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seems VERY excessive to take and sell the car. There must be more to the story, had he already had two past "strikes" or something? At least he gets something back from the sale of the car (or in this case looks like the debt was wiped), so all isnt lost like when they crush "boy racers" cars.

Thats the only way to drive an M3.... its great fun!

The repair in question is hotmix, not tar. Thank goodness.

looking good in black http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1050891233.htm

By getting stuck in wet grass?

Yup, that was a dumb move Thats gorgeous. What color is it? E: ah i see, BURGUNDROT METALLIC. Manual too.

i know a few people that have used Wheel Magician multiple times, and we use them lots at work and the only issue i have heard was they once mismatched the color, but sorted that out easily. Havent heard of any flaking or peeling. My old boss had all 4 of his Evo X BBS wheels done multiple times without issue.

Sounds familiar, http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/76315304/Abandoned-car-at-Wellington-Airport-linked-to-Colombian-jewellery-thefts Wouldnt touch it.

Thats an awesome splitter, really suits the car.

is that a leather center console? lush.

My 323i was horribly gutless. IMO drive it for what it is, save up and buy something more powerful at a later date. You wont get far modifying the 323.

if the wheel cleaner they use is anything like the stuff we have at work, its not really surprising. That sh*t is brutal, its proper acid. Works mint though!

Got any more pictures of the rear diffuser?

+1 this. The buyer of the E36 M3 wont be looking to buy an E46 at all.

Sounds similar to my 523i before i did the vanos on it. Need to get it scanned first though, otherwise its just throwing money at a problem hoping it sticks. Mine was a real dog when cold, surging and was damn near impossible to cruise smoothly at low-mid throttle (would surge and jerk until i let off or gave it more gas). Made it interesting leaving my old parking building when cold.

Mercedes cars have no soul. AMG make good noises but beyond that they have no personality and feel like an appliance. Go sit in one and tell me it feels special. BMW is at least still passionate about what they are making.

I remember seeing it around in Wellington a couple of years ago, the plate is familiar. Looked really tidy back then. That color certainly turns heads!

THe original owner was cheap and didnt tick the boxes? NZ New cars tend to be a bit light on options (not all mind you, some have all the boxes ticked) and some imports will commonly be missing features standard in other markets (heated seats and cruise control arent huge sellers in Japan).

hahaha, complains about unreliable BMWs, wants to buy a Merc. You must be a sucker for punishment.

im going to flip you the bird, and give up on this trainwreck of a thread. One day you will understand. Maybe not. I no longer care.

Yes, im a troll. f**k this, believe what you want. #tinfoilhatbrigade

Still gonna get boned by Trademe then, as itll use the rego to list it as a 2016 regardless

If it was intentional and the seller was the original owner, maybe, but fact of the matter is that there are so many factors that could explain why it was registered late, and the current owner isnt the original owner, whos to say they even know the build date themselves?

Its quite simple, it would be registered as a 2016 car, as thats the date of first registration. It has happened before, but im not going to bother wasting my time to find the info. A fact is a fact whether you like it or agree with it or not.

Yeah all well and good until the tire comes off the bead. You dont see race cars with massive stretch. Im with you Graham, its terrible. I love a big chunky, prefect fitting sidewall.