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    On 1/14/2019 at 10:05 PM, kiwi535 said:

    i got my 50 mm ball bmw swan neck machined to accept a convertiball.You could get the 50 mm ball machined to 1and 7/8 

    I've read that this is not difficult. I believe the NZ regulations require a chain attachment for any trailer towing - which is not the case in Europe. Anyone got an engineering company to weld one on?

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    Bringing this post back from the dead - I am looking into importing a Westfalia towbar from the UK for my F31 335d (as it seems Westfalia NZ are now in receivership). My plan is to use (rarely) in conjunction with a towbar mounted bike rack - hence I really want the Euro style removable swan neck rather than the ugly nz ball style.

    Has anyone got any other suggestions?

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    1 hour ago, bonido said:

    Thanks, colour is good, still quiet keen on the 335d for sale on TM so will have to choose between both without driving as down in ChCh. Anyone know how easy to get Nav and radio changed over to NZ spec  also price?

    if the 335d is in budget would definitely go for that instead. NZ new and more likely to have comprehensive service history. better economy and equivalent performance

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    2 hours ago, bonido said:

    F series is more than I want to spend, and seems like e90 series has more of a driver feel to it. Still love the e39 and did look at an e46, nice white one on TM at the moment. There is a 335d touring on TM at the moment, are these reliable or a bombshell?

     

    Having owned both E91 + F31, the older car has a much worse ride quality (despite being on 17's and the new one on 19's), steering perhaps has a bit more feel on the e91 but it's still a wagon rather than a sports car. If you don't mind the idea of diesel, I'd recommend a test drive of the 335d, fantastic combo of performance, usability and economy. Almost certainly more reliable than N54 engined 335i from Japan.

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    1 hour ago, qube said:

    quite rare to find a late model one of these and when you do find one expect to pay top dollar.

    is there any reason you want this specific model over the normal more common pfl n54 version? 

    or otherwise any reason not to go for a F30/F31 335i touring instead for a bit more money?

    The F31 335i is extremely uncommon here - I think I've only seen 3 for sale in the last two years. 2x luxury line jap imports and 1x m-sport nz new. The n55 is probably more reliable than the n54 although the 8-speed ZF on the F-series is a massive upgrade on the old 6-speed autobox.

    This appears to be the only one on TM at the moment

    https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1862146263.htm?rsqid=d09b331609444764805821f97ea6203c

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    5 hours ago, Driftit said:

    I also take my own responsibility for the safety of my vehicle by an emissions check only once every two years. 

    surprised they check the emissions on the gas guzzling V6/V8 fleet (that somehow the giant trucks that are everywhere are not included in the calculation for)

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    35 minutes ago, SteveArmy90 said:

    Hi everyone. I've been looking over this forum and others. I understand the 135i was going to be firm, but it may just be a bit too firm. I've done some research and you get the idea - I want normal tyres.

    Called up both Beaurepaires masterton and Bridgestone Masterton. They both refuse to replace the run-flats with non run-flats, citing that it's illegal to do. 

     

    Is this really the case?! 

    No. You just need to replace all four tires with the same type.

    Michelin PS4S for the win

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