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Now well over $17k. Edit: $17520. ? Quite honestly, I think that's way over a reasonable price and I hope the very low feedback scores aren't indicative of problems coming along for the seller. Take the '1' off the front and that's about where i saw it.

Probably! Lol

I'll sort some pics tomorrow. And dream of a price. (And divide that by about 10... )

I have one. It was painted Dephingrau by a previous owner - I was going to spend some time and effort cleaning it up.

Fingers crossed for you. It's been a while since my redundancy and perhaps it is a reflection on what I went through in the previous years, but I am only now starting to relax. That is a good thing! And it has given us an opportunity to take a step back and review what we have done, and what we would like to do.

I empathise. And afterwards, I learned that I received my marching orders before the company employing me received notification of the cancellation of the contract that paid my wages...

It certainly is that. Regularly seeing 15-16km per litre tank-to-tank, although that is on reasonable runs. 30km+ each way. Rock solid reliable, too.

I plan for the 318i sedan (manual, leather) to soon be available at a lower price than previously adertised...

SOLD! To someone from here...

I just pull over to the side of the road...

1998 318Ti automatic, import from Japan in 2006. Sunroof, factory MotorSports suspension, sports seats. 193xxx kms, regularly serviced, 6 months WoF, (passed today - fitted a new balljoint before the inspection), rego 'til 16/9/2018. Recently replaced the cam position sensor. Cheap car; economic, reliable and fun motoring. Runs beautifully, handles well, 16" alloys and tyres with ~6mm tread. Paint has usual red paint issues - some lacquer starting to lift, some discolouration. Small dent on leading edge of front offside wheelarch courtesy of a little old lady in a supermarket carpark. Great for a learner or just for a runabout. $1400. Located in Te Kauwhata, just off SH1, halfway between Hamilton and Manukau.

One other thing to consider - what use are you going to give it? If you plan on weekend use, the average kms/year will soon come down again.

You're right. ? I'd got confused with the Hewland box in some E9x models. S55 is based on the N55... Oil consumption issues caused by duff PCV. Engine vibration caused by failing fuel injectors around 80,000km. Replace injectors to sort. Key thing is to ensure you use good quality fuel and oil. If that's done, you're gold. It's fairly high for a 4-year old car, but no real mileage if the use has been continual long runs and servicing has been adhered to (which it sounds as though it might). Certainly mileage is against it in terms of value, but not necessarily reliability.

Is it an E- or F-series? V8 engine, or twin turbo 6? You mention DCT so I suspect it is a V8. It's a solid car., and the S65 is a good engine. How high is ''high kms'? If it has been correctly maintained it should be fine: well looked-after high mileage vehicles are rarely an issue (with some notable exceptions). That said, I don't own one and haven't driven one. I'd like to!

Somewhere I have a pic of me driving a Mk1 Ford Capri with a similar stance!

It's got to be worth $200 weighed in for scrap... that could be all the effort the engine warrants.

Get the 3.5 diesel Jon has for sale in Featherston...

Seller has no idea what it is, suggesting it's not been looked after, and the rego is dead. Options list as long as your arm, of course, including electric rear seats, phone, TV... And it was NZ new. Could be a bargain. Could be an almighty money pit!

Cleared the 4A63 error. Still wouldn't start. And the 4B90 is back... There'll be a wholesale check of all electrical connections tomorrow, assuming it's not pissing down with rain (again).

I think it is in an E21, so the opportunity is there...

Lovely M12 goodness. ?

There's lots of BMWs around the area - you'll have seen them - but not so many forum members (as far as I know).

I'm quite sure you're mad. But that's nothing to do with the price. ?

I'm kinda sad it hasn't sold.