oldskool

No

535is is better than no E34 M5, and the price difference to get a m5 e is not worth the extra to ME!

Easy Tiger, not havin a go...............simply saying if you were looking to buy one what model you go for is secondary to the enjoyment of owning one....................

As an everyday driver 535is is more practical and cheaper in every aspect of mechanical side of things, but to be fair it aint quite the same........90% but not the 100%

But then the same can & will be said about the m325 vs m3 e30's 635 v m6 m535i v m5 e28 etc etc etc

End of the day, if you love your bemmer enjoy fella.....................

3.6 wa the 5 sped,3.8 is the 6 speed.

AFAIK all the bi turbos were LHD

if the S38 needs work be prepared to spend big bucks

Yeah, s38 can be exy if not maintained, but improved over first gen in e23, e24, e28...... as had double timing chain and sundry other improvements.............

And beg to differ, early 3.8's were mated to five speed box..............

End of the day any e34 m5 is better than no e34 m5 eh............

Cheers

Getting back to post...............you could bring a 3.8 6 speed in from uk or asia under new special vehicle rules, if you really wanted something special go for last of the touring or LE models, be aware tho that all e34 touring m5 were lhd.

General consensus from those who know, is that 3.8 5 speed is best of both worlds, 6 speed box in earlier series II ( for want of better name ) was a bit fragile, and as per the e36 m3 evo's the hp claims of 3.8 were a bit optimistic, but there is very little between 3.6 & 3.8 in day to day terms, 3.8 has more boggie no doubt, but uncertain if there are any here currently................3.6 is lots of fun and not a hardship to live with to be fair...............

The alternative is the Hartage b10 bi-turbo, 360 bhp tonnes of torque & rarity value better than m5

Look up piston heads uk to see what is about at the mo or uk auto trader

Have fun & start saving fella..........

Cheers

Hey Fella,

Had exactly the same issues with my e38..............first time it was starter mtr, wouldnt even clunk as they usually do when they are stuffed.................

second time it was transponder in the key...............

Hope it is something simple & cheap !!!!!

Good luck with it.

Cheers

AAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Front fogs are a f*ck off from time to time..............

BUT

Two Things

1. Police should be authorised to carry guns at all times.............

2. They should be given the right to shoot first & ask questions later with any f*ckwit that uses their rear foglights in anything other than foggy conditions.................

I would sleep easy knowing that each day the I.Q. level of road users is increasing due to the combination of natural selection and lead poisoning..........

Thats all I have to say about that.............

Hey mate, is the car still available?

Hey Dude,

Sorry for late response, been havin fun & games with site.......... Yup car still available........pm me if you want more info

Cheers

Yup,

Re-list was a bit interesting...................there is a v tidy looking 325i vert listed for $500 more asking..........yes its older, yes its red, but hey you could own it for less than 8k & it is anicer looking machine.............

Know which one I would have, no matter how gay a red vert may look.................not pink but............lol

Ha.........

Think, central island GM dealers are all the same...............had similar experience with Taupo Holden when it came to paper work, fraudulent personal guarantees, pumped purchase prices..............I could go on & on.......

Bottom line................two sales mangers lost their jobs..............one charged with fraud..............on numerous charges both to do with dealership & other matters...........so at least he was consistent.......lol

Sad reflection of on an industry that has worked hard over the years to improve its generalised image...........

But hey......when the Dealer Principle is not prepared to police his staff or is indeed the main problem...........all I can say is you get what you give & its clear Kerry is painting himself into a corner...............

But hey Doug, it's gone now, time to enjoy the vag wags..............

Ok Guys,

Think its time to take a few steps back & count to ten !!!!!!

Car is a local one owned by a young guy, seems to be his pride & joy, however did spend a long time at the local garage getting gearbox done & then not long after the head work.

Just ring the owner & have a chat, failing that pm me & I can let you know name of garage work was done at............

Never had anything more than a quick glance at it, but seemed very tidy in the paint & body department, cant say for interior, never looked hard enough.

Bottom line, if guys from out of area are keen, there are guys here who would probably take a look on your behalf...................

Just a car boys, not the worlds last mystery nor is it likely the owner was the dude on the grassy knoll.........& if you dont know that one......maybe you need to spend more time reading books & not looking up carjam............

Good luck with it, nice little motor & could be picked up for a very good price................

Cheers

My favorite BYO close to town is Da Sette Soldi, they have an awesome atmosphere

+ 1

Been going to Da Sette since I was bout 7 years old, used to belong to a mates grandad & last time I saw him he reminded me of how long I've been going there..................lol

Still drop in when up in Akl.............love the canelonie & pizza bread

Small country hey...........

If you want to go to the burb's great little italian at the very end of Kohi, right at end of shops.......forget name for now but will look it up...........great food, great vibe & sitting out the front on summer evening hard to beat !!

Ha Ha............

Yup, It's the effect that years of DB, meat pies & footie MATE !!!!!!!!!!! have had on the male populaces evolutionary process in NZ...............

