Ghost Chip

6 hours ago, KwS said:

Superpro make good bushes, and being polybushes they will last forever and are an upgrade from stock rubber. The sellers on TM are probably from AUS, otherwise you can usually get Superpro from Autolign in NZ. I believe all the polybush options are easier to install than OE replacements which need to be pressed in.

I used Powerflex on my R53, which i ordered direct from the UK https://www.powerflex.co.uk/product-details/Front+Wishbone+Rear+Bush/1836.html

I’m not too familiar with Minis but how much of a hassle is it to replace the bushings on the front?

Mate failed WOF from a bit of play on the front lower control arms. Anyone know where I can source out front lower control arm rear bushes for (R56) 2006 Mini Cooper S?

Trademe showed some from superpro, anyone know this shop?

3 hours ago, Sammo said:

@Ghost Chip I mean I never saw the car but assuming it was in reasonable order I think that’s a fair price (in the context of this market).

Yeah, apart from what I mentioned previously about the rust spots (which he treated when he got the car) and the engine needing more time turning over, it did seem like it was looked after well. He had some spare parts leftover to give with the car as well that wasn’t mentioned in the listing. Good bloke and seemed like an honest sale, whoever got it was lucky.

14 hours ago, Sammo said:

Kind of surprised, wouldn't take to much to make it a real beauty - wonder what reserve was...

Reserve was 15k. Was really keen on that car, really gutted that I missed out, apparently someone called him shortly after and they worked out a deal so have changed hands now. I thought it was too late in the night to hassle someone to negotiate so left it til this morning, guess I was wrong. Be curious to see if it was someone from here that got it?

2 hours ago, Southerner said:

Not a chance! Although the black E36 M3 that was recently on here did make my mind flutter briefly!

 I just have another coupe thats dead rego unfortunately, realistically is abit of work to some extent and being other end of the country would blow its value as such out of the water,

15k is a realistic budget to get a tidy one, can then build up some nice things on it. Sort of the way i went with mine, purchased the full poverty pack as was intending of pulling it all out anyway

I studied down south so have a few friends that I can ask favours from. Would be keen to hear out what it needs done to be road legal.

Realistically I’d rather pay for anything less than 15k and build it up rather than pay for a really tidy example. Really prefer coupes but if it comes with other options would consider sedan - just changed the title to reflect that now. I understand that that budget rules out most e30s, but feel free to send me tidy examples that you think are outside my budget so I can drool at it instead haha 🤤

If you think about it, it makes sense. It’s not a collector level car so no one who’s stacked would drive the price up.

17 minutes ago, Olaf said:

I think one of the most important aspects to owning an old car, is:  You have to like it.  It's going to cost you time, sweat, money.  It's more likely that it'll cost you more than you get back for it.  The main return is enjoynent and memories,  So, if you don't really like it to start with, you've started way in the negatives and may never break even given the true cost of owning an old car.

Fair. That’s very wise

2 minutes ago, gjm said:

It's been for sale for quite a while. Good engine, good gearbox, should be lots of fun.
$16k...? Hmm. Difficult to justify, but standard 190Es are appreciating.

If you are keen on a 190E, I have two of them here which will be looking for new homes...

 

Expanding my horizon, but know nothing about Mercs except that they’re expensive to live with 😂. The one I linked does seem like it’s fairly expensive. I’d probably take it if it was closer to 10k and if parts are easy to get (are they?) as it seems fairly tidy. If you can convince me enough I might take you up on your offer 😏

Looking at what’s out there since prices are going astronomical. Must have wof (or at least close to having a wof) and reg, non sunroof, straight body, minimal to nil rust, and AC  (preferably one that blows cold 😂). Outside of that, fair game for all, project car or not. Cheers!

@gjm @Olaf @Sammo @Eagle

Thought this thread would be more appropriate for my question. Thoughts on this example? Seems fairly tidy. Wonder if parts are as plentiful as e30s. 

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/mercedesbenz/auction-3064660165.htm

That tech one got pulled, wonder if it sold via offer?

@leichtbau I asked and he explained it more in detail why it’s all good but essentially it’s running the factory ECU from the 2.5L.

