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I agree - have a reasonably well specced 2014 15" MBP (2.8 Quad i7 / 512GB SSD) and with a new battery I bought used a couple of years ago and it still feels fantastic, running latest OSX. Resale is always strong too.

iPhone 12 Pro Max on the way, typing this on a Macbook Pro ? What can I say, I like handsome computers, car doors that thud when they close and soft touch interior plastics ?

I'm an Aucklander but have done 3-4 pretty good SI Road trips in the last 10 years and just did another 10 day one in September (sadly in a rental RAV4). This time around we flew into CHC, then did the below: Drove across Arthurs pass (fantastic) Stayed in Punakaiki (not as cool as I remembered but neat if you have not been there - the coast up there is beautiful and wild) Drove down West coast and stayed at Fox Glacier (again, not as cool as I remembered, a lot of highway driving really) Stopped in to the Blue Pools past Haast en-route to Wanaka - 2nd half of this drive is spectacular, first half a bit boring Wanaka - always worth a visit Drive from Wanaka to Queenstown over the crown range is incredible, worth stopping at Arrowtown and if you enjoy a Winery, Amisfield nearby is brilliant, although bookings essential Although the drive from Queenstown to Te Anau is pretty boring South of Wakatipu (but still beautiful) the drive from Te Anau to Milford Sound is extraordinary (running out of superlatives now) HIGHLY recommend staying at Milford Lodge and enjoying the sound in the evening and morning away from the crowds - Milford Lodges new Chalets are top notch too, especially the Riverside ones flew out of Queenstown which meant less backtracking If you're going to be in CHC, ducking up to Kaikoura could be good, and then drive down to Mount Cook / Pukaki and Tekapo then through the Lindis pass to Wanaka and Central Otago. Lindis Pass is beautiful. EDIT - Just saw you're not one for sightseeing - I'm an hobby photographer so my view will be biased by the landscape, but as a driving experience the landscape certainly factors, and I was impressed with the quality and flow of the SI roads compared to Auckland / Northland, that's for sure. Be wary of speed as well / use cruise control - I got done at 120kmh on an 8km long flat straight by a cop several kms up the road - easy to creep up on some of these roads, especially in a 5 series, and the cops are enjoying snapping the local tourists...

I just saw this, little disappointed TBH, S50/54 would have been nice. Not that an LS E30 is anything to sniff at!

Done less than a 1000km so far so hard to know TBH. I changed due to the weight as my car was using a fair bit of oil with the edge 5w30 (and I hadn't noticed it using much of whatever was in it when I bought it). Car feels good with either

Jesus, that looks like a lot of work ?

Yeah, I have this style - seem to do the job well enough and the pins give some security. Still make sure to point them away and take my time compressing / uncompressing. Lucky only the fronts are mcpherson struts and don't seem to be under a huge amount of pressure.

Apparently $100k spent. Custom interior and bodywork, M30B35 Turbo, LSD, made to order BBS wheels etc Odd that it hasn't been certed.

Totally agree, very odd to pump so much money into something and not cert - obviously needs plenty more spent to get it finished.

Looks great, best colour! Bet it pulls like a train.

JDM AF

A little bit early 2000s scene styled for me but Jesus, there's been some serious money spent on this: https://www.facebook.com/groups/e30ownersnz/permalink/3485150621524259/

Would be a monster with a tune ?

Guy on a Facebook group asked what it might be worth so jumped on it straight away... Yeah, hoping a buff and wax will get rid of a few little scratches but its in surprisingly good condition.

Someone getting a deal here IMO

Weird - earlier this year I got half way through an online form and didn't complete it. They called me on the Monday and got me booked in - service was exceptional IMO.

Little treat for the 46 arrived today; a set of pretty mint and rare Piano Black interior trim - always wanted a set but never seen it for sale before until a little good fortune on Sunday. Should look a lot nicer than the carbon cube I have. Never realised Piano black had a subtle metallic in it - very nice. Hope to get it in before this Sundays AKL meet up.

Thats a fantastic first BMW!

Yeah, a 330i is definately a better bet with 40hp / 55nm more than a 325i and likely similar fuel economy... Keep a look out.

Yeah, I've found a few relatively rare bits and bobs through FB, it seems a lot of stuff never hits the wider market - one of those coupes (listed on here as well) them sold in a couple of days at that price, think the other two are still for sale although one says 'pending'. I always cross list with TM, surprises me that people 'marketing' a car for sale at over $10K won't spend $50 on a TM classified.

Seems like too many compromises for a silver sedan TBH - quick check on FCP Euro shows a new ABS module is $$$$ I don't think I've seen leather seat covers that look good, but then I'm pedantic with my interior. If you don't mind a sedan there are some pretty decent looking 325i's available for in around the $4K mark. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/325i/listing/2833264388?bof=6vmvu87R https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/325i/listing/2776390425?bof=6vmvu87R https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/325i/listing/2826267739?bof=6vmvu87R

Its asking $9k but white sedan in Nelson just popped up with certed coilovers, an M50B25 purple tag etc?

Good stuff man - up up the 330ci manual values ?

Got the wireless Carplay module working finally, after some back and forth with Ali Express 'Technical Support' ? The issue I was having was entirely due to their technical support telling me to change a key setting and eventually sorted myself thanks to Youtube (unit didn't come with instructions aside form a one page wiring diagram for a different model). System is great though, really brings the car into the 21st century and Carplay has come a long way (I use Android Auto currently). Will be getting a wireless Carplay module for the E46 as well as I'll be dumping my Huawei for the iPhone 12 Pro Max next month ?

Sold already?