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N42 powered even. Though on carjam appears to be doing less than 3k kms per year. Interesting to see one with shadowline and the clear lights; I'd previously considered doing mine, decided to leave the subtle stainless accents and amber turn signals as a point of difference.

Oh, and she flew through a WoF last week. I fixed the windscreen washers, and replaced two parking bulbs. And popped on a new rear wiper blade. The windscreen washer jets had clogged again, something growing in the washer fluid tank snots up the pre-pump filter. Looks like frog spawn. I use only BMW fluid (have done for about 6 years). I think it's plastic breaking down? Anyway, I decided to replace the reservoir, pre-filter, pump - so they're all fresh and new. I'll get to the washer jets soon. Ewww. Snot, last week. flash new reservoir new park light bulbs - easy! NB - you want the 5W items. new tailgate wiper blade 200670kms nozzles will go in soon.

It's old news really, as I've had this car 9.5 years. I figured it should be time I made a project thread for it! Purchased 28 Mar 2012 from Auckland with 112k kms on it. I'm the first NZ owner. It's Orientblau Metalic, hence the name. 2002 model. I've done plenty of work on it. Brake rotors (Stoptech) and Pads (Akebono Euro), and parking brake kit. Suspension: Sachs OEM shocks, Meyle HD & Lemforder; thicker ARBs Wheels: Style 194 with RE003 225/45R17, 245/40R17 Tons of maintenance: PCV, Cooling, Coils, all o2 sensors, VANOS seals (Beisan), engine and trans mounts, oil pan gasket, the usual valve cover gaskets, fully rebuilt trans, fuel pump, replaced broken rear spring a couple of times (first time wrong springs supplied), window regulators. A few minor changes: MD deck to CD deck (factory). Next up maintenance: high pressure fuel line, VANOS oil line Possibly the springs (OE Msport?) Fix the stereo speakers Fit new sunroof seal (preventative maintenance) Next up changes: Msport steering wheel (I have the wheel, need a post-recall airbag), and multifunction integration Programming for all doors unlock, eliminate reversing 'bong'. Maybe a manual conversion in the distant future? She's part of the family, can't seem to part with her. Enjoy driving her too much. Here she is when we first bought her, stock as a stock thing. The wheels are long gone, there's a bit less paint from 9.5 years outside. Character! She still looks good with a wax job.

@Herbmiester mine's just the 190kW version in an F25. The 8 speed is marvellous. I bought a couple of genuine oil filters, can't believe theyre so tiny!

very interested to see how this goes, mate. I also have been captivated by the charms of the N57B30.

Jeez Dave, it's not like you to miss the point? 😂 As you were.

While I agree with your statement in essence, I disagree with it being used to essentially justify a mob attack online.

It’s all a good laff until the business owner - on top of Covid - recognizes he can’t possibly make amends, tops himself leaving a wife and child, bills to pay, and a bunch of internet pundits staring at their shoes. I’ve compressed the timeline with doctors visits, antidepressants, accountants, therapists, depression. I’m not suggesting that a dodgy wrecker is a good thing; this pack don’t have a business relationship with the wrecker. The Harmful Digital Communications Act came in (in NZ) for a reason. Surely some of you remember our PM emploring us all to Be Kind? I know some of you drank that koolaid, must’ve worn off already.

oh I forgot to mention, he re-coiled a thread in a bracket above the valley that secures one of the engine cover bolts. It was stripped by the previous workshop when the valve stem seals were sorted (they promised to repair it, never did).

05 November 2021. 185???kms 1. Service by Jon Begley (of Auto 38 and JK Southern Euro fame) Valve Cover Gaskets (Elring) replaced Exhaust Cam Position Sensors and Seals (VNE) Serpentine Tensioner & Pulley (INA), Belt (Continental) VANOS motor seals PCV Bellows (Vaico) Oil and Filter (Penrite HPR5 & Mann filter) Air Filter (Hengst) Brake Hoses front and rear (Corteco), full brake flush & bleed Vacuumed out cowling drains It's running soooooo nicely. Seventeen years old and not a rattle or a squeak, rides well, handles brilliantly, and is quick, comfortable and just munches miles.

about bloody time!

