Palazzo

20 minutes ago, Eagle said:

Maybe its just me but i don't even think its even worth 20k.   

 

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(?). 

3 minutes ago, Sammo said:

Thought this thread was about the CSL that sold in a day last week:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/m3/listing/3844764805

I know that sedan is a 3.2 but a couple of nice looking 3.0' coupes on TM for a a while now with lower kms and lower prices.

 

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.

12 hours ago, gjm said:

Can't find that one now!

(I know how to rebuild a 928 gearbox... )

 

Went back and checked, it was gone.

3 hours ago, Sammo said:

If you're looking for trouble free premium  euro motoring on a budget, there is also a blacked out 996 with uncerted cheap coilovers for $29k.

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.

25 minutes ago, M3AN said:

It didn't break down did it? If it did then sure, dealer is responsible.

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.

1 hour ago, kwhelan said:

NZTA never heard of them, use their correct te reo pakeha name please,

10 years? that just means its nationals fault because 9 years neglect

no its combination of green ideology "cars are bad"

and zero road toll

its the perfect way to get everyone out of their vehicles

oh and free public transport as your yoof demanded in their march the other day

I just got off the phone with my father, were  you eavesdropping? 
Actually it’s 50/50 National/Labour.

nzta.govt.nz

8 minutes ago, Eagle said:

Lucky most of those cars have a spare wheels and why id never own a car that didn't have one.

That's mostly for generating revenue though so it probably is a priority, just like tossers sitting on the highways and pulling people up going 9kph over the limit.

What would you get as an alternate jack for an X5? The standard one that I’ve used once is the same as a 3 series from what I can see and it just doesn’t instil confidence in lifting the X5, even empty. I have a space saver.

1 hour ago, kwhelan said:

https://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/303912-traffic-congestion-reported-on-sh29.html

watch the clip, I wonder if they even had phone recording or missed the start

what sort of new venezuela  are we becoming

Best video commentary.

The whole network is f&&ked, NZTA came out the other day and said the reason the roads were so bad is they were making sure they got their monies worth out of what they spent on them 10 years ago. It’s beyond belief.

We had a ‘93 (?) E32 730i V8, Singapore import. Ran it for 10 years and 120,000kms, nothing went wrong apart from wear and tear items , brakes, usual oil etc and a steering rack at about 160kms. Even that was cheaper than I thought it would be.

However I know first hand a few horror stories too, maybe luck of the draw/an inspection as above.

On 9/22/2022 at 4:18 PM, brad777rally said:

Hi all,

Anyone have any cheap SA11 wheels available in or close to Auckland? Can be singles, odd or full sets, open to anything. Ideally not bent though 😀

Thanks, Brad

Some on E30 Owners on Facebook. A set. Don’t know if they’re cheap.

Here.

1 hour ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said:

Red leather sports seats..?? If so.. where??

Facebook. However they are in Ohio and it’s $2k USD.

At least it doesn’t look like it’s rusted the roof, like the factory one.

I always thought it must be nerve wracking making the first cut and wondering if you’d got it right….

A sports exhaust on a 4 cyl diesel. Why would you amplify the sound of disappointment?

https://spareto.com/t/vehicles/bmw/bmw-3-touring-e91-323-i/spark-glow-ignition/spark-plug
 

check the model, but I think that’s the right one.