skyline_400r

try plastidip?

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feel free to make me any offer please

I NEED THE CASH

Hi mate, how much for the left boot tail lights? Cheers.

they are sold, thanks

Just these, unless you are looking for some H7 bulbs, plastic trims and bits and pieces

I also have a set of OEM shocks + springs for 4cyl E46 Pre-facelifted available

Exchanging parts for money

Trademe

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=625384363

Car Mats are gone

Buy-nows added on some items

Pre-facelift Headlamp lens for sale - $30

Also have a LHS MATT BLACK kidney grill for Facelifted E46 - $20

Full set of E46 Stock Sachs shocks and springs off a 2002 E46 318i sedan

$150

Pickup from Auckland

5x 16" BMW wheels with Continental tires off a E46 sedan

Tires are 6mm, 4mm, 4mm, 3mm & 3mm

SOLD

Need them gone by the end of the month. Make me an offer please (and i mean ANY OFFER)

Pick up in Auckland

Sold my car, now I need to clear my garage

Parts available are as follows:

1. a pair of OEM tail lights for E46 facelifted sedan in excellent condition, c/w side markers - $200

2. 5x 16" wheels c/w OEM tires - $200 (pictures available later)

3. Oil filter for N42 engine - $10

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Moved oversea for good so I need to sell my beloved E46 318i sedan

2002 facelifted model

NZ new

121,600KMS

Full service history, well looked after by BMW

Automatic

Biege leather (very nice and hard to find)

Tyres are near new

Personal upgrade includes

- 17" BMW wheels

- Professionally done Privacy glass

- Supersprint rear muffler

- H&R cupkit

- Goodyear Eagle F1 Tyres

* SOLD *

I have had a pre-facelifted E46 318 for 3 years and a facelifted 1 for 5 years.

I have to say I like the facelifted 1 more as it's got (slightly) more grunt and it simpliy looks more modern.

I sometimes drive my parent's E90 320i as well and i reckon it is at another level. Better shape, moother gearbox, better engine, better sound and better suspension (comparing to my E46s)

HOWEVER having said all that, I think you might regret buying a 318 as they really lack power! but that's only my opinion anyway

I was on speedhunter just now and was inspired by one of their photos... so i decided to do my take of it! so there you go... my beloved(near stock) 318i vs the 320 WTCC! LOL

Looking for a single goodyear F1 asy2 tire with 4-6mm tread

actually i was gonna go check that place out too

Need a good place to fit and weld an aftermarket muffler onto my car. I want someone to do the job properly, any suggestions?

Yeah aye! Very nice in black with leather trim (I'm obsessed with leather trim FYI). I would consider it too if I was looking for a stationwagon.

Possibly the best bargain priced 159 2.4JTDm Ti Sportwagon on the market

Facts:

2400cc turbo diesel 5 cyl engine, 77,000km, NZ New

210bhp 400Nm

Asking for $32,000

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Superb economical and robust DIESEL engine!

Well looked after in beautiful condition

NZ New from Andrew Simms European

Full NZ service history

Full Alfa Romeo Ti kit, 19inch wheels, sports suspension, side skirts, Brembo brakes, full leather trim

3M ColorSteady 30% tints

Detachable Tow Bar

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Contact direct: Michael 021 135 3382 (Auckland)

TradeMe link: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-506004420.htm

Hey guys, I am looking for a surgeon to operate on my E46 N42 engine in Auckland, and I only want to do it once and right.

So... Which of them is more experienced when it comes to engine repair/rebuild? The BMWorkshop in Botany, the 1 in Grey Lynn, or the dealer at Newmarket?

(needed the valve stem seals replaced, if that helps)

Cheers

I am constantly running into trouble with insurance claims when the other party admitted fault on the spot, but refused to take liability later on!! In one extreme case, I was even insulted by a policeman because he thought I was a rich boyracer doing drifting.

So I am wondering if I should invest in a blackbox / video recording device. Anything you guys would recommend?

I had a SG imported E46 before, and enjoyed it very much.

SG or Jap imports usually have higher specs than NZ new.

From what I HEARD, electrical problem usually happens to the SG ones, while Jap ones have rust problem underneath the car. Again, that is only what I've been told only

I guess it really comes down to your luck

Could I come in tomorrow or wednesday? I am going oversea the end of this week and I really want to fix it (or at least find out what is wrong) before I go

Try updating your profile skyline_400r with your location. We might then be able to offer some suggestions or help. If your in Aucks I would be happy to check it for you.

Dealer as in an offical BMW dealer in Auckland (not gonna mention names)

but I can say I have many bad experience with them (BMW dealers) except the one in Hamilton

when you say "dealer" is that an official dealer (eg. Team McMillan) the place you bought it from? or just a random mechanic?

My 2002 E46 318i automatic keeps jerking at traffic lights & round-abouts!

Recently I had my inspection 1 done, o-rings and gaskets replaced at the dealer. After my 1st visit I noticed the oil were leaking at a rate of 1L a week. Went back and had the sump gasket replaced.

Then white smoke and burning smell came out from the exhaust, and the car started jerking at traffic lights and round abouts when I accelerate lightly. So i went back for the 3rd visit and complained. The dealer said they have 1 of the o-rings misplaced, and fixed it for free

However after my 3rd visit, the car is still jerking, and now black soot are coming out from the exhaust when it jerks!! I notice that it happens at 1500-2000rpm and more noticeable when i have my AC on.

Q1. Would have anything to do with my AC, the bad job done by the dealer, a blocked cat. converter, or would it be the gearbox/torque converter failing. Would anyone be able to give me any ideas?

Q2. Should I go back to the dealer or should I go to another workshop for a check?