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is it just me, or is this actually really well priced now for what it is? i think its time to add another 7 to your collection Dave http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-971824232.htm

Sounds like two rubbish workshops that arent familiar with the cars they are working on.

last one i got that wasnt genuine (but "OEM") was rubbish and far different from a genuine one. Just get genuine.

local dealer imo

i dont know what the ticking is, but warming a car up for 5 mins before driving is completely unnecessary and not recommended by any manufacturer. Get in, and drive it straight away, just go easy until its warm.

wish i had nice open roads to travel to work on, instead im stuck doing SH2 in rush hour to wellington. No car can make that trip tolerable or calming. fml.

i'd guess Imola red would be pretty rare, dont think ive ever seen one in person.

Same model and trim broski, just different color, wheels and grille (all of which are options). The bigger mercs only look good in dark colors, i feel the same goes for BMWs too.

in saying that too, the F01/02 vs W222 would have to go to the Merc, the BMW looks kinda bland in normal spec.

Ive always found the W222 looks far better in person than in photos, theyre quite imposing cars and the AMG kitted ones manage to both look classy and aggressive at the same time. BMW has always made better looking cars than Merc IMO, they always just look more solid and staunch. I know which i would take home. Gets a bit messy with the W220 and E65/66 because the 7 was just so unloved, but i think i still prefer the looks (and interior) of the BMW better.

money my friend, money.

The W222 is a thing of beauty, especially in AMG form. All the other just look really dated. Its a shame there really was no M Performance model of the E38, something with a bit more grunt. The MSport ones had the interior and suspension a bit better, but still had the same engine as everything else.

and according to the papers, the E39 523i makes a whopping 107hp/ton 154nm/ton.... with half a ton less weight than an E39. We would be down to 85hp/ton in a 2 ton car. My Swift and Fit both have better power/weight ratio.

ugh, my 523i was one of the most tragic cars i have owned, it really couldnt get out of its own way... The engine was under powered in the E46 let alone E39.

Shame they arent as cool (heh) as the Audi version of the AUX cooling, where it has a solar panel in the sunroof that actually runs the fans instead of using battery.

which wasnt even an m5.... heh, typical F&F

wish they did a 730i with the M54B30, still 6 but with a touch more grunt.

surely wouldnt be too far from the weight of an old iron RB?

Probably need to see where its coming from, as depending on the box it can take either MTF or ATF. ATF as mentioned would be red in color, but MTF would be pale brown (like engine oil).

i'd love to hear that fanging around a track with a straight pipe.

looks great, love the combo of the color, wheels, wing and height. I agree with Michael on the points about height and window spoiler. Its a shame the US ones didnt get the good engine.

lets face it, the E36 is the redhead stepchild of the M3 range.... itll only be survived by a few dedicated collectors, and wont be a car people swoon over like the E30. Im all for as many original ones surviving as possible, but they just arent as loved as any other M3 in the lineup. The E30 is the one people lust over, the E46 is the one people want to drive, and the newer ones are less fun:dollar ratio. The E36 is the one people buy either because they specifically want one, or its the only one they can afford. Anyway, just my opinion.

i think youre pushing crap up hill for them to go up by much, especially when the price of the 46 is coming down slowly and they are a far superior car. (and this is coming from an ex E36 M3 owner, and a huge E36 fan)

take aux belts off and see if noise remains? Check crank pulley bolt is still there and tight? Waterpump should be silent on water.

and the solution was?