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Don't mind the air bags. But those are the ugliest rims I've ever seen.

Gotta make sure no one snags their shirt on it when walking past it 😁

Interesting. Maybe they deemed it as dangerous to people outside the car? https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/general/vehicle-exterior/external-projections

I'm guessing that was a few years back. Not stoking the price market. Just pointing out what it was last listed at. If I thought 30k plus side fund for immediate maintenance/updates was worth it then it would be in my garage right now.

When did it go for $16k?

Closest example I've seen recently was a 1995 Avus Blue 540i/6 (factory manual) with about 160k on the clock. I think it has the same interior in similar condition. Last saw going for 30k on Sunday drive. Owner originally listed at 26k and it didn't move at that price. IMO that one had a better colour and wheels. But I doubt they went to the same level with maintenance. And this has much less km's. I'd change the wheels on this fjord gray 540i. Factory manual is nice but I'd look past that with what has been done here. Think I'd still maybe lean towards the avus blue one. Just looks so cool in that colour. Fjord gray is a little boring compared to the avus blue. I'll be keeping an eye out on this and avus blue one. Maybe I'll be lucky enough to get my hands on one of them in the future (but I would drive it a lot - won't be a garage queen).

If I had enough room in my garage I would be getting that 540i. Good price and I can't see there being a better condition example out there.

Some new listings. I've seen the E34 and E39 discussed on this forum at some point. Don't have FB so couldn't view the E34 at the time. Beautiful example (same with the E39). E34 540i (30k) - https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/540i/listing/5441606181 E39 M5 (110k) - https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/m5/listing/5441842420

This is a good price when you compare it to other M3 listings that have been sitting on TM for ages. Condition looks to be much better than other examples as well (and for a lower price). I also like the M3/4/5 more than Coupe. GLWS.

https://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/69414-selling-e30-318is-nz-new/

Beautiful car. It was listed on this forum as well. As you say it has dropped in price quite a bit. Not a great sellers market atm.

Beautiful M5. Daytona violet is in the dream category for me. Up there with the E30 M3 and Alpina E30 B6 3.5.

Love these. Mine just broke 200k a couple weeks ago. FYI you have the wheels listed as style 31 (should be 32).

Careful. Someone may ask this thread to be removed due to messing with AI 😅

Based on some of the bid comments I think the seller is known for these types of builds and has sold a few project cars on BAT by the sounds of it. My guess is it was intentional. But with what S54's go for he would have got a decent amount of coin for it.

I don't know about that. I've had good experience with Toyotas in general. Been reliable family cars.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-bmw-m3-coupe-46/ 2024 BAT listing. Probably my favourite spec. Steel grey metallic, shadow line trim, cinnamon nappa leather and 19" style 163 wheels. But this one has an LS7 and it sold last year for 87k USD (not far off 150k NZD). But S54 out for an LS7? Way more horsepower, but still. I'd rather the S54. Can understand maybe if it is for the track.

Would love to see this when you do.

Yea same for Japanese cars as well. Cost of many of the 90's cars are crazy now days. Once upon a time...

Looking for recommendations on good car covers. Specifically for an E30. Need to park it outside for a week while garage reno takes place. I already have one from Repco. Pretty average.

@Deano1968 @gjm Y'all weren't kidding. Hands down best experience I've ever had with a workshop from Greg Hantz Autos. They will be my go to for my bimmers now.

Works for me. It's at Mangare.

@BilbeJ I think I spotted this out today. Around 11am going through Sala st roundabout (near BP). Unless someone else around here has one. Always notice the M cars here. There aren't many around these ways (at least I don't see many around). There's a G90 M5 I've seen around a few times recently. Hopefully it is treating you well.

Looks similar. If it is that one then I think the last owner got it from rose city. Maybe rose city picked it back up (if it is the same one).

Welcome. What colour is that? Steel grey? Looks nice.