BlackAngel

I remember when Brent was willing to sell that for around $7K . . . bit cheeky asking $15k . . . maybe if he'd left the vortech kit in it . . .

Just my experience . . we bought an '01 for $3k with 213000km. Came with $7k of receipts including rebuilt transmission and front lower arms and all 4 shocks had been replaced with Bilsteins. I replaced the ENTIRE cooling system, I mean everything including radiator, water pump and the 2 plastic pipes under the inlet manifold. Definitely check where those plastic pipes insert into the head under the intake cam sensor and vanos solenoid. Replaced entire PCV system. Replaced noisy tensioner pulleys on serpentine belt. Replaced driveshaft guibo. Replaced both rear wheel bearings (notoriously difficult). Replaced all 4 brake rotors and pads. Admittedly there was a lot I didn't need to do but I don't want to look at it again for another 100,00km as its the daily driver/ sacrificial car. Still to do: noisy FR wheel bearing, purple tag steering rack to install, noisy alternator bearings and noisy aircon clutch bearing before I will consider it fully mechanically sorted. Oh yeah, as mentioned above, if its an auto, check the torque converter locks up. Should be around 2000 - 2100 rpm at 100km/h. Codes may show on a scan but not bring up a fault light. Also usual oil leaks - oil filter housing gasket and rocker cover - not too bad to do - oil pan gasket - involves lowering front subframe. I used INPA to scan the car with the laptop. I like to read the codes but also looking at the adaptations can highlight something deteriorating. All in all, be very hard to find a perfect one - just some things are deal breakers.

Is there a thread on this car? all I can find are the odd post. The search engine hates me. Never mind, found it. How many kms on it since? . . . .

Sold?

I agree. Although I'd rather do a 530 and supercvharge it if I wanted more go.

$$$$$ and conversion but low km and new crate engine https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/2852922043?bof=SGStNtFV

THat looks just as sharp if you're not set on a 3 liter. Plus wont need to bring it up from down south You are kinda spoilt for choice atm I reckon. Remember the deal of the century comes along every other week

@sjbglobal check this out https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/330i/listing/2828372816?bof=YDWztzZk This is one of those retirement cars Im always looking for..

No way Id get into bidding against people with 1 and -1 feedback ?

No didn't end up getting there. I see seller has withdrawn the auction before it closed. The bids actually looked more genuine on this one than most similar auctions.

Just read through the 10 page thread. WOW! is there anthing left on this car that hasn't been done ? Alternator maybe??? although I see you had that out in the pulley saga pics. GLWS.

I'd value it at 7-7.5K if it was certed ($900 but should fly through) - but then I am always looking for a bargain that I couldnt do myself for cheaper. If I were to put any $ value on my time it would be worth way more. Its certtainly a nice build especially with the front end and its mostly documented on his youtube channel too https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEHX-qg0jmNHB-aanqbMLdw/videos You coudnt ask for more when it comes to knowing what you are getting I'd probably stick a 325ti front swaytbar in it and a 330i muffler with exhaust valve delete but would have to see how it is with the one he has in it first .

Brernt's compact conversion might still be available too is you would consider a compact

Is it possible it went into a limp mode and then she pulled over? Turned the car off thus resetting the limp mode then was able to drive it to a mechanic? Anyone know if an engine overtemp can cause a limp mode? Alternative strategy is to look for a retirement car. One that was bought new when the retired and serviced at the dealer and only driven to bowling etc, then they got too old to drive and it sat in the shed until they either got rid of it or their executor did. Any car combining a for sale sign with a lawns bowls hat sitting on the parcel shelf it worth a look?

Thats copied and pasted straight from the Q&A on trademe. One would have to check it in person to get a proper idea. Fluids condition and radiator hoses hard or not looking for head gasket failure - maybe even a compression test. Yes an overheated M54 is a scary proposition but just maybe this one survived it. I see there is already a wrecker sniffing around in the questions. Heck if it has good tires on I'd get it just for the wheels and tyres as I need some tires for mine. If its still available next weekend at around that price I may go have a look - but will want to buy it on the spot if I think its worthwhile - not interested in bidding against a bunch of fake profiles.