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...in my case I need to replace the coolant thermostat and housing. Getting this done tomorrow (Frid 31 Aug) at Winger BMW. ?

Cheers Nathan, much appreciated. ?

That is life, Andy. I always take very good care of my car/s...always have, always will. ?

Cheers Andy, much appreciated ?.

Awesome, appreciate the suggestion, and I will rather do that. Cheers.

After my previous 330i was written off on 23 July 2018, insurance paid out almost full amount (still waiting to hear back about my excess that I believe should be refunded - 19 year old crashed into my previous 330i while it was parked at home). Then got myself this 2000 330i with 145 000km on the clock, 19" wheels, sunroof, lovely interior. Drives really nice.

All, Anyone willing to help me flush and refill the coolant in my 2000 BMW 330i? If someone is willing to help, pls name your price (case of beers, or 2 cases ??). I can come to you (closer to Johnsonville the better). And I can only do weekends (pref Saturdays). Story is: I bought the 330i on Monday afternoon 20 Aug, I drove it home from Winger BMW to Grenada Village, halfway the engine light came on and stayed on. I parked the car at home and Tuesday afternoon I popped the hood, opened the radiator cap and there was hardly anything in the tank. So I topped it up with tap water, turned the car to on, and the engine light stayed on. I left it overnight, and Wednesday afternoon I checked the water level again, and it was fine, so I started the car...and the engine light came on for 1 second, then turned off. I then drove the car to New World Churton Park, no issues. Also drove the car yesterday all day, no issues. So I want to flush the coolant system and fill it up again, and if anyone can help, that will be appreciated. It seems the price for a flush is from $88 upwards. Yesterday I bought 3.78L of Prestone Concentrate Antifreeze/coolant at Repco, but checking some youtube videos, they were all over the place, and no video was the same. Thanks. Charl

True, thanks Olaf. ?

Thanks everyone for your replies and offering me your cars, but I just scored a bargain. An E46 330i Motorsport with 145k, immaculate for $3k. Pics to follow soon-ish.

Received my call yesterday from insurance...getting full-payout minus my access. I did mention that I don't believe I should pay the access, seeing that my car was stationery at home, and a 19 year old crashed into its rear. Lady said she will refer to a different team and also check the Police report, etc. I've had a few chaps asking if I can buy the car back, seeing that they're interested in the (90 000km) 3L engine. Insurance said they will sell the car to me for $1550-00. Now waiting on the 2 different chaps to let me know if I shall go ahead and confirm with the insurance on Monday.

I'm with AMP. Signed up with them in Jan 2018 after I was with State (heard a lot of bad things about State).

...that is what I am worried about. ?

I am in the market, but can only buy something once the insurance has paid out. And yes, we had an agreed value, but the thing is, I have heard (could be rumours) that the insurance companies only pay out about half, or just more than half, of what one has insured your car for. I will hopefully know next week how much I will be paid out. Worse case, the week after.

I do have some great options...but no use me bidding or making offers on any car/s until I know how much and when the insurance will pay out.

Thanks Sandy, I do have this one on my Trademe watch list. Problem is the auction closes in 8 hours, and I need my beauty sleep ?

Thanks John. That's a beauty, and one of my favourite colours and shapes. Pity you're in AKL, shipping will be pricey. And I'm still waiting to hear from the insurance...?

Nice ride. I'm still waiting to hear from the insurance, and I have no idea how much they will pay out. Waiting game.......?

Thank you. I'm not really a fan of the E90s (E90, 91, 92, 93) shapes, but I believe the E91 is a touring? If so, can you pls message me the specs (kms, year, colour, price, etc)? Thanks.

Thanks. If you can, pls message me the details (kms, year, colour, etc).

All, Monday 23 July 2018, a 19 year old crashed into my stationery E46 330i sedan - he was doing at least 80+ in a 50 zone and was not looking at the road when the crash happened. He was driving his dad's car (luckily fully insured). He has been charged with reckless driving and will be appearing in court this coming week. Friday 27th the assessor informed me that my 330 is a write-off. Now a waiting game for the two insurance companies to come to an agreement and pay me out. So, I will be looking for an E46 330i sedan again soonish. Maybe in two weeks or so. Prefer Wellington area. I have saved a few 330s on TM. Cheers, Charl

Thank you sir. I'm happy to hear that you are not offended. And you are correct, it is sad to hear about Tom and their struggle. All we can do is to pray and hope for the best outcome. I also don't force my beliefs on anyone. We all believe what or who we want to believe in, and I respect that, but a while back the same "respect" was not showed to me - I was basically "attacked" on this site. I am not upset about that, life goes on. Anyhow, have a wonderful week..and God bless you. ?

You are correct sir, and I did not mean to offend you. It is just, the last time I quoted a Bible verse here on Bimmersport, I was told that seeing I believe in God, I must also be believing in fairies, and I was also told to go somewhere else as this is not the place for "it" (saying anything about the Almighty, or quoting Bible verses).

Good morning Andy, please let me know when would be a good time today for me to come over. And also let me know the address, you can pm me. Thanks.

Hi Andy, are they still in good and wofable condition? If yes, can I collect sometime tomorrow please? I'm off to bed now, have to get up at 5am, and will only see your reply tomorrow morning around 10am. Cheers.

Hi all, I tried to replace the rear shocks on my 2000 BMW 330i E46 sedan today with new Koni shocks, but realised that the old rubber stops were torn. Does anyone know where I can get hold of 2 rubber stops? Prefer OEM and new condition. Talk to me if you have, or know where I can buy. I can get a pair OEMs on ebay for just under NZ$30 incl delivery, but will need to wait a couple of weeks to a month before items will be delivered. I may also consider getting new shock absorber dust sleeves...but the current/old ones on the BMW are still fine. If anyone has new ones at a good price, talk to me. I'm in Wellington. Cheers, Charl