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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. 

On 7/16/2021 at 7:58 PM, Nzrooney said:

I've recently sold my e30s for silly prices and decided to pick up a very tidy e46 330ci. Only downside of the car is the gearbox. My questions are, how much am I expected to pay to have it converted to manual? ( My skill set probably won't meet the criteria and I have zero spare time for this type of project) second question would be, who in the wellington region would you recommend for this conversion? 

Appreciate any help. Very curious at this stage.

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.  
 

16 hours ago, topnotchrally said:

Wow! The price has dropped $10k. What a bargain!!!!

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. 

41 minutes ago, Sammo said:

Looks great, love a dark blue BMW!

Wonder how that Birch trim would look in my interior 😍

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

2 minutes ago, balancerider said:

Spec looks amazing. Can't imagine many cars in 2004 had bluetooth phone prep! Not sure about a towbar on a coupe though...

https://bimmer.work/vin/p04e66ce8c919e8c683bc0007b7835b03/

Google translate may have slightly missed the point on the wood.

I am definitely using bimmerwork from now to decode vins. 
 

15 minutes ago, qube said:

wow, this is a very interesting car. the grey leather interior is quite nice and that wood trim is definitely not the standard "wood" trim. 

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

6 minutes ago, leichtbau said:

Great pick up Rohan, was very tempted myself!

I really really like the Birchwood interior trim, looks sooo much better than the Jaguar-spec brown wood that kiwi new coupes seem to have been afflicted with.

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.  

19 minutes ago, adro said:

Good score. 
Looks mint. What needs attention? 

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. 

7 hours ago, Sammo said:

I know of an exceptional 330ci the owner would be willing to trade (plus Kidney) for an E30 / E28  🤣

Seriously though, a nice F20 would be a great daily.

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.

1 hour ago, qube said:

I kind of know the owner. If u want contact lemme know

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?

I think the 2JZ is cool - because it’s different but the body kit ruins it IMO. It just doesn’t suit an Euro.  But hey - people are going gaga over RWB Porsches. Each to their own. 

For $75k I would rather get an E24 M6. Or even an S54 powered E30 could be had with change in hand. 

Parked outside Dressmart. 

Oh very nice. They are nice - F20 to drive around in. 

E92 325i? Gorgeous shape especially a vert would be a lot of fun during summer. 
130i? 
Z4 coupe or even a soft top 3.0si variant?

or... an E30? 
 

2 hours ago, m325i said:

I'm all for e30's - but there is no way that mtech II is a $50k driving experience. I guess that's not what people are paying for, (but they are so...)

I am starting to feel this way a bit too. $50k = E46 M3/Z4M coupe money.  But I feel an E30 M3 is not worth $80k or that houses in Manurewa are not worth $1m but the demand is there and that’s what counts at the end of the day. 

@3 SERIES yes that’s the one.

Btw, the silver Mtech 1 on trademe got sold for $40k!