TermiPeteNZ

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.  "

Nup - 5HP24 in the pre-facelift/M62TU vehicles. No real symptoms actually - it drove well (maybe a bit of a mechanical whine when giving it some welly) - but there was an(other) oil leak which my garage was concerned about and recommended the trans specialist investigate. When he dropped the pan he found the metal filings.

Still enjoying my X5 - had a good blast over to the Wairarapa for the recent airshow … but not sure if fuel usage is worse since trans rebuild … Have seen quite a bunch of 4.6is and 4.8is for low $$ recently and wish I could switch without (a) writing off all my repairs and (b) feeling like I'd be starting all over again

Have you ended up doing anything @Gabe79? Have a read over this thread: E53 is a great vehicle - Greg's description of it being like a high-riding E38 is probably not far wrong. BUT like lots of old BMWs they can be a money pit so PPI, MBI are a must unless you'll be doing the work yourself. If you're going to get one, either buy one you really like and look after it ($$), or (eek) treat it as disposable ? Service history is highly desirable to see if some muppet like me has spent all the $$ sorting things out - so you don't have to.

Welcome Chris - see you tomorrow morning @ Chocolate Fish!

Looks beaut - agree on the colour scheme. For some collectors Alpinas are the bee's knees - typically rarer than M cars.