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1 hour ago, HalfJobHarry said:

Late to the party on this one sorry...but the symptom of cranking but no fire reminds me of when the CAS and DME are not synced. I have some memory of the 2fa4 incorrect data code being some symptom of this. In fact as I sit here wracking my brain..I'm almost cetain that 2fa4 IS a data mismatch betwenn the CAS and DME. This doesn't point to a physical failure in my (somewhat limited) experience with this. I remember around 10 years back when I swapped the DME in my E46 there was a whole heap of coding and programming to do on the DME/CAS to get this going. Also sometimes the 'rolling code' between the CAS and DME can get out of sync as there is a time based element at work (at least on the E46) might be different on the later models. There is a function in INPA to sync them again that is probably also somewhere in ISTA-D....

EDIT: The process is call CAS/DME Align .... 

E46 security system is a whole lot different to E82....

2 hours ago, Matth5 said:

If anyone is wondering how much the genuine stuff costs locally...

That's excluding GST  
+ up to 10 week delivery time.

Generally about 50% more than the US prices. 

GetBMWParts.com has the genuine spoiler for $475USD. Might be a little tempted to just get that... 

Hey balling ain't cheap  

Can we put this in the same category of purchasing a semi expensive car but cheaping out on tyres like Ling Longs or Black Lions?

tax write offs

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-2702030421.htm?rsqid=3f24139cf6214910a61e310971e81809-002

Decently priced

Does it have a battery cable recall on it?

They suck at replying and really obnoxious to deal with. 

2 hours ago, lidistick said:

Depends on the tune and of course preventative and scheduled maintenance. If the car had the right spec, you could get the engine rebuilt and know that it’s good - not like the F10 is regarded as a classic anyway. lol.  

Don't think its tune nor maintenance, BMW V8 Turbos are known for this problem or valve stem seals and that's the reason why it's put me off from buying one. I've seen ones that have done 30,000km or less  that needs new engine because the piston head decides to sh*t themselves

Guy didn't like my message and deleted it

So if its suspected to be crack pistons because of super knocking the bill for labour is around 5k-7k, hopefully doesnt need a new block or thats gonna cost around 30k-40k but also dont forget getting parts from overseas is currently a nightmare so the wait time is pretty crazy. Realistically its possibly a write off, i couldnt justify buying this compared to the next cheapest F10 M5 (https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-2518397974.htm?rsqid=4e5fee5302c841ab8fc289ead28dd658-004) personally i recommended him to get it checked that its not the pistons as i've seen many go before.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-2598988601.htm?rsqid=212c88d799a2409488773233241e8a6f-003

holy crap this is cheap!!

On 2/19/2020 at 5:54 AM, NZ BMW said:

Really? It’s 240hp, would have thought that would be fine and relatively well balanced for most people. 

Drive it and you will feel how underwhelming it is, don't forget it is a very heavy car

Would not recommend a 528i as the engine is way too underpowered for that particular vehicle. Personally would spend bit more for a 530D if you are thinking of keeping it long term 

Don't buy the 330e for long haul if you are doing those amount of k's get the 320d or 330d. Unsure if the 330e is a trans flush every 2nd oil change but the 535i hybrids were and a lot of people did not do that costing them a new trans and electric motor. On another note have been told the 330e is not very fuel efficient on long trips

7 hours ago, Gorrington said:

How long should it take to remove/refit a starter motor.? 

Thanks. 

18 FRUs or 1hr30min according to BMW

The 1M and the 135i are totally different cars. If you were to say i can buy a 135i for 25k and spend 25k on it, its gonna be faster than a 1M, you sir are a total douche bag... There's more history in the 1M with all the suspension and body work. For those who are comparing the two cars has never driven a 1M and personally should not comment or compare the two...

Congrats, but those aren't M car, it's only a 135i unfortunately. M135i only started when the F20 came out.

Go to your local BMW dealership, they should be able to sort you out for free

6 hours ago, Secniv said:

Replacing the spark plugs will be straightforward but getting the valve cove off will be the tricky bit.

From what I have read you need to remove the cabin filters and firewall cover to get to the backside plugs and valve cover.

https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=685470

 

 

Let me know how you get on, as I'm pretty sure the B5 is built bit differently compared to the N62 so can't use it really as a full reference

Those spark plugs are an absolute nightmare to do think you need to lower the subframe to get the rear coils out if i remember correctly

Holy sh*t this is amazing, well done sir

You mean like this ??

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Personally i think this is one of the holy grails of BMW

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-2436332315.htm

sh*t you're the one who bought the near new one? Congrats, such a mint car and very welled priced. Yes unfortunately they are not selling so I'm going have to wait til the pricing lowers again.

Unfortunately the pricing is still bit high as there was one which sold for 80k with 8000km on the clock From a BMW dealer, lasted on TM for one day