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    On another look imagine the value of that in 15-20 years. Considering it's rareity and k's and conition, hate to think what it's worth now let alone.

    Cheers mate. I have always had a thing for the big BM coupe's and being a 80's boy, was originally infatuated with the 6's. Living in Germany in the 90's and staying with people who had a E34 M4 and E30 M3, the passion for BMW's started to grow.

    For many, the lighter coupes like the M3's are the epitomy. I am a little different - I have always liked the big coupes that are not as quick but are rarer, and in my world, look pretty cool.

    Saying that, this 8 goes OK- marginally slower than a E34 540is due to the weight, but still fun.

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    nice car .

    wouldn't mind one of these

    was that the one owned by gerry hodges(bmw nz club president) a few years back??

    Hi Brent,

    Over the years Gerry's old car and this one have been continually mixed up as they are virtually identical in appearance. His car was sold for the 1st time in 99' and as a consequence people often thought of his car as a 4.4. His car was actually a 95' build. However that car was an individual with red and black seats and red head-lining. Mine is all black inside.

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    Hi guys,

    This is my E31 840 ci sport. NZ new, registered in 98, 4.4 M62 V8. 6 Speed manual, one of three in manuals in RHD ever made with the M62 (the other two are in the UK) and the last manual built. Factory Motorsport specifications with M body-kit. 51,000 kms on the clock. There is a file that you can open below that has a photo of the interior. Compeletely original including car phone.

    post-2653-1294647533.jpg

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    interior5050.bmp

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    think its an 840 innit

    yes you are right, the plate is 840v8 and is a rare manual M60 4 litre. It is a very nice car and was once owned by Gerry Hodges, BMW car club boss, and until last year was owned by a neighbour. It is an individual with red /black leather and has the 850csi body-kit. Great car but and it has a colourfu ownership history.

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    Mr E34 and I were talking about this the other day...there is something about the "rawness" of the ol m30 which makes it more appealing than even the e34 540i6.I drove a e39 540 i6 once but it was just TOO nice..I am gonna miss it :(

    I agree with you there- I always loved the sound of the M30 when I owned my 635csi and 535is- nice throaty sound- even if you are not really gunning it. The 635csi was the car that I loved as a kid- and the noise the M30 made was part of the magic.

    The 'factory sound' of the M60 and M62 is comparatively mute and is certainly not as 'raw.'

    Was driving the 8 yesterday and had all the windows down to soak up the sounds- but it was so quiet....

    I am not changing because I want to retain originality, but my X3 3.0 probably has a cooler sounding exhaust note...

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    whilst the e30 are great little cars a good nz e34 is 10 times the car

    I agree with you, I owned a 535is and it was one of the best cars I have owned. It was nimble, and was relatively quick. Most importantly, they are solidly built. Mine had clocked 185,000 kms when I sold it and was rattle free, and the interior was like new. Testament to the build quality.

    Cool car. Very nice design too- for me the car has to look good- the E34 with kit and lowered stance with the right feet is a fantastic looking car - 22 years after launch.

  9. Posted · Edited by ssbmw · Report reply

    Hi All,

    My wife is selling her fabulous X3 3.0 petrol. We have had this car for a year and it has been an excellent buy. It has a very grunty 3.0 engine that works well with it's very capable handling.

    It is NZ new, is Titanium silver , black leather, has the rare Aero body-kit, and is fully spec'd.

    It has clocked 70,000 kms and my wife is the second owner. Being Bimmer fans, this thing has been loved! It is in like new condition.

    Contact me if you are interested!

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    Hi people.

    I can't help but put my ten cents worth in. I own the white 635csi. While it's not in Concours condition, it wouldn't take very much to make it so. The previous owner (the fourth since new), did drive it almost daily and it has the patina of a car that has been well cared for, but used. He had mechanically maintained the car regardless of cost and the service books reflect that. I'll admit that i listed the car for sale too soon (the panic of impending fatherhood can do that to a guy!) and hadn't taken care of the minor cosmetic imperfections. Regardless, the amount of attention the car gets is remarkable. I get stopped at gas stations and small groups of people gather around it outside cafe's - and yesterday, even in my driveway!. The 635 is a stunning motorcar (which is why i have two) and my partner loves them just as much. I've decided to take the car off the market, attend to the bits and pieces and keep it. It might be a bit inconvienient getting a baby seat in and out on a sunny Sunday but it's a small sacrifice. I can't think of another 'classic' motorcar that covers as many bases.

