E30 325i Rag-Top

Those KMs wouldn't worry me if it had a half decent service history with it. Pretty sure I can't talk the Mrs into another manual, but the flappy paddles of the 135i might well appeal to her.

Shame it's a 6-speed, I'm looking for one of these for the Mrs, but she wants an auto. Having seen that very nice yellow 135i coupe with the 1M kit on it though, I might try and find one of those instead!

^^Lol! That particular disease does seem to have spread from the UK to NZ!

Wolff = German Mercedes = German (overall company not F1 team) Rosberg = German Hamilton = British Spot the odd one out? If you don't believe me, check out the poster at M-B HQ in Mt Wellington, it hasn't got the champion on it.

All NZ new cars get the 40:20:40 split folding rear seats which include the 3 diagonal belts. Review must have been lower US spec.Big difference between "standard" and "stock", it pays to stock the models and options which are sold the most. Very few "factory standard" cars would sell in NZ. Steel rims and cloth seats anyone?

In the spirit of fairness and consistency I have also re-read my own previous posts and removed a comment which was not appropriate.

You made a statement which I pointed out was wrong, and the reason why it was wrong. Not inaccurate and not inflammatory. I did not refer to you or your opinion in any way that was abusive or derogatory, which is what you then did.In no way am I denying you the right of reply, I just ask you to refrain from the personal abuse, which you have again included so I will delete it out. Please accept this and move on, we all have much better things to be doing with our lives.

Still watch F1, because it is still F1, but yeah it has been pretty boring this season. Even the front two Mercedes didn't really race each other on the track. A couple of good races in there, but the rest were too predictable. Only interesting bit was guessing how long before the first Honda engine went pop.

Ron - I have deleted your last post. I am all for healthy debate and discussion, it's the point of having a forum, but when you start being abusive then you have crossed the line and breached the forum rules. Yes, by all means state your opinion, you are entitled to it, if you disagree with others fine, but no need to be abusive.

Ron, again you are dodging the point. You made a derogatory statement that is factually incorrect.For the benefit of the other users I pointed out your inaccuracy, at which point you then start to change your argument. Everyone knows your views on manuals, but keep things accurate and watch the abusive terminology as well please and thank you.

As usual Ron you are not letting the facts get in the way of your story.'Your point above is incorrect, the option is there for those that want it. As for "stocking" cars... We are not talking about white Toyotas here, the days of stock are long gone. Just take 3 Series, 4 models x 4 trim levels = 16 cars, x 2 for manual / auto of each = 32 units x 2 for wheel options = 64 cars x 5 for popular colours = 320 cars x 3 for interior upholstery x ?? For different options. No business can sustain that level of stock. That is why customers specify what they want on their cars and it is ordered for them. Not every one granted, but most. And funnily enough when they spec their cars and order they take the 8-speed. Not exactly controlled when customer choice is a key POD. Then there are the customer enquiry channels through CRM and dealer feedback... But hey, keep grinding that axe if it makes you happy!!

No, he is right, that is the badges from factory. Mind you, if I could afford an M50d I would want everyone to know about it, but then that's just me!

Welcome to my world!! Oh, and you missed a couple F34 3GT, plus technically all the 4 Series as well, so F36 And that's just the series, then there are the models below that... Then options...

I'm glad to see the M Performance sub-brand is well recognised! The vehicle in the photo is an X5 M50d (series = X5, model = M50d) this is one of the M Performance sub-brand, triple turbo diesel engine, goes like poo off a shovel. This is NOT to be confused with the BMW M Gmbh car (or "M" car as most refer to it..) which IS the X5 M Josh (tut! tut!) and has the stonking petrol V8 with twin hair-dryers and goes even more rapdily, also has the WBS start to the VIN code as it is built by the M division, but in the same factory as the other X5s... And certainly neither of the above are to be confused with an X5 with M-Sport, which should be referred to by it's model code - X5 30d M-Sport for example, and is NOT an M car and nor is it an M-Performance car. Which leads into the question, what is a genuine M-Sport car... Clear as mud??

Don't work for a dealer Ron F30 factory standard = manual Add the optional steptronic box = +$$$s Therefore it is an increase in spec from standard, I.e. It is up specced. It is also why if you do buy an F30 with a manual there is a cost REDUCTION for the customer as the spec of the car is reduced. Unfortunately there are so many options and variables these days it's not possible to have a demo of everything, even for the bigger dealers, simple stocking / cost equation. When 0.01% of demand is for manual then it doesn't justify the cost. However, those very few serious customers who really want a manual do order them and do get them.

Part number checks out as an accessory part for aerokit. The M-sport kit is a factory fitted option and can't be changed beyond the factory alternatives, for any market.

You got those shafts in already? Good work!! And glad it fixed the ABS issue..

Incorrect, even though the 8 speed sports steptronic is standard, like the rest of the range the 340i can be ordered with the 6-speed manual box.Let me know when you are buying Ron and I will put the order through for you. Technically, as the 6-speed manual is factory standard it is the 8-speed Steptronic that is the "option" but the NZ spec level is upped to meet what 99.9% of the market requires.

All M Performance parts are accessories, not factory options so won't show on the build sheet, fitted at the dealership before delivery. Not very common as they are quite pricey. The big roof spoiler on the black 130i is also an added part, definately not part of the factory M-Sport body kit.

You have failed to mention that you decided to do your oil change on my drive. And that it is literally, on my drive! Still by previous Watson Engineering efforts it was relatively clean and painless!!

Not a lot of point having a shell without all the convertible specific bits to go with it...- glass - seats - boot hinges - lots of bits and pieces

Nik, moved into the WTB forum for you, more suitable section and will be seen by more peeps. I have flywheel on my old M20B20 out of my race car - has run with both motronic and l-jet systems, so not sure if it's a facelift flywheel or not... but could be yours for a reasonable price..?

Not many 325i built in those years... 323i was still going then. I have a complete 323i head if that is of any use...?

hmm, i'd put it in the tell him he's dreaming pile. Not even sure if those are genuine Hartge, as they look to be 2 or 3 piece, I've only ever seen them in one piece. Not that I look that closely as I'm not a big fan of them. The bit I like is "body in mint condition minimal rust" surely mint condition means NO rust??

Only plus side is they are cheap, for a reason..