2 hours ago, leichtbau said:

@Ghost Chip @Olaf the motor in question is now a 2.8 is it not? The first question that should be asked is what management its running.

Yup, stroked engine. Does that mean the ECU?

3 hours ago, Olaf said:

can't answer without seeing the car in question, and should be noted I'm a moderately knowlegable enthusiast rather than a professional mechanic.  I don't mean to sound down on a car you've viewed, I don't even know which one you're referring to.  

Basic regular maintenance on e30 includes oil, oil filter, air filter; brake fluid and coolant every two years; and general mechanical inspection and replacement of parts ahead of every WoF (brakes, suspension, steering) and that good old lubrication of hinges, inspection and replacement of belts, plugs etc at the correct intervals.  Many cars don't even get this much care.  Your run-of-the-mill Toyota/Honda/Nissan/Hyundai etc can withstand more abuse with less maintenance.  An e30 - now in classic status - needs more care.  Hope that helps.

For reference, it was this car I was talking about. And don’t worry, I didn’t even take it that way. https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3081744318.htm

It both does and doesn’t help. I guess where I’m getting at is if it’s the engine not being maintained rather than the engine ageing so to speak, then it should be somewhat reversible by replacing the parts that have worn out? Or is it that if the engine takes noticeable time to turn over, it’s beyond repair / salvaging?

5 hours ago, E28E30 said:

Same Rob

Was this the one that just sold a few weeks ago on TM? Looks like the same photo from the auction.

18 hours ago, Olaf said:

showing a lack of maintenance.  showing it's age is a result of following the standard kiwi maintenance plan (do f*ck-all, then pass it off as 'old').

Genuine question here as I’m new to this. What would you maintain to be able to prevent that? Replacing plugs? Injectors? Pump? Regulator? Would that mean that it’s “fixable”?

22 minutes ago, jon dee said:

I am certifiably not racist.

That’s what all racists say.

Jokes aside, I think if a product is 💩 then call it as such, don’t need to identify it with a certain people group.

Anyway, being too PC is tiring so I’ll stop there.

Your little rant about ducks is making me want to eat roast duck

@E30 325i Rag-Top Not too sure if you’ve viewed the e30 you had a bidding party with but I viewed it yesterday. While one of them looks alright, not too sure if the other rust spot should be of concern (2nd photo). Wonder how much it’d cost to repair.

Engine also didn’t turn over first time around even though it was already warm (Ross said it hasn’t happened before even when left for a few weeks), and generally takes a bit more time to start - may just be the engine showing its age.

6 minutes ago, M3AN said:

Yep, and any company that commissions safety products and doesn't demand proof of safety is equally complicit, as are governments that allow the import and sale of such goods. From design to delivery the whole chain is at fault, not just one part of it.

This.

Like you previously mentioned, China makes all kinds of products, some are cheaply made because the company themselves want to take shortcuts, others are reasonably made. Just a matter of what the company/manufacturer’s standards are.

Almost everything we own/use in the western world is made by China, so apart from the stereotypical jokes, I don’t think genuinely associating the country with crap products is 100% fair.

1 hour ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said:

Nah, just trying to find where the reserve is set, without “accidentally” ending up owning it!

Accidentally owning an e30 can be almost impossible nowadays

@E30 325i Rag-Top Mate are you having a bidding party by yourself?

1 hour ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said:

It’s ok, I don’t think many people have spotted it... only 178 watchers.

My mind’s very simple mate.

3 hours ago, Sammo said:

Unsure how this eluded the search engine previously.

Very interested to see what a very desirable (Schartz manual 2 door with Alpina bits) but non collectable (Not mint / engine swapped / no cert etc)  E30 manual goes for in the current auction market.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/320i/listing/3081744318?bof=qOCQShRm

My simple mind was hoping no one else would take notice of it. Of course it was only a matter of time 😂.

23 hours ago, leichtbau said:

You've got the wrong attitude when it comes to the stuff comments section. Roleplaying a former Gloriavale church member in the comments section got me through a deskjob 2009-2013.

What was your gloriavale name?