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May be some truth to that, it was >6 weeks until I could get my 335d in for the EGR recall.

10 owners / 6 different license plates is a good effort...

Doesn't seem to be much out there in the diesel category atm for E61's. Impressive mileage on this 530d but not sure I'd go there. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-2669279541.htm X3 3.0d? (may not be big enough inside) http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-2637405208.htm

N47 issues are oversold IMO. dad’s 2010 320d is now on 225k km without issues, serviced every 25k km

another black 530i E39 Touring in Wellington (tasteful apart from the BMW motorsport stickers)

My understanding is the Japanese nav system is more involved to convert than the UK version, which essentially involves uploading a different map. Eurosurgeon did mine (UK import). Keep in mind that BMW online nav map updates won't be able to be done unless the dealer codes the vehicle. I am going to get that done with mine provided the cost isn't exorbitant. It is possible to setup Connected Drive via BMW NZ (form attached below) change-owner-form.pdf

Agree that is nice. Also spotted this lovely (but absurdly overpriced) Individual 760Li. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-2672377374.htm Guess in Singapore (and maybe Japan) they might be a bit more common given how expensive cars are there anyway, an extra $10k SGD is a drop in the bucket. Hardly any ex-UK with individual interior...

Estorilblau ?

thanks @Olaf - I suspect that Elite have got someone in to do it, which may have been Airflowe (as that was who they suggested if I wanted to take full respray of front bumper option). Good to have choices though!

For the follow-up: Elite Detailing on Hania St sorted a quick, high quality and reasonably priced job (pic attached). Would recommend.

Blue / caramel interior E39 M5 spotted on SH1 southbound in J'ville around lunchtime today. Looked very nice - Euro plate with BM as first two letters. Didn't get much of a look at it, was long gone once got past the speedcamera in Ngauranga gorge. Belong to anyone on here?

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People in red cars who can't park ?

Any suggestions? Some idiot in a red car has taken quite a bit of paint off my front bumper - would like to avoid claiming insurance if possible.

Yes this is possible. There is a form to complete and email to BMW NZ (attached below). The functionality on pre-idrive 5 (~2017) vehicles is pretty disappointing so don't go in with high expectations, the integration with phone app is much better on newer cars change-owner-form.pdf

Anyone think this is suss?

You might want to hand back your petrolhead credentials preferring a turbo 4 to an NA inline 6...

Current gen runflats (eg. Bridgestone S001) are a couple of orders of magnitude less harsh than my previous car (Bridgestone RE050) - I'm sure the tire tech has improved in the last 10 yrs

Nice looking colour combo - might be nicer on OEM wheels but could be a good buy. Wonder whether it might be slightly under-engined with the 2L. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/2628923879?bof=iYopQFZF

@Gaz fully agree - the market for 'high k's' F10 M5's is small in a normal economic situation and miniscule at present, thinking there's a high chance this'll end up $1 reserve or fixed

50mm Westfalia detachable ball head to suit F30/F31 - I suspect suits a bunch of other models too. Comes with keys. Happy to send anywhere or collection in Wellington

For sure they are battling - my item was 'redirected' then 'delayed' after 12 days, then randomly showed up at the original address ?‍♂️

Yours @Mikan? I thought it might have been a Bimmersporter's (well looked after!) - @qube used to be yours?

Nice black E39 touring