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Looks nice in photos 7,8,9.

Hybrid technology. Guess its not rubbish after all.

Got one? It's a 96.

Ok, got in the car today (actually I didn't) and the door handle raised as normal, but did nothing. Window didn't drop as it should and door wouldn't open. Opens ok from inside, window drops etc? Problem? Fix? Time and cost? Cheers.

The 45% jump in power over a CL500 is fairly compelling, as is owning one of only 26 cars made. As an AMG model, I'm sure the parts availability/pricing is exciting as well.

"63" M137 6.3L V12 The "63" badging was used on the short-lived 2001 S63 AMG and 2001 CL63 AMG. These were produced in limited quantities for one month and only offered through AMG to select customers in Europe and Asia, purportedly state leaders. The CL63 AMG was the rarest W215 CL of all, and just 26 examples were built in November 2001 (51 plate), with some UK being registered in March 2002. These had a base price of £110,000 (~US$200,000).[40][41][42] These are powered by a naturally aspirated 6.3L V12 producing 444 PS (438 hp/327 kW). This engine is based on the M137 5.8L V12 used in the S600 and CL600, but the AMG variants have a larger displacement, a new management system, a new crank case and cooling system, weight-optimized pistons, and a new camshaft with greater valve lift and modified valves. 390 lb·ft (530 N·m) of torque are available between 2500-5800rpm with a peak of 457 at 4400 rpm while horsepower grows by almost 80 over the 5.8L V12. It is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission. The 2001 S63 AMG V12 had 100 hp more than the 2001 S55 AMG, and was a few tenths faster.[40][41]

I could be wrong, but think they are a different height to other E30s? Vaguely remember something when I changed mine. Someone will know.

I highly doubt it, an RS6 was supposed to be good for 4.5 0-100, with 450hp and turbo torque.

I had two jars, I think we gave them away, but will check.

I said competitively priced, not competitive quality! I was happy to see my 4.5 year old R32 go with the a/c failing and due a major DSG service. Probably the deciding factor was pulling into traffic to find a box full of neutrals.

I thought he meant who would buy an X1? I'm pretty sure VW have dropped prices in NZ over the last 5-10 years and seen their sales go up significantly, the Coke Golfs are a pretty good sign they are competitively priced. Still seen as a premium brand too.

Only a guess, but is it like a BM, so you need the key etc? I'd hit the yellow pages or google, if you can be bothered.

Now that's a brilliant piece of design. My dad has an '01 Punto Sporting, about 4-5 years now. It has been 100% reliable. There must be a wreckers with an ECU, cheap? Not like there'd be much demand?

I thought you were referring to the 318is M3 in Dakar. That is missing a few bits.

Ha! Too true.

Do it. If it has an international warranty on it (as it should), BMW NZ won't have a leg to stand on with regards to honouring the warranty. If they follow normal procedure, you may have to pay any repairs (if needed) up front and claim them back from BMW.

I have an S55AMG on SL65 gunmetal alloys sitting in the garage (373kw, 730nm according to the handbook), '04 done 90ks you can have for less than that.

I'm glad I'm not the only one to think that, almost identical profile.

Pending pick up on Monday, it's gone.

BLAKM3 letting me into a line of traffic this morning. Thanks!

It's under my mountain bike, squeezed between a car and a fridge, the photo won't be great, but PM me an email address and I'll send it to you. It's in Westmere.

Does anyone want a PFL 325i block? Been sitting in my garage, still seems to turn freely. I think there's an intake manifold there as well. You'll need to pick it up. Anyone?

Try Greg Kent at Greg Kent Autos or something like that. My Peugeot fan mate says avoid like the plague, but who knows?

What do you know, I have MSport suspension. And S962A-Engine Characteristic Curves, what is that?

Great work. What did you use, or would you just like to do mine?