TermiPeteNZ

Yep - there are several well priced 550i MSports around at the mo. Just none down here in Welly.

$30k with 85k on it. Must say I like it - and the colour! http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1238633053.htm

Yep - but I have one of those already (refer pic) I just like the Motorsport aesthetic. That would be a good buy for say $9k. Hopefully all the plastic and rubber crap that I've had to sort on mine (2004, 150kms) has been sorted.

If it was in Welly I think I'd be out having a look. Easier to avoid/resist since it's in Akld

http://www.turners.co.nz/Cars/Search/BMW/5-Series/15890906 Estimated $6500-$8500. Has 200KMs on it but pretty tidy and: Power steering fluid below low Oil leaking under engine power steering area Bonnet gas strut broken Reckon this could/would be a bargain subject to inspection. I like my E60 but wish I'd gone for a MSport from an aesthetic point of view. Tempting!

+1 on that!!!! Pictures attached for posterity.

Very original and unmolestered

Very nice GLWS!

It is a beaut - and that is amusing. And the number 3 is the best in the world so use it. a lot.

Look forward to seeing it Just like mine only much more awesomer!!!

Handsome car with the shiniest gear knob ever! GLWS

GLWS!

Just emailed you cheers Brent

Is the hatch left interior light OK? I've got one with broken clips that is semi-taped in place and looks a bit crap.

Nice vehicle and welcome!

Nice vehicle! Welcome

Nice vehicle and welcome!

Hey Matt - prob a good idea to post the issue description over in one of the troubleshooting threads .... and good luck with sorting the issues.

Stunning - amazing effort and accomplishment!

Pics for posterity. Thinking of getting back into 8s @treone???

Hey Chris - really pleased to hear you got things sorted - in a simple way!

Hey @treone - you were bang on the money - Driscoll checked the drains and yes they were clogged. Sorted! They also found the (probable) cause of the coolant loss - cracked expansion tank. Being replaced Monday. More (freakin) plastic failure!!!! I've had so much stuff sorted on this I need to keep it ... here's the previous stuff sorted during 1yr ownership and with 4 Autosure claims: engine oil seal radio recoded for NZ repl water pump, pulley, drivebelt repl thermostat repl 2 broken cupholders, worn trim fix driver seat back trim idrive replacement repl washer motor sort gearbox oil leak and rear coolant plate repl 1 ignition coil and 8 plugs repl swaybar links

Thanks guys. I'm not sure whether to be annoyed or relieved that all my BMW problems (other than 1 ignition coil) have been plastic and rubber related and not mechanical. Treone - no water in the footwells - I only picked this up from sorting the seatbelt for my youngest and feeling it was damp. Have asked Driscolls to check the sunroof drains.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1203579156 186kms, some display fade but tidy! Currently price is sitting at a tad over $4k... and auction closes in a week.

Pics for posterity. Interesting vehicle whatever the flaws and props to the dealer for spotting an opportunity.