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Heres my opinion. This is a really nice example in an iconic BMW colour (the only other one I know of is the CSI), has an original sport body kit fitted (bonus!) and had an owner who cared for it (although I know of this one, I have never seen it in the flesh or met/spoke with the prev owner). The current owner has priced it where they have priced it. Any potential buyer will either pay that or make an offer where they value it. The unknown variable is the motivation - to sell or buy. Not everyone is thinking $$ or profit (I think it is mainly Bimmersporters that do haha.) As an 8er owner, it is irrelevant to me what it (or any other for that matter) changes hands for, I’m not in the market, not now nor in the future. And tbh, I really couldn’t care less what it sells for. If you’re looking to make some cash, flip or whatever then go invest somewhere else - you will probably get a better ROI. Trust me it is not just the purchase price. You will have to invest in maintenance. They don’t like to sit idle, so further invest will be required the longer you lock it away. These cars should be driven (and as alluded to above, any car should). And that’s where the value is to me - they are an example of their time period and are awesome to cruise in and to put miles on them! When I take it to local car shows it regularly gets positive looks and comments. Actually, this happens when I’m just out for a drive - can get rather awkward/embarrassing but that’s just prob me 😁. To me, these cars truly are a BMW modern classic. There will never be another like them! If you want one then I recommend going for it - just have your eyes wide open! and lastly, I freely admit my bias towards the e31😁.

Be prepared to pay mandatory M-tax every time something breaks 😝

Agree, absolutely stunning colour!

Was stupid low then and crazy cheap now haha 🤣. Tempting at this price and it would be an awesome addition to the collection... but nah, I'm good with two 😉

Oooh yeah, the Dakar 840! What an awesome example of a BMW classic... and as @ssbmw says - waaaaay too crazy cheap!

Yes - Please do tell 😁

I reckon GranPa or GranMa would be kinda funny on an e60 M5. Hmmm 🤣

Out of curiosity - other than clutch and DMF - what is being replaced. Think I will need mine done soon so putting together a parts list. Thanks in advance

@Bmwfan87 - turns out I do! DM me if interested

I may have one - will have a look and let you know

Now sold to a fellow member!

Don’t know the car but agree, it is at the top end price wise. i would expect everything is done at that price point. I will sell mine for cheaper haha 🤣🤣

Yup still available. As stated the ramps are free so if you don’t want/need them the price is still $170, which is more than reasonable I reckon 😁. Feel free to pm if still keen.

You have been warned if you proceed 😁

@E30 325i Rag-Top - pm’d

keen on the m5 ring of still available

Thanks @Olaf! Completely forgot I had this lol. Will $170 help anyone? With or without the ramps 😁

I was once told that buying any second hand car is a lottery regardless of age, kms or if nz new or imported. If you can, view for condition, check any maintenance history and perform due diligence to make an informed decision - trying to somewhat mitigate the risk.

Mate walk, no run away as fast as possible. There will always be another one.

What about an e39? or e31? 😎

Its a genuine question and sometimes it good to be reminded of these things. I’d say, the ‘fact’ that they are wrong is more confusing than concerning. My guess is majority of drivers don’t actually realise their speedo is out and/or don’t give a hoot either - just observe the various driving styles/behaviours (slow, fast and dickhead) out in the wild 😁. At this stage of life, quite enjoy driving at the speed limit knowing that ‘I can’ if I ever wanted to 😎. Years gone past it was completely the opposite. Now that I know (again), all that’s needed is to make the appropriate adjustment 😎 … Time to engage ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ mode haha 🤣

Thanks for insights! Forgot about the built in 5km tolerance lol. At least BMW are consistent in my = two 90's era and one '06 reading exactly the same. Looks like its 2 options: cruise at 100 and watch the world go by or cruise at 108 and just keep pace (at Wellington at least 😎) ... or option 3... M-mode haha Will give GPS speed checking a go

Driving my '96 e31 and '06 e60 back to back over the weekend and I've noticed something interesting - when going along the same stretch of road that has a 'Your Speed' electronic board (I realise its indicated and probably not accurate), travelling at the speed limit, my speedo says 50km/h and the sign indicates 45km/h. Hmmm one off error?, well it is exactly the same for both. Thinking that the sign has a variance, go the same route in my HSV and viola - speedo and sign both the same at 50km/h. This might explain getting past by everything in the M5 when cruise control on at '100' when on the motorway haha 🤣 As the BMW's that are a couple of generations apart technology wise - could it be coincidence or is it a BMW thing (both are standard/factory set-up - wheels/tyres etc)? Anyone one have similar variances? Any fixes other than setting cruise 8km/h higher to keep up lol?

Actually, looking at it again, this would go perfectly with the M5 and one of the 8's to form a cool colour combo trifecta garage, maybe I should buy it bahaha 😝 🤣

Happy to be corrected again and admit I got it wrong 😁 Updated original post to correct my ignorance 🤣