Kees

An anonymous post in the E34 NZ page was about this car the other day... "Hey guys just as a warning I would recommend staying far away from the diesel wagon currently for sale on TradeMe: https://www.trademe.co.nz/.../cars/bmw/listing/5313690264... I've seen the car in person. It is not like the seller is advertising at all. He is being very deceitful about large parts of the car. He touts it as tidy and straight while almost every single panel has either missing paint down to primer, or is completely the wrong colour. It seems like it was attacked with brake fluid or paint stripper. It would need a full respray at the minimum. Further he claims the interior is in great condition - this is also untrue. He tries to hide these things with the photos. No photos of the car dry, no photos of the car from the side, or the mismatched white rear bumper. No photos of the boot interior which is definitely not in great condition. I have attached some pictures that show the true state of the car. He is also being deceitful about the legality of the car. He claims the car will be sold with fresh wof upon sale, which might be true depending on when he sells it. But the listing claims the wof expires this month, which is untrue, it expired in August last year. Further in the comments he claims that he "spent money on [the car] and got it legal" - this is untrue as the car still currently does not have a warrant of fitness according to the NZTA. It should be noted too that the car is not certified for the manual conversion, which is required in this case, another thing not disclosed on the listing. The car is notorious for its idle issue that has persisted through its big list of owners of the past couple years. Another thing conveniently left off the listing. I cannot prove it has been fixed in this case, but it is likely that considering all the other big feats he mentions in the listing about the value of the car he would have mentioned this. I have attached a video of the idle issue posted by the seller only 10 days ago. I would seriously avoid the car at all costs. Do not even bother viewing the car in person, it is a waste of time and you will be disappointed. The car is simply too far gone and taking any effort to go see it will be wasted. In the comments someone jokingly asks the seller if he would take 5k. If this was you I would be afraid that the seller would take you up on this offer. The car in its current state is worth nowhere near 5k. I would say avoid going anywhere near this car for more than $1500. I was going to ask the seller why he was being deceitful about the listing. Unfortunately I have been blacklisted from posting more questions on the listing. I simply want people to be aware of the reality of the car."

I was a little jealous after seeing the sale price. Very neat car for the money, especially if you like rare/unique like I do.

Another special Kiwi E34 has gone to this guy in the states. Cool video.

That's awesome, love a flying brick! Bet you surprise a few people at the traffic lights... I imagine the interior is gorgeous. I've been meaning to write a thread on my Volvo I had last year. 2005 S60-R with the all important M66 space ball... heaps of goodies on it too. Was a rowdy beast. Can confirm Volvo seats are in a class of their own.

Small world, I know the new owner! She says it drives awesome.

My mate was reviewing an E39 M5 for his YouTube channel. Perfect opportunity to park my M Coupe next to it for a photo. Unquestionably BMW's best era...

@BreakMyWindow spotted you doing some diagnostic at Albany Pak'nSave. Those Performance brakes give it away. Very cool.

SOLD And going on another Coupe...

Looks familiar...

Finally got around to giving these a clean so they are now ready for sale. Great wheels particularly if you have a powerful car that struggles for traction as the rears are enormous! 5x120 18" BBS RC Staggered Set: Fronts: (RC303) 225/40/18 Tyres Offset: ET 38 Width: 8.5 Inches Rears: (RC301) - these are concave 285/35/18 Tyres Offset: ET 25 Width: 10 Inches Matching set of Toyo Proxes with good tread on the wheels. Also included are 10 extended wheel studs for the rear wheels. Conditions: Wheels are in fair condition. I would describe them as presentable but not mint. There is some light curbing and paint chipping on all of them. Price is $2,400 ONO. Only selling as I've put the factory "Style 40" wheels back on my M Coupe as I personally prefer the stock look.

On another note, I wonder which crack head priced the auction estimate on this...

Love this! https://auctions.webbs.co.nz/lot-details/index/catalog/804/lot/271227?url=%2Fauctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F804

I think the listing just expired? Pretty sure it coincides with the last free listing day as I also listed something that closed at the same time.

Hahaha I don't disagree....

Have my E34 540i up on trademe if its of interest? Solid car with good bones. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/540i/listing/5060303903