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yeah I had a look around dunedin and there aren't many i would consider at all..that's why i thought i'd have better luck in chch..ill keep gk mcleod in mind if it does happen though..cheers mate Definitely havent decided against the e39 but i wanted one in black or blue, msport, with non woodgrain interior and either the 530 or the 540...thing is I barely seen any recently for sale in my price range...indy cars in chch is bringing a 530i msport blue in a few weeks so i'll definitely give that a drive. the e46 msport was just my next option and though it's more realistic to find one I like until the 23rd of nov when I need to have it bought! but yeah in a couple of weeks I'll have a proper look around, and try wait for the 530i to arrive if I can...Haven't driven one before yet so it'll be good to compare it to the 2.2 e46..thanks for the info man, appreciate it

Cheers for the feedback, didn't even realise there's gonna be a big difference between the 2.5L and 2.2L engines but just had a look at the power output between the two and i'm surprised. I will shop around as much as possible or as time allows and try and find a 325 cos I know I might regret it later. But I am quite picky on the mtech kit, colour, interior etc as well so hopefully something will turn up. Yup I'm in dunners at the moment, will be moving back to chch a few weeks but I'll be back and forth a few times over the next few months, a meet would be good...and off to wellington next year so I'm all over the place. Will keep this updated as I find more and I'll definitely consider taking it to Jef Gray BMW for an inspection! Cheers

Hello everyone, thought I'd finally register and start contributing since I am about to purchase my first BMW. Loved them for a very long time and now that I'm about to finish university and start a new job, it's possible to get the car I want! I was very keen for a E39 540i MSport for a very long time but finances won't allow to get one in the condition that I'd like so decided to go for a E46 320i/325i/328i sedan and of course Msport edition. I have spotted a few on TradeMe and will be purchasing one in Christchurch, in two weeks once exams finish! I am interested in this one quite a bit: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=326673805 AND http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=324849086 Provided I can negotiate a bit on the price, should be a go after an AA appraisal. Any thoughts on them? Anyways looking forward to joining the family properly with my first BM and meeting some of you at the events!