    See you on the road.

    Ps, I'm looking at converting my other 635 into a road and track car. I guess the first step is a manual conversion, so if anybody can point me in the right direction that'd be really appreciated.

    Hi Matt,

    There are a few people I can suggest who could help you regarding the manual conversion. One guy who did it by himself is a guy called David Humphreys who is one of the directors of Dynatron car alarms on the shore. I met Dave about 6 years ago and he owned an arctic blue nz new 635csi that he had converted into a manual. He also added new springs and shocks to sharpen up the suspension. The end result was a fun E24. He ended up selling it and one of the members here bought it about 2 odd years ago. He did all the work by himself.

    Another guy I can recommend is Ross Lamb who owns BM workshop in Botany- he is a BMW independent specialist and has ample knowledge of this type of work- he converted one of his E34's into a pseudo 540is 6 speed manual.

    As you know, it is extremely difficult to get a NZ new, 635csi manual post 1985.' I have only seen one - it was a cosmic or cirrus blue example and it was a 1986. All of the rest were evidently auto.

    One thing that I notice too is that apart from the 'Half-line' 635csi's in NZ like your Alpine example, nearly all of the 84-87's have 'comfort seats.' In the UK and Australia, most have the BMW sports seats. Not sure why the NZ example's got the comforts.

    Regards,

    SS

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    The schnitzer M6 is back on TM. There was a bit of info about it on here a while back. I had a quick search but all the auctions listed did not show the car any longer.

    Was this the one that is not a genuine schnitzer and has M-Tech front and rear? Also brought in from Japan? Possibly down on power?

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-326665724.htm

    Hi there,

    I remember this car when it came in - Tony Ramlose ran a yard next to Turners Auctions in Penrose 5-6 years ago (it maybe still there)and over a good year or two was bringing in a load of M-powered E30's, E24's, E34's and a number of other interesting vehicles.

    This was one of them. Was a little tired looking when it came in - has now been revitalised. It is a M - the Vin states that - however I am near certain the Schnitzer bits are all cosmetic (and as you pointed out has a M-technic bodykit). My question is why does car not have a M badge next to the speedo and which does it have an fuel economy guage? It looks like it has standard 635csi dials. In the early M6's there are no internal symbols to signify it is a M except for the M next to speedometer and tachometer. This doesn't have that.

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    I thnk you are being a bit harsh. While it may not be in "like new" condition like you previously state it was. it certainly has not been "neglected". I know the current owner quite well and he does have a genuine reason for sale. Your inference is that he has wrecked the car, which is far from the truth. :)

    Sorry Oscar, didn't mean it that way. It's just that I have had a thing for these old E24's and met the previous owner in 1999 who spent literally all of his spare time grooming the thing and making it like show-room condition. Seriously, the friend I have spoken about is a freak and this thing was a labour of love and at the time his total focus in life.. The car was a total garage queen when he owned it, and he only travelled a few 000 kms in it over a few years.

    The guy who bought it off him was a doctor who drove it everyday and over time the car kind of changed. I was probably harsh but this car was like new in 2001 and over time certainly looked like it had been driven regularly and was starting to show the effects of regular use. From what I know, the doctor fairly recently sold it to your friend. I suppose I was probably comparing it to my old Burgundy 635csi Highline which was probably in no better condition than this white car back then (in reality, probably worse).

    Overall, it is still a very unique car - it is very difficult to get a late model "half-line" , NZ new 635csi. There are only about 5 in this country, and they hardly ever pop up for sale.

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    Hi Dylan,

    Sadly the 635csi photographed is not as tidy in the flesh. This car however was in like new condition 10 years ago. It was owned by a friend of mine who is the ultiimate car enthusiast (who owns a stellar E39 M5 now) and when he owned it was like in showroon condition- yet had 100, 000kms on the clock. This thing has now been neglected - reflected in the shabby drivers seat, grazed wheels, and bumpers that have taken a knock. Sad to see one of the best examples of a 635 in the country back then deteroriate. That is why it is still sitting there for sale.

    Believe it or not my old burgundy 635 Highline last week sold at Giltraps for near what they wanted ( $27k!!). Showing that a mint car, despite having 220kms on the clock can still command relatively big dollars.

