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@Jun - Yip that's me. Hope you've got a better idea of 'next steps' after having Mike and his crew look over it. I can't recommend Mike Page European enough so I think you (and the M5) are in the right hands. Replacement springs explains why your M5 sits lower at the rear than the other two. At least you've got the option to revert back to original if you want or keep as is. Now you know more about whats going on with the clutch and preparing for replacement isn't a bad thing either. I reckon just keep enjoying it! Oh and that 8 series! Its 'Vespa1'! I used to see this occasionally in Wellington. Haven't seen it in a while and always wondered where it got to. Hoping it wasn't 'off the road'. When I get my 8 I know where mine will be going to be 'pampered' ☺️

Sold! And even better to a fellow member ?

Thanks @Olaf and @qube! I have thought about listing on TM as a $1 reserve but not sure I have the kahunas haha! I can honestly say that I've never had a FB profile and have never logged in so FB's not an option for me lol! @francoisv - when I first got it I did think a manual conversion would be cool but a full S54 manual set up would be epic! A prefect canvas for a project ? For transparency I have been contacted by an interested party so I'm going to put a 'sale pending' sign up...

I wish! Unfortunately looking for something a bit more reliable (re: sensible) than a BMW as a daily haha

Bump... OK need this gone as I've been told to get a Mazda! I would like more but price is now $1,800 firm. PM for contact details. Cheers!

Update Have had oil leaks diagnosed today (17 January 2018) by Auto 38 (thanks @Jono51) who has determined they are coming from rocker cover, inlet cam sensor O ring and sump gasket. They also replaced all 6 spark plugs and one coil due to a misfire. $2k ono - very open to offers close to $2k but no low ball offers please. Note that I will be away for the long weekend but will be available for viewing from Tues/Wed next week. Am contactable though. Cheers!

What a great idea! ? @eliongater you know it makes sense haha

Bump! Have my eye on something else but need this gone first ?

Niiice!

My pick - something m-sportish... of either 6 or 8 cylinders ?

Looking forward to the 'weekend hack' reveal! ☺️

Must be time for a 'M' car @SmithyInWelly ☺️

Bump ?

Welcome! Enjoy the M5 and the many smiles it will put on your face!

Fortunately dealership was closed at 8pm haha. Sard was locked up but s pied it at the back. Seemed to be a good looking cosmetic example. Well from a distance, and in fading light the front quarter did ☺️

Will be driving through Sanson in a few hours. Hmmmm, wonder if the yard will be open ?

Hmmmm - will be in the BoP from next weekend for a couple of weeks... a day trip to Rotorua may be on the cards haha

Thanks @SmithyInWelly! Unfortunately it has developed an oil leak ?! Now I know its a real BMW haha Therefore - price drop - $2,200 ono. Still a good wagon for that ?! Will probably still use it up to Xmas - then park it up as I will be heading away.

Tempting! The colour combo of this one is cool! Palmy's not that far away Pete ☺️ and to mak the trip even more worthwhile there's a manual conversion kit there as well (hehe): https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1862443098 Hope your one gets sorted soon!

Cheers @Eagle! I bought this sight unseen and was pleasantly surprised by the overall cosmetic condition - and yes, the aftermarket stereo runs the interior aesthetic imo. What does it ride like? Driven about 1,000kms so far and I've been quite impressed the way this actually drives. Although its won't break any land speed records it rides quite smooth. It is not as tight as the 525i Msport I had a while ago but I was after practicality. I'm calling it my grandpa wagon - in both looks and 'driveability' haha. E39's are 'cheap as chips' now so yeah, I think its a good deal for a touring.

I purchased this on a bit of an impulse a few months ago (couldn't resist an E39 Touring!). Year: 2003 Kms: 180km Colour is silver, with black leather interior, wood trim, grey headlining and genuine BMW 16" alloys. Body and interior is in good condition that's in keeping with age and kms. Hey it is 15 years old so not everything will be perfect ? WoF expires Oct 2019, rego expires Dec 2019. It has an aftermarket Sony single DIN headunit however steering wheel controls no longer work. Cruise control isn't working - I suspect wiring was butchered when stereo was installed. Bad dash pixels and broken front cup holders - common on the E39. Has oil leaks - diagnosed by Auto 38 coming from rocker cover, inlet cam sensor O ring and sump gasket. Replaced all 6 spark plugs and one coil due to a misfire - thanks to Jon at Auto38! PRICE DROP due to leak - $1,800 firm for a stock standard e39 touring! Cheers!

No worries Pete. I go to him for all my AT servicing (and rebuilds haha). Zane/ATR seem to be the go to place for auto trans advice and work locally. He is the first person who gets mentioned by local garages, so that must be a good thing. He also is/was a X5 owner which should give you extra confidence. That reminds me - need to get the HSV booked in for a trans service before xmas! 1

At least you're in good hands Pete. Zane has rebuilt two holden transmission s for me and on both occasions rebuilt them stronger by using upgraded factory parts. Dealt with the MBI coompany which made the process relatively painless. As for the bullet point - I'm feeling your pain on this one ?... hopefully sorted soon ☺️

May have a 2003 525i Touring coming up for sale shortly ☺️. Although interior is black leather. It has a 'bit of an drive issue' at the mo and haven't quite decided just yet what I'm going to do with it when its been sorted...

Mate you stole it! Great score and looking forward to seeing it at an upcoming meet/catch up!