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Well, in this case the winning bidder turned out to be someone who had asked a question so perhaps things aren't always the way they seem?

Thats getting up. Same year and km as my manual one asking 11k.

I think you've made this rant before? It sounds familiar.. I'm pretty much the opposite. I prefer to ask questions and get a feel for the sellers attitude and honesty before physically viewing. Often i don't bother pursuing if the response is "phone me", etc. or sarcastic, dishonest, combative, etc. Sometimes i don't view until after I've bought depending on the circumstances (so questions can be quite important). I've bought and sold many on trademe and various forums over the years and find this approach works equally well for me. Different strokes for different folks.

Got one on the way from China $16

I'm at work, so this is rushed and a brain dump, but.... I think 'asks' certainly contribute. People look to trademe to see what their vehicle is commanding before listing. I've watched the E36 M3 'ask' pattern going up and up and that impacts what they sell for eventually. You can guarantee the next one doesn't come on at 20k (probably a realstic value for these cars imo) when others are on there for 40. In that respect 'asks' do contribute to setting prices. Also, the purple vert sold to Rose City... it must have changed hand around 35 (sure someone can look it up) but that doesn't appear to have 'reset / raised' it's value.

If it's had waterpump, plugs, coils, battery, tyres (runflats are awful) and all of the gaskets addressed (rocker cover, sump and oil filter housing in particular) otherwise you're bound to be up for those costs.

Hi, Anyone have a 5 speed knob lying around in good condition i.e. doesn't spin or come off easily like they tend to do. 😕 Thanks

It's overpriced, but I don't personally think pedals and/or spoilers add any value or desirability. Look for more important things like proper tyres, service records and waterpumps.

Fair enough 👌

Oh, so now we have two standards? You've contradicted your previous statement. People just use whatever they have that works, it's the kiwi way.

I think we tend to adapt when it makes sense to do so.

Its sad, but sourcing anything locally these days is a pain in the ass

Just use an M54B30. Similar power, near plug n play and 1/3 the price.

I think at $25k i'd have hit play if it didn't look so neglected. Guess I'm out now.

Right on, will do. Cheers

That's alright, I will track down the o.g on ebay UK

I've been to see it a couple of times and spoken with the guy there. I think the asking price fluctuates with the general state of the business.

These i like

Thanks for the links but I think they look a bit too modern. I'm not really a fan of the slant eyed ones either. Just want stock with some smoke. The rear of the 130 is slanty enough as is. 🙂

What can be done to remove that doh look on it's face? 🤔

Don't suppose you know where to get some smoked pre facelift ones? Cheers

Ok, sounds like new owner wants to keep, fair enough

Anyone care to take bets on the price if it gets relisted.... I'm going with $18k

It could be the exhaust leak?

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