TermiPeteNZ

Here's the first batch - early morning at Mana and then the big meet at famous Rangitikei Junction

Totally agree with Brent. My rules with buying Euros are - always get an MBI policy (Autosure/Vero) to cover big ticket risks and expect you might need to drop $5K in the first year on 'whatever' depending on how handy you are/how much time you have After buying mine for $10K (without sufficient pre-purchase caution - duh) I've spent more than i wanted getting mine sorted mechanically and cosmetically but i thoroughly enjoy it as my daily - and intend to keep it for a few more years. Watch for oil leaks, pixel loss in LCD. @treone just picked up a beaut blue V8 Sportpac and is getting the dealer to sort stuff out. Frustrating but the end result will be good. My gut feel is that if you ONLY have $10K and don't have a fund set aside for sorting stuff then don't do it.

Will upload pics when the file upload issue is sorted ...

Yep lucky with the weather (well except in the Wairarapa and over the hill! ) I certainly wasn't the first for the elevated shot ... but I did get there .....

Welcome Daniel and glad to hear the idle is sorted. Your wagon is a beaut - colour and wheel combo works. Look forward to meeting in the near future.

1 of those was a recent replacement already ....

Totally agree Barry - does seem to be going from strength to strength. Like the idea of some kind of info we can leave on Bimmers to let them know ... number plate surrounds a decent t-shirt But we do need to get the BimmerSport site owner's permission before producing anything ...

Nice work Jake - impressive!

Lucky man How does it stand out to you - what is most distinctive? Have you driven a 'normal' E46 M3?

Are CSL's in reality that much better than 'regular' M3s or is it just a rarity thing?

Nice work! ?

Dan - are yo wanting to tag along with someone on the road trip next weekend?

Are you planning to join us on the roadie, or do you need to sort some stuff before doing another sizable trip?

Congrats to you both!

Welcome Alan - E61 MSports are great Hope you can tag in to the roady on the 27th!

Fingers crossed dude .... I've been through a number of seals - still lose a little on the driveway but not much at all.

Welcome Aaron - beautiful vehicle and you've got good taste in beer too

GLWS Hans!

Welcome Shayne - nice Z4! +1 with @Olaf hope you can get some events going down south!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1321198583 $15K mixed kms due to lots of rebuilt stuff "Set up as a Race/Track/Targa car she(Ella) has had close to $55K spent on her including the original purchase price. The motor is still the original 3.5 Litre straight six, blue printed around 12000K's ago with a race cam, high volume fuel pump, bigger air box and hand made extractors. Coupled up to a 5 speed manual box with competition clutch. Suspension is Bilstiens with coil overs and the front end has been completely re fabricated - 3 Degrees negative camber. Front brakes are from a late model M5 and the rears are from a V8 850BMW. Adjustable internal brake bias. She is fast, at around 265 BHP, but her handling and braking capabilities embarrass a lot of modern vehicles on the track. She has a full cage a 4 point harness, but these are out of date and will need to be complied if you want to go racing. OR, I can take the cage out and re install the interior ready for the street. She will be sold with a new warrant and at the moment the Rego is on hold. Will put 6 months on when sold.

I think it is to do with the rarity and the aesthetic.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1320792996 $21K 120kms Looks damned tidy!!! "I've owned for 6 years and have maintained through Powerhaus Thorndon. Preemptive maintenance completed: major servicing, replaced radiator, EDS suspension units, ECUS, power steering piping, driveshaft etc. includes original BMW handbooks, sale brochure, and two keys"

Hey Dan and welcome to the Welly crew! We've got a road trip on the 27th if you want to tag along - either driving a non-BMW or as a passenger There are some beaut 330s around - and Herb's has had a bunch of work done.

Nice - Crossing is great - looks like you got a good day for it.