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    15 hours ago, Driftit said:

    Oh you could have shopped for a new MG after looking at all the new BMW's.

    Winger BMW is now Continental Cars.  Chinese MG's alongside BMW's.
    Nice to hear other BMW dealerships are more realistic though.

    Continental Cars are at least focusing on BMW... MGs are goneburger to Gazley... and yes fingers crossed for positive change and more general brand enthusiasm/support. Lots of work to rebuild their profile, image and reputation and we can only hope that the new owners inspire the staff to warm up and get enthusiastic. Leaders/owners can have a huge impact.

    Locate a Dealer | MG Motor New Zealand 

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    On 10/7/2020 at 1:34 PM, martyyyn said:

    I have the standard issue with E34's where the inner part of the door cards has come away from the door and the leather cover has come off so I'm looking to have it repaired.

    The rear seat has some loose stitching which will probably need a replacement piece of leather assuming it's shrunk again due to the heat.

    I used a place in Petone a LONG time ago but cant remember their name, are there any recommendations for leather repair in Wellington ?

     
     

    @martyyyn... 

    • I think you're thinking of European Leather Care in Petone - they do replace sections of leather where required. 
    • Andrew at Fibrenew does great work - he's sorted my X5 seats etc, a couple of steering wheels etc ... https://www.fibrenew.co.nz/wellington/

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    2 hours ago, Navin said:

    I had my previous 135i with Classic cover, you get to specify the yearly mileage which can bring the premiums down. I had mine at 15 000km a year for less than $400 a year for full cover, as above they were always brilliant to deal with every time.

    Just be fully aware of having ZERO cover if your vehicle is at home but not in the garage. On the drive at home = no cover, on the side of the street by home = no cover. Was really keen to use these guys until I read (and verified on the phone) this aspect of their policies.  ?  

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    8 hours ago, SinTheDeceiver said:

    Thanks guys :D

    I saw in the forums that no ones posted in northland for years... Have all of em left??? Pain to travel to Auckland once a month.. 

     

    Welcome Sam - new car looks great! :) 

    There is a number of BMW Car Club members up North - and there is in fact an event up there very soon. Some of our Welly are heading up for it!

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    Well - it's back!!!

    Just feels so different after the driving the F30 and X5 for so long... got snarled up in blimmin traffic driving it through town and on the motorway - meh.

    • just love the engine sound :D and I do think it is a great-looking vehicle
    • not fussed about not having super dark windows - and my left wing mirror works properly - bit of a novelty
    • there's a bit of a resonance when stopped/going slowly - theory is this may be the new hard engine mounts
    • Jon noted a bit of a tick in the steering - found a bit of minor corrosion on the rack and has cleaned it down thoroughly and used a super-thick grease.

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    Check this out - my gift-boxed bearings as evidence it has been done! :o  Nice touch indeed :D 

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    Hey Paul - was looking at one of these for the wife a while ago. Good seating position and visibility if you're not tall - better than the more modern F25 X3. With the N52, the water pump is the expensive thing that is likely to fail and that one you're looking at has had that done already :)

    200KW should go well... Motorsport suspension can be very hard...

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    Update...

    • Since the dash was off, asked Jon to look at heater issue (sometimes blows hot at the driver when set to cool - slightly frustrating!) - decided to replace the heater control valve
    • Charcoal filter failed when installing the replacement fuel tank.
    • Ordered both parts from Turner in the USA
    • Parts arrived this week from Turner, dropped off and should be fitted soon...

    Nearly there! ?

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