balancerider
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3 hours ago, kiwi535 said:you aware this is a ukimport????
is that a problem? much better selection of diesel wagons there than NZ new, BMW NZ I believe only sold the 530d wagon until 2013 anyway
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That’s a well priced F11, especially with N57 and m sport. Good colour combo too
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Fuel consumption will be a dream in that compared to your other two Pete! Lovely colour for an E46
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I'm moving overseas for 12 months and have arranged the car to be stored inside with smart battery tender. Will pump tires up (to ~50psi). Thought I might leave some desiccant sachets inside the car to try to minimise condensation. Planning for oil change immediately before I leave. Car is going to be started / run intermittently while I'm away.
Any other tips?
Also - seems to be conflicting advice as to whether the car should be stored with full or empty tank of diesel? (condensation in tank vs fuel going 'off' / algal contamination)
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Oh well, at least if BMW NZ stop offering them our lax import rules will allow me to import something from the UK.
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I think we can assume that one of these sources is wrong.
I can actually imagine per capita better sales of wagons here c.f. Australia (which is basically like a mini US) i.e. SUV's everywhere.
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4 hours ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said:I believe the M340d will start production the same time as the M340i (which is not from launch as this article claims, for RHD anyways). Diesel is only "too far gone" for those manufacturers that decided to cheat rather than develop better engines.
I do get the impression that VAG have gone diesel on the Audi S4/5/6 to use up their stock of 3.0 V6 diesel engines after the knee-jerk decision by Porsche not to make diesel engined cars any more.
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Would say the 330i is a nice choice, NZ new ones of that era frequently had (dreadful) halogen headlights as standard so something to watch out for. Lowest km option in a car of that age potentially not the best choice either, I'd prefer one with average miles and a lower price especially if suspension / cooling system parts have been replaced.
There is a nice NZ new 330i touring available which may be in budget?
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About time! This looks good, slightly unsure about the rear side window look but otherwise nice.
i see the 330i/d and 340i come with optional LSD. The non slip rubber in the boot floor is a good idea too. Wonder if a 340d will appear or whether diesel is too far gone for that
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1 hour ago, Eagle said:60k sounds like a figure they sold it for in their dreams
still >$30k cheaper than an E30 M3 FWIW
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As a follow up to this - managed to obtain a towbar and electronics module off an NZ new F30 being wrecked (thanks SD European) - fits perfectly, has the chain mounting and is essentially invisible with the swan neck removed. Approx cost $1400 including installation but I believe a better solution than the non detachable non OEM versions being sold locally
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36 minutes ago, Gaz said:^^ E3 wagon - only one of those left in the world.
Are you sure that's not an E23 touring?
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More like 'What did Jon at Auto38 do to your BMW today?' (great service and communication btw) -> new (to me) OEM towbar installed!
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that's 'unique'.
what on earth is going on with the infotainment / gearlever though?
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that's very nice! not sure about the M3 badging personally but otherwise I like it a lot.
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air suspension on this is just horrible. not enough of these around to wreck one like this.
also - so much attention to detail in other parts and then you look at the number plate mounting...
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Welcome - and add some pics of your car when you get a chance.
This issue has been heavily discussed previously
I believe you'll need to get the car coded - Eurosurgeon are said to be good if you are in Auckland.
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6 hours ago, _ethrty-Andy_ said:its always either KM only, or dual MPH/KM. there was no MPH only option
spot on. my question is more why a polish origin car should have mph/kph at all, assuming this e30 wagon was never brought into the US and is LHD
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Super cool to see one of these in Canada, sadly BMW wagons are on the way out again in NA - they're not bringing the G21 3 series in and the E61 was the last 5 series. slightly unusual to have a dual mph/kph cluster in a LHD euro, imagine that's not original?
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Second SD European as a recommendation - I picked up a tow bar for my F31 from there as well
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On 5/21/2019 at 7:52 PM, m325i said:I'm looking at F31 wagons and F36 4xx grand coupes and was wondering what your opinion is on the various motors.
The sweet spot would be a 330d, but they are hard to find.
Thoughts?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-2162609370.htm
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Nope - just spotted while browsing
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On 5/20/2019 at 8:24 PM, PaulHF said:e90 325i Motorsport wagon
@Jacko - E91 330i's are not easy to find, as they're NZ new or UK import only.
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phew - NZ new 525ix, can't be many of those left! good colour too.