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  1. SmithyInWelly
    Oh dear: https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1604957936.htm?rsqid=287cb2883ba9412b921284a2c790d0f2
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    99 E39 540i

    SmithyInWelly replied to Dr. M's topic in For Sale

    An e91 330 would be the one to get, enough of what you need and not too much of what you don't
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    Not for me Richard - at least not whilst I've got the E91. But one never knows what could be around the corner (or perhaps the corner after that).
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    I've often thought about a 325ti as a cheap daily runner... one with a additional 500cc would be slightly less cheap to run but more smiley to drive... https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1555978824.htm?rsqid=456a6688c3a34ae9819a25722a327e0c Shame about the "executive" interior... but easy enough to improve: BMW Compact 325Ti 2001 _ Trade Me001.htm BMW Compact 325Ti 2001 _ Trade Me002.htm BMW Compact 325Ti 2001 _ Trade Me003.htm
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    I would.
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    Very true Kyu - and the hope is to hold on to it... it's not going to lose value over the next year or two (at least not substantially), and every time I hear the noise it makes when I plant my right foot I get all tingly, especially now the vanos valves are actually working lol (sorry, oversharing). The flip side is we've got to spend a little bit of dosh on the house so selling it would make life easier; and then I get to upgrade again after it's sold... not to mention needing to upgrade the wife's car. Anyway, yeah.
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    So what's ppls thoughts on my e91 value? Am about to move house so a sale/downgrade is looking increasingly likely - looking at TM it's quite hard to get a good read on what these things are selling for. It's NZ New; (all but) 180km - servicing up to date; new rear shocks and just had vanos solenoids done. Vin is AF81035 if you want to check specs (typical NZ spec; leather; no M bits or i-Drive). Has 18" 220's which I'd assume are reps and could do with a refurb. Everything works, drives well, etc etc...
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    What are you after? Coming to Wellyfornia any time soon?
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    There's this lower k Avus Blue one on TM also... not sure about the price but it does look pretty good (though I prefer the dy)
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    I'm about to head south for a few days but it's booked in for a service next week, then I'll do something about moving it
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    Need to shift the e91 first - if you know anyone let me know ;-)
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    That'd be a great daily for my Whitby-Seaview commute... hmmmmm...
  13. SmithyInWelly
    G'day Gregg - all the best in your search... a 335i is certainly a weapon; especially in a sea of 320i's!
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    Get your own (specialist) inspection. CIS inspected my 330i and I was less than satisfied with their work - and an M5 is a whole different level of vehicle (and potential costs).
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    Or Stokes Vegas?
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    G'day and welcome Brian! Are you sure a sedan will provide all the practicality you'll need?
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    I thought the same - and I'm colourblind lol... worth investigating further. Luckily, I work just up the road so may have a wee nosey tomorrow
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    These were my dream back in the day - have only ever had an RX2 sadly... now good unmolested ones as scarce as rocking horse dudu and priced accordingly.
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    WCD aren't known for great value buying... quite the opposite in fact. As above you could certainly do better for a similar spend (or spend a bit less on something similar).
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    I second @treone - bought his (not quite as super) e39 525 and was a thoroughly happy buyer. And @BM WORLD too - grabbed a stack of old Top Gear VHS tapes (which I'll eventually get around to digitising).
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    I considered both a couple of months back and ended up with an e91 for several reasons - which is not to say they're all applicable to you but; in no particular order: - after driving a couple (530i & 330i) the e91 felt that bit more eager and engaging. - I/we don't need a big car; just two of us, and the wagon is added convenience on the odd occasion. - and the most important factor was because there was one available which ticked most of my buying boxes (namely NZ New, reas svce history, no iDrive cos first gen is pants, within budget). When it comes down to it; as above - drive a few; figure out what you like/want, and get the best one available.
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    If I downgrade this could be an ideal daily - looks nice
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    Ten grand for this is crazy. Sure there's a potential downside; as there is with any vehicle - and the upside in this is massive. For ten grand. Ten. Grand. Anyone wanna buy a 330i Touring for $10k? (kidding).
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    Welcome - go the Tourings!
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    Have now racked up 4000-odd kms in a month of ownership - so far so good... the car likes a drink though that's more about my driving; and the fact I can't resist flooring it in 2nd/3rd going up Haywards Hill from the Hutt. That aside it's a nice cruiser. Handles beautifully; suspension is spot on for a DD, and having the extra room in the back has proven useful on occasions - more so for the house move. Has enough power 99% of the time (well, probably a hundy really). The only down side is the fact that I probably spent more $$$$ than I needed to - not on this car, but generally. Now the budget for a deck and spa pool is seriously under the pump (pun intended).
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