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https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1543065904 2001 192KMs $6800 Just looks mint - be hard pushed to find a nicer one I think....

*4* 2002s!!! Holy mackerel

Frustrating. Good discussion on this common issue here: http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/topic/61072-e61-level-control-system-failure/. Also this: http://www.bimmerforums.co.uk/forum/f9/bmw-e61-level-control-system-failure-error-t109945/ "failure of the E61 rear suspension compressor is both very common AND very expensive. It all stems from fitment of a cheap crappy hose on the compressor inlet, this allows grit/dirt into the compressor and eventually causes it to fail.If you have this warning, get it into BMW and get it checked out, even if it's only happened once. The warning is usually activated when the compressor takes longer to pump the suspension up than it should and if it's happened once it'll happen again." My general advice is make sure you have a Mechanical Breakdown Insurance (MBI) 'Warranty' on BMWs where practical which covers you for any expensive scenarios. If you don't have one talk to Jono at MTF Mt Victoria. Note BMW Car Club members (card required) are eligible for a discount. https://www.mtf.co.nz/mtvictoria/ Hope you get it sorted without too much fuss or expense- and please do loop back and let us know how you get on with resolving it.

+1 on this. Just impressive to somebody like me!

M3 looks great in white

My X5 is in that range (228KM) but has MBI through until 250kms Difficult to know whether to proactively sort now or do it before the MBI expires ….. :\

Cheers Faizal - I don't want to take any chances since it is an EML error so taking it straight in tomorrow AM for diagnostic - and another (very) small job …. but cheers dude! Reckon it'd be handy to have one in any case - have you had much use out of yours?

Cheers Brent - got an EML warning in the M5 after fuel level has been a bit all over the place ….

What's the best place to buy one of these?

Howdy Steve and welcome to BimmerSport - good to see another E53 owner on here Looks very nice in black and with those rims. Yes the dark 'anthracite' hoodlining marks your vehicle as a Sports Package or 'SportPac' which usually means sports steering wheel, seats and suspension. Yours is also the facelift model judging by the nose and the date - so you'll have the better xDrive 4WD system and the more powerful N62 engine as well. @Tom Delahunty up here has a similar vehicle and might be good to compare notes. I've thoroughly enjoyed my 2001 (pre-facelift) E53 4.4i SportPac with 227KMs on it, but spent a fair bit of dosh on overdue/'bound to happen' maintenance -even with a mechanical breakdown insurance (MBI) plan. If you don't have one of these, look at getting one. Jono at MTF Mt Victoria here in Welly (ph 027 22 44 295) can arrange one for you - BMW Car Club members are eligible for a decent discount too. I've just downloaded a manual in PDF form - lots of other things to spend on This is my beasty here ...

Love those 135is

I don't mind the blue either - I like interiors that are a bit different. I didn't spot the adjustable ride height! Yes that was a ~$US500 option and can alter the height 1-2 inches apparently. Looks like it has three levels. That's cool Good spotting Nathan!

What's your thinking with the switch? Just time for a change?

@Tom Delahunty @Tom Delahunty ….

Hey Jarrod and welcome from the Welly crew. Very nice coupe Recommend you also connect with @Mr Hyde and compare notes with @#E91FUN too as he is plotting his 335i modding pathway …. FYI we have recently revived the BMW Car Club down here - regular events for members and BimmerSporters - let me know if you are interested in finding out more …. Pete

Welcome Nas from the Welly crew - how could you not need a M-car? Looks awesome and I bet that it's a bucket of fun!

Welcome Phillip - yes good score on getting the 3l very nice. Like the silver on red. You should catch up with @Breaker and he can give you a run down on the BMW Car Club too - we do a decent few runs around the lower half through the year for Club members and BimmerSporters ….

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1501739773 1998 264KMs $5K no reserve Like this a lot

Nice but high KMs example of the 4.8is - with some questionable accessorizing https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1506581325 271KMs $11,500 NZ new

And it's usually on a non-M, and of course a 320i :\ I love the passion for the brand this shows, but the brand also in general represents refinement and performance.

Yep - BMW Genuine kit is $US608 and UPS expedited freight is $US260 = $NZ1223 plus Customs fees and GST of $244 = $1467 Less the brake fluid/other consumables (~$85) this means I've paid a premium of roughly $395 for local supply …. quite aside from the premium of going BMW genuine. Been interesting to look at the difference. The other thing is that there's risk in managing the parts sourcing/importing yourself. If you get the wrong stuff (especially on heavy ~40kg stuff like this) ….. you can easily blow any savings you may have made. I'm not a DIYer - but if I was then sourcing the parts at good prices I'm sure would be part of the fun

I had a look at Pelican Parts and a 3rd-party full brake replace kit for the E53 4.4i with moderate shipping and GST is $1792. I'm guessing my garage is using BMW original parts - I will confirm with them.

Sorry to revive an old post, but I thought I'd share my full brake job cost. Not sure when they were done last as didn't get service history with the vehicle, and I've only owned since Jan 2016. Don't wanna be doing this too often. Remove all wheels, bleed complete brake system using new brake fluid. Replace the front and rear disc pads, sensors and rotors. $2363.50 parts and labour inc. GST Here's the detail, all exc. GST - item, qty, unit price, total REAR PAD SENSOR 1.00 61.48 61.48 FRONT DISC ROTOR 2.00 307.98 615.96 FRONT DISC PAD SENSOR 1.00 64.34 64.34 FRONT DISC PAD 1.00 256.47 256.47 REAR DISC ROTOR 2.00 184.37 368.74 REAR DISC PAD SET 1.00 237.23 237.23 FREIGHT RECOVERED 1.00 15.00 15.00 BRAKE FLUID RENEW 76.00 76.00 Labour $360

As much as I'm a purist, it is these oddities that do make things more interesting. I do think doing this on a later model with the much better XDrive system would have made more sense. These old ones like mine use the DSC system to regulate power delivery.

Welcome Scott - looks like a beaut!