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I did the X5 at Henderson tip, added up what was inside and compared to handbook, it was pretty much spot on.

I paid $70+gst for the blasting, not sure they’d be keen to replicate that though.

That’s much cheaper than blasting, factory wheels have some rubberised coating on them that is tough to remove with blasting.

I just had some wheels sand blasted. Whatever you do, don’t use Master Blaster in Grafton. I ended up using Autoblast on the North Shore, who were good. But I think you’re in Hamilton?

NZ Post turned up at our place to deliver a package, rummaged through the van and declared they couldn't find it. Delivered it two streets over to someone who called us (number on the packing slip) to collect. Delivered another package of ours to number 14 in our street (we are 24), then the following week delivered a package for 14 to us. As an ex courier driver, I find it truly bizarre.

It’s good that Escort has an automatic badge on the back, will stop those stuck behind it swearing at the driver as they realise it can’t go any quicker.

Good deal, I think it was cheap considering other prices. Did you get the Msport kit as well?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/328i/listing/3290841497 sold

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/x5/listing/2772748692 And now with price drop.

That’s all good to hear, sounds like yours does enough ks to avoid some issues. The early ones seemed to have all sorts going wrong.

Don’t get a diesel CX-5, esp pre 2017. Stick to the petrol, 2.5. The CEO of a warranty company put me onto that. There’s 3 CX models in the family (3,5,9) and all have been basically faultless. If you get a CX5 at all that is.

Does it have a sunroof? If so, definitely inspect. For me, having two, I would want to see it anyway. Or have a trusted inspection.

Well done, great work.

There were 4 AMG E55 wagons sold in NZ, at least some of them have the 3rd row of seats.

^ They make a 7 seater?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/x5/listing/3276351634

For the temp, you can just get on the motorway regularly for a clean out. Adaptive LEDs are awesome.

I do the same driving as you, down to the trips away. It doesn’t heat up for 9-10km. Facelift, and as highly optioned as you can find. Heads up and 360 cameras were on the e70, as were adaptive headlights (?). 20” wheels now have reasonably priced run flat options if you’re not too fussy on brand, 21” are still orphans. Some nz new fl seem to be well equipped, just check the car. As above, after 3 months of searching, I ended up with an f15, a 30d has pretty much identical performance as an e70 40d. I get 9.3l/100 as my long term average.

Considering the work and condition, same.

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/12373354

Like this one that I nearly bought off the previous owner for $29k last year. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/x5/listing/3292385992?bof=yPprpeN2

Someone on here had one for sale, it had a motor failure and was replaced with another motor, which had the same problem beginning, so had to be fully rebuilt. Add 98 octane fuel prices into the mix and I would say find a good diesel. They are quicker than you'd think and it doesn't matter if they're empty or loaded.

We are a bit off topic, but yes, like the $80 pfl e30 bumper I agreed on last week. “Oh it was stolen, don’t bother coming”

True, but the no reply is a hint in itself. I've bought some good stuff from FB and enquired about a lot more. Bad replies, no replies or one reply then silence are common.

It's a lottery, but you can get a hint from the replies.