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Sorry sold in March

Pretty much. You don't need a spare for a Wof but if you have one on board it has the be in a secured in separate compartment, tread doesn't matter but the only low tread ones ive seen were clearly make that way on purpose. Cannot use different tyre construction type or tread pattern on same axle

Lots to go wrong on these engines. How many k's? any history of work being done?. Id start by checking the plugs.

If they are your typical Monroes like the Reflex then they have always been sh*t on any car in my experience., they don't even last long and have poor ride quality and handling. B4's or factory Sachs M sport are really your only decent option before the prices ramp up considerably. Cant hurt to get the old ones dyno tested if its cheap enough, i couldn't say they would automatically be stuff given we dont know their history. New ones will always be better but ones mans bank is could be another mans loose change.

Pretty standard affair when it comes to BMW and other manufacturers. Don't know specifically about E9X but you can generally use any springs without issue as long as they are from the chassis and have same cylinder count (pretty much what aftermarket manufactures do)

Awesome tool kit. Seeing the tool quantity shrink over the years is a laugh but given you a need a roller cab to work on a modern BMW it makes sense.

Bet most don't sell for asking though. No way that top one is worth 15k unless its had a good overhaul (which i doubt it in this case)

Just has poor inconsistent engagement and feel compare to traditional clutch so much harder to get a smooth shift using the correct clutch slip, driving slow in stop start is the worst, at speed or shifting at high rpm its ok Flywheel wasn't brand new which probably contributes a little but im certain its the SAC more than anything which isnt anything new. The M20 flywheel and clutch setup in the other car was much better even with the wrong throw out bearing, had no gear rattle either.

Personally ive never seen a sealed hub bearing (or diff for that matter) cause any vibration on in car, you usually hear start things start bad long before they develop play. Did they isolate anything else back there? CV's on a hoist are at odd operating angles also esp with the wheels on. Sounds like your suspension is fairly sorted and most constant vibrations ive had in BMW's were traced mainly wheels\tyres or driveline

Depends on your budget but for their price bracket Michellin PS4's are likely the best for your requirements

If you do convert don't get a self adjusting clutch and remove the clutch delay valve. Cant wait to throw mine in the trash were it belongs, utter sh*t.

Struts are bad. With good struts it take some effort to close the boot lid regardless of car angle.

I dont think the X5 is isn't bad per say just different as intended The E60 is done in objectively terrible taste, it's clearly been given the Ford\Holden rice treatment but nothing he's done even remotely works on that BMW. It's truly is an excellent example of whats required to make a BMW harder to sell in a market where they are a dime a dozen. He'll probably realize this and remove most of the tack eventually when it doesn't sell.

True, i dont recall seeing an E39 but silver probably didnt help.

Yeah i know it needs lowering. Ive got ACS springs and Sachs sports sitting waiting but little motivation to do so and i like having ground clearance and suspension travel.

Meant to take one but forgot. I'll put one up tomorrow in daylight.

Always someone going to be offended about something so technically yes but it shouldn't be to anyone on here given its context as factual information. Back on topic - I fitted some OEM fog light blanks, never seen an E39 IRL with them on. They work well with the black trim on PFL bumper to give a cleaner look.

Nothing offensive about it unless you misinterpret the comment. They are the goto BMW for that sort of crowd, RWD manual Japanese cars aren't very cheap anymore so im guessing they start looking at other options.

Been for sale awhile hasn't it? You'd have to get a replacement sport steering wheel and sort out the lights and maybe some sport seats, but otherwise it looks decent and its got the better M62 engine.

Yeah unfortunately morons tend to gravitate towards E36's.

Fair point but i wouldn't consider anyone a friend who operated like that. No one can truly guarantee any car. Helping people who help themselves is the stance ive always taken, i've done a vast amount of work on peoples cars that they care about maintaining for little reward, but that's because they would help me out if i ever needed it.

Yeah when you live a newer=better society that's what usually happens, applies to many things. I do my best to explain to people when i can and that's about all i can do. Despite the number of fools operating under a false economy when it comes to car maintenance, there are normal people who don't mind spending on maintenance and know the reason for it. Hopefully your friend is in this category. As far as suggestions go if you want the cheapest to run\maintain smaller is better, Toyota Yaris\Vitz or Honda Fit\Jazz in manual or CVT are quite decent in sport versions like the RS etc.

Unless he wants something modern then this is just plain wrong. Id never tell anyone to get a BMW for the sake of it and there's is much better selection for the usual makes no doubt. One of my friends is still rocking his E36 318is he bought in 2006 for 10k and its cost him next to nothing. If i bought something like a 10k E36 318is these days off someone who really looks after cars then id trust its reliability would be as good if not better than most cars. I DD'd my old E34 535i manual with 450,000km on it for years without spending or doing hardly any work on it. Plenty of good reliable and cheap to run BMW's

Looks tidy, seats are quite unique. I agree its begging for a manual swap and a nice set of rims

Haha, to be honest you didn't exactly pick a cheap to maintain model\chassis, but you could of done much worse. Many people would happily spend more on the purchase price to buy something newer or more reliable etc, even though buying something cheaper\older and having to spend money on fixing it to a decent standard could up cheaper in the long run. I think everyone hates dealing with cars now and again.