Sammo

Its a very nice car, no doubt, but the reupholstery on the 318i Touring makes me very hapy I stumped for all original BMW fabric for my retrim - looks like spotlight or corolla fabric.

$20k, damn, almost had a flutter last minute with the E30 resto fund 😬

Changed the rear bump stops on the F31 - first time wrenching on a newer BMW - was quite pleasant dealing with 10 year old bolts, rather thn 35 year old ones.

Was heading into town in the E30 this morning and a Long Beach Blue OG M2 accompanied me most of the way from Birkenhead - not sure if it was a member.

Assuming not as he ignored me at the lights 😂

One of the few 'modern' BMWs I would swap to I think.

The incredible G80/G81 Colours more than make up for the styling IMO

2 hours ago, Kees said:

I have driven this very car a couple of times as my friend owns it. It is fabulous and well cared for, if I didn't have 7 cars it would probably be joining my fleet. 

Which M3 did he buy? Although guess it won't be long before it is revealed

Little Easter meetup - the red M325i was on Trade Me not long ago and is absolutely spectacular! 
 

This build is on fast forward 💪

Saw that the other day - did think that was a great looking E82!

Very hard to say - only one I've seen for sale on Trade Me that was in the $60k range (who knows if any of the $100k plus asking ones have sold, and for what behind closed doors?) was that yellow one a few years back with the wrong interior and fibreglass bits, desparate for TLC.

Given the market for toys, if you really have to sell it your expecations would need to be realistic.

If its a minter, get some horny photos, put it on Collecting Cars and roll the dice?

An Australian (Ex Auckland car) 1987 LHD one with 120km sold for $120k a few days ago - a few of us will have seen this one in the flesh - very nice, tastefully modified.

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1987-bmw-e30-m3-16

Stop it:

Looks fantastic!  interested to see how it wears in a few months?

I did my Mtech2 wheel myself (leather dye then a matte clear) and it looked spectacular ofr a while, but gets shiny again quite quickly.

Hard to say without knowing the reserve...

Its an N54 / PFL (although seems most manuals are).

I had been surprised that one had been sitting around so long, but never realised the mileage was very much in question and its not actually an NZ New M325i, but a UK import sport.

Very clean, but a shame the retrimmed Houndstooth has the stitched in ///M logo on it - I've got the OEM Mtechnic seat badges pinned in mine but at least you can pull those off if they are not to taste.

And yes, wheels look like they need the 'brake dust' cleaned off 🤣

On 3/5/2024 at 11:16 PM, Neil McCauley said:

Any more pics of the M2 on BBS E88's?

Theres a few pics on Autostance's socials

On 3/6/2024 at 5:40 PM, BMTHUG said:

When Tommy Shelby comes into the 21st century looking for some good getaway vehicles

Would be a good getaway vehicle in the 1920s haha

@BMTHUG good to catch up - shame about the rain but some great bimmers on display!

@BMTHUG good to catch up - shame about the rain but some great bimmers on display!

Even with the mismatched kit, gotta be snapped up quick at $25k

49 minutes ago, BMTHUG said:

this is now in my workshop as we speak haha No I didn't buy it but a good client and friend of mine did

Blink once if it was over $50k

^^ Yeah I thought that was a great looking car - the 'IS / SE' kit really is subtle and beautiful

@BMTHUG Mine will be there with the BMW Club 

Looks better than ever - car can definately rock a livery and love the 'track grime' on it too.

*BMPIMP* - looks great man! Grey and red is a fantastic combo

4 minutes ago, Karter16 said:

Every time I see photos of your car I start second guessing my decision to go with the E46!

Haha - just remember it’s only got half the power 🤣