oh dear. *shakes head*

Dealers always low ball you on the trade in price. They'd probably put it on the yard in the low 20's. Just sell your car privately then you have the power of a cash buyer.

BMW Inspection I The BMW Inspection 1 Service is the smaller of the two inspection services recommended by BMW. It includes basically all of the items that assures safety and full functionality of your vehicle. The items that are generally checked are listed below. Undercarriage Change engine oil and filter oil while engine is at normal operation temperature. Check transmission for leaks. Check rear axle for leaks. Visually check fuel tank, lines, and connections for leaks. Check condition, position, and mounting of exhaust system. Examine for leaks. Check power steering system for leaks. Check overall thickness of front and rear disc brake pads. Examine brake disc surfaces. Clean brake pad contact points in calipers. Grease wheel center hubs. Check steering for absence of play, condition of suspension track rods, front axle joints, steering linkage, and joint disc. Check front control arm bushing for wear. Check brake and clutch system connectors and lines for leaks, damage, and incorrect positioning. Check for free movement of the parking brake cables. Adjust parking brake if necessary. Check all tire pressures (including spare). Correct if necessary. Check condition of tires (outer surfaces (left/right)), tread wear and pattern; In case of uneven tread wear readjust wheel alignment if required. Engine Compartment Read out diagnostic system Check engine cooling system/heater hose connections for leaks. Check coolant level and antifreeze protection level; add coolant if necessary. Check level of brake and clutch fluid in reservoir; add fluid if required. Check windshield washer fluid level and antifreeze protection. Fill up and/or correct if necessary. Check air conditioner for operation. Reset Service Indicator. Body/Electrical Equipment Check battery electrolyte level and add distilled water if required. Perform batter load test. Check lighting system, i.e. headlights, foglights, parking, backup, license plate, interior (including map reading lights), glove box, flashlight, illuminated makeup mirrors, luggage compartment lights. Check instrument panel and dashboard illumination. Check all warning/indicator lights, check control. Check turn signals, hazard warning flashers, brake lights, horns, headlight dimmer/flasher switch. Check wiper and washer system(s); wiper blades, washer jet positions. Check condition and function of safety belts. Oil hood, trunk/tailgate, and door hinges. Grease hood, trunk/tailgate and door latches. Check operation of all latches. Check central locking/double lock. Replace microfilter or Acc. Cabin Filter. Check heater/air conditioner blower, rear window defogger. Check rear view mirrors Visually examine the SRS airbag units for torn cover, obvious damage or attachment of decals, decorations, or accessories. Final Inspection Road test with check of brakes, suspension, steering, clutch/manual transmission or automatic transmission Inspection II The Inspection 2 Service is the larger of the two Inspection Services and basically includes all of the items performed on the Inspection I Service along with some extras like differential oil change; fuel filter and air filter replacements; Replacement of spark plugs. Below are the items that are normally performed. Undercarriage Change engine oil and filter oil while engine is at normal operation temperature. Check transmission for leaks. Check rear axle for leaks. Visually check fuel tank, lines, and connections for leaks. Check condition, position, and mounting of exhaust system. Examine for leaks. Check power steering system for leaks. Check overall thickness of front and rear disc brake pads. Examine brake disc surfaces. Clean brake pad contact points in calipers. Grease wheel center hubs. Check steering for absence of play, condition of suspension track rods, front axle joints, steering linkage, and joint disc. Check front control arm bushing for wear. Check brake and clutch system connectors and lines for leaks, damage, and incorrect positioning. Check for free movement of the parking brake cables. Adjust parking brake if necessary. Check all tire pressures (including spare). Correct if necessary. Check condition of tires (outer surfaces (left/right)), tread wear and pattern; In case of uneven tread wear readjust wheel alignment if required. Check thickness of parking brake linings. Half-shafts; check for leaks at flexible boots. Inspect entire body according to terms of rust prevention limited warranty. Engine Compartment Read out diagnostic system Check engine cooling system/heater hose connections for leaks. Check coolant level and antifreeze protection level; add coolant if necessary. Check level of brake and clutch fluid in reservoir; add fluid if required. Check windshield washer fluid level and antifreeze protection. Fill up and/or correct if necessary. Check air conditioner for operation. Reset Service Indicator. Replace spark plugs. Replace intake air cleaner element. Body/Electrical Equipment Check battery electrolyte level and add distilled water if required. Perform batter load test. Check lighting system, i.e. headlights, foglights, parking, backup, license plate, interior (including map reading lights), glove box, flashlight, illuminated makeup mirrors, luggage compartment lights. Check instrument panel and dashboard illumination. Check all warning/indicator lights, check control. Check turn signals, hazard warning flashers, brake lights, horns, headlight dimmer/flasher switch. Check wiper and washer system(s); wiper blades, washer jet positions. Check condition and function of safety belts. Oil hood, trunk/tailgate, and door hinges. Grease hood, trunk/tailgate and door latches. Check operation of all latches. Check central locking/double lock. Replace microfilter or Acc Cabin Filter. Check heater/air conditioner blower, rear window defogger. Check rear view mirrors Visually examine the SRS airbag units for torn cover, obvious damage or attachment of decals, decorations, or accessories. Final Inspection Road test with check of brakes, suspension, steering, clutch/manual transmission or automatic transmission

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Welcome to Bimmersport! Pics of your 330i are compulsory.

ATF fluid is used in many manual BMW gearboxes. What are you putting in yours??!! .... um and if you're not sure what an Inspection II service is, perhaps you better have one done, because your poor M3 probably needs it!

But a misaligned fan cover mistaken for a VANOS issue requiring a $9000 rebuild?! Don't know about you, but if I later found out I spent 9 grand for no reason I wouldn't be cutting anyone some slack and "moving on in life". Lesson to be learned here: ALWAYS get at least three opinions on a car's problems before letting someone fix it.

<The Castle> "11 grand?! Tell him he's dreamin'!!"</The Castle>

It's a shame that New Zealand is such a small country which doesn't leave a lot of room for many different BMW enthusiast sites. Pron on the other hand....

Welcome to BS! I do like the 330ci in that colour. Very nice. Take the M badge off the bootlid though. Yes, it's a Motorsport... but Motorsport optioned cars don't have a badge from factory.

Awesome idea! I'll be sending some bits and/or pieces through. Do I have a greater chance if I have a windscreen banner that says "Ollie is the bomb dizzle" ?

Reconditioned climate control units are available on Trademe. Just $100 if you give them your stuffed one. Trademe Link

PM Mike, (323e30)... he regularly travels to Asia to bring back BMW bodykits etc.

Yes, see the sh*t flinging thread about it HERE

In keeping with the original spirit of the car, I think the tourings should run ballast to the tune of 3 shopping bags, a set of golfclubs and a labrador.

Best $1200 dollars you ever spent? You'd hope so! Get those rear shock mounts seen to ASAP... they'll tear the shock towers apart otherwise and the last thing you want to be doing is welding your M3 back together!