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Bland 318i auto coupe in average condition for $12k ?

Haha just saw it and came here to see if anyone had seen it. Interesting mileage history, reregistered and SMG, wonder what the deal is. Cheap as though.

I'm not so sure on the FCP vs Schmiedmann pricing but I know FCP is always pretty sharply priced, has plenty of choice and the shipments arrive in a week (Thanks Fed Ex), GST free from the US at good shipping rates.

Perfect timing, cheers!

Gorgeous car, Alpina wheels are the best ?

Hard to comment on value without knowing condition and maintenance done - compared to others on the past year or so these two are both cheap. I would less concerned with 145km vs 195km on a 20 year old car TBH, condition is more important.

Theres a Blue Msport on Trademe for not much more that looks like way better value. And it's in AKL. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/2806020441?bof=DQgWLR7D Aside from the low kms, this silver one is about as undesirable as a 330ci gets IMO. If you want a $4K 330ci, good idea to have another $2k at least put aside as well.

@Arron Thanks man - nice wheels but probably not what I'm after (colour / width / condition) - would maybe view them if I was in CHC to check how the colour looked but all good ?

What width / offset / colour?

Are their lungs going to be up to the task though ?

Haha - I'm getting a bit anal now but these have faces that are a bit chrome and want similar style but with silver / brushed faces and polished lips. Or, in my dreams - some ACS Type 2/3 racing. Have had my eye on these (reps) but don't think they are in stock.

Have to say, after a week with the Supersprint on, I'm very happy - I think its just about perfect for the OEM+ thing I'm going for with the car. I swear its a little more vocal than when first put on. Great cruising rumble and manly sounding cold starts, no drone, nice 'smooth' burbles on deceleration and when rev matching for downshifts and sounds good with the induction roar when I boot it. Makes the rear look a little tougher too. To do list for rest of year: Oil / Filter and Oil level sensor - switching from Edge 5w30 to HPR5 5w40 Smoke test Remap Coilovers and good alignment Different Wheels Boot respray (its a slightly darker colour which isn't obvious but bothers me)

@zero nice, going to try this next weekend and saw this nice kiwi approach! Don't think I have an vacuum leak but might as well see

Not sure to be honest - older BMWs values are hard to pin down - usually comes down to how much the buyer wants it. On one hand it's a late model facelift with low km and good service history. On the other hand it's not a sport model and the 2.5 is the less desirable motor (still reliable and sounds good though) and the interior won't be for everyone. Up to you and your budget - don't see it being worth more than $8k though - if it sells there are quite a few nice looking E46 convertibles about, and will be more coming toward summer.

Main difference with Facelift is the updated front and rear headlights. If you like the look and don't mind the smaller engine, it looks like a well maintained example, late model, (for an E46) with low kms - I would offer him $7-7500 and see how you go? As it hasn't hit reserve the auction isn't 'live' yet?

Value depends on colour / interior / condition and if Msport or not. Mileage less important than condition and maintenance. I'm guessing its the black 2005 facelift on TM though? EDIT - if it is, that car appears to have most common failure points already sorted and if you don't mind the facelift look or interior colour looks to be a well looked after car. They are good cars, reliable by BMW standards and the convertibles are supposedly less prone to the achilles heel subframe issues. Budget to get the cooling system refreshed if there isn't evidence of it being done preventatively - common failure points are waterpumps / expansion tanks and overheating has disastrous results. Otherwise minor oil leaks are pretty common but not hard to fix. My advice however is to get a 330ci. Quite a bit more power (which you will want in a heavy, auto convertible) and won't really be any worse on fuel. Some decent looking ones available in AKL now as well. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/2802642639?bof=K9OuyeuO https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/2802642893?bof=bxTkPxEh

Thanks - car dealer is already sorting an initial issue with passenger door not remote unlocking and passenger mirror not adjusting... Do have a 3 year warranty as well so fingers crossed.

Congratulations - looks beautiful - please bring it to the next meet

Haha, just came here to post about this 318is. Looks SO good. In the context of recent asking prices, not too bad given rarity, desirability and condition IMO

"Gas, Grass or Ass, nobody rides for free" Straight up pussy wagon

For some reason I was expecting a Dakar Yellow E36

Need a showroom thread

@EthanJ FYI - wouldn't recommend Takapuna mufflers TBH. My Supersprint is on and sounds good and looks good but once I left my car (and they wouldn't commit to a price up front), shock horror, I got given a million different reasons as to why it didn't fit correctly, how tricky a job it was (was designed for E46 330i) and the extra time they had to spend and ended up getting my pants pulled down on it a bit. Lesson learnt - get a quote before leaving a car with someone / if it looks like a Cowboy, it probably is a Cowboy. Also, what kind of business does not have eftpos in 2020? I suspect one with a healthy disregard for the IRD

@Bandit The ST XA Coilovers are already ordered from Germany ? Kind of want a *little* more from the exhaust but think I'll just quit while i'm ahead as don't want to risk ruining the tone / creating drone etc ?