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Hi John i can highly recommend MoDelCo - The Motorcycle Delivery Company. They recently delivered a set of wheels for me from Napier to CHCH. They are Hawkes Bay based, but if you are prepared to wait a bit, they might be able to pick up from other locations. https://m.facebook.com/p/Modelco-The-Motorcycle-Delivery-Company-100057216829720/ I got onto them via wise move, but I have the owner's number (Jason) if you need it. cheers paul

Thanks for the information, guys - very helpful. Yes, I understand that the MSS65 DME from M6 / M5 are particularly vulnerable to bricking if the proper upgraded firmware cable is not used. @Jacko - thanks for your kind offer - my preference is to buy one outright, as I will likely be using it semi-regularly, but please PM me if you would consider selling it. Cheers Paul

Hi there Wondering if someone has one of these available, or can point me in the right direction... I have a generic K+DCAN of unknown origin which has worked OK for me with ISTA, INPA etc, but I am needing to flash my e60 M5 DME with a euro tune, and my existing cable does not seem to be up to it. the cables are listed as "out of stock" on the bimmergeeks website. (My M5 has a replacement DME from a USA car and is still running the USA smog parameters, causing a check engine light as it thinks the car should have a DMTL pump) cheers paul

Yeah, I too would be a little hesitant about using anything other than Castrol 10W-60. I bought 10L of it from Palmside Automotive in CHCH a couple of weeks back. At that stage they had an over 20 x 5L packs still in stock. $90+GST per 5L. https://palmside.co.nz/products/castrol-edge-10w-60-5l

I found it interesting that as soon as the auto bid of $19,999.99 from zero-rated "Jay from Hamilton" was exceeded by the $20k bid, the vendor posted a reminder comment that this was a $1 reserve, as-is sale and that "ANYTHING or EVERYTHING can be wrong with this car" Almost as if they were surprised (and possibly nervous?) that the bidding had reached that level?

I actually prefer these "Heritage" seats to the standard sports seats, and a whole lot more than the "comfort" seats. Seems to accentuate the whole luxury supercar sedan thing, esp. with the wood trim. I've driven the Christchurch European blue e39 M5, and can confirm that the "comfort" seats fitted to that particular car do no favours in terms of looks and support. And we're not even that comfortable.

At $20k, it would be worthwhile for the vendor to purchase a new battery and get it running!

Yes, indeed. I recently resuscitated an e60 M5 that had been stored in a shed for 3 years, mostly out of the elements, and that was bad enough! There's been a few significant weather events in AKL region over the last 3 years. A combination of intense rain and beating sun can't be great. But, for the right price...🤔

hmmm, if I was the vendor, I'd be a little worried about the bidding by the zero-rated "Jay from Hamilton", first registered as a Trade Me member in January 2025...

... there was also a V12 Tdi Toe-rag produced around that time - 1000Nm supposedly. I do recall one for sale in NZ a while back.

... and in a similar fashion, this one here : https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/volkswagen/auction-5073349607.htm

"Will upload video soon" Looking forward to that !

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-5061297329.htm Looks like there's lots of matt black primer and an odd fitment / unpainted front bumper, but is described as having a "tidy exterior" maybe it's had a respray since photos taken? ... and what's going on with the exhaust??

Lots of high-end cars here in Vancouver, but it's the older ones that grab my attention...

E46 M3 on the bridge… OK, so not spotted in person, but was doing some google street view research for an upcoming trip to SF, and spotted this gem on it’s way onto the Golden Gate Bridge

+1 for Sparetto. I tried them recently for the first time for a swag of e60 parts and they were significantly cheaper than my usual go-tos of FCP Euro and ECS Tuning.

Hi ya - no problem. This one is now sold, but I know that pick-a-part has this type of part listed for $35. cheers paul

Hi there - I’ve got one listed on TM: https://www.trademe.co.nz/trade-me-motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/electrics/auction-4874924513.htm cheers paul

Thanks for the recommendation - that particular vendor was out of stock. I ended up getting the one from SMG Society. Super fast delivery, and it is made in Germany - looks to be a nicely manufactured unit. comes with the essential seals and clips etc. Will fit it up this weekend…

Hi Guys, I need to replace the SMG hydraulic pump motor on my e60 M5 as the original one has been nicely toasted. Does anyone here have any recommendations / experience on what to replace it with? Eg: Genuine BMW (circa $1000 USD) from FCP Euro / ECS Tuning MLR Engineering pump from ECS Tuning – circa $530 USD “SMG Society” pump from Germany – 330 Euro The original pump is beyond repair. Any advice greatly appreciated! Cheers Paul

Just been looking at your e61 M5 thread and realised that I took a couple of photos of this car back in Feb 2021 in Christchurch. Prior to your ownership, I think… Epic wagon! Great colour!

Many thanks for the links - very helpful! cheers Paul

Hi ya Wondering if anyone knows where I might be able to find some wiring diagrams for e60 / e61 M5 or M6, particularly the DME / ECU and SMG computer wiring diagrams / pinout info. I’ve had a pretty good look on the internet, but nothing there , at least in public domain. I'm wondering if a 24-hour subscription to BMW-TIS might be an option…? Any guidance would be appreciated. Feel free to PM a dodgy download link ! cheers Paul

Yes, that should do the trick. Thanks for the heads-up. I’ve now purchased this kit, and it is slowly making its way to me from the US of A. My preference was to “buy local”, but I fully appreciated the unicorn nature of this request! cheers everyone Paul

Hi team Would anyone happen to have a DME for a V10 M5 or M6? Or know where I may be able to purchase one from? Would purchase a matching DME + CAS3 + key / key chip if not wanting to split out the DME Seimens MSS65 Cheers Paul