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Where to service e60 in Wellington + active steering issue
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Don't have a scan tool and don't know how to align the wheel unfortunately. I tried googling for ages and there was a few hints like turning the steering all the way to left lock then doing the same to right and then restarting the car but it didn't work. Anyway, still needs a standard service, so I guess I'll take her in for the active steering as well. Should also have mentioned that when active steering is inactive, the steering is hard, not as hard as not having power assisted steering, but noticably harder. I assume this is normal though with AS inactive. @allyballynz -
Hi folks, Can you recommend a good (and affordable place) to take a 10 year old e60 in Wellington? Also I have a recurring fault with active steering. On the display it says 'active steering inactive'. Most of the time it corrects itself and the alert is gone within 4-5 mins driving. Sometimes I have noticed that the steering wheel is not centred and once has been off by as much as approx 35 degrees. I have reset the computer to clear alerts but this one keeps coming back so it's definitely an issue somewhere. Does anyone know of his issue and how to fix or is this something I am best taking to the garage to get resolved? Thanks in advance, Ali
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Very very eloquent Lionel. You captured the true essence of what a person feels when they have a love for something dear to them in a way that not many other people can understand well done ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Yeah the 528 was only $5k . I would want to pick up the car locally so I've been limiting my search area to Wellington - if it was a bigger area like Auckland I'm sure I would have much more to choose from! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Oh yeah, I drove it from porirua to khandallah and it held very nicely ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Would be seriously tempted it it wasn't a station wagon! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Yeah re original cost, I figured that - it was amazing for its time! I'm guessing you are the gent that's good pals with Martyn then? It was Martyn that said there were only 6 left in NZ btw! Coming from the UK I'm very used to manuals, I did feel the heavy clutch a lot but I'm sure that was something I'd get used to. I think on this occasion I'm probably best off with the e60 then I guess. I love the old shapes but I'd probably have to plough a lot more money in it to keep it good. And i would want to look after it. It was well over 300ks on the clock and he's asking $7500 for it and I'll be honest, even though it's a rare car, that's still pretty steep for a car of that mileage. It does seem genuinely well looked after. In terms of fun-ness to drive that's really what I'm after the most. I guess I can be content with the 535 e90, it's not boring, but it's not sh*t off a shovel either! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Such a shame this car is in AKL! I'm win welly but I'm up in AKL from Thursday. Let me know if you want to give me a viewing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I would probably be content if I bought the E60 and say an e30 330/m3 later. I like both e30 and 34 interchangeably. I do think that the e34 here is a nice example though. Apparently there are only six of its type left in nz. 12 were rolled off the line as nz new back in '90 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Haha I knew this would happen! Making it harder for myself! I think I'm now gonna rule out the e39 and put it just down to e34 or e60. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Yeah I would appreciate that Francois ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Haha is love an 8 cyl but I don't see any reason to spend any more than 10-15k at this time. Maybe when I'm woman free totally I can drop some cash into this fully and get a new one! That's the e60 And this, is the 34 Does your opinion change any when comparing the two? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Really appreciate that Francois. Have you ever driven e34? Also I hear you on imports- especially Singapore where humidity is high, I have heard some horror stories re electric cables fraying and rust. I inspected the car as much as I could when I drove it and it seemed to be fine. All electrics seemed sound and I spoke to the previous two owners and they haven't had any issues. It's been in nz for the last 9 years. An aa report is probably un-necessary but I guess you never can be sure! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Firstly hello! I'm new to the forum and haven't owned a bimmer since 2010 when I left the UK for NZ. But now I'm setting my budget to around 10k and really need to make a decision by tomorrow morning. So I'm looking at a near mint E34 535is 1990 (Msport) NZ New . 25% Lsd. Manual. 300ks Also I'm looking at an E39 528i 2000 msport nz new. Near mint. 250ks Finally looking at E60 -2003 Singapore import near mint. 185ks The e39 is fairly cheap for what it is and all nice leather interior. E34 is tricked out with all the toys of the time and has very good black leather for it's age. Again the e60 is in great condition. It looks like an Msport but I suspect that someone added the badges and the steering wheel as it lacks the suspension and mags of most Mtech i know. I have owned 2 e39s and enjoyed them in the UK - i also had an e36 and I've played with an e34 and an e30. Personally I prefer the body look of the 30/34s and consider them true drivers cars. That said I'm buying a car for weekend use only and would really value your opinions on what you would buy given the choice. E39 is half the price of e60 and the e34 is $7500. So- I want to buy tomorrow. But which? I'm torn!
