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Do you have a set of Style 461 wheels you don't need? Even a single or a pair? Give me a message, thanks!

Snagged a NZ new honda Jazz, non hybrid, i-vtec or whatever it is. Beautiful purple colour, mum's happy as!

Funny you mention that! Just got home from taking mum to a yard so she could sit in a few vehicles to get a feel and first impression. 2012+ Honda Fit is what we're targeting now. She liked that the seat could adjust highest amongst those she sat in, and the option for hybrid.

Long story short, mum's car was written off and I'm sourcing some options. Mum's a 5 foot Filipina in her early 70s, so something smaller that she can see over the bonnet is ideal. Eg, I wouldn't put her in an X5 unless there was a Zombie Apocalypse. - Budget is $5 - 6k - I'd love to get her in a smaller diesel, eg: 123d, but she's dead set on a smaller petrol - Low maintenance and running costs prioritised over performance - Lower kms prioritised over higher kms, though evidence of regular maintenance is a trump card - Easy to drive and good visibility is a preference also. The only BMW options I see fitting this criteria are: - 1 series, 116i or 118i. - X1 - 2L 100k kms for $5k ish (zero experience with the X1 so on the fence) ^ any feedback on these models? Years to avoid, maintenance to keep on top of, what to look out for on inspection? Anything available in your fleet that you'd consider moving on? Located Auckland, but will travel for the right vehicle. Any other brands/models I should take a look at, bang for buck for a mature lady driver? Eg, any hybrid or more modern smaller vehicles I should consider to ma's comfort first? Pic attached - I'm 176cm for reference.

I asked a mate who's experienced similar sounding symptoms to @Toast and @euroriffic, and his thoughts are:

SOLD One last pic with our E91 before she went.. Loved the matching colourway SOLD

SOLD Full listing on Trademe here: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/5220685137 We have chosen to keep a diesel X5 for towing duties, so this incredible spec E70 is for sale. Asking $8500 ono to any Bimmersport members - needs to go. Recommend viewing in person, the V8 sound is incredible and the car presents well in person. Viewing in Helensville, Auckland 0800. Space-grey metallic with High gloss shadow line, and individually optioned anthracite headliner set this X5 apart. Panoramic sunroof, perforated nappa leather seats with full lumbar support, heated seats front and rear, 4 zone climate control, xenons, sport package, HiFi audio package, reverse AND parallel parking camera - a real pleasure to drive. Gas-strut liftable rear floor for more trunk storage! Previous owner chipped to 400hp, and the exhaust system sounds amazing. Great V8 rumble, not overpoweringly loud in the cabin at all. Professionally tinted and lowered, with Toyo Proxes tyres all around. Entirely new sunroof by BMW in 2021 (receipt in glovebox) Driver and passenger airbags, and Auxiliary water pump also replaced by BMW in 2021 (receipt in glovebox) Transmission serviced in July 2024 PCV valves (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) replaced Recent oil and filter service New 230A Alternator New 95AH, 900CCA battery Fresh wheel alignment (spec sheet in glovebox) Some standout options from factory: Sports package Panorama glass roof 4 Zone climate control (separate rear AC interface) Lumbar support + climatecontrolled front seats Heated seats front and rear 6 CD changer (easy access in glovebox) HiFi speaker system Headlight cleaning system Park Distance Control (PDC) Rear and parallel (LHS) parking cameras Rain sensor (auto wipers) Xenon Adaptive (auto) Headlights Cruise control with brake function Sports Suspension settings Sports leather steering wheel Self levelling rear suspension High gloss shadow line (individual option) Headlining anthracite (individual option) Exhaust cold start:

Hi mate, I recently fitted an aftermarket towbar to an E70 X5. If you manage to source one, factor in the wiring side of things. I used this wee module which splices into your existing wiring loom: https://anythingelectronic.co.nz/aenz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_85&products_id=455 No errors on the car. Lights, electric brakes, all the basics work like magic.

Hi team, I've bolted up a tow bar to an E70, and attached is an image of the wiring I have to connect things up. It all seems pretty cut and dry, labelled wonderfully. My biggest question now is, will this require any re-coding to the E70 or would this little widget possibly take care of everything? Cheers!

Changed out the nylon motor gear in an E70 X5 transfer case actuator. What a c**t of a job on the ground, with basic home garage tools. 1. Move heat shields out the way to gain access 2. Drop cross brace as there's still not enough access to the E10 bolts 3. Remove worm gearing from actuator to remove E10 bolts 4. Curse a lot while getting to that last E10 bolt 5. Cuppa tea to cool off, and begin to disassemble actuator casing 6. Soak in WD40 to help split press casing 7. Curse more as pocket knife which would've been perfect to split casing is in E91 with your partner across town 8. Finally get it all apart, replace nylon gear and reassemble 9. Curse some more getting all the fiddly bolts back in their fiddly holes Highly recommend only going ahead with this if you have access to a hoist. Otherwise budget around 4 hours for as many cups of tea as it takes to not throw it across the room.

