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I'm sure most of the ones i've seen on the market costing a chunk more than the equivalent BMW has something to do with it. Reserve seems quite reasonable but that interior isnt for everyone.

Certainly not helping but you still need people to willing to sell

M60\M62 hybrid if you got money to spend, best of both worlds. Ive yet to see a M62 non vanos with bad guides in NZ but that maybe down to build numbers. Either way the non vanos motor is the more reliable version.

Yeah it's certainly one of the reasons but from what i see that doesn't apply too much for older 'classic' cars. I can only summize that people are who own those cars in this day and age don't want to sell them. From what ive experienced finding stuff on facebook via search seems like playing Pinata. Plenty of more modern BM and Mercs available on the market though, AMG 55's and 63's aren't in short supply,

If anyone can't adapt to something so simple they probably need to handle in their license.

Maybe due to Covid , import laws, or just me, but i feel like everything has gone up in price (incl worn out money pits) and there seems is a distinct lack of older stuff for sale ie < 90's I dont browse facebook etc much as its too mentally exhausting so maybe im not seeing all there is.

Just fixed 3 cars at work last week for a local panel beater here, a E87, Evo4 and Sirion. All 3 had taken a hit to the front left requiring replacement steering racks, knuckles and bearing to be fitted (for insurance). Naturally all sporting some sort of Chinese flavour of the month, but crashing ain't enough to stop people buying on price it seems.

It's still available but for $1500 https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/2765360836?bof=3twZVUlK

Best way to fight these sort of issues is for people to dispute the infringement and go to court, courts will get overwhelmed quick if enough people do it then they likely be forced to backtrack.

To me it looks like they are are chrome plated and the finish is wearing off

I assumed he was being sarcastic

Yep BP=Bullshit prices. Mobil are much better here, sometimes their 98 gets a bit pricey compared to 95 so i just switch to that.

Damn I thought was just the '2', maybe it didnt look hard enough. Ive got a AK speedo ribbon repair that i never got to try as i found a good one.

Yep and all the other little bits in other areas it likely needs. Looks to be a decent example to fix up though from the photos, throw 3-4k at it in parts and it should be very tidy.

Mid 90's ie 95\96 depending on the exact model was when it was coming to a close. I know they still used in some other areas like ETA's and mirrors on W140's even though the main loom was fixed.

If memory serves he always wanted ~24k in past auctions. The problem is no one wants to own it for that so he appeared explore other 'tactics'.

Just about every ACS spring and strut ive seen were black, they should be marked AC Schnitzer with part numbers and a date (on the springs at least). I had ACS springs on my E39 and saw the original struts at the time of buying the springs, they were also black.

Main parts left from my E39. Have few other bits and pieces so if you are after something PM me. ABS\ASC Unit in working order $150 E39 6 cylinder Nissens Radiator. Looks very new, probably installed shortly before the car was written off $80 E39 530i\540i front and rear rotors $100 Anthracite Headining facelift\non sunroof. Perfect condition. $50

Ive got one you can have for free but its probably not practical to give it to you.

Are you referring to oil filters? Those chassis have a too many engines between them to guess what it is you want. Ive got a few Mann branded 11427512300.

It's nice but you'd have to take $750-1000 off that price to throw the Monroes in the bin, then put back what should of been used - Bilstein Tourings or the Sachs sports at the min.

4x Sachs S704A M sports suspension struts, front and rearAC Schnitizer lowering springs. Springs are slightly lower than msport ones, between Eibach pro-line and sportline springs.All made in Germany.These are near new and have done approx 2000km with new hardware installed at the same time ie new top mounts\bearings, rubber spring pads, boots and bump stops. $900

Decent condition E39 front seats from msport, some wear on drivers as shown.All adjustments workFold down rear seats available for free if wanted SOLD

296,000km Out of a NZ New E39 530i - includes all ancillaries, loom, ECU and EWS parts if needed.Well looked after during its lifetime in Waikato by local dealer and a few owners. Very clean internally, low oil usage and runs strongHas has most items replaced with new OE or OEM parts during my ownership starting from 235,000kmWater pump, fan clutch thermostat, under manifold coolant pipesAll oil seals replaced incl Vanos (sump gasket will be replaced upon sale)Vanos and power steering hosesPlatinum plugs, intake gaskets,intake boots, CCV valve\hoses and DISA valveAll pulleys, belts and tensionersAlternator rebuiltFlashed to latest EU2 firmware SOLD

The laws weren't perfect and were due for some loop hole corrections but they offered a fair balance for decades, the police failed to enforce them in this instance. People who are genuinely scared over firearm aesthetics aren't people who i consider rational or possess the knowledge to know anything on the subject besides what the media tells them, the same type people who equate what they see in the US and apply it to NZ. Id wager most owners have legitimate uses for a firearm, just because someone purpose doesn't align with their thinking doesn't mean it should be written off. Firearms related stats are a drop in a ocean but it's a easy group to target for a "win" when all the real issues are just too politically\financially difficult.