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    Can i ask what is wrong with the after market set up?

    Yeah sure my friend is an enthusiast to the nth degree. Yoy may have seen his car for sale on trademe a few months ago- it was one out of two for sale in WEllington.

    This thing is like new. However, he is annoyed it has after-market exhaust parts (even if they once again look good, make the car sound sensational and are very new).

    HE wants this M5 to be completely original and his aim is to have it look like it was when it was brand new at Jerry Claytons in 2002 (it only has 63 km on the clock now). I am extremely fussy but this guy is the ultimate enthusiast and lives, breathes his car. It is his life and even the smallest things bug him...

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    Hi, I'm after a piece of the back of the body kit in between the exhausts and also a rubber window seal for the drivers side rear window.

    Hi there,

    The person who maybe be able to help you in Steve Daly from SD European in HAmilton- I know he had a couple of 8's that were wrecked in his hard awhile back. He may have something you need.

    Keen to hear about your car- I am putting together a register on the 8's in NZ (and it is not easy).

    I also know of a guy who is an 8 enthusiat who bought a wreck for parts; he mayb able to help as well.

    REgards,

    SS

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    Probably a waste of time putting this in here... but here goes. ;)

    The start price for the Auction is $40,000 and it will run as an Auction. The vehicle is seriously for sale.

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.as...281&ed=true

    Hi Glenn,

    I have a question, is there a reserve on this auction? I presume there is, given that last time the car was marketed for more than double the new starting price. (I can't access t/me on this laptop so haven't seen the advert).

    Secondly, I have heard that the advert states that there are 2 of these in NZ. As far as I know, there are 4 (a black ex Uk example in Auckland, red ex Singapore car in Tauranga, and ex UK Daytona violet car owned by a member here, Bradin South Auckland).

    However, I believe your silver one, and the red one are the only cars currently on the road.

    Good luck with the auction. This is a special car! It deserves to be put in a collection.

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    I hardly ever add a comment to the spotted thread as I hardly ever see anything that is worthy of mentioning. However, today I was having lunch with my father and kid at a cafe at Karapiro near Cambridge and saw two interesting cars. One was a mint M Coupe in Estoril blue. ZMcoup was the plate. I believe it was recently traded at Coombes Johnston in HAmilton. A very nice example. I have subsequently done my research to confirm it was owned by a BMW CC member from Tauranga until very recently.

    20 minutes later I saw a very well looked after E39 540i Touring in Lemans blue. Sat on Style 5's. Plate L0cum. Another relatively rare car in a desirable colour and nice wheels.

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    Provided the body is in good nick should be a bit of fun for someone. The 1st thing would be to get a new timing chain and get some new springs / shocks. I would be panicking - the rule of thumb is to get a chain at around 100 k miles - and this has done nearly double that without getting a chain done.

    Zinnober red was the most popular colour in the old M6's and this car had the ultra rare original Recaros seats that generally only appeared in the early M6's.

    This has the be the cheapest M6 ever sold on trademe - $13.2k!

    A guy called Warren evidently bought it (from Auckland). Is he a member?

    Regards,

    SS

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    Hi guys,

    I have a friend who is looking to potentially sell one of his beloved BMW's.

    He has been a BMW enthusiast, especially Alpina's for the last 30 odd years and is looking to sell one of his special cars, his 1989 E34 Alpina B10.

    In Lazerblue Metallic and cream leather, it is a 3.5 that has been given the Alpina engine and suspension tweaks that made this a true 80's super-sedan. Sporting 260 bhp, this car was supplied new by Frank Sytner of Nottingham in the UK who was the Alpina agent during the 80's.

    The current owner owned this car in the 90's and bought it for the 2nd time approximately 10 years ago -illustrating the passion he has for this special E34.

    Even though it has now done over 300,000kms, this car has an exceptional service history - almost exlusively serviced with Ross Lamb at BM worskhop since it has been in NZ, and the car's performance belies its age and mileage.

    My daily driver is a 2008 Falcon with similar output. Even with modern technology, the Falcon is no match for the B10 in terms of performance and handling capabilities. This car performs very well.

    This is a reluctant sale but if you are interested contact Alan Thomas on [email protected]

    b104.bmp

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