E30 325i Rag-Top

Some people have nothing better to do all day than scope TradeMe and bimmersport!

Any photos of the damage to the sub-frame and body work? How much for whole car with parts to fix damage?

I would say tidy rather than mint, looking closely at the interior pics there is quite a bit of wear on the front seats where the leather hasn't been looked after and at least one large crack through the top of the dash.For that kind of money I would be expecting the interior to be better condition than that personally.

There is a "default" level of compliance that is given to each vehicle, which basically says that unless stated otherwise all components on the vehicle meet a base standard, there is a technical term for this but it escapes me at the moment. This vehicle compliance code will be stamped on the plate on the front strut which has the VIN number on it, probably stamped underneath.However, it is possible that the vehicle compliance code may not state that it meets Euro 3, it may be a lower specification as the default. In which case you would need to get hold of the vehicle certificate of compliance which has a whole lot more detail on it, and will state specifically the Euro emissions level.

Nice snail Foxy! Gonna be up and running for this week-end ?

Can't quite see fanga Dan in a suit and taking the corporate coin though, Mad Mike on the other hand.... ??Let's see how many politicians and big wigs want to visit NZ then!!

Almost as much damage there as in a BMW Open Class race Foxy ! Reminds me why I don't want to try hill-climb or rally events - one mistake and you're in the scenery, no run off areas, no sand traps, straight into trees - ouch! Some very nice, and very serious cars in those clips especially for the Beemers, the Warsteiner E30 M3 & Jagermeister E30 M3 , shame to see the E21 looking so munted.

My thoughts exactly... If they had gone for the Grange I know of at least one NZ factory that would have picked up quite a bit of extra work.. would give the VIPs a few memories if the right drivers were chosen as well (does Murph still need a day-time job??)

^^ Interesting how many country's governments use cars that are manufactured in their own country, Germany, Uk, Japan, Russia, USA, etc. Whilst NZ doesn't have it's own car industry anymore there are many jobs here that are directly linked to the manufacturers in Aussie, shame this deal didn't support those jobs.

Or Ray at HellBM, he got a batch in a while back.

Happy Birthday you baby-faced charmer!

Let me guess, it's not an easy thing to do??

Looking for the electronic box of tricks to connect an E46 up to a trailer, has to be for a facelift car though. I know there is a BMW one and possibly some after market versions. Anyone got one that they don't need? I have the towbar just need to box of tricks to make the electrickery work.

Rust. Apparently

Late 80's icons for me... E30 M3 (would still kill for one...) Sierra RS Cosworth (can't get past the plastic interior now) Ford Escort RS Turbo Custom, only came in white, can't believe I ever liked them now! Came as close as owning a Mk3 Escort - but not a turbo unfortunately. Peugeot 205 1.9GTi - first thing I bought when I graduated from uni.. great fun but interior tended to rattle and fall apart on you regularly.

Don't tell them it's a race car or been modified?? 3rd party fire and theft only?

^^This. Apparently this white car is "mint" so maybe worth a few extra $$$s, but there are other E30 M3s from $28k upwards which have been for sale for a long time and not moved.

Well spotted that man, and well spotted that it has re-listed, under a different seller.When I saw the photos and the seller, I put two and two together and believed it to be the same car, but on closer inspection it is not. This one is a US spec, with the side marker lights / reflectors in the bumper strip. I might have to have a nosey....

I'll have a look in the garage, I might have just have one for you Michael, if I find it I'll bring it up to Hampton with me on Friday.

Which car had the M88 motor in it? It's not from the Alpina is it, I can't see a snail or plumbing?

It's a pretty common converter lead, I've seen them in Repco and also in the local 4x4 / diesel / autosparky specialists in town. Shouldn't be too expensive either.

I have got a complete fan unit, with all the controls attached to it, plus bits and pieces of the plastic ducts, vents, etc. All here in Palmy for cheap if you need it!

Some great pics there Jack, nice work. A few Bimmers obviously came out to play. Have you got these photos in higher resolution? I would love a high-res version of the two E30 M3s together. I'm guessing that is THE Denny Hulme M3 and is that Conrad's new M3 or his old M3 with it?

Great result, you should be very happy with that. Also great to see it has been saved and not broken for parts.

Depends what you mean by "cheap", by the time you add on $4k for shipping Vin, MAF, etc. plus $750 gst + $400 compliancing (not including fixing any issues they find) the prices starts to get up there.With this particular car, the fact that it had to have welding work done for the MoT (UK WoF) would be a cause for concern, plus it is not a factory Alpina but a Sytner conversion so maybe not as collectable / valuable? Still a nice looking wagon though.