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Wow, I mean WOW! Now that is one gorgeous E30. Member's car? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1108947957.htm

Red E28 M535i at Ardmore on the 17th July (last Sunday). Sorry didn't get the chance to talk to you but the car looked nice.

Cheers Andy. I will probably lodge the dispute just for the same reason.

Good evening everyone, I bought a cricket bat on trademe for indoor cricket almost two weeks ago for $77. The seller is based in Palmy and I am in Auckland. The seller sent an email with Bank details and courier costs. I did a direct bank transfer and then emailed him my address. After that, no reply or bat. He didn't provide a phone number either. His ratings are ok, 97% with 260 transactions and people have said he tends to be very slow in replying. But I have informed trademe of the issue and they are trying to contact him. If that fails, what other options do I have? Contact Police maybe? Thanks

Welcome Aj to the forum. Nice E39 you have there.

LOL, there's a converted manual 530i silver on sale on the BMW page on facebook. I am guessing this is the one? He's asking 11k.

True. I think I am confusing this one with the one Hell BM put up for Auction a few months ago.

I am pretty sure I remember this selling for around the 8k mark.

G'day folks, I am pretty sure this car is a Hell BM conversion and not an original. Didn't this sell for around the 7-8k mark a few months ago? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1112885810.htm

Worth it for an E30 M325i especially if it's original. But 12k = one E39 540i with some spare cash as well.

Looks mint and pretty original minus the steering wheel. Hopefully, it goes to a forum member and not to the 'dapper' crowd.

I just had Bilstein sports installed in all corners. And what a huge difference from the stock suspension! Earlier with the lowering springs, the car felt harsh. On top of that the ABS light came ON and it started making some weird spinning noises around 45kph. But as soon as the new shocks went in, it is so much more smoother but ABS light is gone OFF and so has noise at 45kph. The car is sits a tad higher but it feels spot on.

Welcome Craig. Nice to see another E39 member.

Very very nice. Good to see another E39 gone into good hands.

Still a great car nonetheless.

E39 or E60?

Mate, in all honesty, ebay is the best place or turnermotorsport. I was after a full set of Bilstein B8 and I was quoted $1800+GST for them here in NZ along with a 3 month wait as they had to be ordered from Germany and would arrive by sea freight. I ordered them from turner motorsport, cost me $1250 with shipping and customs charges and they arrived within a week.

Well other than driving experience, there's also the fact that the E30 M3, E28 M5 and E34 M5 were hand built in Munich.

For 56k you could almost get an E30 M3 (in ok condition)/E28 M5/E34 M5 special edition/E24 M6. My point being, is the Z3M coupe in the same league as these cars now in regards to rarity and desirability?

Cheers Glenn, will keep in touch if I like the car. PPI is definitely on the list.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1106175097.htm Anyone know this car? $7900 seems a little steep. But will go check it out this weekend.

Is that a Nurburgring edition?

Welcome Angus, looking forward to seeing some pics of the car.

Anyone planning on checking it out? I would be keen to go for a drive.

I just fitted Safebrake braided lines to the E28. It has definitely improved the pedal feel. Passed the WoF with no issues with them.