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Thats odd, the gas struts were perfect when i sold it. Also just FYI if it hasnt been serviced since i sold it, i ran Valvoline Synpower (5W30 i think) in it.

323i - CL1 Torneo Euro-R - 525i 525i was well under powered (same engine as 323i) but damn it was nice to drive.

Really good to hear its gone to another loving owner, was really worried it'd get snapped up by some muppet that would wrap it around a tree. Off the top of my head i did the front lower control arms (including nolothane bushes and new ball joints), manual conversion (including all shifter bushes), the arm rest, general service (engine/trans oil/filter, spark plugs), and gave it a general tidy up. From the pics i saw on trademe i suspect it had the front bumper painted after i sold it? Was quite badly stone chipped when i had it.

Bingo, is indeed my old car. Very nice, sad to get rid of it but needed more power. My only advise, please dont wreck it.... its too nice to turn into a drifter or some such rubbish.

I just ran the vin number they put on the auction, why does it comes back as TECHNO-VIOLETT METALLIC (299)?

its pretty well spec'd,

Seems legit...

Busted? Dosent appear to be LMVT...

Hmmm, Auctioned in 2010 but never went to auction due to issues over whether it was authentic or not, http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/auto...d-from-auction/ And last year it was on ebay, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...em=260791276579

Barge Pole. High K is all good, if its been well looked after (My E39 case in point, 253,000ks, would never tell it was that high by looking at or driving it) but hell, i wouldnt touch an ex-rental (or ex-taxi) unless it was a dirt cheap runabout.

My E39 was leaking the the exact same spot, cover the same components/hoses as yours in oil. Was leaking from the front of the valve cover gasket, just above the vanos solenoid. Was only seeping though. It wont be coming up out of that aircon hose, and do not try and undo that hose (itll have pressurized refrigerant in it), itll be leaking onto that hose and pooling at the crimp. Hit it all with degreaser, then see where the oil is coming from. edit, FYI my leak was as bad as yours (maybe worse, mine would leave oil on the ground overnight) but never tripped the CEL.

woah, that car really is poverty pack spec.... Amazing it doesnt have manual windows and steel wheels haha

Haha well I'll be, my bad!

I suspect built in Hastings in the UK, not NZ...

Bump. Prefer cash as i already have a daily runabout now. Poor BMW just sitting, chilling in the garage only being used once or twice a week. Price is of course negotiable for genuine buyers (sick of time wasters). Latest TM link http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=483443245 Edit: Just went out and took some photos of the front seats and the updated dash.

why the hell are you so desperate to have this stuff that you cannot wait two months for it to be put back into production, but instead wish to pay excessive amounts to have a jar? Go get a jar of jam (or the superior Vegemite) or something

Bump. Have second car, E39s not really needed now. In no hurry to sell but its a shame to leave it in the garage more often than not.

I'd certainly give it a look. i'd have two cars so being a bit older isnt an issue. Just having a read over your project thread now. Whats the 1.6 like (serials question)? Slow? Ive driven a 318i E36 but had the M42, and didnt mind that too much.

Bump, no one has a manual E30 or something they want to sell? Im open to offers of pretty much anything, turbo, V6, FWD, RWD etc, just something interesting. Still prefer manual though (so the other half can learn to drive manual)

As per title, im after a daily car. located in wellington. Will not spend over 3k, prefer its a manual, but might consider auto (depending on what it is). Also prefer something thats a bit more fun to drive. MUST have wof and reg. Let me now what you have! Oh, and im willing to travel for a decent car, within reason (meet half way etc)

I'd still check the boot lid wiring harness. Real common problem. http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79896

On a kinda related topic, what's the deal with hids and headlight washers? My e39 has oem factory xenons but no washers? retrofitting the hid Hellas on e36 didn't require washers either? Had those Philips blue halogen bulbs in my e36 and they were worse than sh*t for output. Looked nice thought. I ignored the check control warnings on my old e36 too, until one day I was rolling down the motorway as it was getting dark, in rush hour traffic and found I had no brake lights at all. Sorted that out and never ignored check control since. If you get a lot of rear light warnings, check the boot wiring harness. If you haven't already I would bet on broken wires in there.

mmm, been through the manual conversion thing before. Prefer factory manual. Plus, getting manual bits for a E39 cant be that easy in NZ? MSport kitted E34s are awesome too.

Buy buy buy. Would consider a swap for an e34 535is.