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This would be so cool. http://www.ebay.com/itm/142515548148

I think the 530i may have sold - now listed at $15000...

Damn. There goes my bargain!

Does it represent a better buy than a decent E36 328i Touring at ~$3k? That probably depends on whether you need the extra capacity - internally, as well as for towing.

I like how it looks. $15k? Taking the piss.

Jeez... Piston rings can carbon-up and need replacing, along with PCV. Cooling system can be a problem. Hydraulic lifters can carbon up and cause a misfire, and if so, will need replacing. Not the longest-lived of BMW engines, but easily good for 300k+. It's a solid $600 for a new pair of front Bilstein B4s, but they'll then probably outlive the car. But at the price... I'm tempted.

Ouch.

I'm regularly passed by Prii (official Toyota plural of 'Prius') which must be travelling at 130km/h+... Not police ones, admittedly, which would be weighed down by huge amount of kit.

Didn't sell.

So not deserved. Although... What was in your lunch?

Could we really have a second lady BMW owner called Amber? Welcome. Could be Motorsport suspension. Popular on the 325i.

One of the parties understands how it works...

I think that is Brad Galbraith's car.

PM'd.

Visited Brent @BM WORLD and picked up a Sony unit which will do nicely. Much, much easier than faffing with rewiring, trimming, crimping and so on, and this one even has the original BMW connector on the leads.

No worries. Give Kayne Barrie a call and have a chat - 027 497 5330. He may have something suitable.

The 260/6 fitted the M30 engines... Do you need that, or a G260/5 which was used with the M20s?

Nowt as uncommon as common sense! But yes - this is vitally important. I'd probably be using it for foaming rather than actual washing - a hose will get the car wet and while it'll not have filters, it'll rinse off. It's a case of trying to find a solution that will fulfill all requirements; the car is just one. The Nilfisk 140 is up over $700... More than I was planning to spend, but as said - toys break, tools don't. Still, the main purpose of asking here was recommendations, and a guide as to what spec is appropriate. It could be the budget needs a review.

SCA have the C130.2-8 for about $400. Not anywhere near Andrew's homemade spec, but potentially 'adequate'.

Sounds like I may be looking for a small water blaster rather than a domestic pressure washer?

Been thinking of acquiring one for a while, but thought I'd let the initial excitement die down before revisiting the idea. It'd be used for washing the car, and for things like cleaning the deck, concrete, windows... So, something general purpose. Having got a pressure washer I can see I'd probably want to get a foam lance too. So - any tips as to what to look for? Power, psi... Are there capacity considerations of any sort? I doubt I'll need one that's petrol-powered (plug-in leccy should suffice) unless there's good reason for going down that route? Does anyone have a pressure washer that they consider the absolute business?

Nothing special. Trying to swap a JVC and a Pioneer - one has an Aux input, which is what Miss M wants to keep. Of course, that's not on the unit in the Ti which is a CD/Radio only. Different connectors, of course.

... While the other raised tax 18 times, and forgot 17 of those when asked, has built the biggest debt the country has ever seen, and promises to continue selling assets to the highest bidder (which, recent history tells us, is not someone living here). In the run-up to the election, National are throwing money in every conceivable direction. Like 'em or hate 'em, you can thank Labour for that. If National were sitting on a significant majority at the polls, there wouldn't be promises of spending (which they're unlikely to be allowed to forget, should they win). Of course, if National don't win, Labour will theoretically have access to that money. Neither major party has a complete picture, or appears to offer anything by way of trying to see a bigger picture. At least we are all-but guaranteed a situation where the support of a minor party will be required. That may temper any activities and policy enactment.

Tried to swap the radio/CD units between the 318Ti and the 318i. Should be straightforward, except a butcher has been at the 318i. Bullet connectors? Who needs them? Cut them off, and use the 'twist wires and insulation tape method. Except where you can use a massive piece of chocolate block. Bare wire? No problem - it's in a plastic surround anyway. I hate fixing other people's crap. (The Ti looks fine. ) Of course, the chocolate block is so far back in the dash that it's almost impossible to get to. (There's a piece that's not shown in the photos.)