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And given its rarity I'd be pretty sure that you couldn't put a mainstream MBI plan on it .... so no way of offsetting the risk ... Love to drive - not so sure about owning Call me chicken.

That's a lot of wheels dude!

Epic Brent - I've drooled over and pondered S8s as the price looks super reasonable considering what they are. Always had a soft spot for S8s since 'Ronin' Before I bought my E60 I took an A8 for a spin (3.7 V8) and liked it. Then I measured it and found it would never fit in the garage :| They are huge! The other thing that put me off was the much higher cost of the Autosure/Vero MBI cover as soon as you step to the A8 and S8 - same band as M and AMG. And after the $ I've spent on my 2 BMWs even with MBIs I'm cautious/chicken about moving 'to the next level' Interested to see how your ownership journey goes! Keep us posted! Honestly I'm not envious

Looks pretty tidy...

I'm sure he'd either be (a) horrified or (b) amused that we are analyzing his TradeMe ad with this much interest

Think I use to hang out a bit with the son of said surgeon. Lived in Karori, city end ....

When you consider how bad a lot of the pics and presentation are on TM, a little effort goes a long way I don't mind X3s personally - but the newer ones have better lines IMHO.

That was a useful ink I posted wasn't it

Another interesting car from Euroland in the Hutt ... not quite my cup of tea but the contrast interior is nice. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1167781935.htm $30K with 86KMs on it

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1176723043.htm Check out the photos and tell me you aren't impressed - whether or not you like X3s

Seen this near Jville Autostop ... but can't vouch for the quoted 0-300 in 26.3s http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1177762633 "- Gpower SK1 Supercharger (4psi boost ASA T1-518 blower): 500PS(386kW/525NM) - Eisenmann Race exhaust (Germany) - KW height adjustable springs (Germany) - Volk racing TE37 forged rims (JPN) - Varis Carbon fiber bonnet (JPN) - BMW Carbon fiber splitter - BMW Performance steering wheel"

http://bimmersport.co.nz/forum/47-trademe-discussions/ Makes for sad reading - dude found 'the right car', gave it plenty of love and tidied it up - but the wife found it to be 'the wrong colour' - so it has to go Sh!t happens!

Think you're right Martin! The leather looks miraculously better and overall the presentation is great.

Just beautiful! Amazing condition - interior is impressive! Attaching pics for posterity so we don't lose them when the listing on TM goes

Look very tidy!!

+1 for stick with 18s

How have you got on Chris?

I sent my VINs for NZ new 2001 X5 and Jap import 2004 E60 to BMW NZ and they said they were unaffected. Reassuring (I think :))

GLWS Brent!

Richard - you can attach a Vero (Autosure) MBI yourself thru Jono @MTF...

Accord Euro? +100 sensible points!

I think that's because yer an admin. I don't get the option

Go the Tron!

Go the Tron!

How do we put stuff on the calendar?