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Hasn’t been serviced for two years. 8 years old. Some parts need replacing to keep it running well. Under $1k for two years? Try that in your Holden Commodore! One can compare to a “reliable”** Japanese brand, but to compare apples with apples you must also consider driving experience. If the 116i and Mazda 3/Toyota Corolla feel the same to you, buy the Mazda. Agree an 8 year old lower km’s car shouldn’t need a new coolant tank but hey, it does, whaddyagonnado - gamble with your engine on a point of principle? ** people love Honda’s. Friend of mine bought a brand new City, it was knocking a bit - could I have a look? 6 years old 58k km’s rod through block. “There’s your issue!”. Turns out they don’t like being driven without maintenance of any kind.

wow.

^^This

VTNZ, jeez I've had them write down on the WoF form that it's a litre and a half low on oil. They don't even know how to read a dipstick. Better they stick to their core function! Thankfully I've never had any stupid observations about suspension component replacements, and my local always seems to have a BMW keen-bean. B12 Pro Kit must be nice, Brent. Given there'd be a TUV cert for it, shouldn't be hard to run that against the standards and guidelines. Thankfully they've never blinked at my Volvo, self-levelling (Nivomat) also removed. They were self-contained units with soft springs; replaced with Sachs OEM & H&R Sportsprings.

Welcome, Ryoo!

I asked my Bridgestone dealer about them a couple of weeks ago, he said he hadn't had enough feedback on them yet to be able to recommend them. I'm waiting with interest.

I was thinking about manufacturing date. Like 'Incept date'. I wonder if Grey Thunder is more like 'Pris'.

it was time Grey Thunder had a shampoo. So I gave her some Auto Glym love, and a dry off with my Rapid Dry Towel. an e30, this morning, just seven weeks shy of her 30th birthday. snap by iPhone, processing by Adobe Lightroom. that's it for now. I've been concentrating on my 'SS Commodore in a sharp German suit', and my Volvo 855-T5, this week.

A spot of power steering fluid (200mls) has restored feel to the steering. Ideally a drain and flush would be the thing to do. I’ll put that on the list for the next owner under ‘recommended next steps’. It’s running really well.

I think the e87 may be tight on legroom for the lads, though worth qualifying.

I’m picking they didn’t have an e60 active steering rack on the shelf? style 123 rims? e30 fog lights?

Jeez Glenn, I trust you're uninjured, and your insurance replacement is rapid. I was going to say Swift, but I didn't want to wish you a Suzuki. Do the Police arrange a 'free shot' as part of restorative justice? Bonehead playstation drivers. Bring back the stocks.

that is a fascinating thing. looking forward to reading of your progress!

Note: Transmission servicing is essential. Not sealed for life at all!

E46 Touring FTW! Welcome, Thomas. The day I drove my e46 325i Touring, I was loaned an e46 318i Touring (M43? M44?) by the dealer for a hour. I remember thinking ‘okay, less power and 4cyl Delivery, but the handling balance with the 4cyl is beguiling!

I’ll be getting my VANOS seals done (at long last) in May. looking forward to that!

Nice colour

You sure had fun with it in the time you had it, Lee. Do you have project threads here for your drift car etc?

Lee, you’ll have just enough time - after selling this - to secure an e30 and spruce it up in time for this year’s e30 Megameet. Coming to you in New Plymouth 29 Nov - 1 Dec ?

what were you towing?

ten plus years on a wet driveway under a cover... and there must have been a reason it sat on the driveway in the first place. he's added some more pics, it's knackered. still, some useful bits for a 2002 aficionado.

these are gorgeous. @HardBall66??

@qube

Got it sorted out. Jon sleuthed it down to Cam Position Sensor hi impedance. Changed it out, all going good, hot starting issue resolved. I'm listing it for sale this weekend. I'll miss it. 65" TV in box? No worries, it'll fit in the back of the Volvo with ease. Set of wheels and tyres? twice? no worries, the Volvo will swallow it with ease. Moving house? Taking a few wool bales of garden waste to the tip? Collecting panels for your e30/e28/e34/e39/e46 etc... yep, the Volvo will handle it. Want a quick comfortable quiet sleeper that surprises the bejesus out of SS/XR8/WRX/Legacy GT drivers? 855-T5.