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    Sorry when I saw it was shoped I thought it was just a colour in esp when the pic has "playing with colour' in it.

    I too like the colour. Not the usual "BMW's come in this colour blue so its gotta be that colour". To each their own.

    maybe i should take the photo down - lol!!! i had over 50 swatches to choose from and kept coming back to this colour - i wanted a brightish blue metallic but with a deep colour if that makes sense - it doesn't look exactly how i imagined but hey , what can you do....

    these 2 photos are closer to what i was after...

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    What program/web site you use to recolour. Wanna see what I could do with mine

    ok the blue is real - the shot where it fades out was just me mucking around in Picasa - Googles free imaging app.

    I have tried Photoshop but found it a hassle....

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    If it's real or not, the factor silver looks better IMO.

    Why not get it painted an orginal BMW blue?

    the blue is real , just recently done. I think arctic silver with black rims was a bit boring. I liked the Interlagos Blue but the standard BMW Navyish?? Blue I can't stand , too dull . this one changes a bit in different light but hey each to their own...

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    Wow, what did you get done to it?

    ah , lets see - just asked for the full service combo , no upscaling - oil/filter/bulbs/ drive belt/ drive belt tensioner/ball joints/bust set/rack end/spark plugs..i think for labour they just pick a phone number out of the white pages and double it !! :-)

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    Greetings to everyone. I'm the proud owner of an E36 which is slowly getting improved over time.Any other South Aucklanders out there?? Actually , we are all Super City members now right ?? :-)

    Dream car would be something like a black M3 (E46 or newer) so if some millionaire feels like swapping ?? (kidding)

    So far I've done: new air filter , DVD player , TSW 18 inch Spas on NT5000's , Tints by Hyper , Jamex Super Lows , A/C regassed today (praying for no leaks) , full wallet busting service , sub , and fixed little bits and bobs...(wiper pump , valve caps , wiper blades , wiper arms , locks , central locking , painted top grill and tail lights etc..)

    In the future : new windscreen , headlights , badges , custom door panel inserts , bigger DVD screen , and hopefully a custom paint job.... Hoping for something like Interlagos Blue with black trim for a clean modern look.

    Anyway , dreams are free - pity I didn't win Powerball in the weekend.

    Have a good week!!!!

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    Hi I'm new. And looking at buying my first BMW. Does any one have any helpful hints on what to check when looking at buying an E36. <_<

    Hi - I'm only on my first BMW (an E36) and I would recommend Car Inspection Services for a thorough check over assuming you are in Auckland or Wellington.

    My personal opinion is get one with a decent motor and then over time work on other things like wheels , stereo , body etc...

    I bought mine cheaply but my first service was $1700!!! Just a little bit more pricy than my old Toyota was!!

    Common issues seem to be saggy door and roofs , and according to a guy I saw today , air conditioning. I have heard of others having troubles with electrics - I'm unsure how much of that can be checked pre purchase.

    Good luck!! They are awesome cars - you won't regret it.

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