All original BMW roof racks Made by Thule for BMW To suit E91 Front bar has wind OEM diffuser thingies to help with wind noise Compatible with BMW roof box systems (also made by Thule) Thule box pictured on top of our E91 (box not included) $200 ONO Located Helensville, can meet around Auckland

Out of interest, which 4.8is sold recently? How much did it go for 👀

Thule Vision 850 roof box in carbon look. Fits E91 well as pictured. $SOLD Located Helensville, Auckland. - Very quiet, aerodynamic design. Can easily forget it's on the roof until you lean forward and notice the nose up top of the windscreen. - Has scratches from use, but no cracks or breaks in the case at all. Some rivets replaced. - Fits guitar cases, snowboards, babies, golf clubs, baby prams, all the family luggage and the kitchen sink, and even a foldable step-stool for short Kings. - 510L capacity. - Dual side opening. - Safety central locking system means you cannot remove the key unless locked correctly. - Original Thule key included. - Internal adjustable straps. - Max load: 75 kg - External dimensions: L2325 x W900 x H370 - All hardware included to mount to your roof rack system. - 4x Heavy duty metal brackets. - 3x spares and 1x original clickable bracket. - NOTE: Roof rack bars need to sit approx 900mm apart for mounting. Only selling as have replaced with another style box. Please ask if you have any questions!

I'm located in Helensville, Auckland if you'd like to view before auctions close. Vaders: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/interior/listing/4965649326?bof=NfEVWyca Grey Alcantara and fabric m-rain. Fabric and Alcantara hugs so much better than leather! (no sliding around). Originally from a coupe. - 2x fronts (can fit to any E36 - coupe, convertible, sedan) - 2x rear uprights, bolsters and rear bench (coupe specific) Door cards: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/interior/listing/4965622944?bof=ajfu6tNS Originally out of a convertible, front door cards fit both vert and coupe. Original speakers included with fronts Not in immaculate condition, but all parts included to restore IE: All plastic pockets, rear plastics for interior clips 7x new genuine BMW interior clips included also

Reconnected the E36 battery to start the day. Went a little like this: E36 > Silverdale Bus station > CBD office > Wiri CDG Depot > X5 to Hamilton > Huntly > Epsom > Home > E91 to pick up E36 > cool wee pic of the midlife crisis mobile and family travel wagon together.

I managed to snag a beast of a Thule box. It fit's all the kid's stuff in there, plus a guitar case, plus a set of golf clubs, plus a fold down step stool so my short ass can reach up to the box... And then some. Problem now is if it's off the car, it occupies a tenth of the garage - so I guess it's staying on the car for summer! 😂

Dang, that's a great deal!

Do you know of a decent sized roofbox available for sale? Can go pretty long 2+ m on the roof. We have OE BMW roof racks if that means anything. They're not slimline, or whispa or whatever the latest roof rack technology is. New/retail wise, any experience here with Hapro? They seem like a real good price point brand on paper. Any other thoughts or recommendations on what to consider, or avoid?

Any E91 rear trunk roundels floating about by chance, inc grommets? P/N: 51147166076

Very sharp pricing, interior looks lush!

Bought new v-belt, thermostat, waterpump, and crankshaft pulley for less than €350. Febi, Meyle and GT Automotive (trusted UK brand).. Though to be fair, I did save a bunch on shipping as a mate is flying soon from the UK to NZ! 😄 Merry Christmas to the N57, may she live on another 200k kms!

Yep I'm waiting nearly 2 weeks now for a replacement fan belt for the clothes dryer, via NZ Couriers from New Plymouth. Tis the silly season.

Unfortunately lost crankshaft pulley today, but stopped the car as soon as battery light popped up on the dash to diagnose and saved her before overheating! I haven't found any new pulleys available via local channels, and this close to Christmas I don't expect to land anything in from overseas until next year so I'm putting this out there on the very rare chance someone has a replacement harmonic balancer/crankshaft pulley kicking about. Belt Drive-Vibration Damper: 11237800385 (click for realoem) New or used ok to get up and running in the short term. Thanks, PJ

Hey team, On the small off chance, would someone have a Genuine BMW 'backrest protector and child seat protector mat' kicking about? Maybe your kid's grown out of their car seat and you have no need for the mat anymore, and wouldn't mind passing on to another budding BMW dad fella (me). I can offer payment of beers, dollary-doos, a firm handshake or crisp hi-five, or an excellent personal reference for your resume. Part number: 2448367 Supercedes: 82122406213 https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?q=2448367 https://www.bmw.com/en-au/offers-and-services/bmw-original-accessories/accessories-page.bmw-backrest-protector-and-child-seat-protector-mat.html Thanks! PJ

Hands down one of my fave hill climb drivers thanks to those Judd V8s. RIP fella!