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That was the two things that got me. The effort involved to do such a poor job and how they got it in stock.

The one on FB is a 2.8.

And from a dealer. https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=2355284616

There's one on FB for $5k.

There's a few. A mate of mine imported one years ago as a money making scheme. Not sure that worked out.

Pffft. Bridgestone. Stripped my lock nut in 40sec with a rattle gun (that I had used the day before in perfect condition), refused to accept they had done it, refused to help get the now stuck on wheel off and suggested I go to Mag and Turbo. Would never set foot in there again.

Try Brugar Engineering., he will tell you if he can or can’t and does nice work.

There’s a dereg 328i on FB.

Great write up and work! I don’t know if you’re inspiring me or terrifying me to do something with mine.

Ours got written off at 215k from memory with one $900 repair and servicing. That’s Nz new with a history, I’d take a punt if you could chip him. id say an m50 b25 wouldn’t be that far off a 3.5 and would be way more efficient.

Faster too...... https://trademe.nz/motors/cars/bmw/740i/listing/2309760786

What about a 730i/740i V8? We had one years ago that was as reliable as a Swiss watch and economical for what it was, I’d wager better than the old 6.

Geez, from what I’ve heard about the N46b20, I thought they’d be out of stock.

Try dropping a Mazda 3 hatch on your toes.

There is a difference between facelift and pre, compression and engine management from memory at least.

Could you get the e36 cable out at Pickapart? I had a 540i battery in my e30 that was an easy fit.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-stereos/amplifiers/2-channel/listing-2309447307.htm?rsqid=b910e91c32954ec3b74be1b015ea4a53-004 This is reputedly capable of pushing a pair of subs bridged. And good quality.

Says 4 cyl kit with 51mm struts?

Well there's a full set of the e30 audio gear including tweeters just popped up in For Sale...... Why play around with tapes when you could download onto a dedicated ipod (or whatever)? I have stockpiled a few Alpine amps from the late 80s/early 90s for a play at some stage. They are cheapish, reliable and er, period correct? I have 4/5/6 channel amps. What about the underseat flat subs if you're chasing bass fill, not doof doof?

Which bit? its a coupe?

I know, I was trying to give him an idea of cost.

I chucked it in there already, said only compatible phone was a Sony-Ericcson(!), but I could see it had been paired to a Galaxy. Maybe the download and USB would sort it. Cheers.

Is there a simple way of upgrading the Bluetooth on the above? Couldn’t connect an iphone7 to it, showed on the phone, but couldn’t connect. It was connected to other phones, so worked, but not with this. And if there is a simple fix, can you add BT audio as well?

15” ones are around $100.

There was an e36 328i touring with tow bar for sale for ages in Taranaki, $3750ono. Seems to have disappeared off both FB and TM, so might be too late.