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What's a pair of PS5s cost these days? I have a VRS on PS4's which will need replacement in perhaps a year or so. 

That sounds absolutely mad. Please do it 😂

Not looking, not looking, not looking 😁

15 hours ago, Choo said:

I don't remember when my phone OS updated but weirdly the phone still connects to other bluetooth devices just not my car. Also, I tried my work iPhone and that too did not play audio. Anyway, thanks for your feedback.

You said in your opening post that you could still make phone calls via BT? Or have I misunderstood?

If you can still connect to the car via BT (with voice calls) then if you've the option enabled it's likely a setting in the car or phone somewhere.

If the BT connection is still available it looks like a phone issue. Perhaps there's been a phone OS update or the BT profile has changed. That's where I would be looking.

"Interesting" RUC calculation for hybrids at $57/1000km, which assumes they all run at 3l/100km (referenced from the source, not performed my own calculations).

A missed opportunity to change the flat rate of $76/1000km for everything under 3.5T. Quite a large difference between your 118d and M50d 😂

Bahhh!

That's a bit harsh.

Very very capable motor.

Tourings will have the airbags and compressor gubbins for rear self-leveling. The bags can and do wear, replacing both is perhaps $1k? The bags aren't expensive but the labour  might be depending on other equipment, like active anti-roll, etc. Someone more tech than me can help here.

N55's generally pretty reliable but they do need to be maintained like any BMW this age. Regularly servicing, oil changes, engine plastics, etc. Charge pipe worth replacing/upgrading for piece of mind. You're had an e61 and the f11 isn't too different, depending on spec.

If someone can suggest a good BMW independant in Auckland I would suggest getting them to look at it before committing.

Wow!

Time warp.

Stunning car.

I remember having a great chat with the owner after a visit to the Paraparaumu pool. Lovely guy and a real enthusiast. Condolances to the family if they end up reading here.

On 5/18/2023 at 6:12 AM, Olaf said:

Still good with a decent upscaling player.  I run a Pioneer LX500 and am consistently surprised at how well it renders DVD from 1080P up to 4K. 

Indeed some great titles there!

1080p was Blu-ray, so I think DVD was 576i if PAL? Can still look really good.

Semi-related.

I spotted a gold W8 estate tavelling the opposite way heading towards Otaki Beach (at speed 😆).

Very much liking your enthusiasm and sense of adventure Kees!

Saw you last Thursday. Love the car 👍

On 12/12/2022 at 1:20 PM, Cammsport said:

He has spent a heck load on maintenance. EGR cooler failed, rear door actuator and stuts failed, rear air bag struts leaking, various suspension components replaced (expected). Couple grand each visit. 

Nothing unusual then!

Nice to see a loved one owner NZ car.

On 12/12/2022 at 2:57 PM, curryinahurry said:

Looking at the trademe listing above, I'd have some concerns about the poor fuel economy (10.8/100km).  Mine is the older, less efficient M57 and I get a flat 10.0/100km through mainly town driving with the odd longer drive.

It kinda suggests this car doesn't get a good run to clean the DPF regularly...

Wouldn't read too much into it. We've no idea what kind of loads, journeys, driving style, etc.

Sounds

58 minutes ago, Spinner99 said:

My car is a March 2007 build and has the CCC Idrive  which might have fewer options? 

Possibly, just due the age.

On mine you can rotate the projection and move up/down. Not sure about side to side!

Oh, if it’s definitely a HUD windscreen ignore me!

Have you messed around with the configuration in iDrive?

It sounds like to me you don't have the correct windscreen for the HUD option. It's not surprising really given how many E60 windscreens are in NZ and how then how many are HUD capable?

A HUD windscreen has a coating/filter on the inside that reduces the reflection and brings the HUD text into focus. A good test is to see if the clarity improves in rain, it's still not quite right but it does improve the clarity.

Looks superb Barry.

2 hours ago, Bandit said:

Expensive way to buy a car. Hammer price plus 15% plus GST on the 15% 😯

Most of the cars in Webbs current catalogue have been exposed to the marketplace for some time. Plus a few re-runs too.

Worth 10k just for the clock. Surely!

On 3/11/2022 at 3:28 PM, Olaf said:

Mine had the large clock where the tacho now is.  I don't think any 316i was equipped with a tach (unless it was an option list item).

How it was in Aug 2020

I miss that clock....

Looking forward to having another drive over the holidays if you're around...

Looking great Rich!

I was just thinking that myself. I’ve the n55, albeit in a much heavier body, but I do miss the more sensitive low rev response of the Touareg’s 3.0l diesel lump.

Oh yes I agree it’s not your job. Just raise it as a possibility given the different configurations available and that we’re located at the bottom of the world…