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Do we have a Trade Me wants thread ? Look at this, wish we got more 540 manuals here, US has heaps of them https://carsandbids.com/auctions/9QPA12Wd/1997-bmw-540i-dinan-5-sedan?utm_source=listing_alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=button

yeah that's just a Z3 Coupe not a Z3M

I have just recently purchased this one and it's friggin awesome, coming from a supercheap crapo one the difference is night and day https://engineerscollective.co.nz/products/powerbuilt-2-5-ton-2267kg-low-profile-fast-lift-floor-jack?variant=39734740582490&country=NZ&currency=NZD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21641643722&gbraid=0AAAAABykuUSTJm_uMHy06sFiPA5KOLfN-&gclid=CjwKCAjw9anCBhAWEiwAqBJ-c6tVzXAsc6YHjh-5CR4elTYXJFzU3ZwoWURdn9ClHNWIWO8RNGdnRBoCtiEQAvD_BwE

A contender ? https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/335i/listing/5361090739

Yeah crazy, his cars are all way overpriced, how he gets business I don't know. Dumb people with money ?

Couple of jobs recently, rear brakes on the E39 and Mickey on the 130i. Brake job went smoothly I find brake jobs very satisfying. Mickey did not go so well I stupidly stripped the Aluminium threads, was furious with myself...had to get my mechanic to save me with some Helicoil work I was very embarrased Lesson well learnt though, be f****ing gentle and precise with Alu threads, make sure stuff is seated properly Yep my OFHG needs doing as you can see

Watched. that was great love your work, Tshirt is cool

Nice that looks mint

From experience I would highly suggest getting a shop to compress the springs Scary as job

That is the correct part number I think, installed exactly the same on my e39. The strut is the same for Msport and non MSport but maybe not for all the 530 model years ? https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-strut-assembly-front-e39-w-m-technic-suspension-556-834#fitment

Hey Dude I will take the Mickey Mouse and oil filter please

Nice, get rid of that horrible stuff on the grill 😉

That is a seriously sorted 130i !

What the hell happened to that poor thing, stolen ?

never had any issues with FCP with multiple orders

Much better I reckon !

Boy that looks bad, I think you probably need new lights to fix that. Not sure a rotary sander is the best idea just go by hand

Cars on Sunday Drive are just stupid pricing, I believe they sell on consignment mostly

Never been happy with the way this car shifted gears but after perservering with different gearbox oils and knobs I am pleased to say I am now happy. Turns out the final piece to the puzzle was a gen ZHP weighted knob, I am sure I probably have worn bushings in there but it's much much better. Would not have thought a knob would make such a difference. Also if anyone is considering Wipertech blades I can report I am happy with mine.

Auto ?

N55 is a much more reliable engine, the ZF8 is just a peach, have driven this combo a bunch. Some horribly modded and abused 135i's out there just like 335i's urgh 😋 M135 all day for me.

Hi All Anybody potentially interested in a swap for my 07 130i manual , 136k , very tidy, no known issues, 135is wheels with PS5's, standard aside from intake boot and a K&N, more details on request, I have no doubt a manual 130i will be a sought after car in the future, last of the NA 6cyl manuals. Great car, I have shocked a few much more powerful and expensive cars many times :), people just think it's a nana 1 series but if you know you know. I am keen to step back in time to either an E39 540i , E36 328 or 325 or E46 330i manual, I just like older cars I find the newer stuff bland and a bit soulless but I am an old man

Auto/man ? few more details please ?

The Kiwicarlife guy loves his M135

Set of pretty shabby style 65 reps E39 I have run these for a while on my E39 no issues, 225 40 chinese tyres but plenty of thread. Look good from 5m 500 ono , HMU if you would like more detailed pics