nz320i 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 the 325 brent is talking sounds awesome!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 I think that cars been for sale for a while now. If your happy to pay 4k then do so. You have to decide just how long your prepared to wait to get something a little cheaper. You certainly wont find anything with the same toys on it for much less. Like Bravo, I have an SA 325 with the same toys but mines only done 95k and I paid 3k for it. Was nearly a year ago, it was in a right state cosmetically but it was all good mechanically and the woman was desperate to get rid of it. So I was in the right place at the right time. Id almost given up looking when it came up too. Do the check Bravo mentioned to see if its sound underneath and go from there. How a car is marketed is always a good indicator of how a car has been treated. Wow you sure scored! I'm going to test out this tonight. Could be a score or could be a dunger. the 325 brent is talking sounds awesome!!! Yea, I wasn't putting it down or anything. Just literally don't have 8grand Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30stz 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 (edited) although its in Dunedin - i think this would be a pretty good buy http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-122465001.htm Edited October 17, 2007 by E30stz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThreeOneEight 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 (edited) Here's a 325i SE- what it SHOULD have. Note; *Body coloured bumpers, spoiler. *Full velour trim as standard, leather an option *'Basketweave' style wheels- 14 inch standard- this car is on 15 inch which were optional *Colour coded side skirts (smaller than M-Tech 2 skirts) *13 button OBC *Electric windows, Sunroof And a few other nice bits and pieces that I may have missed. Edited October 17, 2007 by ThreeOneEight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Wow you sure scored! I'm going to test out this tonight. Could be a score or could be a dunger. Yea, I wasn't putting it down or anything. Just literally don't have 8grand oh what a shame . buy it in kit set form then . we give you the car , the new engine block /heads etc . 5spd kit etc .springs etc and you build it . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 oh what a shame . buy it in kit set form then . we give you the car , the new engine block /heads etc . 5spd kit etc .springs etc and you build it . I'm going to assume your not taking the piss. I have no idea how to build a car, put an engine in a car, put a gearbox in a car, or anything of the sort. I couldn't tell you what a camshaft is. I couldn't tell you what a rocker cover is. I couldn't tell you what S/S headers are. How about you bring it all down to Welly and make it for me while I watch. I'll give ya 3,500. Deal? Sweet. Why .do .you . do .your . fullstops .like . this? . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs 64 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Untrue now. Because of the race series now prices for manual 318i's have been pushed up incredibly. It took 6 months of very deep searching to find mine. Keep an eye on this... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C....htm?key=666548 This looks mint too... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C....htm?key=666548 Nice car, but the seller is on drugs... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C....htm?key=670254 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 (edited) I'm going to assume your not taking the piss. I have no idea how to build a car, put an engine in a car, put a gearbox in a car, or anything of the sort. I couldn't tell you what a camshaft is. I couldn't tell you what a rocker cover is. I couldn't tell you what S/S headers are. How about you bring it all down to Welly and make it for me while I watch. I'll give ya 3,500. Deal? Sweet. Why .do .you . do .your . fullstops .like . this? . no problem then. S/S headers are stainless steel extractors. Why .do .you . do .your . fullstops .like . this? . i type to fast for skill. hartge stuff more info Edited October 17, 2007 by Brent HARTGE535i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Nice car, but the seller is on drugs... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C....htm?key=670254 Ugly rims, and seller is in Porirua (terrible sign). And his buy now is $5000? Looking at those cars makes me think the $4k 325i I tested is a bargain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThreeOneEight 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Ugly rims, and seller is in Porirua (terrible sign). And his buy now is $5000? Looking at those cars makes me think the $4k 325i I tested is a bargain. I'd hesitate to say 'bargain'- it's not worth that. There was a very tidy NZ new 325i manual for sale on TradeMe a few weeks ago for $4000. I believe the seller was a forum member- To me, it looked worth $4000- the black one honestly does not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 I'd hesitate to say 'bargain'- it's not worth that. There was a very tidy NZ new 325i manual for sale on TradeMe a few weeks ago for $4000. I believe the seller was a forum member- To me, it looked worth $4000- the black one honestly does not. I know. I was a saying its a bargain COMPARED TO the ones that other feller linked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Hey mate. Sounds like your having a tough time finding a car. I found these on Trade Me, thought they might be sutiable. 