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Here's the key component/cause exclusions under the 2 main AutoSure policies: Under the Autosure Extreme: Batteries, exhaust systems, catalytic converters, tyres, entertainment systems, heated seat elements, light bulbs, communication systems, fuel tanks, keys and remotes; Repairs necessitated by external causes, contamination, perishing, corrosion, rust, consequential loss or damage, accident damage, fire damage, water damage, theft, wilful damage, misuse, neglect, faulty repair and/or defective workmanship; Under Essential: Batteries, exhaust systems, shock absorbers, air bags and componentry, sunroofs, catalytic converters, tyres, seat belts, audio and entertainment systems, global positioning systems, seats, lights, communication systems, fuel tanks, air bag suspension, keys and remotes; Brake pads and shoes; Manual clutch and flywheels; Spark plugs, glow plugs, drive belts, lubricants, gas, filters, injector servicing and fluids; Repairs necessitated by external causes, contamination, perishing, corrosion, rust, consequential loss or damage, accident damage, fire damage, water damage, theft, wilful damage, misuse, neglect, faulty repair and/or defective workmanship; Repairs necessitated by the failure of any plastic components due to gradual deterioration and any resulting damage Depends on the policy you have... Extreme is the best one to go with. For @Olaf's rack to be excluded the repair would need to be required because of the corrosion. So for example if my plastic timing chain guides fail on my M62TU (in my old X5) due to age/deterioration then under my Essential policy the repair to sort it all out won't be covered. ?

Glad you got the clunk sorted

Had a sit in an F20 today. Rear legroom is not awesome at all. Much better in the E83 and F25 X3s. Oh well.

As much as these look like great fun anything that's a bit cramped in the back isn't going to fly to replace the wife's car... think I'll need to focus on F20 and F25 X3....

My wife's amenable to replacing the Mazda - I just need to work out if the lads can fit in the back ? ? Might have a squiz at an E87 in the weekend to work this out - and compare it to an E90.

Welcome Wolfgang and great to hear you're loving the 550i

Great presentation/photography! GLWS...

Tempting proposition

There's a good case for a $15K 116i Msport (I just don't like the non-Msport aesthetic) but yes need to check the spec...

There's a decent bit of eco-guilt mixed in with the fuel cost side of things. Also - it would be nice to get the wife into a F20 which I think would be a good replacement for the Atenza. 130i would make more sense if Ethan got his license sorted and was heading off soon... he could have it (along with the running costs )

Yes the spec is good and I happen to like blue There's a v low kms 118i Msport down here with balance of wty etc and I've heard good things about the 3 cylinder too. https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1979107246 Might have to pop in to see Jacky at Winger and take it for spin.

Let me know when you're selling it - might be interested

Cheers for the advice q Sounds like a 130i would be fun but not the smart city car to balance V8 and V10! Been pondering 120i/125i Msports - not sure I could cope with a 116i as much as they look fine! This looks nice: https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=2000832627 Wonder if an M135i could make my M5 feel a bit redundant tho…. saw a few go for mid-20s recently which was a little tempting

What's the urban fuel use like? Been wondering about one of these or even a F20 as a better daily driver than my V8 X5 (15l/100KM!)

Curious - VIN decoder says original upholstery was STOFF HEADLINEANTHRAZIT (G3AT) - so wonder what the leather came out of? Very nice Touring! GLWS @Mikan

Welcome @buddynz6 @Mr Hyde is another 335i keenbean...

Nice!

Tragic and stupid waste. I wish I'd got to know Atta. When an event is so terrible in scale it is the personal connections that bring it close to home, and make us realise what the loss really means.

This. Great vehicle to drive, cheap as to buy but purchase price = tip of the iceberg. Just wish I'd gone for a 4.6is or 4.8is in the first place and at least I'd feel like I'd sunk money into a truly special vehicle. Sorely tempted to pick one up as there's a bunch on the market but without thorough service history I'm paranoid I'd be starting all over again!

My 2001 M62TU V8 is sitting on 16l/100KM with the vast majority being work commute ... Never had a diesel but yes they use less fuel but don't like short journeys so much.

Welcome Wayne - sounds like a great collection!

Howdy Simon! Do add some pics of your 530D and hope to see you at some local events soon.

Good to meet you at the coffee meet Matt!

Welcome Phil +1 for Eurosurgeon

Well - this wasn't some - it was a lot... If you're not sure then get a trans service done. As per advice above … Even if BMW says 'lifetime sealed unit' change the oil in your transmission at each interval 50-60K KMs, and only use ZF oil. This will help it last longer.  "