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Ok cool I’ll give it a try.

I'm finding it perfect for our needs, the auto makes it feel a bit old compared to modern cars but it's really not that bad. Excellent, I couldn't hear it today so I'll get in touch when it becomes more prominent.

Out trying to drive the teething child to sleep. Noticed an intermittent noisy belt/pulley that will need further inspection while jumping out to take photos. Can't hear it from in side the cabin.

I've got 1/4 of a tank to go!

yes, Koni's, E90 top/drop hats and H&R sport springs. I do have 10mm spring pads in the rear to make that sag less...could do with another 5mm imo. I use to think the ride was abit harsh, but now I think it's perfect, depends on the roads really but for city, highway/spirited B roads and the odd driver training track day i think it's optimum. It's quite different to the Eibachs in the E46 but I guess thats an apples and oranges comparison.

Got a new lens today so took the E30 out for abit of a test.

Are the electric mirrors electric fold in type?

😳 I had no idea. Thanks

I also wanted 20W50 but apparently the 20/60 is pretty much the same. Mineral vs Synthetic…I’m just putting in what the manual said. I also run it on 91 as that’s what the fuel map on the Turner Motorsport chip is. I’m doing 750km between wof’s atm so not doing enough km‘s to really have any notes. would be interested what everyone else is putting in there M20’s?

125,xxx km Did a routine yearly oil change a few weeks back. Penrite 20W-60 mineral and filter. As per @Olafs thread, we met up and took some photos. I had cleaned it the week before hoping to get to the Southwards meet. I did make it, just in the E46 instead....swapping car seats around really is a PITA.

Poetry in motion

looks like the 1 series is a real all rounder

219,000km Much needed wheel alignment. Didn't get the sheet but he said it was very 'out' . Tyres pumped up to 40psi up front and 36 in the rear, cars feeling great. Here's my photo assistant taking a smoko break.

It was obviously meant to be, and perfect it needs some love, you ( and us) would get bored otherwise. How good is the engine noise!

I was drooling over the E46 but I’m also drooling over this. 🤤

SOLD. Thanks for playing.

Bravo!

Guess since they have just spent $13K that’s been built into the asking price?

@Sammo https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/3367769221

My fingers are crossed for you too. At least it’s not a gearbox.

I found a 1L bottle of oil in the back compartment from the previous owner which makes me think the original engine also chewed oil (although the rip in the return tube from the CCV might have had something to do with it). I’m pretty keen to put the genuine valve in. I was so mad I skimped on it on the E39 for it to basically fail on its first startup, seems some parts are just worth paying the premium on. iv topped it up twice this year so it’s not super frequent, and now I’m aware of it I know roughly when to check the dipstick.

Ah interesting. I had the same issue with a Meyle one on the M62. This is an ‘OE Supplier’ from FCP (I bought the kit) but it does look to have some negative reviews, might be worth putting in a genuine one. Thanks for the heads up.

I might be exaggerating abit but I’m pretty sure it’s about that. Yeah everything has been replaced and doesn’t look to be leaking anywhere. OFHG, sump gasket, rocker cover gasket, CCV. No blue smoke or anything out the back.

This cars consuming about 1L every 2500km. So I check the level fairly regularly. I’m putting HPR5 in the Golf and in the E46 so it keeps it simple.

218,500 km oil change time! Super cheap had a sale in the weekend. I managed to score the last 7L of HPR 5W40 for $91. Thanks to @Mikan for the stash of oil filters. I do like how the Mann filters come with the o ring and crush washer. Edit: I should add that I am absolutely thrilled with where this car is at now. It’s finally at that point where if you drove it and had to guess the mileage you wouldn’t believe it’s done 218k. I also prefer to drive this daily over the E30 now. I think it’s the steering rack that gives it the edge.