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Can highly recommend "Abtec Audio Lounge" located at 49 Hutt Road, Petone. Keep in mind the last time I used them was about 4 years ago, as we no longer live in the Wellington region. But I'm sure they are still great at what they do. :)

When I saw them passing the black E36 at 2:12, I thought "Bye-bye E36"...only to see that E36 say bye-bye to this M5 shortly after 3:05 😁

Hi Rich, All good, I also very seldom access this site, only because I no longer own a BMW. I have just sold my 2011 Golf GTi (I loved every second in it, more than most BMWs I've ever owned/driven) and now own a 2010 Mercedes E350 CDI coupe - this is also a lovely vehicle. As for your question on a GT Spirit F80...no, I don't have one and don't think I'll ever buy one. I've lost my love for some/most 2012 and onwards BMW models. But that's just me. My next buy will most likely be a Mercedes C63/E63 AMG, or possibly a BMW M3 with the V8 engine. All the best though for trying to get hold of a GT Spirit F80. Oh, and nice 3 series Beemers you have there, except I don't like the white one, the nose is just plain ugly, again, only my personal opinion. Cheers, Charl

I've decided to buy the 2010 Mercedes E350 Coupe....for now, just to get around (for now) while the Golf awaits repairs. However, I've already spoken to Simon (O'Reilly)...I asked him to be on the lookout for me for a C63 AMG...🤩

My son arrived with a Mercedes...E350! What a lovely machine! Think I'll rather give that a test drive tomorrow and see how that goes. Thanks to everyone who gave advise on the Z3M, much appreciated.

My son said that's a typo. He'll speak to the team to have that updated. 👍

I was in Wellington about 2 weeks ago, and I saw this Z3 at O'Reilly's. It looks a little ugly with the E46 M3 wheels, yes, however, when I started it...I drooled and fell in love with it! I have an itch...I want it, and will speak to my son when he gets here to Pahiatua within the next hour.

Thank you for your valuable information. My son works at O'Reilly's, well, actually more than just work there. (Long story) Will have a chat with him when he arrives here (Pahiatua) later this evening.

Hi all, So it's been nearly 2 years since I sold my last BMW and bought a 2011 VW Golf MK6 GTi. I don't (really) miss my BMWs and I still love every single time I drive the GTi, however, since I was hit from behind in Palmy by a 25 year old young man who could not brake in time, the GTi is now waiting to get repaired, and since we no longer live in the Wellywood region, and have moved to the Tararua region, everything here is 100 times slower, and from what it seems, it is going to be a long time before I get my GTi back again. With that said, if the GTi is not back to the way it drove before the car was hit, then it may take even longer to sort any little issue out. So now I'm browsing for a car...from GTIs to BMWs, to Mercs (I'm looking at a few C55 AMGs, also C63 AMGs) and what is strange is just how "cheap" most MK6 GTIs are, compared to nearly any BMW out there, no matter how old. I'd think that with the GTI's performance and how it sticks to the roads, that the GTi would be a better (including fuel economy) option compared to BMWs with similar performances. Anyhow, where I'm actually going with this is, I saw a "lovely" looking BMW Z3 (I don't really like the Z3 shape) online at O'Reilly's Garage in Petone that has the engine of an E36 M3 and the price seems very reasonable. Here's the link: https://www.oreillysgarage.co.nz/listings/1998-bmw-z3-m-roadster/ What's everyone's thoughts on the Z3? I'm really really really tempted to buy it, but as I don't know the Z3s, and have never owned or driven one, I'm wondering if this will be similar to driving a go-kart...and I love go-karting! 🥰 Appreciate any suggestions/thoughts/likes/dislikes about this Z3. Cheers, Charl

Hi Rich, Somehow I missed your original post...now nearly 2 years later and I shall reply to you. I do have many 1:18 scale cars, at one stage I had more than 300 that I collected over all the years, some are BMWs (E36 M3, E46 M3 CSL, M6, to name but a few), and most are not found anywhere else in New Zealand as those I bought when I lived in South Africa, and we have been in NZ for nearly 15 years. Unfortunately/fortunately none of these 1:18 models will ever be for sale as I will be handing them down to my nearly 28 yr old son. 😊 Then again, never say never, right? 😏

"SOLD" (I gave it away. And sorry, with moving house out of Wellington region, and struggling to get my internet connected at the new property, I only got around now to update that this is now no longer available.)

I had no choice...you held a gun to my head 🤣! Was good to see you again yesterday Boston, and happy to be of some help (and paying it forward ☺️). Cheers, Charl

Hi all, It's been a while since I posted anything on Bimmersport, only because I unfortunately/fortunately (pick one that works for you 😆) don't own, and have not owned a BMW for nearly 2 years (I just LOVE my 2011 Golf MK6 GTi every single time I drive it 🥰). And as we're moving soon, I (or rather the wife!! hehehe) started packing and stumbled onto this 1982 - 2001 BMW Inspection Oil Service reset tool that was stored away. I only used it twice, so as new. Googled for what they go for now, and it is all over the place. www.fruugo.co.nz has the same tool for $99-00 and $42-95...LOL. But the cheapest is $21-93 on Aliexpress (they no longer sell these), but overall the majority of local sites have it over $40-00. I also cannot recall how much I paid for it when I purchased it, so I'll say... $30-00 Please note, prefer pick-up in Grenada Village (Wellington), but can meet in Johnsonville/Churton Park/Porirua/Petone. Cannot courier as we're moving this coming Saturday 29 Jan 2022, so must be collected before then. If it does not sell, I'll keep it (for maybe one day, should I decide to buy a BMW again). And more important: prefer unvaccinated person to pick-up, but vaccinated also welcome. 😊

How's the hunting for a Z3 3.0L going Willie? Or have you by now managed to purchase one by now? 😉

Jon is a great guy, he did the manual conversion on my BMW E36 about 5 years ago, and back then all in all cost me more than $7k! Never again 😟