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Navy blue E9 CSL. Had the kit and the grills on the side. Didn’t see the plate. Apirana Ave last Friday arvo.

I had a 2014 F20 116i which I paid $30k for in 2017. In 2018 a black Mtech 1 came up for sale for $18.5k, so I put the F20 up for sale for $24k. Luckily I sold it within two weeks and I went straight away and picked up the Mtech 1 ($16k after bargaining and letting the previous owner keep a lot of extra parts that weren’t original to the car). $16k for this car was asking top dollar in 2018 but I always wanted a black Mtech 1 and didn’t mind paying for an overpriced car at that time. (The asking price of $18.5k at that time put a lot people off and I was the first to go see the car). Moral of the story, the longer you wait, the more you will have to budget. If you see one that’s ticking all the boxes, just pull the trigger.

Seen it in person. It is immaculate. And $90k for a car this rare and spec is actually reasonable. Its an Mtech 2 with a S14. And being LHD, it will also attract the US and Euro market buyers. https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/amp34417313/bmw-320is-is-an-ultra-collectible-e30-m3-lite/

Black E39 M5 on Apirana ave. Thanks for the little wheel spin at the roundabout.

Nice! I lost my licence twice thanks to GTiR + Young, dumb and full of cum. I should have invested in an E30 M3 instead.

I have a funny feeling Rose city cars will be listing this for $60k in the coming weeks.

GTiR? Nice! I had one in my boy racing days. Ran 15 psi on practically a fully stock car and it used to pretty much blow everything else way including a mid 12 sec evo 1.

That is gorgeous, especially in that color. Any interior shots?

I am looking for an armrest for an E46. Must be grey leather and in good condition. Thanks.

Ireland engineering has rep Alpina wheels (4x100) and a staggered set.

I think it would be worth it. It’s a brilliant car. The gearbox prices will slowly keep increasing so might as get it done now than say in 4-5 years when the parts will be more difficult to find and labour costs will go up.

Bump. Still looking.

Interesting to see the prices of 318i autos in the UK market. Most are starting to go into the 10,000 sterling mark asking price. Maybe it’s the winter season but E30s seem to have gone into hibernation from trademe.

That old ‘Black Friday deal’ trick. Put the prices up leading up to the sale and on the day show a big discount. PB tech has done this a few times.

I would recommend the Cayman 3.4 over the Boxster and one in manual. Might get lucky and find one for $40k. But will probably have to budget for IMS repairs. Edit: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/porsche/cayman/listing/3113812752?bof=7qPz3mUt E46 M3/E92 M3 or Z4 M coupe. M240i manual? I think if you wait a little longer, these will drop in prices.

Mate, the Birch trim is epic and especially suits the colour of your seats!

I am definitely using bimmerwork from now to decode vins.

The vin (WBABD52020PM09452) comes up as a Left hand drive. But also as a National version Australia and radio Oceania.

Thanks mate. I really didn’t want one in silver. The Monaco blue was just stunning to look at. I paid just over $8k for it.

Bonnet has a bit of clear coat fading. And front bumper has definitely been in a few scraps with steep driveways and lots of stones. The rest of the body needs a good cut and polish to get rid of the swirls.

This will be my daily and it needs a bit of work body wise. But it’s a straight six NA BMW and that’s all that matters. It’s Monaco blue with grey leather. German made and was once used as a display car by BMW in Germany (apparently).

Spotted a few E39 M5s around Glen Innes/St Heliers. Three this week.

Yep the F20 with the Msport option is a sure winner but that engine is pretty basic. A 130i would be awesome as well. But the shape is not as nice as an E46 coupe.

Oh thank you. I am thinking about it. Need a new daily. I should be getting a 116i F20 as that would be a logical choice but always wanted a 330ci.

Sold?