dirtydoogle

540 is prolly slightly better than 535 on gas as well

Would that be the gearing? Or the extra torque?

Brent is bang on IMO

I'm quite inclined to beleive both of you, thanks guys. I'll keep hoping for the Hyundai to sell, then make a decision. But, the 530i is a very very attractive idea for me, being a V8 nut.

if its anything like the Accent of the same era, they are pretty torquey for what they are. nothing in the top end at all, but then again its not the sort of car youd expect there to be either. id DD one.. if i didnt have a BMW

In comparison to my Fathers 96 Coralla it's a far nicer car to drive. More torque, rides good, very very comfy and quiet, has a proper factory stereo and electrics, ABS and an air bag. Nothing wrong with the Lantra's, obviously not a performance car nor a sexy car. But it's not trying to be, it's a practical car and a great alternative to poorly assembled Japanese cars of the same time.

But, it has more seats than cylinders.

lol helping you by one of us buying is like cutting off one of our arms

how long have u listed it for already?

hyundai is meh...

I'm quite aware it's not an exciting car. Very good car though. Just lacks a badge and excitement.

Please cut your arm off, I will help....

530i v8 smoother , more ecnomical , 5 spd adaptive auto (can be a pain) , quieter ,more modern engine design . better later type leather seats , wood trim??

535i m30 6cyl more torque , more fuel , more 5spd manuals around , cheaper to fix engine (maybe) easier to work on the engine . more upgrades can be done to the engine , easy and cheapish to swap auto to manual.

maybe better handling (weight wise?)

dont bother with a early 530i m30 6cyl

Cool thanks mate. I'm not fussed about it being manual [nice thought, but, I can't have everything]

The V8 would be great, especially if, as you say, it's more economical.

Now I know all the specs, but, not the real world difference. I'm not too fussed about the power side of things. The question is difference in driving, comfort, road noise, serviceing/common faults and petrol guzzling on the open road. I want opinions on either car from people with experience in either case.

I am really getting frustrated driving the hyundai [although I drive like a nanna.] as it just isn't as nice as my E34 was, but, mine was a 525i m20 and not really that much of a great car.

I'll have a Morris Minor [No laughing, I love them] soon to do my economical running around, but, don't want the Hyundai as the open road car.

Help!

Bump! Help me, I neeeeed a new BMW!

I really want to buy this baby

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-270245799.htm

New motor = daily driver =)

Could have a blown head gasket / cracked head....

With the centers in green that is the puuurfect E36! Stance makes me go nom nom nom

I think the exhaust manifold shield says it all

Ooooh yes....

Sorry but that is really Fugly!!!

Not exactly the type I take to a beauty contest, it's a daily driver = a tool, not a penis extension [Debateable whether I need one or not]

I have driven a few and love them. The driving position is grouse, interior is lovely. Go quite well for what they are. Typical alfa, sounds amazingly sexual! Handle very well for a FWD V6 too. I would own one if the e36 328 didn't exist, I just couldnt justify one for the interior and noise.

You may become addicted though, alfas have had an odd effect on me. They are beautiful cars, even the door handles feel nice!

I have decided I want a BMW as a daily driver. So the Hyundai is still for sale or open for swaps WHY. e30,e34,e36 would all be considered. An AW11/SW20 will also, only in manual. Or a 5e-gt or 5s-gt Audi, manual or auto with any km. If no swaps are offered I'm buying another bike. Tempt me not to do so.

Details on the lovely Hyundai

1996 Lantra GLS

1.6 manual, very economical.

New motor at 216km, I did the cambelt at 219km because I had to replace the crank seal and figured I might aswell do the belt [i'm a bit like that]

Full fluid service at 219km and new wof at 219km.

Two new front tires at 218km.

Body has now done 221km [as of tonight]

Very quiet and comfortable car, extremely easy to drive =D

Was brought new as a housing NZ car in 96 [How exciting!]

Bordering on immaculate inside!

Wanting $2500.

That is uber cool mate.

Whats the bet the "new" v8 will still be a pushrod POS

Nothing wrong with good old push rods though. OHC is just about as old as pushrod valve actuation.

If Ford kills the Coon, we will have to attempt to tow the race car with a guttless Modeo....Yeah...Nah, not happening

Yeah, they've been talking about it for ages and were considering an american re-bagged Taurus front wheel drive. But the layout it seems is doomed after the FG production.

They considered that idea 18 years ago, it was released in aprill 92 that they were considering building a new FWD falcon, smaller engines etc blah blah. This ugly and sinfull thing ended up as what we call the mid-late 90's Taurus. The australian and NZ publis didn't want it. Same old story with the whole "no V8's" in the XF model, almost killed Ford Aus.

I will be suprised if Ford does go through with this idea.

i think he has tried that. but hes worried that these 'thugs' are threatening to damage his workshop if he doesnt refund. extorsion of a sort

This can be a problem. Security cameras? I suppose that could be costly. If he has already tied to tell them this, yet they chose to ignore it perhaps it would be a wise option to get the boys in blue involved and a great insurance company?

To be honest mate I would just state that you do not give a warranty unless the gearbox is installed it by a reccomended mechanic.

I would be checking the wire you mentioned to the CAS and checking for spark

I like! Very cool dude

SWORDFISH - Alot of the generic chips advance the ignition timing somewhat dramatically and alter the injector pulse rates [yes and can tell the car it's running cool to increase the injector pulse width]

Sadly, the ridiculous timing advances can be very detrimental to your motor, especially your bearings. At the end of the day BMW had spent thousands of dollars tuning the already standard chip/eprom in you car and most gains made over that without expensive custom ecu work will not be worth it. I would rather save the money for a good service and/or a set of headers.

The thing I have found with kiwibiker though, although I haven't signed on for a while now, is that, although they have a huge "social" part of the site, it seems it's pretty good at separating the "social" part and the "mechanical help" part.

That's very true, but, like all inernet forums there are people "flaming".

I find bimmersport a great site and has heaps of relevant and helpful information. The general idiot comments are not a worry, just ignore them or laugh at them.

I would.....

Very nice m3!!!!!!!!!!

Oooooooh the gt-r has no wof or rego.

Dare I say VZ SS commodore? I've driven a few with and without trailors and they are brilliant. Very nice and underated car, comfy, quiet when cruising, handle better than you expect and they don't break much and easy cheap power is always there if you get bored.