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A 30d SE was $128.5k in Jan-11, plus the Performance pack, 7 seats etc, probably more than $100k. $1/km?

According to the net, yes. I can only truly reference mine. From what I’ve seen, the multi turbo cars whether M57 or N57 seem to have more issues. I’ve seen at least 5 M57 35ds on TM with timing chain issues, but it’s only anecdotal.

Here’s your car. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/x5/listing/3890381992 I can’t imagine an N55 will move the car with the same ease as the diesel. I think Breakmywindow(?) found the same with his X3? I get an easy 900+ kms around town, doubt the petrol would come close and even worse when loaded. At the risk of cursing myself, mine has been perfect for 2.5 years.

Close to rust free. That’s encouraging. I assume they still have the 1996 540i to keep this company?

Doesn’t “signed as received” mean they are saying it’s delivered?

Following a 1 series? Looked like e39 to me, but regardless, what a loser.

I thought that was you. Good to have the original option.

Says in the article, the SW20.

Looked blue there.

If I remember correctly, the date of first registration in Japan is often used as the vehicle year, possible explanation.

I’m with you.

Normally the reserve is half way in their estimate, so $11k. Is it a good buy at that? Who knows?

Sorry, I was reading from the TM ad, I’m intrigued. Assuming it’s not the Nz new one that was crashed at Pukekohe(?).

An intriguing back story…..

1 “Stored offsite” So never sold it and stuck it in a warehouse, then jacked the price. 2 ”Great paint” After my mate blew a quick coat of clear over it to mask the problems, should last another 12 months if kept out of the sun, see 1 above.

Went back and checked, it was gone.

Not bad, but how about a 928 for $15k requiring a $12k gear box rebuild?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/engines/listing/3833859269?utm_source=tm-mk-market939&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=recommendations&utm_content=rec-3

Repco. Priced up new brakes for the wifes Mazda, the pads were $346. Delivered by DHL Express from Spareto, $139. Same brand, same part no. Even including the discs (and the massive jump in freight cost), Spareto was $140 cheaper. And control arm bushes for the same car at $174 for a brand I've never heard of versus $25 plus shipping. No wonder they got the nickname.

The internet isn't much help, a lot say 140kg, some more: https://www.sundownercaravanhire.com.au/vehicle-towing-capacity.html#AUDI https://parksidetowbars.com.au/TOWBAR-SUIT-BMW-X5-F15--E70-111718/8510-f2b649c0-6fcb-4971-be26-723c526c0a4a/ It looks like maybe a 50x50 detachable is heavier, but who knows? Not all NZ X5s have 3500kg bars either in my experience.

I cheated and googled, the info was the towball limit (not the towing limit) was the same regardless of model or increased towing capacity, pretty much as Jon listed above, my number was just bigger off something I'd read or been told at the dealer.

Is it not marked on the actual tow bar? I think it's 270kg across the range, but not 100%.

There’s this: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-european-bmw-parts/spare-tire-kit/36112159861~oeb/ and others like it, but no idea where you’d put it or secure it so it doesn’t fly around in an accident.

I’ll make it simpler. Has a component of the car failed after 3 days, having been sold by a dealer who is bound by the Consumer Guarantees Act to provide a good or product that is fit for the purpose for which it was purchased and of quality commensurate with the price paid? Yes. The dealer is responsible.

It has to be fit for purpose, would you expect a car to break down after 3 days? No. Take it back.