bradgalbraith

Price drop, $50k ono

Open to reasonable offers, $55k is a starting point. 

Offering up my 1996 NZ New E36 M3 3.2 Evolution. As much as I love this car, I’m finding I don’t get to use it as much as I’d like ( 2 doors don’t work with young kids). Looking to move to an E90 M3 instead. details:

•NZ new 

•166,000kms

•Factory 6 speed manual

•Non-sunroof

•Aluminium doors

•Black leather interior

•Near new Bilstein suspension

•Plenty of service history

Best description of the condition of the car is that it’s a true survivor. It has a few stone chips but not one dent or clear coat fade. It presents very well and would be hard to find another in this condition. Please get in touch if you’d like to view. Car is in Central Auckland. 021 657 522

Thanks, Brad 

On 6/4/2023 at 4:21 PM, Karter16 said:

Well another weekend day, another nap time, another short window to get some stuff done on the car.

The plan for the day was replacing the steering wheel with the new OE item that I purchased last year, but while I waited after disconnecting the battery to be sure to be sure that the airbags were clear to work with I decided that today was finally replacing the gas struts on the boot so that the car no longer sounds like a dying goat when you open the boot lid.

The old one

 

The new one - not genuine because I couldn't justify $50 more each to get the "E46 M3" stamp on the genuine one, given these are probably going to start groaning again after a couple of years anyway.

 

Then it was on to swapping out the wheel. Pressing in on the clock springs to release the airbag is the trickiest part of the exercise, but even that was pretty straightforward as I had the new wheel to refer to which meant I was able to see exactly what it was I was trying to press on, and how much force was needed to depress the spring. I had the old one out in fairly short order.

 

And the new one was even easier to install. Pushing the airbag back into place at the end is extremely satisfying.

 

 

Am planning on getting the dash and gear surround trim in Titan Shadow at some point so that it all matches/looks original.

Depending on what you want to do, I can help out with the trims. I’ve recently repaired and recoloured mine on my E46 M3. I run the Auckland Central Trimfix franchise  

Such a stunning car. I’d say money well spent!

On 3/11/2023 at 10:35 PM, gjm said:

We certainly have a lower population and smaller pool of prospective buyers.

Similar number of lowballing a-holes, though.  

The used car market seems so flat right now that not even the low ballers are making offers!

On 2/12/2023 at 9:58 PM, udez said:

Looks like the same seller has an smg one for sale too - just saw via fb marketplace

Yep. If anyone is interested feel free to get in touch!

Yes, it’s back! I traded my previously accident damaged 911 for the M3 as I was getting nowhere with selling it. The M3 is a great car and drives very well. I run the Auckland Central franchise of Trimfix and have reconditioned the interior, fitted a ZHP gearknob, lowering springs and carried out a service. Im facing a BIG loss on this car as the 911 repair went well over budget, hence the high asking price. I am however negotiable so if anyone is interested, please get in touch as I’d like to move the car along! 
 

P.S the sunroof delete comment got me good 😂

As per title. Can do a  trade on a set of Apex ARC 8 19 inch in great condition currently on the car. 

Pretty sure this Defender sold for about $18k (if not less) several years ago. I was looking to make a move on it but decided to get a td5 which was less of a project. I get that it’s about the novelty of having an m52 powered defender from factory but you could have much the same car for less than a third.. 

Messaged you. 

On 10/10/2021 at 9:01 AM, richw2000 said:

I could also use one of these. Anyone got another?

Sure do. Message me, thanks. Also have S50B32 rods, SMG pump and shifter control etc if anyone is interested. 

Hi all, 

If the price is right, I'm keen to sell my set of 436M wheels (Image off the internet). Minimal curbing but tyres are no good. What's the going rate, $1000?

Cheers.

Brad

He warned me that there were some hairlines cracks but I was curious to see if it would last.. it didn't. Got an aluminium one on the way. Hopefully it's not too much of a PITA to fit. I still can't believe how rapid it is. 

Aaaaand I bought one. Very content with my decision despite blowing up the charge pipe on the test drive! lol

8 hours ago, M3AN said:

I'd paint my M3 in that colour. 

How dare you betray the mighty colour of Estoril blue!? 

7 hours ago, qube said:

Make sure you replace the plastic charge pipe with a metal one if it hasnt already been done. Otherwise it will eventually blow and put the car in limp mode.

 

keep up with regular oil changes. These engines run super hot almost 115-120dC so you dont ever want to pass the service interval.

 

stage 1 tune highly recommended and dont need any other parts other than the charge pipe.
Stage 2 is a bit more involved with more parts required. 

Ok good to know. I'm always on top of my oil changes and will use the best quality. Interesting that they run so hot. I'm not even sure how often youd get to put your foot flat with a stage 1! It's a rocket from the factory! 

Just test drove one... wow. My wife wasnt keen and said it looks too feminine but once I put my foot down we were both convinced! Such a good little car with quite a lot of character. 

Awesome to hear, thanks. Pretty much reaffirms everything I've heard already. It's a strange transition for me as I'm having to leave my e36 M3 behind. We had a little toyota daily but now with just a defender and an M3 it's not feasible to have two 'needy' cars. Looking to have something a bit more modern and comfortable. I think the M135i is a great all rounder and a superior alternative to an R32 MK5/ MK6 R.

Been looking at reviews and by all accounts the F20 M135i seems like just about the perfect allrounder. Anyone owners on here who care to comment? Thanks

2 hours ago, KwS said:

Oh sh*t, @Olaf will be in here to give you a stern talking to about them cats ?

How does it sound now, more raspy?

Emissions or now having a flat spot at 3k? To be honest it was a waste of time, not much better at all. Hardly cost me anything though so not fussed. 

Whipped the exhaust off over the weekend to repair a crack and cut the cats out for a more exciting exhaust note. Also changed the spark plugs, LCAB, gearbox mounts (rubbish for a street car, taking them back out) and gave the car a wash. Slowly getting there. 

13 hours ago, Bandit said:

Thread resurrection here did you ever find anything to suit Brad?, looking for the same thing now. 

Pointers anyone?

Nothing at all. Looks like $1750 on a backbox from BestExhaust is your best option.

Maybe I'm an optimist but considering everything I've ever heard about how stringent the engineer cert and recompliance process is, I'd have to think that it's a good car and it's hardly worth worrying about. Sure, it'll hurt resale but that's beside the point. 

To shed some light on this topic, the owner is a panel beater and carried out the repair himself 12 years ago. He had to replace the left chassis rail.