Olaf

come on man, lets have a showroom or project thread on your e91!

since last update, I had the carpets fully valeted, and then took all the photos for sale. Then I got a bit busy and I left it parked on my street. Yesterday I started it for the first time since 10 July - and of course it started first time. Warmed her up, put some air in the tyres, and took her out for a recommissioning drive. Going very well, my wife will be piloting it for a few days while we get new tyres for the e46. Found a note on it from an old work friend, he might be interested iin buying it. Time to find her a new home.

is that switch setup from a Jag XJ? PS - liking your new motorsport helmet strategically positioned on the hood.

not sure what the appeal of AWD is in Volvos, they're engineered for exceptional traction in the sub-zero conditions of scandanavia... you'd be surprised how much more grip an FWD volvo offers in inclement conditions compared with a similar Subaru. Volvo parts prices in NZ will have you in tears. Its also harder to find mechanics that understand them. I've run an 855-T5 since 2006. My friend is running an 855-2.0 since 2003, and also runs a V40-T4 wagon, has plenty of fun with it.

vaya con dios!

not me. I found my supplier through the recommendation of a friend, while shopping around. I found his price was very sharp, like the service, and always return. I know he'll always give me a sharp price - and it may not always be the cheapest. I return because if I don't, he won't be in business... and his service is excellent. I maintain a social connection to a local business, and prefer that over using something like Hyper. In fact I went to see him today, need a pair of RE003's for the rear of my e46. PS: Kelvin at Bridgestone Torrens Terrace. Rated, recommended.

many of them are privately owned.

Hi Gabe, I've been running RE003's and am really impressed. Not only are they sticky, and excellent in the wet, but I'm getting superb life out of them too. Running on e46 (225/45/17 and 245/40/17), and e60 (245/40/18). Well worth considering. Not all Firestone/Bridgestone tyre centres price the same.

yep, I like that iS as well. First photo is shot at a combo of unflattering angle and unflattering focal length. Can't argue it's a sweet hot rod. And I do like the dark burl walnut. comparatively low kms to boot.

antigravity!

yeah fair enough, we have differing opinions. I base mine on some very well-sorted examples of e39 540i that have gone for less than $5k recently. I reckon there's a long tail on the seller's market expectations of what an e39 is actually worth. It's all theoretical as it won't see any of my hard earned. Good luck to seller and buyer alike.

It's a nice colour, though it doesn't increase the price. and it's ex-UK, so includes attendant risk. $3k in my view. $4k5 if all the maintenance is totally taken care of. I like white leather, though couldn't live with it myself. YMMV.

no dramas, we're a broad church. there are others with young minions through to teens.

Welcome, Adrian. Nice looking wagon! Do subscribe to the Wellington Meetings room, be great to see you at any of the meetups in welly that we organise from time to time. More e60/e61 love!

nice work, Kyu. So this was in preference to your 130i? We need a road-test write up man, scoop us in on what its like to change from one to the other!

yep, that's what I'd be doing.

I also dropped by RPM records in Wellington - 20% off all weekend - while I was out running errands with #1 Son. Treated myself to two new albums. The new LCD Soundsystem alb, and Villains by Queens of the Stone Age. Fizzing that's what it's all about.

my family has just given me father's day present early. I've enjoyed a glass of Rockburn pinot noir, and watched Ghost in the Shell on Blu Ray with my family. life is grand. May not be everyone's cup of tea, I really buzzed out on the movie.

welcome, Borig! (Tate) you shouldn't take long long to find your next bimmer, there's one on every corner and a half dozen in between, in Auckland! Enjoy Bimmersport, there's plenty to read here, and many meet ups organised.

hey come on man, they match my hair!

Welcome, Shane! Great to see another e60 join the melee. You should find this a pretty helpful place, with a ton of useful info and camaraderie. You should check out the Wellington Meetings room. Consider subscribing, so you don't miss any of the events/trips/meetups. We're becoming more and more active down here, and have also re-envigorated the wellington chapter of the BMW Car Club NZ.

1. your BMW dealer. Or, your friendly BMW specialist wrecker. They do fail though (as you're finding), so do be sure to find one with plenty of life in it. 2. cowl is on-piece, moulding the ABS with the soft rubberised seal that sits on the screen edge. 3. Are you sitting down? Last time I purchased one (4 or 5 years ago?) it was a bit over $300 incl GST. BMW Car Club NZ members get a parts discount on production of their membership card at BMW dealers. Hope that helps.

would I steer you wrong? When I've run out of my current stock, I'll be talking to Barry. I previously used Meguiars, and one clay bar was good for several cars. My experience reflects Barry's '8-10 cars'. I seriously doubt you'd go through a whole (or even a quarter) clay bar kit doing the e28, even if it had lived under a motorway flyover by a garden centre for three years. As Barry notes, a little goes a long way. And you have a ton of options. Plus: pics, or your washing of the e28 didn't happen!