"negotiated with the seller". Err, you attempted to bargain with the seller, unsuccessfully. You capitulated to their unreasonable demands, relinquishing any negotiating power that you held to start with. Then you attempted to qualify your purchase after you'd already agreed to the sale. They held all the power, and treated you as they felt like. Tough but useful lesson. There's an old saying in sales. "if they're not talking to you, they're talking to somebody else". The seller's "overseas". You may have narrowly avoided a scam. Count yourself lucky! Learn and use some better strategies for next time.

Sounds like you need to find a new GP, *stat*. Part of your new health journey. From your description, it sounds like they'd not been listening, for quite some time. Good luck with your journey. Much of this life can be filled with things you didn't expect to happen; don't let it twist you outa shape, remember that we're lucky to have the opportunity to make changes necessary!

you need to etch any exposed metal. I don't know what to do about powder coat, other than chem dip the wheels. PS - shame about your seal - if it came from the same line, it would have been the correct length.

If your new trunk seal is a Genuine BMW seal, it's the exact right length from factory, nothing to trim. P/N 07119904285 - wow that Schmeidmann price is good. We need pics of your wheels before, during, after blasting.

I replace the small sections of line. Easier to plumb it up before installation, then just slip onto the hard lines.

Honda Silver? Jack it in now, do not pass go, head straight to your Honda Fit.

I took a pair of weaves to a blasting shop recomended by my paint supplier, asked for 'fine'. Yes they were stripped, but it will be many, many coats of primer/filler before they're ready to prime and paint. Go for PMB (plastic media blasting) or Soda blasting or Vapour blasting, it'll save you heartache. And if they're not that bad, do it yourself. Get the right materials, take your time.

bought a bag of presets, calls themself a photographer. I dunno, phonetographers these days! 😎

Congrats CJ! 👏

It occurs to me that some of the ideas expressed in my post may be a little old-fashioned! For those of you who’ve found love or more through technology, whether use of avatars, swiping left/right on Tinder/Grindr/Bumble etc I meant no disrespect 🙂 Down on my knees with some grinder action in the kitchen 😎

I think zoomer is the revenge name for gen Z or was it Y?😄 “fire damage easily sorted, I know what I got”. 😁

Gotta catch up - you can compare your low-mileage ‘lots of play’ to my 263k new rack ends and steering guibo for comparison 🙂

honestly mate you sound like a smashed-avo-eating zoomer sagely pronouncing that the housing market has gone mad (while hoping for a readjustment). Sure, classic cars are more volatile than houses. The best buy is an e46, get back into one!

I've bought three vehicles remotely, employing the services of Car Inspection Services, VTNZ, and a BMW Dealer, respectively. 1. I'd never use Car Inspection Services again, or VTNZ. Though I kept both vehicles long-term, there was plenty wrong with each purchase that should have been revealed by the test. In the case of the first, I wouldn't have bought it if the issues had been accurately reported. 2. In the case of the BMW Dealer, I got a much better report, though there were still a few items missed. I'm very pleased with the vehicle. If I was buying a classic by remote control, I'd have a large risk budget. That is, money I'd be prepared to lose if the car didn't meet my expectations. It would vary with age, cost, complexity of the vehicle. I reckon $5k-$7k5 would be about right as risk budget for an e30 - enough to put some rust right, or panel work, or a lot of remedial servicing. I'd want it genuinely inspected. I took e30 Andy with me to buy my e30 - he knows them well. Or I'd commission Jon from Auto 38 to travel and inspect it, I can be assured of an accurate appraisal. I've photographed vehicles for those buying remotely, it's quite different to good honest but 'catch my sexy angle please' sales shots. Up to 200 hi res files shot on a hoist with controlled lighting (often studio flash) to ensure the buyer really gets to see under the arches, all the leaks etc. A picture tells a thousand words. If you're buying a car you've got to love it. Just like a guitar, the right car will speak to you. You don't shop for your wife on spec, so why shop for a car remotely on spec. Best done in person, make the connection, fall in love with the real thing, not just an avatar.