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Hi Sven - I had a similar issue after unplugging my aircon unit to remove a Dension system. I took it to @HELLBM who cleared a bunch of codes (I think caused by unplugging things with the battery connected) and it then ran fine.

Diesel 3 series in your price range will be fairly high km E91 320d - not inherently a problem as the N47 is pretty strong but there are reports of timing chains shitting the bed which is an engine out ($$$) replacement job. You should be able to find a nice pre-facelift 325i touring (2006-2008) which has the N52 engine, price is similar to a 525i probably but the 3 series are a bit more involving to drive

The advantage of the Sytner one is that if you wanted to, you could keep it under BMW Warranty forever. Surprises me there isn't an NZ equivalent given there seem to be a lot of people with aftermarket warranties.

I do like it. But 58k US will also buy a 2018 M3

As an ex- Alpina UK employee owned car, you'd hope it had been serviced appropriately (no guarantees i guess). It must be ok to be sold as an approved used car through a main dealer though.

OK not trademe - but 340000km in < 5 years is good going even with a heavy dose of motorway / autobahn. doesn't look to have had a tough life but >40k seems expensive given I got a 1 year old 335d with 10000 miles for just over 50 landed. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201902014494028?radius=1500&amp;make=BMW&amp;model=ALPINA D3 BI-TURBO&amp;postcode=n15en&amp;onesearchad=Used&amp;onesearchad=Nearly New&amp;onesearchad=New&amp;advertising-location=at_cars&amp;sort=price-asc&amp;page=2&amp;modal=photos

M135/M140i with adaptive suspension?

Probably not that many KM for an N57 (see below)

I think this is the case with most performance cars these days. Extremely competent, easy to drive and powerful with so much electronic safety equipment that the 'fun/character' factor feels as though it has been engineered out of them. Certainly I'm no driving god but my 335d requires nothing more than nailing the throttle and holding the steering wheel in sport mode.

Service indicator reset is the same as E9x models in the F series - it's the electronic service record I want to keep.

Probably faster than an M5 if on the autobahn. F10 generation D5 has a top speed of 324kph, M5 will be bouncing off the limiter well before then

Just an impression - but the newer vehicles have electronic service history via an idrive menu which as I understand is only updatable by authorised BMW dealers or independents if they pay a fee to use the BMW software (I haven't checked but doubt this would be any of the wellington indys). With a 3 year old car I think that's probably worth preserving.

This is a good question. Seems to be limited info on whether the change from Jeff Gray to Winger has changed the service at the main dealer (taking mine there for brake fluid / WOF later in the month though). However it seems a little odd that there's no one else doing newer <10 yr old BMW's. Have heard good things from @Olaf and others about Auto 38 and it's conveniently located to me, however seems perhaps better for the >10 year old models.

Only the three most expensive are LCI model.

I like this - probably as much as an F10 M5 and more than a 535D. Seems reasonably priced given the performance and km. I wouldn't get the deco-set stripes or the fussy front lip if I were ordering new though. I wonder where it's come from - RHD but kph speedo and diesel is an unusual combo - Singapore perhaps? https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1945379589

@Young Thrash Driver @Olaf was referring to the E60 generation which has the N62 (actually Alpina H1) in it - the E39 pictured above does have the M62TU.

For those of us who don't mind diesel and / or tourings, they're a godsend (still hoping G81 M3 touring might be a thing)

interesting comparison to the following E60 generation, the E39 M5 IMO is more desirable (especially with manual box) but given the reputation of the V10, i think I'd rather have the supercharged V8 in the E60 B5.

Just the one microfilter (square one)

Yeah the microfilter is absurdly expensive ($150 + GST) for a part that costs $20 USD on ebay.

I'm the fool paying dealer prices for my oil change! My first change (last year) was ~$350 from Coombes Johnston. I am intending to keep the car for a while but I like having the electronic service record updated and I haven't found any indies to do that here in Wellington.

very nice. I think I prefer that to the clown shoe.

@sobanoodle yes - we're 10ppm sulfur for diesel and petrol since mid 2017. basically equivalent to Europe. Australia still allowed 150ppm in 91 atm. Also, unless you're tracking your diesel, 5000k oil change interval is way OTT.

or even put an NA S62 in there. would be awesome with a manual gearbox and 400hp

shame. can't be more than a few of these left now. not sure that many ever made it here new.