320i in Auckland 318i in Masterton Tidy 325 in Napier If you see anything in the manawatu im happy to go and have a look for you-Old mans a mechanic so got a fair idea about cars. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThreeOneEight 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 I'd look at that one in Masterton if I were you. M10 engines are bulletproof, and with a manual it would go decently. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 (edited) Hey mate. Sounds like your having a tough time finding a car. I found these on Trade Me, thought they might be sutiable. 320i in Auckland 318i in Masterton Tidy 325 in Napier If you see anything in the manawatu im happy to go and have a look for you-Old mans a mechanic so got a fair idea about cars. Good luck. Thanks bud. Really isn't much around aye. Again, the 325 that was the topic of this thread looks tempting when compare to what else is on trademe. Where else is god to look for cars? I tried autobase... Edited October 17, 2007 by tire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 (edited) Mhmm. just had another gander at that Masterton M10. It does look very tidy. Would $2500 be a reasonable offer? Edited February 13, 2008 by tire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThreeOneEight 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Mhmm. just had another gander at that Masterton M10. It does look very tidy. Would $2500 be a reasonable offer? Definitely. The KMs are average for the age- and if it's been in Masterton, I highly doubt it has been stuck in traffic very often, more likely doing long distances (which are much better for the car). The interior looks immaculate- just get a gearknob off one of our many handy parts suppliers before you go and pick it up! The paint also looks excellent, and it comes with service history. A manual 318i is probably a much better car for a 16 year old than a 325i Automatic, too- insurance and gas are not your friend in a 325i. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Thanks bud. Really isn't much around aye. Again, the 325 that was the topic of this thread looks tempting when compare to what else is on trademe. Where else is god to look for cars? I tried autobase... Try...Autotrader or...The Car Yard or..Carspot Or keep an eye out on the...Bimmersport for sale section Or try magazines that list cars for sale,often found at your local servo.Autotrader etc... Heaps of options to look at, just spend the time looking and eventually you will find something suitiable that you want thats within your budget. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Don't forget the old Trade and Exchange, still get the odd goodies. http://www.te.co.nz/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Definitely. The KMs are average for the age- and if it's been in Masterton, I highly doubt it has been stuck in traffic very often, more likely doing long distances (which are much better for the car). Ah yea true that. Try...Autotrader or...The Car Yard or..Carspot Or keep an eye out on the...Bimmersport for sale section Or try magazines that list cars for sale,often found at your local servo.Autotrader etc... Heaps of options to look at, just spend the time looking and eventually you will find something suitiable that you want thats within your budget. Thanks Braeden, bookmarked. Also thanks to Zeitgeist for the helpful pm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Ah yea true that. Thanks Braeden, bookmarked. Also thanks to Zeitgeist for the helpful pm Sweet dude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 Don't forget the old Trade and Exchange, still get the odd goodies. http://www.te.co.nz/ Ah of course! Thanks for the reminder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThreeOneEight 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2007 And another one Crap photos, but low kms and looks to be NZ new. Good price! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted October 18, 2007 Has to be in Welly, or South of Taupo. Thanks anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted October 20, 2007 (edited) Bought a 1987 318i today for 3k. Got the fright of my life coming back over the rimutakas in the wet. Cornered too fast downhill, slid sideways, overcompensated, slid the other side sideways, spun, ended up with my nose back up the hill and my bum 3m away from the traffic coming up the hill. f**k So not doing that ever again on public roads. I can see why you say save it for the track! EDIT - 1986, not 97 Edited January 17, 2008 by tire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThreeOneEight 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2007 1997 for under $3000, well done. Why so cheap? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
