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I do own both of them. I usually only drive them on sunny days. I have owned the M535i for 3.5 years. Bought it without seeing it in person. Never driven one or been in one before. Instantly fell in love with the M30 engine. Sounds fabulous, like a proper classic straight 6 should with plenty of low end torque. I have had lots of friends who have been as passengers in it and commented on the smoothness. I have upgraded a few things like suspension, wheels, brake lines. I do worry at times that it might not brake as good as the modern cars and I might be in trouble one day hence E34 brakes are on the cards. I do drive it hard from time to time and these cars love it. I keep all the original parts. I bought the E30 Mtech1 four months ago. The initial drive was disappointing thanks to the M20. But the whole car feels very light and compact in comparison. The seating is lower, you feel more tucked in. It's getting a few things done atm - injectors cleaned, valve timing, new heater hoses, suspension, wheels, brakes... Pretty much the same as the M535i. The stock E30 brakes are worse than the E28 stock ones. Rust is the biggest problem. No classic BMW is rust free. They either have rust or been repaired. Oil leaks is the second. But these cars are fairly easy to work on. I don't have much mechanical experience, so I rely on the forums and YouTube for help. But I do most of the maintenance myself. Price wise, $15k should be enough to get you a decent one with some minor issues. The M535i are selling for $30-40k in Australia these days.

If you are keen on a 2013/2014 116i, I would recommend the Msport model. Worth the extra in my opinion. I owned one for 1.5 years. Fabulous car with very good handling (the suspension is very stiff and there's hardly any body roll) and very efficient. Kyu loves his 116i and has a 135i too. I am sure he would have some good advice too.

Good luck with the search, both are wonderful cars. Have you driven them or owned them before?

WTB, Mtech1 Steering wheel, 370mm diameter. Thanks

There are some 16inch AC Schnitzers on trademe atm Sam. Genuine ones and in very good condition. I have seen them in person. https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1839834925

Yep. They are not easy to find but worth the wait. I am keen for Alpina staggered as well if I find those. Not cheap obviously.

Hi Brett, I think the set he is selling are 15inch. I found someone selling 16inch, but they are asking 2500 USD.

Hi, I am interested in picking up some Hartge wheels for the E30. 4x100 and preferably 16 or 17inch. Thanks.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/engines/listing-1830856201.htm?rsqid=798c1d8d9e394e2f900bd2362185b049

Yep totally, especially for that price. M3, cabrio and stick manual - would be rarer.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/1825057735 That's gorgeous. I would love to have this. Hopefully the new owner is a member here.

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Nice. Good colour too.

@qube That's Bennyboy I think. He's based in Napier.

@Bennyboy

Hi Brent, I ended up getting some 16x8 Et20s. Still waiting for them to arrive in NZ. I been told 225/45/16 is the way to go. But these are very hard to find. Hyper nz does have some tyres in this size.

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Common guys, he's spent the 20k on getting 147kw dialled in!

Would absolutely love this in my E28!!!!?. Will get back to you after lotto this weekend. Anyway, back to the original topic. I honestly think BMW has lost it's soul after going turbo. The new petrol engines sound like a diesel motor. Yeah fuel this fuel that, bla bla bla... At least the M cars should have been kept NA straight 6/V8/V10/V12. But hey, everyone is on the turbo bandwagon now and this may be the way of the future till we go full retard, oops I meant electric.

It's very nice indeed. But there was a Diamond Schwarz one that was asking 25k in Rotorua which was in very good condition too. And I thought that was really testing the market. $50k... IMO I would rather buy a normal E30 coupe shell, put a S54 in it, run it with just two seats and half a cage. Or Spend it all on hookers and blow.

Haha, I got the 15inch ones for E30 (4x100) which will never go for sale. These were supposed to go on the E28 but decided to keep the car, so don't need these anymore.

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Black with tan leather, nice.

For sale: 15x7 Et20 5x120 Basketweaves. With Bridgestone tyres 205/60/15 x2 Goodyear 195/60/15 x2 Tread is about 3mm. One rim has some curbing. Three BMW logos are missing from the caps. $450 ONO, you can SMS me also on 0211804565 Pickup from Mount Roskill, Auckland Cheers.

Thinking of getting some 16 inch BBS reps for the E30. I am guessing the biggest risk is these will easily get damaged going over pot holes and are only suited for everyday driving at a normal pace. Anything else I should be worried about? Sizing is 16x8 and 16x9 with ET20 on both. Car is gonna be lowered slightly.