Talking to a mate from smaller town than this one last week, said I was game wearing a pink shirt and if I wore that into the pub in his hometown I'd get smashed ova for being queer..............lol................

small towns = small minds................some times.

Anyway if your in an m3 cab, dosent matter what anyone thinks..............your faster than 98% of them anyway.......... if your in a 1.9 z3, then you just need to pull your caftan tighter & pretend you cant hear them.........cause you wont be faster than much else, but thats not the idea in a 1.9 z3 eh !!!!!!!!!!!!

I think driving a 1.9 z3 with a hot chicky beside you has lots less "gay" overtones than driving your xr/ss/falcodore full of your male mates slappin each other about n telling each other what good c*nts they each are......................lol

Still doesnt excuse Gus tho..................we have all heard the stories big guy, its too late to turn back from the z3 now.................lol

Hey Man,

I'll be keen to catch up................

Thinking Si must still be worried about not being as fast as me.................lol..........

B good to see the Purple Petrol Eater Si..................hows the new clutch bedding in ??

edit.................splelling....ha

Daymn, if you google "pink bmw", theres scores and scores of them.

Gentlemen,

What could be gayer than going looking for "Pink BMW" on the internet ?? Opens the door to a number of questionable questions ?!?

Ha Ha ...............but at the end of the day think it is more about the look not the model yes .........??

Beige e28 520i on steelies is gay...............Joel's e28 m535i is not..............

Context gents..................e36 Cab in front of Les Boys.................very very gay

e36 Cab in front of the white house.................not

Long may the debate rage..................

Cheers

Hey Guys,

Pic's of m325i, just needs vinning & rust done, took it for a quiet trundle and is going great, everyting working as it should. Opps, forgot needs an abs sensor too !!

Rust in LHS rear wheel well, has new shocks & springs, nice little beastie, ex UK non p/s non a/c, leather, obc, NO I don't have weaves, comes with wheels that are on it.

Done 148k mls approx...............

Have offer of round $3k so make an offer if you are interested.........

Cheers

Ha............

Epic fail..............

Must have figured ABS stood for Aquatic Boyancy System.................lol

d*ck !!

Ha............always the way when you wash it !!!! Wierd with airbag, just had one come on in another car just after washing it ?? Have you been kneeling on the seat or undertaking some other activity that would put high loads of pressure on the seat in a localized area !?!?!?!?!?

I know the wire that runs thru the sensor in the seat base can break when you kneel on the seat............hoping that it has been one of the kids do that in this one as with 8 bags in it would hate to think what it could be...........taking it to Hollywood in Napier, seem to know their onions & JG will prob charge arm & two legs to sus it out........

Got the engine cover for you too fella, mite make it look a bit prettier under the hood............

Ha mine needs a tidy up before pictures are taken and wheels are purchased and springs are purchased and other thingys done.

Ha............saw it the other day Gregor.................all I can say is you are a dirty, dirty boy !!

No wonder those girls don't take you home to meet mum..............lol.

Will look great dropped on a nice set of rims...............do the back box too so it sounds like a V8 fella !!

In short do all the things to it I neva did........ha bout time it got some love from someone eh......

Si

Was just winding you fella - no need to appologise, thought you would challenge me to a duel or something exciting like that..................THEN I would be working ALL weekend.................lol

Have a good trip fella, work or play this time ??

Greg and Scott here in the Bay both have E34's now too so there's a few about. Am liking that sig pic of yours too, have seen it before, tis a goody

So what Si, no M5 allowed ????????????????????? Just cause its quicker than yours no need to ignore it.........LOL

If its a Saturday, I'll dust off the old nail & meet you guys somewhere...............got open homes on Sunday.........

N can tell you more bout that e3 too man........

Cheers

grant do none of your cars have live reg .

costs nothing to put them on hold

Yeah,

Thanks for that little pearl of wisdom Brent, it's what happens when you are places other than NZ and cars and dates are the last thing on your mind............

May have also been very unhelpful NZ Post person, cause forgot about one when I was in ChCh and went in two months late and got told no prob's we can sort that, but hell it's only money rite................LOL

Ha Ha.....

Finally, after something tasteful ??.................( not that I am biased.....lol )

Two e23's, one clean & one dirty before a wash off.............dusty much !!!!

Hey Guys,

Pic's of m325i, clutch is fine, was just frozen due to being layed up, so just needs vinning & rust done, took it for a quiet trundle and is going great, everyting working as it should. Opps, forgot needs an abs sensor too !!

is the 745i manual?

No unfortunately, would take it with me to my grave if it was.......lol

Auto as most were

Cheers

& thanks Mike, duely noted.

Hey mark will post pic's tomoz, But given interest it may find a new home tomorrow.

Will let you know if it is still available tho

Cheers

Grant

Hey Guys,

Thanks for all the enquiries.................will be up in Akl on Thusday & Friday................ so if you are wanting to view the cars, call or text me to arrange a time...................mob is 021 031 9282

Cheers

Grant