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^^ Agree!

Happy to be corrected! don’t think it’s a fair comparison between these two though - that black one sounds like it was a sh*tter. This one seems to be an improvement over it - without knowing the history or viewing it. interesring how it’s gone straight to asking price / value. I was just commenting on its (realitive) rarity, regardless of what anyone is willing to pay for one - if they were in the market 😎

Im pretty sure the ones being referred to are e70’s. With this being an e53 4.8is I think makes it a little rarer and that more special. Im sold on the colour combo alone and would pay the asking 😎. But similar to @TermiPeteNZ, (unfortunately) I have an M5 now 🤣. seller mentions they also have an estoril blue 4.6is - what a garage!

Don't see these that often, either in the e53 or e70 platforms, with this type of color combination! https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/x5/listing/4624292608 Pics for prosperity:

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My 2c - don’t scrimp on a battery. Just replaced the one in my e60 m5 with a Varta AGM, had it coded, and it is a happy chappie... for now 😎

Welcome to the e60 M5 club!

For what one wonders - an M car? 😁 congrats on the sale!

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Cool vid. Awesome touring. Even better back story!

Hmmm might have to investigate this - damn annoying misfires! Lol like your work @Jun - are you and your technician avail for v10 coils and plugs replacement job?🤣🤣

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Bump - now $180 including a pair of Stanfred 850kg car ramps. Good condition with minor paint blemishes. Would prefer pick-up as it is bulky and heavy. Happy to drop off in the Wellington region.

A1 Auto Tech. 12 Hoper St, Te Aro

Bump - price update, now $200! Happy to bring to the Welly catch-up on Saturday if anyone local is interested. Cheers

Bump with price drop - any takers prior to Xmas? Open to offers and unlike Supercheap, this discount is permanent 😎

I've found a treat for myself - anyone keen at $230? 😎

**SOLD** Treat yourself - ToolRO Automotive Kit 198 piece for only $170 + postage. Will include a pair of Stanfred 850kg car ramps. Good condition with minor paint blemishes. Would prefer pick-up as it is bulky and heavy. Happy to drop off in the Wellington region or at a local club meet up. Purchased last year from local Supercheap store. Never used, so 'as new'.

^^ that’s cool!

All good. I will double check what set it actually is. At least you know where a set is.

@E63 - pretty sure I have this kit if you’re interested. Bought new and never used. had the intention of diying. But reality is that’s never going to happen 😁 lol

I’ll take it 👍

Thanks @jon dee - hope to hear from you soon! 😊.

@jon dee interested in the scan tool if willing to sell separately. Cheers

Was there also and was near the vicinity when the crash happened! Remember the screeching, bang, then the smoke! Ran closer and recall the crowd just stunned to silence about what they had just witnessed. Absolute miracle that both drivers walked away. This is the same race/year that a wheel came off a car, bounced over the perimeter safety fence and landed on a car parked on Jervious quay, if i can recall.