Kees

Perfect thanks, thought there must have been a thread on it I missed.

This seems interesting, anyone know any history on it (assuming it hasn't been posted about already)? https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/530i/listing/5167423337 Not something I'd personally buy but it does seem like an interesting oddity. A UK import E39 M5 that was "N500" converted, exported to New Zealand and then mysteriously reshelled into a 530i under the pretence of being a "sleeper" so is missing all exterior M5 design elements.

HAHAHA don't tempt me.... I'm already doing a similar with Smart cars.

I remember buying mine for $3,200. LCI with style 216 wheels and in Le Mans blue. 2 keys and pretty tidy but far from perfect. Had 250,000km which I'm sure would have scared most people off. Was a great car though. I think I ended up selling for $4K and then the new owner crashed it. That was an insane amount of car for the money.

Some of you may remember a "cheap" 540iS popping up on Marketplace in circa 2021. It was this car, with awful paint fade. Listing: https://www.facebook.com/share/14bXNXGGjh/ Everyone was after this car, including me, so I know it sold for a fair bit more than the asking price. This guy bought it and had it repainted along with the wheels being refurbed. I'm not sure how much mechanical work was done. I have seen the car in person and met the owner. From memory (don't quote me on this though) he told me the paint job was to the tune of about $20K. It is a nice, professional job overall, but I noted small amounts of overspray on door handles gaskets etc, and there was some orange peel as well (which made me think it either cost less, or he got ripped off). The paint is definitely far better than the paint on the majority of NZ's E34 fleet - this is just me being extremely picky because I was told it cost so much. The car does (on the exterior at least) present very well. In terms of price, it's a nice car but its certainly a ridiculous figure. The Avus blue one had no takers at $26K, and there was a 420G manual converted auto 540i with sports seats, LSD and throwing stars on trademe for $12K with no takers. They are good cars but $45K is deep into proper M Car territory.... Could be the lighting, but orange peel next to license plate and above tail light?

Absolutely! It is on my list - V10 TDI specifically. Still have my manual W8 and love it dearly. I should do a little fleet update at some point.... things have got a little out of control if I'm honest 🤣

Will have a look this week. From some brief research I think you are correct Neil, but I will confirm this week seeing as I have a couple people potentially interested.

This is also quite amusing:

To add to it, this E39 M5 is a Singapore import.... What do we think it's realistically worth? Low 20s?

Bump... Have done a big price drop as need it gone. $8.5K ONO. More powerful, faster, lighter, more luxurious and (in my opinion) A LOT cooler than a Version R Colt.

There's a square set on Marketplace for $2,500. Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/share/ME1RDvaxteHe1zE2/

Hi everyone, I am looking to sell the BBS RCs on my M Coupe as I am reverting back to the stock Style 40 wheels. Does anyone have any idea what my RCs could be worth as I have no clue - I was thinking in the neighbourhood of $2k (including the Toyo Proxes that are on them)? Obviously I don't want to list them too cheap, but I don't want to get laughed at for putting them up for too much. I would describe them as fair condition - they present well but are far from perfect. I know some BBS wheels are quite desirable but not sure on these. They may be tricky to fit to other models as the rears are huge! Haven't had them off so don't know the exact specs but if I were to guess: Fronts: 18 x 8.5 - these are running 225/40/18 Rears: 18 x 11.0 - these are running 285/40/18 Comparison in width to stock style 40s:

Same. So cool! Might compromise with this... 😂 https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/toys-models/die-casts/other/listing/5001136891